Player Watch 19 Jack Gunston

[ReturningHawk]

4 games in a row, I wonder if they’ll make him sub next week to keep him fresh.

 

[Holy Rioli]

Busted his arse in pre season they have strengthened his glutes and back he looks great

Shouldn't strengthening his glutes actually prevent this from happening

 

[MrPremiership]

Highest goals per game in the league?

 

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

I’m also fascinated by his ability to control the drop zone and the ball when out in front of his opponent on a lead.

It’s like he times his leap out towards the ball from the front position just a split moment ahead of when the average AFL player would and so gives the impression of ‘hanging’ out in front. I reckon this makes it almost impossible to spoil him from behind when he times it right. But then he also has this uncanny ability to tap the ball out in front of him if required and catch it on the second attempt to complete the mark, which again makes it almost impossible to spoil him from behind.

Such a cool player to watch.

 

[TylerDurden]

He's a freak. Give him another year.

 

[MasterSamurai]

He's a freak. Give him another year.

Yep. As a retired frwd line coach, he'll get paid what? 80-90k? As a player he'll sign the dotted line for 350-400! All the while helping the frwds. Win win.

 

[theiaofseed]

Looked toasted 2 years ago but so did Hawkins and he got his back right and played AA caliber football for years. 300 games is on the cards at this rate.

 

[kazzooka]

His work to setup what was eventually Chol's side step goal was amazing. First to the space to get the loose ball, quick ground ball pickup and massive rocket handball to CMac who stuffed the kick.

IT would have been assist of the year if MacDonald kicked it.

This clip cuts off the gather but the handball was brilliant.

 

[dixyland]

This bloke's got a future

 

[Simon Crawshay]

This bloke's got a future

Going alright for a rookie isn't he this young Jack fella!

 

[Simon Crawshay]

His work to setup what was eventually Chol's side step goal was amazing. First to the space to get the loose ball, quick ground ball pickup and massive rocket handball to CMac who stuffed the kick.

IT would have been assist of the year if MacDonald kicked it.

This clip cuts off the gather but the handball was brilliant.

How good was the blind turn by Maboir as well to totally burn the Eagles defender?

Developing quite a one two punch are Gunners and the "Chols Royce".

Very slippery customers the pair of them.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[JZedd]

Great work Jack. I can't quite remember.
Was it a noticeable drop in excess muscle early this year or did he start this program in 2024.
He's simply back to dynamic best PLUS he's an onfield coach up fwd.

 

[Malik90]

Another 3 goals

16 disposals - 6 marks - 3 goals - 2 behinds

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Another 3 goals

16 disposals - 6 marks - 3 goals - 2 behinds

He's dead set having a career year at 33 years old, amazing stuff.

 

[I got the outside word]

Some people doubted him going on for this season, I’m ready to sign him up for three now!

 

[Buckemenico]

Equal 3rd in Coleman and was not selected for 1st 2 games and sub in 3rd

 

[Del33640]

Having a Hodge like (post 2012) career extension after looking gone for all money when his body hit the wall.

Whoever has helped him change his shape and get his movement and agility back, needs a pay rise.

The stakes for him might be as high as they were for Hodge too.

If we get players back, and hit our groove we're going to give the flag a shake for the next few years.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Having a hodge like (post 2012) career extension after looking gone for all money when his body hit the wall.

Whoever has helped him change his body shape and get his movement and agility back, needs a pay rise.

Sometimes it takes an extra season on the rookie list to get it right

In all seriousness, he is moving really well and could easily play on next season. Whilst we don’t want him being the answer for next season, no harm in having him mentor and providing back up as a rookie

Now if only Punky could find the same elixir

 

[ReturningHawk]

Equal third in the Coleman with Thilthorp, Treacy and Larkey. At this rate the Saints will be calling up offering 1.7 mil.

 

[marklar]

At this rate the Saints will be calling up offering 1.7 mil.

At least we know it wouldn't be the bombers, they're still try to figure out what to do with their last big money recruit.

 

[Del33640]

At least we know it wouldn't be the bombers, they're still try to figure out what to do with their last big money recruit.

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The "Essendon (recruiting) Edge!"

 

[peetoo]

Also along with Bruest we have two development coaches outside the soft cap

 

[grumbleguts]

 

[hawkinoz]

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ha ha ha