Player Watch #11: Jason Castagna - signed to 2023

[Madtiger2006]

He's one player I look forward to watching now. Playing with a lot of confidence. Much better than how he played in his first month this year. Kicking and composure looking good now. I was about to write him off after Round 3

 

[ivansarmy]

While he frustrates at times he has become a very good player and I think he will only get better. Absolute weapon of an athlete, hard to think of a fitter looking player on our list. Must work his ass off in the gym. Full credit to him and the club for developing him the way they have!

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

While he frustrates at times he has become a very good player and I think he will only get better. Absolute weapon of an athlete, hard to think of a fitter looking player on our list. Must work his ass off in the gym. Full credit to him and the club for developing him the way they have!

Agree...was super happy when georgey had that awesome 5 goal game, shows exactly what he is capable of! Is developing into a fine on field weapon for us!

 

[biaseddustyfan]

has been great over the last few weeks, averaging 18 disposals, few goals and drifting all the way back to the half back at times helping out. chaos king is rewarding the coaches for sticking by him and i'm loving it!

 

[Jozzy]

I think the last month has been some of the best form of his career to date, keep up the good work Georgie!

 

[tigerwill]

Replaceable. Let's see what his trade value is

 

[Phar Ace]

He's one player I look forward to watching now. Playing with a lot of confidence. Much better than how he played in his first month this year. Kicking and composure looking good now. I was about to write him off after Round 3

FootballDept 879 / MadTiger 0

 

[Drunken Wookie]

There's something about Georgies' general body language and lack of emotion that at times really pisses me off. He has a crack generally but his set-shots at goal look extremely casual and half-hearted sometimes. Has the same reaction whether he kicks the goal or totally utensils it up. Makes it hard to really get around him.

 

[Black Child]

Replaceable. Let's see what his trade value is

This isn't the Dan Butler thread.

 

[tigerwill]

This isn't the Dan Butler thread.

He's gone already.
You've got to keep turning over the list and we've got plenty of small forwards.
George has his moments but is a momentum killer with his fumbles, handballs that hardly hit a target and too many missed set shots. Replaceable.

 

[Punt Road Feral]

All I can picture with George is the Benny Hill theme song with every play he is involved in.

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

All I can picture with George is the Benny Hill theme song with every play he is involved in.

If we got a 2nd rounder for him id take it in a heartbeat

 

[DustinsGuns]

He’s so so good up the ground. His goal kicking is fugn putrid tho

 

[Meteoric Rise]

If we got a 2nd rounder for him id take it in a heartbeat

Must have watched a different game to me you blokes. I thought he was a solid contributor again and recovered well after some early errors. If you can get players on low end contracts playing consistently like that you are doing well.

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

Must have watched a different game to me you blokes. I thought he was a solid contributor again and recovered well after some early errors. If you can get players on low end contracts playing consistently like that you are doing well.

Not accurate enough as a forward. Misses them when you really need them. Higgins easily replaces him plus our 2nd round pick get a a years development

 

[sanaya]

should've had 2 if lynch didn't try to mark the ball and fumble it over the line

 

[tigerwill]

should've had 2 if lynch didn't try to mark the ball and fumble it over the line

How many did he burn? Cost 3 in the first qtr alone. Dunno what's happened to the pressure and tackling in our forward line. It's supposed to be his forte. He needs major improvement (among others) for a finals hopes

 

[About Blank]

If this guy had polish/composure he would be a star. He is such a momentum killer and has the skills of a ressies footballer.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Whole team did some stupid things at various times through the game...I reckon last week's slog drained them all...started off well then the maggotts paid stupid frees against and killed out a lot of our momentum/creativity.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Great game again. 18 disposals at 78%, 1 goal, team high 10 score involvements 3 above next best. 350 metres gained, 4 inside 50's, 3 tackles. s**t kicks at goal early but played well from the 10 min mark plus the one that lunch spoiled. First picked after dusty grimes and lunch each week

 

[TigerImposter]

I thought I was going bald bc of my genetic background, but fxxk I’ll blame George. Does a lot of good , but kills you how he screws up the simplest of things. Still best 22 bc I don’t want to see Butler.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Stack for George

I would love Stack in the team but i wouldnt drop george

i reckon he adds a lot to the team

 

[juss]

Limitations, but currently best 22. An important cog in the forward line.

 

[Marcel Proust]

He’s so so good up the ground. His goal kicking is fugn putrid tho

His marking ability and giving a target to guys with the ball is brilliant for such a small mofo.

People say Caddy or Townsend was the 2nd forward option (premiership season) but it was very often George breaking even in contests or catching the thing

 

[Muddiemoose]

His marking ability and giving a target to guys with the ball is brilliant for such a small mofo.

People say Caddy or Townsend was the 2nd forward option (premiership season) but it was very often George breaking even in contests or catching the thing

Agree.

Yes. His finishing can be frustrating but the fact that he gives himself so many opportunity’s to score can’t be overlooked

Can also be very handy up the ground as we have seen the last couple of weeks