I think his game sense up forward is sound. You don't have multiple scoring shots unless you know where to be in the forward line. It seemed to have abandoned him early this season but Sunday, added to his best games last year, indicate he has it. And his kicking at goal seems a lot more secure than his field kicking. I know he muffed a few on Sunday, but we have better credentialed players (eg Heeney, Papley) who are guilty of regularly muffing very gettable shots and their overall ability isn't questioned as a result.
It's still early days but Sunday was an encouraging sign that his best games last year might not have just been flashes in the pan. It's not uncommon - indeed it is very common indeed - for players to struggle in the year after their initial break-out year. I am still optimistic he could become a pretty handy goal sneak. He's genuinely quick, good enough over head for his size, and comes across as humble and down to earth. He's also still young and very inexperienced.
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