Re: 2017 Rd 8: Pre Game Judgements St Kilda vs Carlton
Reply #40 –
x2. Agree.
Never going to be a 'A grader' but he provides the support for our first line mids which is an area we have been lacking in recent times.
As supporters IMO, too often we underestimate the importance of the second stringers like Graham as they are not star quality and therefore we discount their qualities as they never win a game or stand out but they are vital part of the team make up. They provide the pressure needed around the ball in blocking and tackling. In turn their work makes life so much easier for the A graders to hurt the opposition. (see the big No8 as another example of these qualities).
He's also been more careful this year with his ball use and as a result doesn't turn it over like previous years. Plus has a knack of going forward and finding space and can kick an unexpected goal.
I will be shocked if he doesn't keep his spot.
Fair post Ol' Boy.