He was kept out of the team by Neale, who accumulated more possessions than anyone in history last year. Barlow playing this year would keep Blakely out of the team, who looks a goer. None of those players are elite for pace or disposal, and none can really play anywhere but right in the guts. Oh yeah, and that Fyfe bloke might want some time in the middle, for at least for another year.
Not sure you can blame drafting if you look at where those players were taken. They all just came up trumps.
I'm sure he'll do well at GC17. I reckon Fyfe, Neale and Blakely will go ok too.