KFC for thought

[goswannie14]

I agree with all of this. I think most of us, whether Davis fans or not, want to see this.

However, I do disagree with your opening paragraph.
I still think that ROK's contention that the Geelong game carries some weight with expectations is essentially correct.

Scoring performances in games illustrates my thinking a little more.

Let's say we rate games out of 10, say 4 is the minimum to get a game.

9 = Davis' Geelong game

8 = Fan expectations of how well Davis can play based on that game

7 = Club expectations (based on a number of things)

6 = How well Davis should be able to play (per the top para)

5 = How well Davis has played overall in 2006-2007

4 = How well Davis has played in 2008

He is playing below expectations that even if he does play well enough to make the squad, the perception of his performance is much lower. That Geelong game has increased that benchmark in the eyes of both club and supporters, far more so for the latter. Therefore, instead of being 1 notch below his best in the past and 2 notches now, it appears to be 2 & 3 for the club and 3 & 4 for some fans. This making it appear far worse and justifying his exclusion from the team.

I think this is spot on.

[AnnieH]

I think this is spot on.

They agreed!!!

I'm with IU2 ... what's wrong with you people!!

[hammo]

How long before the Daily Telegraph does a story on the "new" RWO??

[ROK Lobster]

How long before the Daily Telegraph does a story on the "new" RWO??

Or they just rip this thread off completely and call it journalism?

[connolly]

Or they just rip this thread off completely and call it journalism?

Seriously ROK I wouldn't be at all suprised to see your excellent piece reprised by some hack