Jolls
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I like the way AD comes across and his desire to be a leader. The reported $ he is asking for and engagement with other clubs directly is just white noise.
Adam has several issues that he needs to work on to be here in 2024.
1. Attitude. While he has produced glimpses of his ability it has been inconsistent. There are times in games where it appears that he is so hungry for the ball and he stings in defence - then he fades away. His defence at times has been inept (doesn't matter which year you pick) and that is very much related to attitude.
2. Passing game. His passing game needs a shit tin of improvement. He has the strength to run over or through the opposition - but his ability to pull in a defender with his hands and force an overlap is about on par with a quality A grader.
3. Kicking game. His high spiraling bombs can be great - but he has little control over them. Some are brilliant - some just don't go where they are needed. We can get away with it because there is usually time to get around where it will land.
4. Leadership. If AD is to stay he needs to become a leader. Leadership is a bit about what happens off the field (and the reports I have heard/read are very positive) and a lot about what happens on the field. It is linked to attitude. He needs to lead by his actions. Not when he feels like it, but, when he is totally shagged; when things are going poorly; and when those around him need inspiration.
To me AD is a work in progress. He has some talent; but just isn't there yet. I trust that this off season, under Sheens and Benji, Adam can develop his attacking and kicking skills and it finally clicks for him that attitude and leadership is the foundation that football careers are built upon.
I'm keen as mustard to see him succeed. I have my doubts based on his past performances; however, we probably have the right coaching staff to develop him into the player that we need and he deserves to be.
Cheers n Beers
Jolls
Adam has several issues that he needs to work on to be here in 2024.
1. Attitude. While he has produced glimpses of his ability it has been inconsistent. There are times in games where it appears that he is so hungry for the ball and he stings in defence - then he fades away. His defence at times has been inept (doesn't matter which year you pick) and that is very much related to attitude.
2. Passing game. His passing game needs a shit tin of improvement. He has the strength to run over or through the opposition - but his ability to pull in a defender with his hands and force an overlap is about on par with a quality A grader.
3. Kicking game. His high spiraling bombs can be great - but he has little control over them. Some are brilliant - some just don't go where they are needed. We can get away with it because there is usually time to get around where it will land.
4. Leadership. If AD is to stay he needs to become a leader. Leadership is a bit about what happens off the field (and the reports I have heard/read are very positive) and a lot about what happens on the field. It is linked to attitude. He needs to lead by his actions. Not when he feels like it, but, when he is totally shagged; when things are going poorly; and when those around him need inspiration.
To me AD is a work in progress. He has some talent; but just isn't there yet. I trust that this off season, under Sheens and Benji, Adam can develop his attacking and kicking skills and it finally clicks for him that attitude and leadership is the foundation that football careers are built upon.
I'm keen as mustard to see him succeed. I have my doubts based on his past performances; however, we probably have the right coaching staff to develop him into the player that we need and he deserves to be.
Cheers n Beers
Jolls
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