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

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Everyone wants to be a mid...this guy kicking 30-40 as a Stevie Johnson style forward would do me just fine and add huge value to our team.

Laverde doesn't seem to find the footy particularly easily or get involved in chains - usually traits of those who play mid. It may evolve over time I guess.
 
Vander18 said:
Everyone wants to be a mid...this guy kicking 30-40 as a Stevie Johnson style forward would do me just fine and add huge value to our team.

Laverde doesn't seem to find the footy particularly easily or get involved in chains - usually traits of those who play mid. It may evolve over time I guess.
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I think having the flexibility for him to play both is crucial. A bloke with his upper body, his speed and his kicking? To not use that in a centre break situation from time to time would be a waste.
 
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I think having the flexibility for him to play both is crucial. A bloke with his upper body, his speed and his kicking? To not use that in a centre break situation from time to time would be a waste.
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Look, his game may well evolve over time. Right now, I haven't seen it...but that's just me.

It's funny to me how every non KP player dreams of playing midfield - I wonder sometimes if players say it because they feel it's expected of them? Surely at least some of them want to be Toby Green, duck out the back and kick bags of sausage rolls week in/week out.....
 

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Vander18 said:
Look, his game may well evolve over time. Right now, I haven't seen it...but that's just me.

It's funny to me how every non KP player dreams of playing midfield - I wonder sometimes if players say it because they feel it's expected of them? Surely at least some of them want to be Toby Green, duck out the back and kick bags of sausage rolls week in/week out.....
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Funnily enough, that's the sort of role I see for Laverde. Part time mid, part time forward, averaging 20 disposals and hopefully 2 goals/game.
 
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Funnily enough, that's the sort of role I see for Laverde. Part time mid, part time forward, averaging 20 disposals and hopefully 2 goals/game.
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The 2 a game is the big thing for me - if he gets them with 10,15 or 20 disposals Im not fussed.

While we're talking Laverde...this guy hasn't cut loose yet. He has all sorts of tricks but we haven't seen more than glimpses. Not sure if it's been the injuries or just gaining confidence but I'd love to see this guy unleash...fly for hangers, take on tacklers, play without inhibition. Thus far, he's always looked like he's holding back a little.
 
Vander18 said:
Look, his game may well evolve over time. Right now, I haven't seen it...but that's just me.

It's funny to me how every non KP player dreams of playing midfield - I wonder sometimes if players say it because they feel it's expected of them? Surely at least some of them want to be Toby Green, duck out the back and kick bags of sausage rolls week in/week out.....
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When updating the thread title this morning I seriously considered adding (don't they all!).
 
Vander18 said:
The 2 a game is the big thing for me - if he gets them with 10,15 or 20 disposals Im not fussed.

While we're talking Laverde...this guy hasn't cut loose yet. He has all sorts of tricks but we haven't seen more than glimpses. Not sure if it's been the injuries or just gaining confidence but I'd love to see this guy unleash...fly for hangers, take on tacklers, play without inhibition. Thus far, he's always looked like he's holding back a little.
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It's so easy for people to go the maximum when talking about this sort of player. Id be happy for Laverde, a 3rd year forward to average 2 goals a game and mid teens. The big thing for me would be everything else he brings to the team. I50's, rebound 50's, tackles, score assists. etc. etc.
 
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It's so easy for people to go the maximum when talking about this sort of player. Id be happy for Laverde, a 3rd year forward to average 2 goals a game and mid teens. The big thing for me would be everything else he brings to the team. I50's, rebound 50's, tackles, score assists. etc. etc.
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15 touches and 2 goals a game - take that every day of the week!

I think 30 for the season is realistic for him. 40 might be a slight stretch I think.
 

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Vander18 said:
The 2 a game is the big thing for me - if he gets them with 10,15 or 20 disposals Im not fussed.

While we're talking Laverde...this guy hasn't cut loose yet. He has all sorts of tricks but we haven't seen more than glimpses. Not sure if it's been the injuries or just gaining confidence but I'd love to see this guy unleash...fly for hangers, take on tacklers, play without inhibition. Thus far, he's always looked like he's holding back a little.
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You are spot on. It is exactly what I think when I watch him play. I watch someone like McKenna play and I think why can't Laverde just let it all out there like this bloke.
 

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