It's only natural for people who live in a region to believe that the local player will be better because he gets more press and is more well-known. This is not to say that everyone is a "homer" by any means and therefore incapable of objectivity, but it's certainly understandable for anyone who follows the scene closely to have more exposure than anyone to players, local and abroad, however, the locals will always get more press in that region... added to the fact that, by most accounts, Dorsey IS the better prospect.
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