Player Watch #11: Jason Castagna - signed to 2023

[SunshineBoy]

I'm far more concerned with Aarts. George is a concern, but he offers more than Aarts.

Barely

 

[juss]

Barely

Granted, but apart from MRJ I don't think we have a natural small forward in waiting.

 

[Wavvey]

When you have lynch and Riewoldt doing the chasing out of the forward line, how can you defend George and his ”pressure” acts?

Respect your opinion mate, but I love the way Castagna pushes high up the ground and gets involved.

 

[Jozzy]

I know this is going to be a silly argument because the same could be said for every single player who misses shots at goal.

Those two misses were dreadful. However, I feel if he kicked the two goals he’d be facing very little heat.

I genuinely don’t this his work rate has dropped off, his ability to score and use the ball moving forward continues to be a work in progress. I think confidence is a crazy beast though, if he gets that back the performances should improve too.

 

[Oshka]

I know this is going to be a silly argument because the same could be said for every single player who misses shots at goal.

Those two misses were dreadful. However, I feel if he kicked the two goals he’d be facing very little heat.

I genuinely don’t this his work rate has dropped off, his ability to score and use the ball moving forward continues to be a work in progress. I think confidence is a crazy beast though, if he gets that back the performances should improve too.

If you’re going to burn five open team mates, you make sure you kick the f***ing goal. He didn’t. Then he made the same mistake again. Dumb, useless and selfish.

 

[Oshka]

He has history of burning team mates as well. Did it in the 2019 GF. God I hate him as a footballer.

 

[living_in_syd]

Im Still laughing at that one

He has history of burning team mates as well. Did it in the 2019 GF. God I hate him as a footballer.

Both him and Aarts burn off teammates. Its one of the reasons why our forwardline has no connection this year.

 

[Jozzy]

If you’re going to burn five open team mates, you make sure you kick the f***ing goal. He didn’t. Then he made the same mistake again. Dumb, useless and selfish.

I’m not justifying either of those moment, as a forward and with so many options you absolutely must pass it or kick the goal.

My comment around had he of kicked those two opportunities is more getting at the facts large chunks of the rest of the game with his pressure and work rate are still there, it’s the outcome of his disposal at impact that need to turnaround.

 

[beema limapep]

If you’re going to burn five open team mates, you make sure you kick the f***ing goal. He didn’t. Then he made the same mistake again. Dumb, useless and selfish.

Thank god somebody posted this.

Thank you.

 

[beema limapep]

My comment around had he of kicked those two opportunities is more getting at the facts large chunks of the rest of the game with his pressure and work rate are still there, it’s the outcome of his disposal at impact that need to turnaround.

He had 1 more disposal for the entire game than McIntosh, who subbed out in the first.

And at 44% accuracy, any perceived pressure up the ground is being more than wasted by handing back the ball on a platter to the opposition 6/10 disposals.

 

[Jozzy]

He had 1 more disposal for the entire game than McIntosh, who subbed out in the first.

And at 44% accuracy, any perceived pressure up the ground is being more than wasted by handing back the ball on a platter to the opposition 6/10 disposals.

I’ve never once said his disposal was good enough, I’ve said it needs to turn around.

I’m just not in support of the bashing he receives and do believe if his disposal and impact were improved, his defensive efforts and work rate are there.

 

[Wooden Robot]

Respect your opinion mate, but I love the way Castagna pushes high up the ground and gets involved.

I'm glad we won as his selfishness in the third quarter in attempting to kick a goal that he wouldn't have kicked on his best day and should have passed off to any number of options was not exposed.
Again, it was the act of a footballer so out of form - and he knows it - that he is willing to eschew the team rules to try and make himself look good - an act of self-preservation.
He gave us donuts again, along with his mate Aarts.
His pressure was at best a one out of 10.

 

[Wooden Robot]

He had 1 more disposal for the entire game than McIntosh, who subbed out in the first.

And at 44% accuracy, any perceived pressure up the ground is being more than wasted by handing back the ball on a platter to the opposition 6/10 disposals.

I'll say it again, his comical miss in the third was an act of selfishness and self-preservation... he should have given it off, but knowing he contributed nothing, he wanted t make a name for himself. It's what poor performing players inevitably do, look after their own stats. And he f***** it!

 

[Wooden Robot]

When you have lynch and Riewoldt doing the chasing out of the forward line, how can you defend George and his ”pressure” acts?

Glad you see it too.

 

[Karp3_dm]

What’s the price he survives the chop this week?

 

[SunshineBoy]

I’ve never once said his disposal was good enough, I’ve said it needs to turn around.

I’m just not in support of the bashing he receives and do believe if his disposal and impact were improved, his defensive efforts and work rate are there.

Defensive efforts? lynch and Jack chase harder, if that’s what george is in the side for he ain’t providing it, and hasn’t since 2019

 

[acr2751]

i hope he stays all the melts are awesome

 

[Livonski]

Captain Chaos back to his brilliant best!

I love him. He’s killing me, but I love him.

 

[Wooden Robot]

What’s the price he survives the chop this week?

Bookies wouldn't even offer you odds.
He's the Untouchable.

 

[Wooden Robot]

Captain Chaos back to his brilliant best!

I love him. He’s killing me, but I love him.

Boy, do you set the bar low.
Last week you gloated that he kicked a goal with all the conviction of Dale Kerrigan saying 'He dug a hole'.
And now back to his brilliant best??
He was putrid.
Watch the Auskick game at half time, you'll see a dozen or more players with finer skills.

 

[beema limapep]

What’s the price he survives the chop this week?

I stand to win $1000 from Paddy Power.....of a $999 bet

 

[beema limapep]

I’ve never once said his disposal was good enough, I’ve said it needs to turn around.

I’m just not in support of the bashing he receives and do believe if his disposal and impact were improved, his defensive efforts and work rate are there.

Whos bashing him? At worst most here are sick of his performance.

Why is it so wrong to want the best 22 to be picked? The club is bigger than the individual. One could make an arguement if you (or anyone) are against that, you are against the team being successful.

 

[beema limapep]

Boy, do you set the bar low.
Last week you gloated that he kicked a goal with all the conviction of Dale Kerrigan saying 'He dug a hole'.
And now back to his brilliant best??
He was putrid.
Watch the Auskick game at half time, you'll see a dozen or more players with finer skills.

They dont call him 'Limbo-ski' for nuthin.

 

[beema limapep]

Captain Chaos back to his brilliant best!

I love him. He’s killing me, but I love him.

FFS...

 

[beema limapep]

I'll say it again, his comical miss in the third was an act of selfishness and self-preservation... he should have given it off, but knowing he contributed nothing, he wanted t make a name for himself. It's what poor performing players inevitably do, look after their own stats. And he f***** it!

Never has the truth been more accurately spoken.