Delisted 15: Jayden Laverde - Delisted, will join GWS (likely as a rookie) - 21/9

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2025
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 7, Nuggs Bunny

 

[JDavey]

I thought part of the reason he was considering leaving was for more midfield opportunity? Would be very surprised if we didn't give it to him just because we drafted a lot of mids that might work out.

 

[Skipper_]

I thought part of the reason he was considering leaving was for more midfield opportunity? Would be very surprised if we didn't give it to him just because we drafted a lot of mids that might work out.

He was never leaving. Just Connors trying to jinx things up.

 

[The Fact]

I thought part of the reason he was considering leaving was for more midfield opportunity? Would be very surprised if we didn't give it to him just because we drafted a lot of mids that might work out.

It was all about the money

 

[daffo]

I don't think he was ever really considering leaving.

 

[Old Campaigner]

I don't think he was ever really considering leaving.

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[YEMOC NAYR]

I thought Laverde thought of Ameet as a father figure?

 

[Old Campaigner]

I thought Laverde thought of Ameet as a father figure?

maybe he meant the kind of father that touches you inappropriately during Sunday school rather than an actual father

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I thought part of the reason he was considering leaving was for more midfield opportunity? Would be very surprised if we didn't give it to him just because we drafted a lot of mids that might work out.

Was promised midfield time and cuddles by Richo

 

[eDPS]

 

[Milanista28]

DPS, Did he have good numbers in his junior years in the middle?

 

[Beerfish]

Laverde mid, Langford forward. Make it happen.

 

[eDPS]

DPS, Did he have good numbers in his junior years in the middle?

Didn't play midfield in TAC he started in defense before being tried up forward in the championships and impressing and has played there ever since

 

[eth-dog]

Laverde midfielder/forward, Langford midfielder/forward. Make it happen.

Fixed

 

[Milanista28]

Didn't play midfield in TAC he started in defense before being tried up forward in the championships and impressing and has played there ever since

I can't see him developing a 25+ midfielders game, I still see him as a high half forward low possession count high scoreboard impact, Maybe in the Tom Lynch (Ade) mold.

 

[eDPS]

I can't see him developing a 25+ midfielders game, I still see him as a high half forward low possession count high scoreboard impact, Maybe in the Tom Lynch (Ade) mold.

He has always been a spurts player and despite not winning enough footy I think he should be used in the middle from time to time. Great clean hands in the contest and good speed for his size

 

[Ambrosia]

I can't see him developing a 25+ midfielders game, I still see him as a high half forward low possession count high scoreboard impact, Maybe in the Tom Lynch (Ade) mold.

He could develop into a low possession contested beast who averages 20-24 touches but over half are contested.

 

[Milanista28]

Yeah fair points, Gonna be interesting watching his game develop for the red and black.

 

[MightyDons4]

I can't see him developing a 25+ midfielders game, I still see him as a high half forward low possession count high scoreboard impact, Maybe in the Tom Lynch (Ade) mold.

Langford

 

[Milanista28]

Langford

Langford is the guy we will build our midfield around, I'm full lid off with him.

 

[eth-dog]

Or you could use them both as hybrid midfield/forward combination where they average low 20's and over a goal a game.

 

[revival_mode]

Or you could use them both as hybrid midfield/forward combination where they average low 20's and over a goal a game.

hnnnnnngg

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

Damn Langford has put on good size when looking at him next to Laverde and Ridley on the bikes. I'll be happy if Jayden can average a goal a game next year.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

I reckon Laverde AND Langford will playing more football in the engine room next year. With Fantasia + Green, Daniher + Hooker, Bellchambers + Leuenberger in the forward mix, we can start letting these two play up the ground a bit where their size will be damaging.

 

[Zach Package]

DPS, Did he have good numbers in his junior years in the middle?

The jets that year had several really good mids (duggan, Ellis, Menadue) but no talls. He apparently played a couple of games further afield but he played as basically a key forward almost out of necessity.

Similar story with Langford, if you're 190+ you'll inevitably play a fair bit of key position at tac level no matter what

 

[Keystone agony]

DPS, Did he have good numbers in his junior years in the middle?

Hes not an accumulating type but he played plenty of midfield in his last year of juniors to suggest he can be a midfielder at AFL level. He might be better utilized elsewhere though.

Just reading an article that confirmed my thinking from his carnival he had over 20 possessions in 2 of the national champ games where the coach said they played him mainly off a wing and half forward. He also had a 28 possession game at TAC level.

As Zach Package said earlier the Jets had C.Ellis, Duggan, Menadue and Viojo Rainbow taking plenty of midfield minutes through the midfield so he was played in different positions.