Re: VFL Round 8: Northern Blues vs. Coburg
Reply #82 –
What we desperately need at this stage is to start winning games of football or at least be competitive.
We must field the team that gives us the best opportunity to do that.
I find it a bit strange to be arguing this because I've always been an "effort" man.
I like players like Simon Wiggins, Luke O'Sullivan and probably our best "good average player" ever Adrian Hickmott (wouldn't we love to have a few like him at the moment)
They make the best of sometimes limited talent.
I even have a soft spot for Ellard, because I think he gives a 100%
But the thing is we won't be a great side until fringe players like Ellard aren't in the selection equation.
Effort really counts for little in the long run if you donlt have the talent.
It's ability that will get you the games.
If those fringe players work their bums off they just might get a game ahead of a more talented player through their performances.
But the talented player will, and should always have the edge.
A combination of effort and ability should be the standard we're looking for in our players.
Like it. Good summary. And that's the harsh reality of it all.