Anonymous
Years ago
Erik Burdon... the best all round player in SA?
I decided to go watch the North Adelaide Rockets games this weekend to see what Reardon was like, i quickly decided he was the real deal but i then took more notice of Erik Burdon.
I have watched a fair bit of the ABL competition over the last 3 years and after seeing the way Erik played in the two games i feel that he may be the most complete player in the competition in recent times.
In last nights game against West Adelaide he totally shut down Spudavechia on the defensive end. His commitment to denial defence was exceptional and i dont think there is a better on ball defender in the comp at the minute.
I then went out today to watch the game vs Woodville and he put on a very efficient shooting display from the 3, mid range and also getting to the basket. Very well rounded game. He also held Birmingham scoreless the entire time he was on him.
What are peoples thoughts? After the top 50 players list, i wasnt totally convinced that he deserved #1 but am certain now.
Also something of note today was a guy in a Wollongong Hawks shirt taking down a lot of notes, looked like a scout. Did anyone see this guy at any games on Saturday night?
