Completely understand the McGovern frustration but I actually think the positives outweigh the negatives. Role is pretty great it's just production, and countless times we've seen players need a few rounds to find their feet in a changed position.. especially now he's doing the polar opposite of his norm!
Looking at the next few rounds he plays Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Port Adelaide, and Fremantle. We are VERY early into the season, but from what I saw of the GC, Port, and Fremantle game there will be plenty of high long kicks inside 50.. intercepting GOLD! (didn't watch the hawks game so can't comment if the same applies there).
In the absence of a trade that actually brings a player with role + production, I think he's worth holding for a few more rounds. He's unlikely to lose cash, and there will be downgrades in future rounds (Martin, Sinn, Skinner all round 4 but sure there will be others after that) so he can still provide a bail out if needed. Just feel he's largely passed the eye test in terms of role and the upside is definitely still there - was not far off a 100 point game vs the tigers (until he missed a lot of the 4th quarter) and salvaged a 40 in what was a tough night for him.. not saying he's 100% going to work but don't think he's a trade out just yet.
