In my opinion, I can see why people say he doesn't have "it"; that he lacks what it takes to be a good halfback in First Grade rugby league in the NRL.
But to me, the few glimpses of class he has shown this year and last (and he hasn't shown very many this year, but they have been there sporadically) show me a player worth persevering with.
He has a great attitude, doesn't shirk the work and has a good kicking game. I'm not sold on his passing game. And, in my opinion anyway, his vision is OK - he has showed me some excellent glimpses of great vision (the try he set up for Burt last year against the Dogs; the try he scored this year against the Sharks).
Bottom line for me is he has the ability in there somewhere, but the issue is Anderson can't or won't drop him. I'm assuming he doesn't want to drop him for sheer lack of options. And before you start with the "Mateo at 5/8 and Robson at halfback/Keating at 5/8 and Robson at halfback" routines or any of their variants, consider that Mateo has mostly been horrendously inconsistent this year, and Kris Keating has barely been any better.
I think it would be best for him to get some form and confidence plying his trade at Wenty. But I can see why the coach can't/won't drop him. But to me, he does have what it takes - deep down there, somewhere.
It's more a matter of how long should we persist IMO...
My two cents...Bombs away!
