I hear what you are saying Expat, I have been on here few times saying am fan of Sheridan and what he gives us being one of the best runners at the club.
I only bring his name up as the article, whether scurrilous or otherwise, mentions that Tommy Sheridan has been linked to move home to Victoria. If that be the case then we have to have good look at Black.
He has been kitting up for North Ballarat in the VFL this season and their results make for interesting reading. He has kicked four "bags" of 2 goals and twice kicked one goal for a return of 10 goals.
Nothing spectacular clearly, but on closer look, North Ballarat are mostly getting pumped each week. They have three times lost by 80 odd points and another time lost to Western Bulldogs VFL side by 140+ points. What chance has the guy got of a) kicking many majors and b) therefore breaking in to Roos side that has Ben Brown and Waite who have taken his spot with Petrie cemented in there as well.
Originally from Peel,long way from home and not cracking an AFL game, try to imagine the guy's mindset lining up for North Ballarat Roosters every week the way they are. We would know once we have him we would have him for next six or seven years. He would not be main forward, I see him as more of our version of dare I say it - Jack Darling. He's low market value now so would be great time to grab him...then in my fantasy world in 2017 we have some loot in the cupboard to offer the big bucks for lets say Jesse Hogan. You then have these plus Taberner and thats a side to build around. Fantasy of Hogan aside...if you look at video of Aaron Blacks big 2013 you are reminded what he can do:
www.afl.com.au/video/2013-12-23/on-the-rise-aaron-black