Re: 2018 VFL Rd 2: NBs vs North Melbourne
Reply #111 –
GTC...JK was a hard worker and for sure has Harry covered for intensity etc....I dont know anything about Harry's work ethic etc or how bright he is.....Yep he does look lazy or laconic which ever way you take how he runs/contests etc but he does also have a lot of talent IMO and SOS must have done his due diligence on his mental approach to the game and off field stuff etc..
I looked at another lazy player with not much between the ears today in Jake Stringer and he kicked 4 goals for Essendon and won them the game, now I'm not saying you want a team of lazy bums who might get away with taking short cuts but if their talent is sufficient to win you games of football I am happy to extend the boundaries of the culture to fit them in.
We dont know if Harry is that good yet but I'd like to play him to find out before we fark him off.....
Its a bit like Ed Curnow IMO, Ed is a great trainer/role model etc etc but Sidebottom and Higgins have slaughtered him these past two weeks and been BOG.....its great how Ed presents every season and how hard he tries but the facts are honest triers/good clubmen can only take you so far and a lazy player with more ability can take you further....you need a balance and we lack genuine talent so Harry needs trialling IMO..
I understand exactly what you mean. Point is, if he was ready to play this year, he would have by now. Clearly there is something he isn't doing, we dont know what is is, the MC do however, he knows it and the rest of playing group would know it. When you set a culture where games must be earned (albeit slightly different KPIs/criteria for different players), you cant make exceptions. Are we screaming out for a KPF? My bloody oath we are. Is the coach itching to get him into the side? My word he is. He isnt playing for a reason, watching him today I can see why. Mate if he gets a call up and lights it up or even just contributes, or throws some weight around, I will be as happy as a pig in s h i t, for him and for the club. All I am saying is I will back the club in on his non selection ATM. Take Weiters for example, not setting the world on fire but the MC are backing him in, why is that do you think?