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AFL Player 25: Jaxon Prior - Re-signed for another year! - 10/9

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The continued one on one contest loses were bad. He was pretty ordinary. He can play better than that but let’s face it he is a guy we got for cheap to plug a hole for a bit while younger players come through.
 
I didn’t mind him in the pre-season games. Thought he looked solid enough and didn’t have an issue with his selection.

That said, if we’re serious about standards being lifted he should be dropped immediately. Physical commitment must be a non-negotiable and he didn’t bring it last night.

Forget structures, team balance and anything else - no spots for players who don’t compete.
Needs time to gel with our defensive unit (speaking through my supercoach hip pocket). ;)
 

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I don't get it. The upside of this guy seemed to be his left peg and ability to move the ball forward.

But Brad wants him to be dour lockdown defender Jake Kelly mk II? He is simply never going to be that.
 
I don't get it. The upside of this guy seemed to be his left peg and ability to move the ball forward.

But Brad wants him to be dour lockdown defender Jake Kelly mk II? He is simply never going to be that.

He just needs to square or beat his opponent by contest or positioning, then use his kick off the back of that.

He didn't do it well enough on the weekend.
 
deserves another chance after a good pre season, but worried against the crom fwd line
Agree. It is one really poor game but it is a worry. The issue may be there is no one coming up behind him to take his place just yet.
 

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Getting outpositioned/outmuscled by Ginivan wont win you any fans. Hard to judge off one game, needs to have time to settle and adjust to the team/gameplan. First game in vs an in form hawthorn in front of a massive crowd, wouldn't throw in the towel just yet. Personally I don't think he is in the best 22 with a fully fit squad but in a stronger backline he is good depth.
 
No worse than Redman, Shiel, McGrath or McKay who all have a heap more experience. Roberts and Reid no better either but willing to give them a pass given their age. I’d keep him in the side to be honest, he’s a better user than all of those players listed above. Give McGrath the pure lockdown role and let him be a distributor, he’s can actually kick the footy!
 

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I'm not going to bury him from one game, but on tonight, I almost wish Kelly was back.
no you don't. no-one does. not even jake kelly wishes that.

Nervous Key And Peele GIF
 
I come in peace. I had high hopes for Priz. I know he is struggling right now. But think with some continuity he may still turn out alright. He should have marked that last one. With some confidence he would have.
nah hey i agree, just frustrating because it’s been 3 weeks of ordinary decisions and shocking ball skills. want him to do well but i think he’ll be on his last legs
 

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AFL Player 25: Jaxon Prior - Re-signed for another year! - 10/9

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