I think he'll play better than any other wing option we have. Do you think being fit is a non-factor for a guy who relies on his physical attributes above all else to play well? Do you think it's completely un-noteworthy that he's finally come back to pre-season not looking like Buddha?
It's like people want the bloke to fail at this point, to justify their frustration with him. I'm frustrated about him, but geez his problems are overblown by you lot. With a bit of luck Browny will either get him firing or see him off. Either way I'm not missing much sleep, but I much prefer a fit and firing Aku next year than losing another wing option when we have zero depth at the club. I think we all know he's on thin ice, but it's nice to see evidence that he might have picked up his act, imo.
Good points Perverse. I respect your thoughts.
However, I'm one of the mob that thinks he's had enough time and enough chances to address the weak points in his game. I can't see much improvement in those areas and his defence is as bad as ever.
As for being fit - has he been fit the past 3 seasons? If the answer is no then what sort of pro athlete is the club looking for and is it the clubs fault for him being continually unfit, year in, year out or Akus?? Is that the reason his can't make contact when defending, can't make the reads a bloke on his $$$ should be making and can't gain any confidence or consistency with ball handling?
If he can address and improve out of sight in all those areas (hopefully he could also get fit enough to play in the top league in the world) then he'll be cheered. No one is going to to support a bloke, one of our highest paid players, continually being unfit, unable to commit to making contact with a ball runner or reading the attack down his side and dropping the ball in tackles when returning it, dropping it from high kicks and making a meal of it when it's bouncing around on the ground.
I think some people turn a blind eye to how bad he can be a lot of the time. His massive contract and the 2 years left on have assured him on going time in firsts. If someone would go close to matching the value of his contract he'd be gone tomorrow.
I don't WANT him to fail but seriously, how long can he be given. This will be the fourth season in a row I've said I hope the coach can turn him around.
Good luck Browny and all the best Aku.
