44. Shane Valenti [176cm 80kg 29.01.87 - 9 games 3 goals] - considered by many to be too slow and too small the young on baller did well coming off the rookie list and managing nine games in his debut season.

Valenti can play, and on some occasions he made a better contribution than our more seasoned mid-fielders. I think he can improve at this level and should be given more opportunities to do so in 2009. A good back up for Brock & Jones if injuries strike them down.

I thought he improved as he got more games. I think Jones will need to improve next year or this guy could overtake him.

No one probably expected too much from him so he has already surpassd expectation. Has shown a littel without setting the world on fire. Has some sense and ability with ball, which seems rather attracted to him. He wil lget more chances in 09 to show what he's made of. If thats not enough then he will go by years end.

I will trot out the inevitable..another preseason and more settling into his place in rarified air of the AFL might see him OK

Wil watch with interest.

Valenti is one of a few players that even in crowded situations seems to have space around him.

His disposal is very good and he gets the ball a lot and he will be a regular starting 18 player next year.

No pressure or anything...

Valenti is one of a few players that even in crowded situations seems to have space around him.

He does doesnt he..strang ehow some players could build the taj Mahal in their back yards and others seeme crowded on a deserted island !! B)

A good back up for Brock & Jones if injuries strike them down.

This is how i view him too. He had a good year gaining a place in the team off the rookie list.

We will need good depth players like him in the coming years. But I will be surprised if he gets a position ahead of a fit Mclean, Jones, Moloney.

Do we elevate him now? Or keep him on the Rookie list for another year?

Unfortunately injuries do happen, and we will be able to play him again next year as we did this year.

Nuggety type who finds the ball alot. More improvement needed from him IMO to fit in. Watching his progress with interest, looks committed, need to see more from him next season.