So - We have recruited the very good player Adam Treloar.

Since his debut year in 2012, he has pretty consistently increased his possession rate every year...except this year when shortened quarters didn't really help. He is an ELITE first handball receiver and often gets on the end of the hands of 'in and under' players.

BUT. He handballs a LOT.

He is regularly criticised for making less than optional kick-handball decisions...and in particular less than optional kick decisions.

He has played NINE seasons of AFL footy...after 9 years, most players are who they are.

I don't think he is an outside mid because nothing he has done to this point suggests he is. Outside mids are all about positioning, being 2nd possession receivers and run+carry+kick players. Adam is an elite FIRST possession receiver and tends to find his footy inside the contest rather than 'outside'. His marks per game have dropped pretty much every season since he came into the league (his marks were highest when his possessions were lowest if you can believe this) and a key role of a winger is being that exit kick/switch kick receiver (which is often a mark)...he doesn't really DO that.

So now that the dust has somewhat settled - and with the understanding that I still think he is a quality player - where EXACTLY is he going to fit in...and if it is outside the game, what changes to his on-field behaviours will he need to make in order to adapt...and can he??