Toast Welcome to the Kennel Jordon Sweet

[BrisDog]

Could be our next Tommy Campbell!

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Mumford came from down Bunyip way and was 147 kg before losing weight getting rookied at Geelong then being snatched
by the Swans before eventually turning to the Giants for money.

Like i said, from nowhere

 

[Lex22]

Like i said, from nowhere

Absolutely from nowhere. Barring his size he was certainly never a standout as a younger footballer or one you’d think could be anymore than what he was.

Not much of a bloke but it’s a remarkable story of what he achieved.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Out with Honey, in with Sweet - sugar fix assured

 

[Yojimbo]

Like i said, from nowhere

I think you said Knowhere actually.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Out with Honey, in with Sweet - sugar fix assured

Are your McLean's showing?

 

[DognBones]

Can't rely too much on the North Adelaide Football Club website which lists his birth date as 02/02/93 - a very mature recruit indeed! Sweet nominates his favourite holiday destination as "bed" - let's hope he can get out of it to find his way to the kennel.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

http://footyprophet.com/class-2016-midfielders-utilities-rucks/

Jordan Sweet
Height: 203cms, Weight: 105kg, DOB: 2/2/1998
Recruited From: North Adelaide
Position: Ruckman

Famous for a 67 hit-out game against Norwood in the SANFL Colts last year, to go along with 18 disposals, five marks and four clearances as a 16-year-old. Jordan Sweet – an AFL Academy product stands at 203cms and is impressively mobile to boot. The athletic ruckman dominates at the hitouts, and finds above-average possessions, but has only done so in the Under 18s. The next step for Sweet is to really add versatility to his game. He can pinch-hit up forward, but he hasn’t dominated games as a forward. That’s part of his development that needs working on. The challenge will be for Sweet to get some runs on the board at league, with his form last year earning him three reserves games, one of which he was in the best. It’ll go a long way to increasing his draft credentials.
Just a ruck we can develop will be ok. We are OK after this season with back up for Paddy wouldn't trade for one.

Quoted from another thread.

The post is dated 15-06-2016.

 

[Lex22]

Just for the people that have seen more of him, is he developed enough now to play any AFL footy next year? He’ll turn 21 before the season and looks to have a decent enough frame, but I just don’t know what his tank/maturity level is.

For all I know he could be the type that could really prosper off an AFL pre season and come from nowhere.

 

[DognBones]

He was promoted from the reserves to the seniors late in the season and played in all of the Roosters' finals including the GF. His highlights appear to be as good as any 20 year old afl standard ruck prospect. So, add work ethic, motivation and good coaching to potential and who knows, we could have a player.

 

[doggies ftw]

Sounds like the perfect modern rickman. Tall, mobile but still big bodied and throws his weight around. His taps look really really good and even his foot skills look good for a ruck. What's his marking like?

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Plenty of hitouts to advantage in his highlight reel, although Bevo has never liked a ruckman who can do that

Has Bevo ever had a ruckman who can do that?

 

[dergert]

Can't wait til he wants to go to hawthorn

 

[Ricky_Lake]

Looks like we have our own GARY Sweet

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

I think you said Knowhere actually.

A thousand apologies sir

 

[Tommycash]

Great pick up. Sounds like the ideal ruckman to develop. Here's hoping he can work on his fitness this pre-season.

 

[VitalDread]

he's nice and all but can he play as an inside midfielder?

 

[True Dog]

Has Bevo ever had a ruckman who can do that?

Not since we had the 3rd man up rule taken from us?

 

[Spectre]

Sounds like the perfect modern rickman. Tall, mobile but still big bodied and throws his weight around. His taps look really really good and even his foot skills look good for a ruck. What's his marking like?

Not only does he look to have good eyes for a deft tap, looks like he's also happy to attempt something I haven't seen used repeatedly (and effectively) since the big Minno graced us with his presence - the "when in doubt, spike it 30m forward". Together with his willingness to maul the occasional mid, he's definitely got the right mindset, as you say. If he can get his fitness up, look out AFL! I was wondering about his marking and kicking for goal as well, some research is required...

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I see it now if he has a quiet game the comment will be he did sweet FA.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

I see it now if he has a quiet game the comment will be he did sweet FA.

Conversely.

You'll praise his sweet efforts in a good game.

 

[goodcop badcop]

 

[House_of_Dahl]

2 cm taller and 1 kg heavier than Tom Campbell.
He's a big unit already. 10 kg heavier than Trengove (and 5 cm taller).

 

[Ash1337]

If you're annoyed by BT saying Lloyd; Sweet I fear maybe even worse for the ears. >_<

 

[grassman75]

Hey Yojimbo could the recruiters have been any kinder to us with names for our headlines battle this year?

Bring it on