Mitch Banner started off 2010 in ripping form. A fantastic NAB Cup campaign, and a solid DT/SC score of 79/90 in round 1 had a lot of coaches thinking, "I've found a gem here". Why wouldn't you think that? It is his second year on Port's list, he's put on some bulk, he's learnt his spot, and now he'll graduate to AFL level, providing a good cash cow option, ripe for the culling come midway for a premium upgrade somewhere else.
His next two rounds, though, were questionable. He played a tagging role in both, and his outputs were 48/31 against WCE and 38/44 against Brisbane. He played quite a good NAB Cup game against WCE, so that score for the regular season is definitely not good.
He hasn't been sighted since, and it doesn't look like he'll get a mention for the rest of 2010. Don't forget about him though. He had a ripping Under 18 carnival, and went head to head with Rich against WA for Vic Metro, and completely dominated. He'll reappear hopefully, just not in 2010.
by xavjustice
Banner goes limp
Mitch Banner started off 2010 in ripping form. A fantastic NAB Cup campaign, and a solid DT/SC score of 79/90 in round 1 had a lot of coaches thinking, "I've found a gem here". Why wouldn't you think that? It is his second year on Port's list, he's put on some bulk, he's learnt his spot, and now he'll graduate to AFL level, providing a good cash cow option, ripe for the culling come midway for a premium upgrade somewhere else.
His next two rounds, though, were questionable. He played a tagging role in both, and his outputs were 48/31 against WCE and 38/44 against Brisbane. He played quite a good NAB Cup game against WCE, so that score for the regular season is definitely not good.
He hasn't been sighted since, and it doesn't look like he'll get a mention for the rest of 2010. Don't forget about him though. He had a ripping Under 18 carnival, and went head to head with Rich against WA for Vic Metro, and completely dominated. He'll reappear hopefully, just not in 2010.
