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All the same, if we look at it pragmatically he is behind a few in the pecking order and may be pushed back again next year. I think that's a valid concern.
Again, I want him to make it, but I remain concerned about his ability to break into our midfield.
Who knows where Ward will be in the pecking order in even a few weeks? If he plays like he did last week then he'd be demanding a call-up (especially if senior players like CJ continue to struggle). Mitchell will surely honour his word when he said he'd be picking players based on performance.
My only concern with Ward (and Hustwaite) is the hypothetic will another club come hard for him? It could play out like JPK3, where they are too talented for VFL but are unable to force their way past a group of quality senior players.
I imagine Mitchell and co. have done enough to sell their vision for the future though.