Wells in a recent intra-club match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ETkdSWQn0
At 243k, he seems like a great stepping stone if fit, especially with the Kangaroos versing 6 of the easiest teams to score against in the first 9 rounds.
I think an 85 average in the first 9 rounds is definitely achievable. An LTI in the first few rounds is also quite achievable.
Wells only played the first quarter and pick up 10 disposals. The promising thing was that he was moving very freely, playing through the midfield, leading flat out to take a mark in the forward line, even doing some trickery before delivering a pin point pass to Harvey laced out. One thing's for certain, we've missed his class and poise whilst he's been out injured.
Anderson also looked to have settled well into the North's game plan, playing mostly on ball and pushing forward.
New recruits Clarke, Wagner & Mountford was given a lot of game time and played mostly through the midfield. Early days, but their gut running, pace and footy smarts were on display for all to see. Not sure whether any of the 3 will get a go early but if I was Turner, I'd be feeling a bit nervous!
Garner was the other one that stood out, tackling machine in the forward and was ferocious at every contest. I think he's every chance to start round 1, along with Wells and Anderson.
There will be another practice game this Friday which will pit the over 25's against the under 25's!
