i've seen Ridden & Fitzpatrick play very little for Otago this season, can't say i'm impressed with what i saw.
Donnie was not nzfc standard, Ferg is no where near the likes of Prattley, Wild or Swaney
Donnie was not nzfc standard, Ferg is no where near the likes of Prattley, Wild or Swaney
Yeah I hear what you're saying about Ridden and Fitzpatrick - but there aren't many 18/19 yr olds that can impress in their first hit out at National league level - they tend to be good one minute and awful the next. But if I recall correctly both kids suffered serious injuries very early on in their respective campaigns. Certainly I remember Prattley in his first season in the National League and sometimes wondered if he would ever kick on. But the boy is now 23 and doing well. I will watch the two Cavvy youngsters over the winter season with much interest - let's see how they develop with a bit of game time. Donnie I have only seen twice, but there was something about his movement, ability to find space, and work off his fellow striker that caught my eye. I hope he can stay fit.