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Re: Squad for JLT game named - Pratty - 03-01-2017
I'd love to see Pickett, Sumner and Lebois in the forward 50 together with Casboult crashing packs.
We'll need another marking option or two - Weitering and Charlie C / Jack S.
Gotta give Harry McKay another crack at it IMO. Reckon the next two pre-seasons games gives him a taste and some much needed continuity.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - Tragic - 03-01-2017
Marchbank. Say no more...
Ok, I'll say a little bit more. Hardly a big sample size, but he looks like an A grader. If that's what he becomes, then we had a win in the off season.
Pickett. Finally fit(ish). Showed a little bit of class, but we obviously need to see a bit more of him.
Big Harry. Looked willing, but not up to the pace of the game yet.
Zac. Looked zippy and keen and a decent kick of the aggot. Look fwd to see what he's got.
LeBois. Looked zippy and dangerous. Probably a low possession player most of the time, but with any luck develops like Eddie did.
SPS and the other first year players who didn't play. Plenty of time for the young fellas.
Smedts/Palmer. Seen 'em before, know what to expect. Solid players, nothing too special.
The main point of this post is to have a bit of a look at newbies to the club (I include Harry because he didn't play a senior game last year). Marchbank looks to be an improvement on Tuohey, and Walker hardly fired a shot last year, so we just need one more of the above to play good footy and we're in front from last year. And a few more like Charlie/SOJ/Cunningham/Byrne to improve and we'll be slightly better again.
That's all I'm really looking for in the JLT at this stage. I'd rather our youngsters show signs of being good players than our established players setting the world on fire in the pre-season. They'll be fine and dish up what we expect during the season proper, but we ain't going nowhere if our young fella's don't become good players.
Oh yeah, and what's the idea of having us play our first game against a side that's already had a preseason game??? Not that it matters, but I think preseason games are hard enough to judge as it is, and that doesn't help. Melbourne looked alright just quietly. They may have finally come out the other side. The biggest differences I could see between them and us was a couple of quality forwards with 3 seasons under their belts, and a pretty deep midfield full of high picks, now also with a few seasons under their belts.
I think we're still a way away from challenging, and need a few more good midfielders (via the draft, trade, or a sneaky surprise packet already within our ranks). And of course our young forwards need to develop into what we hope they will become.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - LoveNavy - 03-01-2017
No idea if he's ready for PS game, but I'm looking forward see how JG-M goes.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - DJC - 03-01-2017
(03-01-2017, 11:19 AM)LoveNavy link Wrote:No idea if he's ready for PS game, but I'm looking forward see how JG-M goes.
Good point LN!
I'm a fan of young Jesse and I'd prefer to see him get a run before the likes of Alex Silvagni (we know Alex can play at AFL level). From what I've seen, Jesse is at least as well prepared for AFL footy as McKay, Lebois, Pickett, Fisher, etc. I guess the difference is that if Jesse makes a mistake, it's likely to end up with an opposition goal.
If Jesse does shape up as an AFL-standard key defender, we'll almost have an embarrassment of riches in defence.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - LoveNavy - 03-01-2017
(03-01-2017, 11:47 AM)DJC link Wrote:Good point LN!
I'm a fan of young Jesse and I'd prefer to see him get a run before the likes of Alex Silvagni (we know Alex can play at AFL level). From what I've seen, Jesse is at least as well prepared for AFL footy as McKay, Lebois, Pickett, Fisher, etc. I guess the difference is that if Jesse makes a mistake, it's likely to end up with an opposition goal.
If Jesse does shape up as an AFL-standard key defender, we'll almost have an embarrassment of riches in defence.
Thanks DJC.
The very limited information I have makes me wonder how close he is to showing his wares. He also seems to have his head screwed on. I'd like to think he's picking up some good habits from Weiters at home too
)Is he on the Rookie list?
If so, what are his options for PS and the season proper (as we already have one LTI)?
Cheers
Re: Squad for JLT game named - DJC - 03-01-2017
(03-01-2017, 12:11 PM)LoveNavy link Wrote:Is he on the Rookie list?
If so, what are his options for PS and the season proper (as we already have one LTI)?
Yes, he's a second year rookie.
We have two on the LTI list; Byrne and Phillips but Phillips is supposed to be back in the first couple of the weeks of the season. Jesse also has some tough competition for an upgrade, if the club decides to pull that trigger, with Alex Silvagni and Sheehan pushing for a spot.
There's nothing stopping him from getting a run in the next two weeks, apart from form.
I may be reading too much into it, but it seems to me that Weitering wouldn't be sharing a house with the Hyphen unless the latter has a future.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - ElwoodBlues1 - 03-01-2017
I like JGM too and would like to see him played but I think Alex Silvagni might get the nod over him initially because of his experience and he has the right surname..
Re: Squad for JLT game named - LoveNavy - 03-01-2017
Thanks again DJC
I forgot about young Byrne. We certainly are shaping up with some real quality down back.
I have been known to read too much into, well, just about everything CFC. But hey, that's what makes us top notch supporters right ^-^
Here's hoping some of our fanciful ideas materialize.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - Professer E - 03-01-2017
I have a sneaky feeling that a very long game is being played... we will need three very big defenders in about 4 years time and suspect that JGM is a significant part of that planning.
Re: Squad for JLT game named - LP - 03-01-2017
(03-01-2017, 08:44 PM)Professer E link Wrote:I have a sneaky feeling that a very long game is being played... we will need three very big defenders in about 4 years time and suspect that JGM is a significant part of that planning.
I agree with the positive outlook for JGM, I've watched him enough to see he has something, maybe lacks aerobic capacity. But we don't want to keep kids on ice too long though, they can lose interest and leave! I'd love to see him get the 3rd or 4th KPD role provided they think his fitness is up to scratch.
But in fairness relative to my earlier opinions, I said the same thing about Gowers and he's cut!