If he's kept in the backline, we still need to be patient with him. If RFC are going to adopt a Hawthorn-esque style of play ie. launching attacks from half back, and we want Vlastuin to be that general ala Luke Hodge, it will take him a bit more time to develop. Below for example are the stats for Luke Hodge
Games Kicks Hballs Disp. Marks Tackles G.B Clear. In50 Re50 CP UP 1%ers
2005 Hawthorn 21 16.5 11.1 27.7 5.3 0.4 0.7 2.8 0.6 1.3 1.2 0.71
2004 Hawthorn 15 10.6 5.1 15.7 4.1 0.9 0.7 3.7 0.3 1.2 1.1 0.27
2003 Hawthorn 15 8.1 4.9 12.9 3.7 0.7 0.7 2.6 0.1 1.1 0.9 0.27
2002 Hawthorn 15 10.5 5.1 15.5 3.8 0.6 0.3 1.6 0.4 0.8 0.6 0.07
I know a couple of Hawthorn supporters and they were crying out to have Hodge delisted because they thought what a waste of a #1 pick.
Of course if you stick him in the guts, he will get a lot more ball and as such you can expect/demand accelerated improvement and of course you would want him to join he 25+ disposals/match group of players. However as I'm not sure what Dimma's plans are with him exactly, if it's the coach's plan to have him be the next Luke Hodge, I would persevere with him a bit longer as his composure under pressure is fantastic for someone whom is only 20/21
