Player Watch Jai Saxena

[JuniorB]

Is this guy better than Tom McGuane? Pies obviously think so but what do the draft watchers think?

We drafted three mids, and nobody wanted Tom, so.....

 

[Jen2310]

Here is a little of when he trained with the pies in July

 

[Jen2310]

Body shape isn't too disimilar to bobby

 

[granniewolf]

New Magpie eyes AFL history after realising his draft dream

Collingwood's new NGA rookie Jai Saxena could be the first footballer of full Indian heritage to play an AFL game.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

Is he a vegetarian?
Just wondering as he has lentils every day.

 

[Jen2310]

Is he a vegetarian?
Just wondering as he has lentils every day.

I think its just the indian tradition in his household.

 

[granniewolf]

I think its just the indian tradition in his household.

I was just thinking if he is, it would be harder to bulk up.

 

[Jen2310]

I was just thinking if he is, it would be harder to bulk up.

yeah
He did say he didn't put on as much weight as his peers when he was younger.
I'm sure the dietican will look into it.

 

[Harry O]

Is this guy better than Tom McGuane? Pies obviously think so but what do the draft watchers think?

As it turns out Condon cost Tommy a pies career.
Could have taken Sax as cat b and Tommy cat a otherwise

 

[Harry O]

Is he a vegetarian?
Just wondering as he has lentils every day.

I am sure he would like a good chicken korma or lamb Rogan Josh

 

[granniewolf]

I am sure he would like a good chicken korma or lamb Rogan Josh

Vindaloo might be more to his liking, mine anyway

 

[JuniorB]

Is he a vegetarian?
Just wondering as he has lentils every day.

Many Indians are vegetarian.
It makes them more likely to develop iron deficiency anaemia.
If Jai is vegetarian, which may not be the case, the club's dietician will be right on top of it.

 

[TradeDraft]

As it turns out Condon cost Tommy a pies career.
Could have taken Sax as cat b and Tommy cat a otherwise

We don’t that is 100% True

We might of had Live Pick in Rookie Draft

 

[stormskye]

As it turns out Condon cost Tommy a pies career.
Could have taken Sax as cat b and Tommy cat a otherwise

If we viewed him as good enough he’d be on our list. Nothing to do with Condon

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Jen2310]

I know its just him running, I wish I still had some previous footage, but I think he'll be fun to watch this year.

 

[robertg22]

I thought Jai was seriously impressive today in the VFL. Has really good instincts inside 50, clean touch, gets to the right spots. I had assumed he'd be a long way off it, but now left thinking I wouldn't be surprised to see him get a sneaky game or two towards the end of the year.

 

[whiskeytown]

I thought Jai was seriously impressive today in the VFL. Has really good instincts inside 50, clean touch, gets to the right spots. I had assumed he'd be a long way off it, but now left thinking I wouldn't be surprised to see him get a sneaky game or two towards the end of the year.

Agree. I was salty on the club overlooking young mcguane with that last pick. But have seen Saxena improve over the first few VFL games.

Looks more a natural goal kicker than Hayes imo.

Not a lot depth otherwise in that creative small forward role so hopefully keeps progressing nicely

 

[Rorzza]

Yes, I was impressed too... Definitely a better game than last week which was against a good side (GWS) in terrible conditions.

 

[Jen2310]

I think he'll surprise a few people I reckon. Oozes class, works hard up and down he ground, lots of x factor, eyes light up around goal.

 

[granniewolf]

I think he'll surprise a few people I reckon. Oozes class, works hard up and down he ground, lots of x factor, eyes light up around goal.

He definitely surprised me, I didn't expect him to be this good so soon.
I think with his lack of bulk he makes up with smarts.

 

[Jen2310]

He definitely surprised me, I didn't expect him to be this good so soon.
I think with his lack of bulk he makes up with smarts.

remember how skinny hayes was last year? Still managed to play a couple senior games. Wouldn't be surprised if Jai can put himself in the same boat.

 

[Vicky Park]

I think he'll surprise a few people I reckon. Oozes class, works hard up and down he ground, lots of x factor, eyes light up around goal.

Jai’s second and third goals, had some ‘wow’ about them. If he keeps doing that, it will be hard to leave him out of the seniors. Although he looks some way off physically.

 

[The Phantom]

Jai’s second and third goals, had some ‘wow’ about them. If he keeps doing that, it will be hard to leave him out of the seniors. Although he looks some way off physically.

Agree.
But like Hayes last year, they’ll find a way to give him a taste.

Even a single game exposure teaches a recruit how much they have to work to make it at the next level.

Good investment. And plenty of teams, including us, do it.

 

[sr36]

Jai’s second and third goals, had some ‘wow’ about them. If he keeps doing that, it will be hard to leave him out of the seniors. Although he looks some way off physically.

Haa he got endurance? Outside role higher up the ground than deep forward might be an option this year if he does.

 

[Jen2310]

Haa he got endurance? Outside role higher up the ground than deep forward might be an option this year if he does.

Was never a deep forward at chargers. Wing/HHF, his ability to get up and down the ground.
He could play that role, but think they seem him more suited to half forward, gets involved in that aspect.