I think it's fair to ask questions about our players. We all do it, plenty of the time, without inferring that they are duds. There have been plenty of calls and questions from people here on Crowden, Hughes, Colyer, Tabener, Treacy and others. So why not Peel players?
You rightly pointed out that they have had no pre seasons and are, sensibly, are on limited game time.
I personally hope that Valente does come good as he would be an ideal big bodied replacement for Mundy. He had injury issues before we drafted him, we then tried to change his running style? and he has never been properly fit. For his and our sake he needs a good run because are we going to want to keep him on the books for a fourth season and the run the risk of getting much of the same?