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It shows just how far back Wet Coke are.

Absolutely. LeCras is being a bit modest in saying he's 'shocked' by the result; there was daylight between himself and everybody else. If I was an Eagles supporter I'd be excited by what I've seen from Naitanui this year, but he has (understandably) been wildly inconsistent, was invisible at times and faded as the season went on. When I read the OP and saw he'd made the top 5 I almost spat out my imaginary drink, but when you actually follow the link and read their top ten, there's really no one who finished behind him who glaringly stands out as having had a better year.

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If I was an Eagles supporter I'd be excited by what I've seen from Naitanui this year...

Really?? Ever since Round 3 he's been ordinary at best.

Watts hasn't set the world on fire but, at the end of Season 2010, has shown a lot more than NikNat - hence the end of the media speculation over "Watts is the worst of the two" tripe.

NikNat SHOULD be a sensation and probably will be... but Season 2010 was a below average performance by him on his 2nd full year of AFL football.

His 5th in the B&F is flattering him being an Eagle.

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Absolutely. LeCras is being a bit modest in saying he's 'shocked' by the result; there was daylight between himself and everybody else. If I was an Eagles supporter I'd be excited by what I've seen from Naitanui this year, but he has (understandably) been wildly inconsistent, was invisible at times and faded as the season went on. When I read the OP and saw he'd made the top 5 I almost spat out my imaginary drink, but when you actually follow the link and read their top ten, there's really no one who finished behind him who glaringly stands out as having had a better year.

I have no doubt within 5 years Both Nik Nat & Jack Watts will be great footballers, every Human matures at a different Rate. But Yes a lot of Wet Cokes list has along way to go.

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I have no doubt within 5 years Both Nik Nat & Jack Watts will be great footballers, every Human matures at a different Rate. But Yes a lot of Wet Cokes list has along way to go.

Mmmm having said all this, I would love to pinch the big Q (Cue?) Stick or J. Kennedy.

Lynch seems to be trade bait.

Does Kennedy want to return to Vic??

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Really?? Ever since Round 3 he's been ordinary at best.

Watts hasn't set the world on fire but, at the end of Season 2010, has shown a lot more than NikNat - hence the end of the media speculation over "Watts is the worst of the two" tripe.

NikNat SHOULD be a sensation and probably will be... but Season 2010 was a below average performance by him on his 2nd full year of AFL football.

His 5th in the B&F is flattering him being an Eagle.

You've really answered your own question; he has shown things this year that indicate he could be an absolutely sensational player, and if I were an Eagles supporter, I'd be excited. Jack Watts doesn't even remotely enter into the argument. At all.

I agree with you about his placing in the B&F, but I think you're way off in saying his performance was below average for a second year ruckman. While he definitely has a long way to go, I would say that he has met (and probably slightly exceeded) any realistic expectation that could be placed on a second year ruckman who is relatively new to the game.

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You've really answered your own question; he has shown things this year that indicate he could be an absolutely sensational player, and if I were an Eagles supporter, I'd be excited. Jack Watts doesn't even remotely enter into the argument. At all.

I agree with you about his placing in the B&F, but I think you're way off in saying his performance was below average for a second year ruckman. While he definitely has a long way to go, I would say that he has met (and probably slightly exceeded) any realistic expectation that could be placed on a second year ruckman who is relatively new to the game.

True that. Well said. Was testing ya... haha. :/

We know how long it has taken Jamar to be a sensational ruckman. Ditto Cox and Sandi even.

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More interesting how did Nat wine rookie of the year award, i wouldn't think he was still a rookie.

You only have to read the next sentence in that article to see what their criteria was. Under 21 and less than 10 games at the start of the season. Which of those doesn't he meet?

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