Adam Bentick:
[1] a real leader on and off the field (Kernahan called him 'a future captain of the club'.
[2] tough, inside player who gathered a huge number of tackles.
[3] Didn't get a lot of clearances.
[4] had issues with his disposal by foot.
[5] Always gave you a contest.
[6] was very aware of his strengths and weaknesses, hence his effort at becoming a tackling machine.
[7] Not over endowed in the pace department.

Brock McLean:
[1] a real leader on and off the field (was expected to be a future Captain of Melbourne).
[2] tough, inside player who egst where the ball is.
[3] Can get his share of clearances.
[4] Has some issues with his disposal by foot. He has some very bad days when it just doesn't work. He generally kicks few goals and more points, although he rarely gets shots from right in front.
[5] Usually gives you a contest: until the Swans game, I'd never seen him go through a game with so little impact. Hopefully it is a one off.

[6] I'm not quiter sure that Brock is as aware of his issues as Benchy was. Benchy came up through the rookie list and was aware from the start of his relative standing. he did what he could. I haven't seen the same thing yet from Brock, although I hope to. Brock seems to have lost a little faith in his body, and while he is fine running around Visy Park, running around in a game is not the same and he seems to be reacting accordingly.
[7] Speed: Brock was ALWAYS quicker than Benchy, from their earliest days at the Cannons. However, it would be hard to say that at the moment. Brock's pace has been really down and it doesn't look to be improving. He really needs to work on this if he is to make the impact he should make.

Benchy didn't have a lot of really top games, but he did have at least 3 when he had 35+ possessions. He was ALWAYS serviceable. Brock has layed more better football, but he has also had some lows. His better footy has been at least a year in the past - he was ordinary at Melbourne in 2009.
On present form there wouldn't be much between them. Hopefully Brock can step up and make a real impact for us. But at the moment we are right to be worried.

Adam Bentick:


[6] I'm not quiter sure that Brock is as aware of his issues as Benchy was. Benchy came up through the rookie list and was aware from the start of his relative standing. he did what he could. I haven't seen the same thing yet from Brock, although I hope to. Brock seems to have lost a little faith in his body, and while he is fine running around Visy Park, running around in a game is not the same and he seems to be reacting accordingly.
........ But at the moment we are right to be worried.

I've seen a bit of Brock pre-season and what disappoints me are his foot skills.

Pick 5, touted as a future Dees captain, yet his kicking and general disposal (a few loopy handballs v Crows) have been very average.

Please, someone tell me they watched him closely at the Dees and things will turn around.

Thats what I reckon.

I have never seen Brock play so badly as he has this pre-season with us.

Hope he changes in the season proper.

He has been so slow and flat footed all pre-season games. Just watching players run past him.

Brock looks like he's a darn sight bigger in the upper body than most of the Carlton players. This is good for tackling and wrenching the ball out of opponents hands, but not so good for foot speed. You can't expect someone with that body shape to play like Simmo, give the guy a chance.

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No problem with getting his type into our line up, but we paid over the odds. Shane Tuck would have cost 1/3rd as much for the same, if not better output. You win some, you lose some.

Unfortunately Brock turned up to a function/venue early Saturday night in an obviously inebriated state. Prior to 11pm (within an hour of arriving) he was escorted out by security. During his short stay, he generally made an ass of himself. Very embarrassing and extremely disappointing, especially with everything that has gone on during this pre-season.

Seen him live vs Adelaide and Brissie, watched the Swans game ... IMO on form he doesn't deserve a spot in the 22 come Rnd 1. Give me Hads ahead of Brock at this stage.

A change in culture and game style to get used to, let's hope he comes right over the season.