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I don't want to sound overly negative but I have to play the devils advocate regarding this signing.
I am a bit suspicious
If he really does have the potential everyone says he does then why would he come to Australia. We all know that AFL players get paid peanuts compared to what is on offer in the USA. A mediocre player in Baseball, Basketball or Football there gets way more than what he will earn here.
I agree with everything you say.....However this is a no-brainer. It costs us nothing in terms of draft picks - only money in developing someone with terrific athletic ability. And I think the club owes it to all the supporters and sponsors who tip money into the club to try to develop a player with potential.