He got selected for the SANFL team to play WA due to good form. If you look at his stats he has done well. He has had one bad game against an elite ruckman (O’Brien) and is kicking goals most times he plays. Last year he won the Lions VFL best and fairest. I think he has shown he is elite at that level
End of the day to make it worthwhile he (or whoever) needs to be a better option for us than Cripps and SOS rucking when TDK and/or Pitto are out.
I'll be surprised if any of our picks play seniors this year, just look for a raw undeveloped KPP diamond.
Given our luck with injuries, I'd be surprised if they don't!
Shows he is smart. He will know which clubs are interested in him and he will know that he has a chance to get on a list on his terms. He spent a number of years on the Lions list, won a B&F for the reserves and every time he played seniors he acquitted himself well, but the Lions have depth at key positions and haven't blooded a lot of players over the last few years due to being in the window. He knows he can play at that level, the issue with him will be getting the right opportunity and I see him more as a key forward or defender (He won a B&F for his intercept marking) who can play in the ruck. His ruck skills are being competitive in the tap work, with strong around the ground marking, and a really good kick.
I thought the AFL closed the window on nominating terms after Newcombe manipulated his way to Dorks. Haven’t read about time in the contract, financial terms have certainly been curtailed/removed from any negotiations.
Jack is good at it and has stated he loves the freedom to roam. His smarts are a super bonus around the ground. Really don’t want Cripps in there though.
Difference is this guy's been on a list.
Not sure...
I accept that as a feasible option
Jack is great there in bursts, especially against the other teams 2nd ruckmen, but if he were to play full games in there against ruckmen like Nankervis, Darcy, Big O, Natinui, Draper, Marshall etc there would be a good chance of injury and they would change tactics to punch the ball to wings etc. as they are physically at least 10cm taller than him and much heavier. We don't need a dominant ruckman, but we need someone who gives a good contest and can clog up space when the ball is in our defensive area.
Even if it's that he's got a mortgage and young family to consider you wouldn't hold it against him. He's not a starry-eyed teen-ager any more.
I assure you leaders don’t think like that.
Twomey saying we've got interest
www.sen.com.au
Puts in reminders...
Don't F**k with Bostonian... Has ancient child warfare weapons...
Like what? That if he isn't prepared to come over and play for base rookie money he doesn't want it enough, so we won't take him even if best available?
I agree, a good leader is aware of their value and won't settle for less. It may backfire on him if nobody takes him, but none us is aware of what he is asking and what he has to give up to take an opportunity.
