AFL Player #15: Jayden Laverde

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2025
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 7, Nuggs Bunny

 

[JayJ20]

Already training the house down

 

[Kakkle]

I wish the club would stop with these posts.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

I wish the club would stop with these posts.

I don't know, I kinda like praising people for stuff that they probably should be doing anyway.

Good job on not mugging that bloke by the way.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

I wish the club would stop with these posts.

The fans love seeing it. Of course they're going to post them. Strange thing to get annoyed about.

 

[katana]

The fans love seeing it. Of course they're going to post them. Strange thing to get annoyed about.

because its cringy af fam. 21 year old goes to the gym on his day-off??? no s**t...

 

[Whispering_Jack]

because its cringy af fam. 21 year old goes to the gym on his day-off??? no s**t...

It's a club's social media account...

 

[vast]

because its cringy af fam. 21 year old goes to the gym on his day-off??? no s**t...

Not as cringy as using the term "fam" though.

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

It's a club's social media account...

I don't think that makes it any less cringy. It also raises unrealistic expectations within the supporter group by making it seem as though a particular player is going 'above and beyond' when he's probably doing just what he should be. Given Laverde hasn't set the world on fire yet, they should just let him fly under the radar. A heap of additional expectations from a rabid fan base is the last thing he needs

 

[Killer_Mike]

The media department has clearly created a sense of humour this year and those photo's are clearly taking the piss.

As mentioned above, it would not surprise if they were reading Bigfooty before posting them. We need to lighten up a little.

 

[vast]

So we are getting upset over tweets now. Check.

Anyway he does really he need to show some big improvement next year. Hopefully no injury set backs for him though.

 

[DapperJong]

The tweets are fake news by the way.

Langford, for instance, isn't training at all. He's hanging out with a bunch of players in Bali as documented by Josh Begley's instagram.

I hope they consume many mushroom shakes.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

I don't think that makes it any less cringy. It also raises unrealistic expectations within the supporter group by making it seem as though a particular player is going 'above and beyond' when he's probably doing just what he should be. Given Laverde hasn't set the world on fire yet, they should just let him fly under the radar. A heap of additional expectations from a rabid fan base is the last thing he needs

It's a club's social media account...

 

[vast]

The tweets are fake news by the way.

Langford, for instance, isn't training at all. He's hanging out with a bunch of players in Bali as documented by Josh Begley's instagram.

I hope they consume many mushroom shakes.

I feel betrayed

 

[Beerfish]

This ******* club...

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

scezza I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Given it's the club's account, I would've thought that they'd be a little more measured.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

scezza I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Given it's the club's account, I would've thought that they'd be a little more measured.

The point is that it's the off season and the club wants to keep member engagement up and putting posts up of players training is perfect thing to do so.

 

[Mr_McBoogerBalls]

scezza I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Given it's the club's account, I would've thought that they'd be a little more measured.

At the end of the day, WGAF?

 

[DERO]

The tweets are fake news by the way.

Langford, for instance, isn't training at all. He's hanging out with a bunch of players in Bali as documented by Josh Begley's instagram.

I hope they consume many mushroom shakes.

LOL

 

[yaco55]

Was literally about to post the same thing about the Fantasia comments. I look forward to Laverde being a full time mid now!

Strange that my post was agreeing with KM - I don't see Laverde becoming a full time mid, especially playing inside because of these deficiencies in his game - I have more confidence in Langford filling this role, though he's yet to convince me.

 

[Mr_McBoogerBalls]

Strange that my post was agreeing with KM - I don't see Laverde becoming a full time mid, especially playing inside because of these deficiencies in his game - I have more confidence in Langford filling this role, though he's yet to convince me.

I think he can play in the guts, it all boils down to how much he wants it and if his body can hold up though.

I recall in his debut year, Hird threw him in the guts against Adelaide in round 20 2015. He had 20 disposals (9 kicks, 11 handballs) plus 8 marks, 4 tackles and a 1 goal.

Despite the fact we got owned that game, it shows the kid is capable of it.

 

[lenny2013]

The forward structure with JD Hooker Stewart Laverde is too tall and didn't work imo.

Going forward I think Laverde will need to become a midfielder to get a game, hopefully he can have a big preseason and make it happen.

 

[hotkorma]

The tweets are fake news by the way.

Langford, for instance, isn't training at all. He's hanging out with a bunch of players in Bali as documented by Josh Begley's instagram.

I hope they consume many mushroom shakes.

Any tips on how to find your way home if you indulge in too many said shakes?

 

[ghostdog]

I think he can play in the guts, it all boils down to how much he wants it and if his body can hold up though.

I recall in his debut year, Hird threw him in the guts against Adelaide in round 20 2015. He had 20 disposals (9 kicks, 11 handballs) plus 8 marks, 4 tackles and a 1 goal.

Despite the fact we got owned that game, it shows the kid is capable of it.

Totally agree. He needs consistent game time at the top level to play into the role. It's why I'm sceptical about playing finals next year, unless Stringer, Kennedy etc etc.

 

[FlyingV]

If Stringer comes it puts immense pressure on Laverde, can’t have a forward line of Stringer, Laverde, Stewart, Hooker and JD. Richmond have shown the comp how important pressure applied by your forwards is. Until Laverde looks better below his knees, improves his aerobic ability and has greater agility he won’t be a mid he will only be a hit up half forward that Stringer is far superior at. Hopefully injuries haven’t smashed him to the point he can’t resolve these issues...

 

[Bunk Moreland]

For all the talk of us having no inside mids, is it just me who wants to see this kid be the one who steps up and surprises in that area?

Or am I dreaming?