No, I definitely saw all of that and I'm not brushing it aside. It was clear that he had a great game and was probably the best on the ground. But was he doing what has been asked of him and that the what is reflected in the offer. Noting that what is reported is bullshit media speculation or IM speaking out of his proverbial - Richo isn't talking.
IF the Bulldogs game is his blueprint it is a fail. Not because of his highlights, but because of the bits of the gameplan that were asked that he didn't do. The stuff I pointed out that isn't happening - despite a great performance.
AD is playing well - but he isn't, and has very rarely, done the 1%ers on the paddock that we need (or more importaintly for AD - that the coaches are looking at). Line speed, kick chase, inside pressure etc. These are the things that tip games.
Let's just look at one aspect of the game - the kick chase. AD demonstrated on the weekend that he has some speed. He is also a former fullback so he can get up and take a ball. When is AD leading the chase? When is he up competing for the ball? He should be the alternate Bula - but he isn't. He trots down the field keeping the line and doing what he has to. That is not good enough for a guy in a key position.
Luai may not be preforming with ball in hand - but he is doing all of the little things. The ball in hand shit will come - wish it happened earlier - but he is all over the foundation plays that build a successful team