Spookisback wrote:
I get your viewpoint… at times he looks naive… and it’s then I remind myself he was 17 in those games…
Like I said it’s the X factor I’m looking forward to seeing if he has… I can’t imagine him becoming a Shaw or an Aydin type of grafter… (and I’m not saying those players can’t develop a good all-round game) but he has a physical advantage which might… just might … produce something special….
I’m not expecting it, but I’m an excited observer:)
Don’t think he has a physical advantage over Shaw. Isaac is a big lad but rangy compared to Eseh. Before people accuse me of racism this is just an observation. For genetic reasons I have no understanding of a lot NOT all black lads seem to take on muscle sooner than there white counterparts but I don’t think that advantage will last another season to be honest.
I think I’m right in saying Eseh was late to RL whilst Shaw started young? In which case I think that might explain some of the hesitation I see in his play, in which case that can be rectified.
I see the same in Murphy though I don’t know if he was a late starter? However his natural ability and the position he plays tend to make it less noticeable. He has speed and balance and where he is that overcomes all. He as you say has an X factor.
Watching youngsters come through is one of the games genuine pleasures but backing the right ones is very difficult and heartbreaking for some.