I agree to an extent.
But coaches are supposed to build the player into what they can become.
Perkins (Like Tstatas and Hobbs) are being played out of position or as subs and it’s crushing their development.
Perkins at HF with bursts in the middle is what he is.
The players are given every resource available to improve…… if they want it.
Not just training facilities, coaches, dieticians, psychologists, etc.
But how many of them are sitting down with club legends once a month, and picking their brains on how they can get better?
How many of them have reached out to Jobe Watson, James Hird, Gavin Wanganeen, Terry Daniher, Dustin Fletcher, Joe Misiti, Garry O’Donnell? These blokes would be jumping out of their skins to have regular catch ups with players.
I’m giving this player who I think has just finished his last season of AFL footy at this club because he’s not good enough, a 6.8/10….
The actual ■■■■…. 
All that matters little if you’re playing in the a position that is going to highlight all your weaknesses.
From what I know Perkins is a meticulousness preparer. He does extra video work with his line coaches.
Here it is!!! 2024 Essendon player Review Part 2 is now out. See link below. Thanks to
Jasper from Flight Plan Pod for his help on the two part podcast.
Do we need bovril scott?
Good possibility yes
It’s like listening to the audio version of Blitz.
In my limited observations and interpretations what he needs is a very good mental coach. Half of his issues are above the shoulders.
Why do you think a cocky self assured kid all of a sudden (in less than 16 weeks) forgot how to play footy?
I wonder club recruiters did any mental testing before the draft?
they ask them to spell words backwards
I’m sure there is something.
They would have also spoken to his coaches etc.
That Casper dudes rant about Jake being petulant was peak cringe Blitz.
@CJohns You’re spot on that the Massimo - Roberts comparison from Grant is the absolute worst take 
It’s peak ‘the players on our list are all awesome and the players not on our list are trash’ which is a pretty common theme in Grant’s opinions.
With any good conversation or podcast, there is always someone who provides an alternative point of view for discussion and whether he is right or wrong he plays that role and sometimes he takes the hit for the team and the greater good of the podcast.
Just my take.
Exactly.
Heale by name, Heel by nature.
Someone ask jasper what Jake stringer ever did to him lol
I’m pretty sure the combine includes psych tests alongside all the physical tests.