lachy
Norm Smith Medallist
Yep, it is an inconvenient truth that a lot of our better players are still developing for various reasons, JUH, for the lost covid year as an example.We are and have been inconsistent. That's as equally likely to be a function of relative youth and inexperience as it is perceived selection faux pas and/or game style/tactics.
I'm inclined to think that the inconsistency of youth and inexperience as a significant factor is down-played here by quite a number because Bevo has signalled it a few times as being just that....a significant factor....one that has to be overcome to be successful.
You don't have to look far past Naughton's recently discovered consistency to see that it's plausible. But he is just one who has found this out of a number who need to.
Our game style has changed, and players are getting closer to that consistency at a high level, Naughton, for example.
Whilst the inconsistency is frustrating, scratch the surface, and we are very close. Re sign B Smith and yes Tim as well as Buss and the short term future is exciting.
Bev has one more year left after this on his contract. He may or may not be here next year but if he is not he will be leaving the club in a much better place than he found it at the very least. If he stays he has the opportunity to build further
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