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Chat about Clarke reminds me of West more than anything. Copped a ton of shit, e.g. he was only on the list/people only wanted him picked because of who his father was, selfish, no AFL level traits, etc. Clarke’s clearly a player, but it’ll take time. Small forward can be a pretty tough gig.
I want to see him get another year , too young to write him off just yet, but West definitely showed more AFL traits in those early years.
As you say though, it’s a tough gig in a forward pocket week in week out and performing consistently.