Re: Chris Yarran has gone backwards.
Reply #30 –
Yarran went backwards last year, to say he has gone backwards this year is a complete lie.
I think both statements are wrong, he has not progressed would be more accurate!
Players always suffer in their 2nd or 3rd year as they collect more attention from opponents. It is the "Honeymoon is Over" scenario.
After last season Betts, Garlett and Yarran are naturally attracting more attention, but not because they have slipped. Primarily it is because Walker and Robbo have left the forward zone. Last season and the season before one of those medium sized fast taggers had to stand Walker. Now the oppositions best medium sized defensive trio get to line up 1,2 & 3 on the Amigos, and the Amigos have to learn to deal with it!
Add to that I think Yarran's best season was off the HB line when Walker was primarily forward. This season he must share much more of that HBF ball with Walker so it means less highlights for Yarran.