He debuted in the horror year and showed a touch but was severely undersized. Let’s give him time and then see what he shows. Feel like people are writing him off prematurely.
I just would have liked to have seen him in the JLT. Is there some other reason why he didn’t play? I just can’t imagine why gametime would be given to players with less future like Jerrett & Long particularly given we know that Baggs is near the end & McNeice isn’t exactly a proven replacement. I thought he looked next best after Begley as far as the VFL boys from last year.
I think defence is the right area for Redman but it’s perhaps more a stopping role than an attacking HBF role. He is good overhead and is super competitive, but really needed the body which seems to have filled out reasonably well now. Has neat disposal. I still seem him as a good prospect but he certainly needs a consistent year.
If this was true, and I wouldn’t know so I’m not suggesting this is wrong, but he is quick so all these attributes combined would ensure a long successful career.
I’ve watched Redman enough now to know he is a pretty complete package in terms of physique, skills and attitude etc. He really has no apparent weaknesses that are holding him back.
He just doesn’t get the ball enough.
Some players get it a lot, but aren’t that good when they get it (think NOB), and others look great but for some reason just never get it enough - I used to think that about Jackson Merrett in his early years and hoped it would come to him, and it never has. Eventually it became apparent that he lacked animal aggression and a thirst for the contest (IMO)
Redman at least doesn’t lack that.
Who knows what is holding him back.
I watched the VFL highlights package. He got a goal himself and 2-3 assists from what I saw. The match day thread seems to indicate he played quite well. With McKenna possibly not playing and the necessity for changes, surely he gets a look-in.