agree its not about winning,but surely you want to see the basics of football at least done well
Have said it before and I know the likes of Angus mock me about it (see his most recent post) but the results aren't important the development of our young players is and should be the main focus
I said this to friend today I don't care about the result. What I am interested in is seeing the likes of McBean, McIntosh, Elton show that they are learning and that when they are ready for AFL that they look like they belong there. Rather than what has has been the case on the past someone going out there and they look out of their depth. I also think it it's about players like Helbig, Batchelor etc getting the confidence that makes them believe they are good enough for AFL. Don't think we've developed that mentality well in the past. But to achieve this you need to be competitive and at least show some sort of commitment to the contest.
Which brings us to Tim Clarke, IMHO and based on my own criteria that I've tried to explain above Clarke clearly isn't doing his job well. Because the development isn't where it needs to be
McBean is the perfect example, his lack of intensity today along with a number of players is a major concern.
Clarke's job is in part ensuring that these kids understand that intensity, desperation and want are part of the game. Skills and natural ability will only get you as far, that's where he is failing IMV not with the results but how the players are applying themselves and that's in no way acceptable
woud you play Mcbean jack?
Granted he doesn't seem ready,but an extended run in the ones might do the trick
I know you asked Jack, but again my view, there is no way I'd play him at the moment outside not being ready to play him now would just be gifting him a game and I don't think that's what this kid needs right now. Gift him a run of games and you run the risk of creating another Vickery
