JVD is a good defender when he plays defense but, as you say, he makes too many forays forward- it's as if he watches David Luiz highlights on repeat non-stop in his free time; probably even has a wig to match. And he's hot-headed, with and without the wig.I think he's a good defender. It's the going wild running forward that would drive me nuts.
I really like Jackson Yueill. Kind of nuts Tab didn't really even consider him for a spot in the U20 WC. Seems like he has an right future.
The Quakes seem like they are actually watchable now. I liked the look of them 1000% more than under Dom.