Player Watch #11: Jason Castagna - signed to 2023

[Mr Unbelievable]

I like how he can sell candy and has a nice sidestep.

 

[theflea]

I hear he likes to tell people he's an architect.

Marine biologist.

 

[Wallaby]

WOW, all of our rookies are guns.

I don't know how they are all going to fit in the team. Oh well, tough luck for Deledio, Martin and Riewoldt to get squeezed out of the team in the year we stroll to the premiership................................

 

[Jack Stevens]

Are they from Warrandyte?
Wouldn't of they played for Eastern Ranges then?
What junior clubs did they play for?

I'm 90% sure that Castagna played for Warrandyte, and 70% sure for McKenzie.

The TAC Cup zoning seems a bit random for area, though. For instance, a few years ago now Jacob Ballard (Freo rookie) was playing for the Knights, and Ryan Exon (Box Hill) was playing for the Oakleigh chargers after playing in the same Warrandyte team since tackers.

 

[bananatigz]

I'm 90% sure that Castagna played for Warrandyte, and 70% sure for McKenzie.

The TAC Cup zoning seems a bit random for area, though. For instance, a few years ago now Jacob Ballard (Freo rookie) was playing for the Knights, and Ryan Exon (Box Hill) was playing for the Oakleigh chargers after playing in the same Warrandyte team since tackers.

McKenzie played for Ivanhoe from about u13's I think, might have been at Warrandyte before then

 

[THE_GUN]

Good luck to the kid, Hope he makes a good fist of it but this selection was the pick that im a bit iffy about

 

[tora tora tora]

I like how he can sell candy and has a nice sidestep.

lightning fast to boot....
hope he can force his way in...

looks like we've gone so many pacy players in our picks....

I like it

 

[TigerMoz1973]

Mackenzie will like this. He seemed to receive a few lace out from the lad.

This kid looks to be a depth option which is needed as the new hard at it Tigers (hopefully) may cop significant injuries in future.

Not sure why Morris is being bagged though. He has proven himself at a much higher level and played injured all year. They don't come much tougher than him

 

[sregit]

Mackenzie will like this. He seemed to receive a few lace out from the lad.

This kid looks to be a depth option which is needed as the new hard at it Tigers (hopefully) may cop significant injuries in future.

Not sure why Morris is being bagged though. He has proven himself at a much higher level and played injured all year. They don't come much tougher than him

Morris is a hack, mis-reads the ball in flight, terrible disposal and a poor decision maker. Plus does not stay on his feet. Goes to ground regularly.

 

[Rubber Hips]

reckon this kid will make it with us - just needs the right sort of coaching and guidance - so a good 12 month stint at VFL at the RFC will do wonders for his football ability

Love his pace and willingness to take it on

Good luck Jase

 

[TJTIGER]

Morris is a hack, mis-reads the ball in flight, terrible disposal and a poor decision maker. Plus does not stay on his feet. Goes to ground regularly.

I had to double check that I was in the, "Rookie Draft - Pick 29 - Welcome to Richmond Jason Castagna " thread after I read this........

 

[NZ_Tiger]

I'm 90% sure that Castagna played for Warrandyte, and 70% sure for McKenzie.

The TAC Cup zoning seems a bit random for area, though. For instance, a few years ago now Jacob Ballard (Freo rookie) was playing for the Knights, and Ryan Exon (Box Hill) was playing for the Oakleigh chargers after playing in the same Warrandyte team since tackers.

Sometimes they don't get picked up by the closest TAC team or want to move for more opportunity.

 

[Jack Stevens]

McKenzie played for Ivanhoe from about u13's I think, might have been at Warrandyte before then

That rings a bell. I remember him moving teams early on.

Anyway good luck guys, hope they both do well!

 

[12Chill]

Has excellent dash off half back. Very good pick up for you guys.

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

reckon this kid will make it with us - just needs the right sort of coaching and guidance - so a good 12 month stint at VFL at the RFC will do wonders for his football ability

Love his pace and willingness to take it on

Good luck Jase

He's definately one we can start off the half back flank

 

[_DBF_]

Obviously one of the knocks on Short would be his size, but this kid looks very good can't believe he didn't go in the ND.

 

[TJTIGER]

Obviously one of the knocks on Short would be his size, but this kid looks very good can't believe he didn't go in the ND.

And DBF hits a home run, that sucker disappeared into the sunset

Had to be done DBF....

 

[_DBF_]

And DBF hits a home run, that sucker disappeared into the sunset

Had to be done DBF....

Realised after I typed it, thought about re-wording it and then though, * it.

 

[TJTIGER]

Realised after I typed it, thought about re-wording it and then though, **** it.

Yeh ****it !! You bad A** !!

 

[unfoley926]

Great pace and agility, I think he'll need to work on decision making and foot skills. Good instincts to just run and attack and we need a gun of HB so will be watching him progress with great interest

 

[bananatigz]

Has his strengths and his weaknesses, thing I like most is that he seems to keep surprising people and continues to improve with every game he plays, they are the types you want when drafting rookies.

 

[Stylo]

Just put my finger on who he reminds me of - Courtney Dempsey. Hopefully he can get to a similar level, Dempsey goes alright.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

The guy has pace to burn.

Didn't he line up in a Stawell Gift qualifier?

 

[Toadvine]

Just put my finger on who he reminds me of - Courtney Dempsey. Hopefully he can get to a similar level, Dempsey goes alright.

I like that comparison. Was a real surprise at the game on Saturday. I think for a player with his strengths like speed and run and carry playing with intensity is really important and George definitely does that.

 

[NZ_Tiger]

He looked the goods, though he had plenty of opportunity to show his stuff since the ball was down there a lot.