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Yeah, there were a few that were fixated on the areas Dyl was lacking. At the time his ball playing was subpar, especially for a player that played juniors as a half. The observations were correct but I don't think anyone wanted him to fail. I was a bit frustrated that he wasn't better on that front, but loved him for his effort so was happy enough to let the ball playing slide. To his credit, he has worked hard on it and become a much better player than even his biggest supporters could have foreseen.I totally understand the point BX Tom is making.
The whole narrative on here around the ball playing fullbacks and Dylan’s lack of passing or ball playing skills was toxic for a time.
It was rather sad at the time, and you can put Mitch Kenny in the same category. Until recently, given the criticism has somewhat subsided he copped the Dylan treatment and was subjected the same sort of undeserved criticism, hate or death riding, call it what you want but it was very real on here.
Same with Kenny, he was loved when he came into grade and most were pretty pleased when Tim Grant stepped aside to give him a full time spot. The criticism started when his development pretty much stopped and went stagnant. Again, thats how it played out, he hit a wall. Also to his credit he has put in the work and become better. And been given the wraps for it. It was never about hate.
The jury is still out on Soni. At this stage imo it's not looking good for him, I don't hate the bloke though. I'll also be happy to be proven wrong and eat the humble pie.
I think some on here confuse someone calling it how they see it at hatred, right or wrong it's observations and perception. No one hates anyone, except maybe @chrisD hating on RCG.