Maybe me and HM are the only two then; and tbe very quick, clean skilled guy dropped to pick 26 because of… completely other reasons, which weren’t publicised, and have since been proven unfounded.
He played half forward for a few games in his first year, as he had with Sandy (because they had a superstar lineup that year). Once he had a pre-season into him he was a whole other story.
I think also afl wasn’t even a really strong focus in his TAC cup year from.memory. I believe he was a top cricketer and as such a late bloomer.
I also recall that Ryan O’Connor contacted Essendon and stated that when Zerrett actually played TAC cup his performance and ability were commensurate with Josh Kelly who was accurately adorned a wonder kid.
Hopefully with guys like Smith and Stringer added, who can spend time forward, plus the public statements about guys like Zaka and Zerrett spending more time forward, this means Fanta will spend a bit more time in midfield.
Yes, the outside run he provides is dynamic. Smart move by the coaches to give this guy another area to work on / develop. Finally (!) midfield depth. What Worsfold wants, Worsfold gets. Year 1 game plan, 2 improved forward zone and now midfield depth. Momentum is genuinely building around the club. Not just lip service, our club is going places!
I think he made his first mistake as a part of the leadership group on radio yesterday. Revealing that Francis is on leave before the club had issued a statement! All part of the learning process for him.