Past #17: Jasper Pittard - delisted after 33 NM games/5 NM goals - thanks Jasper

[Heaps of fun]

Thought he was poor with ball in hand and gave up too much separation on leads

Indicative of our whole backline

Yeah, I know, you said the same thing in this thread on Monday.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Yeah, I know, you said the same thing in this thread on Monday.

Guess the thought stood the test of time

 

[Heaps of fun]

Guess the thought stood the test of time

No, I just went through the last few pages of the thread and 2 of the 5 posts are you repeating yourself.

 

[Jesslc]

He was fine today. Not great, but solid enough; particularly considering he was often playing on forwards 10kgs/10cms heavier/taller.

Not to mention that were under absolute siege all day.

 

[the flying ham]

Guess the thought stood the test of time

Not really. You got crickets the first time you said it. I genuinely don't think you would be happy with any defender. Pittard played reasonable all things considered.

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[Groin guru]

Thought he was poor with ball in hand and gave up too much separation on leads

Indicative of our whole backline

Guess we can add him to your Polec and JMac spin cycle of repetition

 

[Clarke is King]

would've much preferred Nic Newman from the Swans....

And would have much preferred Finlayson to both Newman and Pittard.

 

[Event Horizon]

Thought he was ok under the circumstances, but having two MacMillans in one backline might just be one too many.

 

[the flying ham]

And would have much preferred Finlayson to both Newman and Pittard.

Please. Pittard over both

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[remfan101]

Finlayson is nowhere near as good as people round here think. Has potential but has a number of pretty serious deficiencies too.

 

[kaboom kid]

One thing that separates him from JMac, Atley and most others who have played that mid-defensive role is he actually knows how to spoil.
In a lot of cases, has the speed to stay close enough to his man to affect a spoil even if he does give up front position.

One thing that separates him from JMac, Atley and most others who have played that mid-defensive role is he actually knows how to spoil.
In a lot of cases, has the speed to stay close enough to his man to affect a spoil even if he does give up front position.

For me, he's better in the air than JMac and LMac, both spoiling and marking. Several effective spoils on Sunday. Not sure giving up front position is that big a deal if you can achieve an effective spoil. To a certain extent orwards are more likely to get front spot as they are proactive in leading torwards the ball whereas defenders are more likely to be reactive.

 

[Black2Blue]

Personally, I'm liking what Jasper is bringing to the club (hair cut excepted) from what I've seen. The 2 ex-Port boys showed enough to suggest they will be valuable pickups. Hall and Tyson were a little underwhelming, so will expect a better showing this Sunday.

 

[hellas_johnny]

I see that pace that jasper provides he just seems a bit clumsy when the ball was at ground level or bouncing, will reserve judgment as he was nowhere near as bad as some others but would much prefer sammy wright

 

[benbanjo]

If you had to drop them in order:

Jmac, Lmac and Pittard, what are you doing?

For me Pittard would be the last standing after Lmac and Jmac are dropped, in that order.
At least when he gets the ball he considers options, the other two just bang the s**t out of it, often it's not to our advantage.

 

[The Ardent Army]

One thing that separates him from JMac, Atley and most others who have played that mid-defensive role is he actually knows how to spoil.
In a lot of cases, has the speed to stay close enough to his man to affect a spoil even if he does give up front position.

I agree with his spoiling ability. He can do this well and he’s pretty accomplished in the air although never really a natural 1-1 lock down defender. To his credit (if he needs any excuse - as I think he’s been okay), he’s been asked to play more ‘tall defender’ through JLT and Rd 1 to cover lack of other options (Tarrant, EVW) and we haven’t seen as much of his usual rebound. But when he has, I think his disposal has been solid and calm - certainly by comparison to others that have been conspicuously untidy....

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Thought he was decent, better than what I expected anyway.

 

[kangaspurs]

Surprised by some of the negative reactions to his game. Other than an average period in the 3rd quarter, I thought he was our best defender. He's good overhead, can defend, and he used it pretty well. Amongst some s**t in that backline, he's had a pretty solid start to his North career.

 

[the flying ham]

Very uninspiring.

Think I would’ve preferred to take another pick to the draft.

Glad you aren't head recruiter. Been a good pick up.


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[darko]

Pittard's been a solid pick up. s**t tatts though.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Surprised by some of the negative reactions to his game. Other than an average period in the 3rd quarter, I thought he was our best defender. He's good overhead, can defend, and he used it pretty well. Amongst some s**t in that backline, he's had a pretty solid start to his North career.

Agreed, thought he played well enough to hold his spot and contributed positively to the team today.

 

[The Ardent Army]

Was good again. Safe hands and good vision / disposal. Move on haters.

 

[gokangas]

Far from our worst today. Played ok.

 

[Orange Peanut]

Good pick up IMO. For all the issues we have at the moment, Jasper ain't one of them.

 

[jclei]

Like him so far. Hes bigger than I thought he was - seems really solid through the core and is willing to take a hit.

 

[GreatBradScott]

9 of his 15 touches were intercept.

2 of his 4 marks were intercept.

Like.