Player Watch #27: Jack Darling

[Fish Sticks]

Jack is past his best, but even still, he surely improves our forward line next season.
He is an instant upgrade our second tall forward spot. Pink/CCJ/Teakle are just not very good.
His experience/forward craft, work rate & defensive pressure are streets ahead of these guys.
A change of scenery should invigorate him. I can see him turning back the clock a few times this season & kicking some bags of 3-4 goals (yes that’s a bag these days)

 

[Lomas]

It does get into our forward line . The stats show we more often than not have more inside 50’s than our opponents. It’s how it’s delivered & how our forwards present that is our downfall.

Huh?

 

[Devington]

Huh?

The differential is even more stark.

 

[amaz199]

we certainly do not win the inside 50s.

We might win clearances but the ball use breaks down at half forward.

 

[Gasometer]

“…where to park”

Been an issue for 50 years and some

 

[Gasometer]

Our HF line is the world’s biggest black hole.

The ball simply does not find its way there.

Black holes…I raise you any of the Restrooms at any Service Centre on the Hume

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

we certainly do not win the inside 50s.

We might win clearances but the ball use breaks down at half forward.

Hence Darling’s inclusion.

 

[Footywizard]

Darling stinks. His downward curve is as big as it gets. We won’t be better off with him…..would be better with mayley or teakle.
Worst pick up.

 

[the big lebowski]

Darling stinks. His downward curve is as big as it gets. We won’t be better off with him…..would be better with mayley or teakle.
Worst pick up.

WRONG

 

[franjon]

Darling stinks. His downward curve is as big as it gets. We won’t be better off with him…..would be better with mayley or teakle.
Worst pick up.

Who's Mayley?

 

[The Dingrel]

Who's Mayley?

Plays basketball for the Australian Women's team.

 

[DuckYeah]

Darling stinks. His downward curve is as big as it gets. We won’t be better off with him…..would be better with mayley or teakle.
Worst pick up.

FINALLY!!!!! FootyWizard knows. At the very least we should NEVER have given up draft capital for him.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

FINALLY!!!!! FootyWizard knows. At the very least we should NEVER have given up draft capital for him.

I heard Footywizard isn't even a real wizard.

 

[DuckYeah]

I heard Footywizard isn't even a real wizard.

He’s just not filthy.. or as loose as a wizards sleeve.

 

[DuckYeah]

I honestly believe Teakle will offer more in 2025. Darling is fubar

 

[Samsquanch]

Ice bins

The ladies from the Peninsula Supporters Group are mighty proud of the ice machine. You dis on that and you're in deep trouble CCDD.

They raised the funds to pay for it.

 

[Footywizard]

WRONG

Which part is wrong? The part where he’s uncompetitive in the air now and drops chest marks?
Oh he pressures that’s right?? Lol

 

[the big lebowski]

Which part is wrong? The part where he’s uncompetitive in the air now and drops chest marks?
Oh he pressures that’s right?? Lol

Hmmmm which part is wrong

Let’s go to the tape and see who performed better in 2024

Ave per game

Goals - Darling
Possessions - Darling
Marks - Darling
Tackles - Darling
Hit Outs - Teakle
Goal assists - Darling
Frees for - Darling
Frees Against - darling
Marks inside 50 - Darling
Score invl - Darling
Metres Gained - Darling
Tackles inside 50 - Darling

So sure, if you’re basing your call on hit outs and frees against, teakle is your man.

 

[Samsquanch]

Hmmmm which part is wrong

Let’s go to the tape and see who performed better in 2024

Ave per game

Goals - Darling
Possessions - Darling
Marks - Darling
Tackles - Darling
Hit Outs - Teakle
Goal assists - Darling
Frees for - Darling
Frees Against - Darling
Marks inside 50 - Darling
Score invl - Darling
Metres Gained - Darling
Tackles inside 50 - Darling

So sure, if you’re basing your call on hit outs and frees against, teakle is your man.

Yes, but apart from that...

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Hmmmm which part is wrong

Let’s go to the tape and see who performed better in 2024

Ave per game

Goals - Darling
Possessions - Darling
Marks - Darling
Tackles - Darling
Hit Outs - Teakle
Goal assists - Darling
Frees for - Darling
Frees Against - darling
Marks inside 50 - Darling
Score invl - Darling
Metres Gained - Darling
Tackles inside 50 - Darling

So sure, if you’re basing your call on hit outs and frees against, teakle is your man.

Are you comparing Darling to Teakle? One guy who is a 300 gamer hitting the wall at a rate of knots vs the other guy who's played a handful of games with potential upside?

Please tell me you're not doing this?

 

[the big lebowski]

Are you comparing Darling to Teakle? One guy who is a 300 gamer hitting the wall at a rate of knots vs the other guy who's played a handful of games with potential upside?

Please tell me you're not doing this?

Ok mate

 

[Footywizard]

Are you comparing Darling to Teakle? One guy who is a 300 gamer hitting the wall at a rate of knots vs the other guy who's played a handful of games with potential upside?

Please tell me you're not doing this?

North supporters….we recruited someone they will be the bomb.
When was the last time you watched him at didn’t think he was washed up.
Are you guys actually for real?

 

[Danni_Benson]

Huh?

Bringing the receipts.

 

[My Left Foote]

Yes, but apart from that...

What else have the Romans done for us?

 

[marklovesbeer]

Hmmmm which part is wrong

Let’s go to the tape and see who performed better in 2024

Ave per game

Goals - Darling
Possessions - Darling
Marks - Darling
Tackles - Darling
Hit Outs - Teakle
Goal assists - Darling
Frees for - Darling
Frees Against - darling
Marks inside 50 - Darling
Score invl - Darling
Metres Gained - Darling
Tackles inside 50 - Darling

So sure, if you’re basing your call on hit outs and frees against, teakle is your man.