Actually Im not suggesting we don't take him for that reason. I dont think it necessary that who we take is ready to go, just saying i dont think he is ready to go as people are suggesting.
My concern though is that in 3-4 years time he will be looking to fly the coop. Im sure the recruiters will have a good grasp on his character and the likelihood of that so if they pick all well and good, but i wont be losing sleep if we dont
not a lot go home al its something we just have to risk. should adelaide have overlooked crouch last yr because hes a vic?
im glad you dont think it neccesary for 18 yr old kids to be ready to go.
we take 18 yr old kids with the view they will become good players over 4 or 6 yr periods depending on the type they are. people really should be viewing all of the 18 yr olds we take as long term prospects even if they play straight away.
grubdy now would be ideal for no other reason than when ivan is 30 grundy will be in a position to take over.it would make for a very smooth transition. isnt this what list management is about.
grundy imo would be best available at 9 of any type we really should take him at 9 if hes available. hes perfect for us fills a huge hole in the list allows for smooth transition and does allow for development time to top it off he would be best available at pick 9 or at worst arguably best available.
we wont get a crack at another like grundy in this draft we possibly wont get a crack at a player like grundy in the next two or three drafts unless we are near the bottom of the ladder.
if there he represents an opportunity that rarely comes around.
