I stated earlier, imo our backs are good, with some reasonable depth.
The halves are fantastic.
The forwards are OK, but I would like another big bopper on the books.
Two elite forwards at least I’d say.
Halves combo should be close to the best in comp after they work together but I’d rather learn about the art of the halves threat from JL than any other player. He also takes risks and it doesn’t always pay off, but the uncertainty is a nightmare to defend against.
And he’s not just mobile and can kick, he’s got some power him and is a genuine scholar of the game.
I’ve never seen him give up either.
It’s their tactical and eyes up work that I’m really looking forward to.
As for age, we have him at peak power, certainty mentally. He’s not coming here to retire. He’s come here because he has faith he can help us become the side we want to be.
I know they offered him garbage, but it was a big decision for him to move on and in many ways, start afresh. We also beat other competitors for once in our miserable lives and the rumour is the money was very close.
I hate all that one player worship nonsense, but it’s extremely exciting to have him aboard.
Ask any panther player, his enthusiasm for the love and joy of footy is all consuming and infectious. If our kids buy into it, that will be tremendous when half our side is injured or suspended by round 13