Player Watch #46 Jacob Blight- Delisted

[Forensi Tiger]

Lacked mongroel and insufficient closing speed to be a reliable spoiler/interceptor. Average user by foot. Let’s move on.

 

[Wooden Robot]

Im not against the decision & accept "they would know better", but, if Blight goes on to be an AA defender, then we clearly got it wrong. He looked like he had all the natural attributes to be a very good Kpd is my only point & if we eventually see those attributes lead to him becoming an AA - then thats on us. Im not expecting him to be, but, if he does, i certainly cant say i didn't see his potential. His potential has always been pretty obvious in regards to athleticism, strength, leap etc

It's the attributes you don't see that have seen him delisted by us.
His lack of want to adhere to a role and the team plan and follow basic instructions and his poor attitude.
Give you the tip, West Coast won't be interested him with the feedback getting back to them from Richmond through Baker and Graham.
Freo wouldn't want him either.
Classic case of shooting himself in the foot.
Think the fact he's a school teacher sums him up - stubborn and always right.

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

The guy needed a personality transplant

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Wow....

 

[wegetpumped]

That would make the most sense
unless of course we are intending to delist him and don't believe there is any interest from any other club

Well, that worked out, didn't it? onder where all that sense went.

 

[RJK Tiger]

It's the attributes you don't see that have seen him delisted by us.
His lack of want to adhere to a role and the team plan and follow basic instructions and his poor attitude.
Give you the tip, West Coast won't be interested him with the feedback getting back to them from Richmond through Baker and Graham.
Freo wouldn't want him either.
Classic case of shooting himself in the foot.
Think the fact he's a school teacher sums him up - stubborn and always right.

I honestly see that players like that are only failing themselves if they don't ever "get it right". I am happy to take the clubs call on him as the right one, but, if he ends up going to another club and they can teach him how to do these things, then that is a failure on our club. We had the talent, but couldn't get it focused to capitalise

 

[Wooden Robot]

I honestly see that players like that are only failing themselves if they don't ever "get it right". I am happy to take the clubs call on him as the right one, but, if he ends up going to another club and they can teach him how to do these things, then that is a failure on our club. We had the talent, but couldn't get it focused to capitalise

My understanding is - and from a very reliable source - he was advised, told, instructed on multiple occasions, but did not heed the warnings and showed no inclination he would.
You can't get through to someone as stubborn as a mule and shows a disregard for the team.
The club and group can only do so much. The individual has to change or want to. He didn't.

 

[Lunchtime]

My understanding is - and from a very reliable source - he was advised, told, instructed on multiple occasions, but did not heed the warnings and showed no inclination he would.
You can't get through to someone as stubborn as a mule and shows a disregard for the team.
The club and group can only do so much. The individual has to change or want to. He didn't.

What aspects of his game was he not adhering to?

 

[captain cotch 9]

My understanding is - and from a very reliable source - he was advised, told, instructed on multiple occasions, but did not heed the warnings and showed no inclination he would.
You can't get through to someone as stubborn as a mule and shows a disregard for the team.
The club and group can only do so much. The individual has to change or want to. He didn't.

He didnt strike me as the most teachable guy.
He is too good for VFL but not good enough for AFL unfourtunatley.
He would of suited AFL 20 years ago when it wasnt so system based.

 

[Wooden Robot]

What aspects of his game was he not adhering to?

Playing his role and adhering to the systems and structures we play to.
The knock on him was that he was not team-oriented and was focused on ensuring he stood out.
It was raised with him multiple times, but there was no change forthcoming when asked to follow the team rules.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Sounds like he was a dumb arse

 

[tigs2010]

Sounds like he was a dumb arse

West Australian

 

[matt_y106]

Back to the WAFL he goes.
Clearly has not interviewed well at Collingwood and West Coast to not give him a go

 

[voorhees]

Playing his role and adhering to the systems and structures we play to.
The knock on him was that he was not team-oriented and was focused on ensuring he stood out.
It was raised with him multiple times, but there was no change forthcoming when asked to follow the team rules.

disappointing to hear.
unfortunately it happens and now he has lost his opportunity.

 

[Delorean]

Back to the WAFL he goes.
Clearly has not interviewed well at Collingwood and West Coast to not give him a go

I do find it surprising that West coast haven't given him a rookie spot or something.

 

[Wooden Robot]

I do find it surprising that West coast haven't given him a rookie spot or something.

Look at West Coast's playing list and you'll find the reason ... two of them.

 

[Rich01]

I do find it surprising that West coast haven't given him a rookie spot or something.

Yep especially West Coast. Their key defensive posts are crud.

 

[NZ_Tiger]

Playing his role and adhering to the systems and structures we play to.
The knock on him was that he was not team-oriented and was focused on ensuring he stood out.
It was raised with him multiple times, but there was no change forthcoming when asked to follow the team rules.

That meshes with what we saw on the field. He ran all over the place and was constantly out of position.

 

[Wooden Robot]

Yep especially West Coast. Their key defensive posts are crud.

Not what I was pointing to.

 

[tiger_tough]

Remember those campaigners whining that we didn't trade him instead of delisting him....

 

[Coach_Required]

Remember those campaigners whining that we didn't trade him instead of delisting him....

Surprised we didnt get pick 100 for him though

 

[Ceehook]

listening to a Representative side selector - "to make a Rep side you have to play very selfish footy at club level , stand out and when playing in a Rep side you have to play very team orientated footy to stay in the side "

Blight not the first or the last , not being able to switch modes

 

[rfctigerarmy]

There's been worse blokes delisted

 

[Wavvey]

Can’t wait to see Blight and Cumberland tear up the AFL next season. Still can’t believe we’ve delisted them! Will be stars!!!

 

[SplintWhisky]

My understanding is - and from a very reliable source - he was advised, told, instructed on multiple occasions, but did not heed the warnings and showed no inclination he would.
You can't get through to someone as stubborn as a mule and shows a disregard for the team.
The club and group can only do so much. The individual has to change or want to. He didn't.

Old comment, but do you know if if was obstinace or was it that he just couldnt "get it"?