Talking of Reid, I think what is lost in all of this "drop Reid" propoganda machine is the following:
1. Reid contests every contest by NEVER EVER getting outmarked and consequently bringing the ball to ground for the likes of Macca, Jude, Benny, Kizza, et al to crumb goals. Have a look at the tapes of our games guys?
2. Reid has just turned 21. Pies fans were whinging just as hard about Cloke at the same age. GIVE HIM TIME FFS! He will peak at 25-28.
3. There is no legitimate alternative to Reid. Tell me Walsh, Morton, White or any other like player in the Magoos will do much better than the role Reid is fulfilling. Spare me the bull@@@@@@. Spare me....They are in the Ressies for a reason. Good to great players knock the door down demanding selection. They don't wait for an injury or two (ie. White for Mummy).
4. IMO, Reid's main problem is snatching at marks and being pushed further up the ground. This results in not many goals for the big fella, which is what the knockers on this site are craving! There's only one Tony Lockett....
In conclusion, Reid is playing the role he should be playing for the Swans, except for two problems. One - he is snatching at his grabs. Two - Tippett is not in the side as yet and Goodes will never be a true key position player.
Reid is going OK at the moment, he just needs to get some confidence back with his marking. Being sent to the Ressies playing against cardbaord cut-outs in that @@@@@@ comp will not fix his marking. Reid needs to work through the issue - which I have full confidence he will - by playing on the better defenders in the AFL.
Adios....
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