Player Watch #46: Jai Culley – re-signed until 2028

[The Dr]

Does something special it seems each week.. that contested ball win and step thru traffic in the last quarter was sexy.

Yeah that was immense.

 

[stEdy]

Does something special it seems each week.. that contested ball win and step thru traffic in the last quarter was sexy.

Flying run down on Crippa was sick too.

Very eye-catching player and doesn't seem to be that slow - I remember that was the knock on him at WCE. Haven't really gotten a sense of his tank but seems to be a pretty powerful player.

 

[schmuttt]

Flying run down on Crippa was sick too.

Very eye-catching player and doesn't seem to be that slow - I remember that was the knock on him at WCE. Haven't really gotten a sense of his tank but seems to be a pretty powerful player.

Apparently in the off-season he went and got a running coach to work on his power - looks incredibly fit and moves really well. He has surprised me with some of his midfield work.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

My junior hockey club made us do mandatory running coach sessions a few times a week during preseason for U15s, made a huge difference

 

[Charlie_s123]

Looks to be a smooth mover with clean hands, a good leap, and a good kick. Lots of potential!

 

[tomcruise]

Funny how eagles supporters are still happy that he's gone regardless of how he plays. Reminds me of Oskar Baker

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Oskar Baker

Age

27

Ht

184cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.7

4star

MG

277.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.0

4star

K

10.8

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

333.6

5star

. Wish him well, glad he's somewhere else.

 

[Lampers]

Apparently in the off-season he went and got a running coach to work on his power - looks incredibly fit and moves really well. He has surprised me with some of his midfield work.

I still reckon he’s on the slow side of things, even if he’s improved. But what 194cm and probably 90kg players are quick in comparison to 180cm players who are 10-15kg lighter?

I think it was Chaplain interviewed years back when Jackson was at the club. He was asked about Jackson being a mid with Gawn rucking. Chaplain said words to the effect of “Jackson is quick and agile compared to other 200cm players, but not compared to AFL midfielders.”.

I still like Culley on a wing because his pace (fast, slow, in between) doesn’t matter too much there and it’s more about endurance. He’s a low and penetrating kick so can kick over zone defences. He’s good in the air so he can sneak forward for a goal or help out in the backline.

 

[schmuttt]

I still reckon he’s on the slow side of things, even if he’s improved. But what 194cm and probably 90kg players are quick in comparison to 180cm players who are 10-15kg lighter?

I think it was Chaplain interviewed years back when Jackson was at the club. He was asked about Jackson being a mid with Gawn rucking. Chaplain said words to the effect of “Jackson is quick and agile compared to other 200cm players, but not compared to AFL midfielders.”.

I still like Culley on a wing because his pace (fast, slow, in between) doesn’t matter too much there and it’s more about endurance. He’s a low and penetrating kick so can kick over zone defences. He’s good in the air so he can sneak forward for a goal or help out in the backline.

Oh he definitely isn't quick, but he looks powerful.

 

[tomcruise]

I still reckon he’s on the slow side of things, even if he’s improved. But what 194cm and probably 90kg players are quick in comparison to 180cm players who are 10-15kg lighter?

I think it was Chaplain interviewed years back when Jackson was at the club. He was asked about Jackson being a mid with Gawn rucking. Chaplain said words to the effect of “Jackson is quick and agile compared to other 200cm players, but not compared to AFL midfielders.”.

I still like Culley on a wing because his pace (fast, slow, in between) doesn’t matter too much there and it’s more about endurance. He’s a low and penetrating kick so can kick over zone defences. He’s good in the air so he can sneak forward for a goal or help out in the backline.

Yze, I remember that.

 

[Daemon]

I still reckon he’s on the slow side of things, even if he’s improved. But what 194cm and probably 90kg players are quick in comparison to 180cm players who are 10-15kg lighter?

I think it was Chaplain interviewed years back when Jackson was at the club. He was asked about Jackson being a mid with Gawn rucking. Chaplain said words to the effect of “Jackson is quick and agile compared to other 200cm players, but not compared to AFL midfielders.”.

I still like Culley on a wing because his pace (fast, slow, in between) doesn’t matter too much there and it’s more about endurance. He’s a low and penetrating kick so can kick over zone defences. He’s good in the air so he can sneak forward for a goal or help out in the backline.

I want him on the wing just because I want to see the dual headband wingers club.

 

[Dory_77]

I want him on the wing just because I want to see the dual headband wingers club.

If he converts to a longsleeve too it would be quite the pair.

 

[Charlie_s123]

If he converts to a longsleeve too it would be quite the pair.

We had that for a period with Jayden Hunt and Langdon didn't we?

 

[Proper Gander]

We had that for a period with Jayden Hunt and Langdon didn't we?

Yeeesssss, but I think Jayden was actually half back and Langdon winger. But it was nice - in that period way back when we were an attacking team they had a few great moments of run and carry between the two with headbands and it was dead fun

 

[PerfectFooty]

We had that for a period with Jayden Hunt and Langdon didn't we?

bits of 2020 and 2021

I always forget that Tomlinson was recruited to cycle through the wing at times

 

[mrmonkey]

bits of 2020 and 2021

I always forget that Tomlinson was recruited to cycle through the wing at times

Had a shot at goal at the end of the game against Geelong in 2020 which would have won the game. That was his 4th game and was definitely playing wing. I'm not sure when he got pushed back, but do remember that game also against Geelong when May got elbowed by Tom Hawkins. Tomlinson played really well on Hawkins and became a mainstayer in the backline until he did his knee.

 

[PerfectFooty]

Had a shot at goal at the end of the game against Geelong in 2020 which would have won the game. That was his 4th game and was definitely playing wing. I'm not sure when he got pushed back, but do remember that game also against Geelong when May got elbowed by Tom Hawkins. Tomlinson played really well on Hawkins and became a mainstayer in the backline until he did his knee.

It just sad after the knee he basically lost all his pace. Bar that kings birthday game he played great in (and then dropped after) most forwards would burn him on a lead, I do think he played better back but yeah after 21 there was no returning to the wing for multiple reasons

 

[Topkent]

Tomlinson was a bloody good defender for us until the knee

 

[Demon Attack]

Yep we had a good run with injury in 2021 but Tomlinson and OG Windsor were both best 23 but got injured.

 

[Scythe]

 

[TheBoss]

Here's hoping the new contract includes a massive payrise so he finally afford a decent barber. The Lord Farquaad bob has got to go.

 

[Proper Gander]

Here's hoping the new contract includes a massive payrise so he finally afford a decent barber. The Lord Farquaad bob has got to go.

Oh do shut up

 

[stEdy]

Here's hoping the new contract includes a massive payrise so he finally afford a decent barber. The Lord Farquaad bob has got to go.

Tell us about suitable haircuts

 

[Proper Gander]

Tell us about suitable haircuts

Oh god no

 

[Bluelegs]

Tell us about suitable haircuts

 

[The Dr]

Brownlow incoming