Questionable is a f**king moronic term. If you don't think that wonderful 2014 form is recent enough evidence of his pure ability, then you have a very warped idea of relevance is. He hasn't just mysteriously lost all of that ability that, when showcased, is better than Aitken.
Not sure your use of the English language adds much to the debate but you are correct I do not consider that 2014 form should outweigh more recent results.
Many claim he was injured and that held him back so if that is correct then how come he lined up for an entire season?
I use questionable as recent purchases such as Nielsen, Farrell, Nabuli, Vidot, Beale, Drinkwater all come form the same sort of talent pool, all promised much, all delivered very little and all now play for other clubs.
Tim Lafai is a left centre. J Morris is a left centre. Tim Lafai is not great on the right. Hasler thinks Lafai is too good to be wasted away in reserve grade. Tim Lafai earned reasonable wages. You can work out the rest.
Work out what? He was put on the market with years to go on his existing contract. Morris has been there forever so stop with the week argument he just didn't impress his coach enough for him to gain a spot anywhere in the Dogs backline for 2016 and even Hopoate was considered a better option.
Tim Lafai at the very least provides serious competition and keeps other players on their toes, so you deserve an uppercut for suggesting that buying talented depth (at the least) is questionable.
Do not disagree that he provides depth just disagree that he should have a walk up start to first grade.
Why do you keep banging on about why he didn't progress, when the reason for that has been slammed into your face like a brick wall?
He didn't progress simple as that, this is a tough business achieve or be left behind and it is that culture that makes other teams more competitive year in year out..
It is almost fait accompli that Tim Lafai will prove his class in his trial form. You need to stop worrying about Euan's feelings being hurt if he is displaced for Lafai. I think Euan has a place in this team, I'm just not sure it's centre.