Toast Welcome to Freo Jeremy Sharp - SSP Selection 2023

[Quazar2]

His two way running has always been fine. It’s his ability to put his head down and get the hardball. He had a couple of opportunities to go in and get the hardball (more in round 1) where he stood back. I know he is an outside player yada yada but when it is your turn you gotta go. Can also drift off and go missing at times. Again the ball may spend a quarter entirely on the opposite wing.

Basically Stewart Dew formed an opinion and he didn’t get played. Steven King came in as care-taker coach and there seemed to be an eye for the future with his selections and by that point Sharp likely had made his intentions clear. Flinders is a prime example - he got some regular footy and worked well for GC and Flinders. Regardless of Sharp getting a game he was halfway out the door. His form for GC VFL was solid.

For mine he is improving every week he gets a game. Certainly getting back being a plus one in defence and I noticed more times he put his head over the ball to dig in against Adelaide.

Freo wanted him as a replacement for Acres post 2022 but they weren’t going to pay second round pick and rightly so. The loss of Acres with no replacement hurt Freo. We also lost Tucker that same pre-season and he is in similar mould as Acres/Sharp.

Henry is a different type to Acres/Sharp. He would likely have been in the rotation between high half forward and wing. With Young moving to permanent midfield it has pushed some of the midfielders like Brayshaw and Johnson to the wing. Even Serong has had some stints on the wing.

NOD when fit and in form is handy for Wing half forward rotation.

Henry whilst a shame to lose is replaceable in that role he would have played.

We have finally got our replacement for Acres. Sadly we suffered last year with no adequate replacement.

We played a clever patience game holding off trading for him then. He looks more than comfortable at the level and if he can add goals to his repertoire, he'll really come on. He looks happy to be home, playing first team footy and his goal against North showed that. Confidence is up. I hope he has a good game against the Blues

 

[Sully90]

His two way running has always been fine. It’s his ability to put his head down and get the hardball. He had a couple of opportunities to go in and get the hardball (more in round 1) where he stood back. I know he is an outside player yada yada but when it is your turn you gotta go. Can also drift off and go missing at times. Again the ball may spend a quarter entirely on the opposite wing.

Not sure about the hardball, but there's definitely been some moments when he's stood in the hole to block key forwards' leads. That takes a certain amount of toughness.

 

[FreoGirl]

he looks like he has played for us for years

 

[wakojako]

His two way running has always been fine. It’s his ability to put his head down and get the hardball. He had a couple of opportunities to go in and get the hardball (more in round 1) where he stood back. I know he is an outside player yada yada but when it is your turn you gotta go. Can also drift off and go missing at times. Again the ball may spend a quarter entirely on the opposite wing.

Basically Stewart Dew formed an opinion and he didn’t get played. Steven King came in as care-taker coach and there seemed to be an eye for the future with his selections and by that point Sharp likely had made his intentions clear. Flinders is a prime example - he got some regular footy and worked well for GC and Flinders. Regardless of Sharp getting a game he was halfway out the door. His form for GC VFL was solid.

For mine he is improving every week he gets a game. Certainly getting back being a plus one in defence and I noticed more times he put his head over the ball to dig in against Adelaide.

Freo wanted him as a replacement for Acres post 2022 but they weren’t going to pay second round pick and rightly so. The loss of Acres with no replacement hurt Freo. We also lost Tucker that same pre-season and he is in similar mould as Acres/Sharp.

Henry is a different type to Acres/Sharp. He would likely have been in the rotation between high half forward and wing. With Young moving to permanent midfield it has pushed some of the midfielders like Brayshaw and Johnson to the wing. Even Serong has had some stints on the wing.

NOD when fit and in form is handy for Wing half forward rotation.

Henry whilst a shame to lose is replaceable in that role he would have played.

We have finally got our replacement for Acres. Sadly we suffered last year with no adequate replacement.

Idk if Noddy has a place in the side tbh if Sharp is in the team. We would need to drop a midfielder.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Idk if Noddy has a place in the side tbh if Sharp is in the team. We would need to drop a midfielder.

I want to see Sharp and Freddy on the wings.

 

[wakojako]

I want to see Sharp and Freddy on the wings.

Until we have an elite small forward we kind of need Freddy creating chaos in the forwardline. Ideally you would want him to share wing duties with Sharp though.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Until we have an elite small forward we kind of need Freddy creating chaos in the forwardline. Ideally you would want him to share wing duties with Sharp though.

Does it matter if he kicks goals from 30 metres rather than 55 metres ?

 

[FreoGirl]

hope he is getting a good sleep because I don't think I will be ha ha

 

[Wizard]

Brilliant game today.

 

[Wilksyy]

Holds his width and is phenomenal at running both ways. Its such a shit position to play. A true winger.

I think he's better than Langdon and Acres already.

 

[One_Wing]

Holds his width and is phenomenal at running both ways. Its such a s**t position to play. A true winger.

I think he's better than Langdon and Acres already.

Acres was terrible today, if we had won he would have been best on for us.

 

[Taylor]

He was frrrreeeeeeeeee

 

[FreoGirl]

Can you imagine this guy in another year?

 

[Kram]

I'd take this guy over Acres.

 

[Joao]

He's not Peter Matera

Peter Matera

Age

55

Ht

183cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.8

5star

K

14.0

5star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

, but he's good enough to be one of 10 AFL teams' first choice wingers.

Staggered Stuey never gave him a proper go. Maybe they play the wrong system but he suits ours to a tee.

 

[BettercallSaul]

I posted in the off season that he has all the tools. Pace, stamina, good skills and a wingman by “trade”. The only thing to stop him were/are injuries or his attitude.

 

[gungho]

Let’s not beat around the bush. He had an absolute blinder. Already a fair bit better than acres and Henry.

 

[FreoRicci]

Already had a better game for Fremantle the Henry. Not bad for a pre season pick

 

[mike91]

Was always confident Sharp would be handy for us. Thanks for providing me right Sharp!

 

[s_wd6]

Look I really didn't expect much from him at all, and thought it was stupid that people thought him coming over would've been enough reason to get rid of Acres.

But he's proved me wrong massively. He runs the wings incredibly well, has pace, endurance, and his disposal is much better than any of the guys before him. Also gets back to defend nicely. Was worth waiting the extra year imo. Probably made him hungrier.

Also I'll never forget how he had a bit of a sook and blocked freo on insta and started following the eagles after the trade didn't go through lol.

 

[gjn73]

Very good game from him today. Has great leg speed and usually reads the play well. Can see why Fremantle low balled acres and held out for Sharps recruitment.

 

[EastcoastDocker]

He really is a good old fashioned wingman... Stays wide, runs all day, 70-80m player and has an eye for goal.

Freo should be known as the winger factory.

 

[freo84]

On a positive note my buddy just played one of the best games on the wing this season.

What an incredible pick up!

 

[Kenyan]

He is an elite runner and kicks the ball really well - great pick up.

 

[arsesmart]

From what I saw of Sharp at the Suns, I was worried he'd be just a good athlete with poor-average judgement at best.

But the sample he's put together so far this season has been one of a player who's really got the decisive and clean involvements to be a clutch player when the moments arrive.