Player Watch #3: Jed Anderson - successfully returns against Adelaide

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No he's not, but he could be.

So far this year we've played Thomas, Wagner & Clarke in the back pocket.

Might as well try Jed
Either back pocket or as a run with midfielder. Many of you have said that Jed doesn't have offensive smarts. So let's see if he can bring value to a defensive role.
 

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We are sitting 16th with 7/8 of our best 22 out and Rookies have gone past him in a rebuild year, it's as simple as that and I'm afraid he doesn't have what it takes imo.
Edit. I've backed him for a long time through his injuries and believed he would turn it around but i just don't see it anymore.
Can't help but feel the same. I have been a huge supporter but seriously - how can he not get a regular gig in the side this year of all years. It's quite an indictment on him really.

The biggest concern for me is that he doesn't dominate in the VFL. Been Jacobs played 1 game or something there this year with 1 foot falling off and had 43 disposals or something. Jed is getting high teens or low 20's on his best games.

I absolutely hope he turns it around
 
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Can't help but feel the same. I have been a huge supporter but seriously - how can he not get a regular gig in the side this year of all years. It's quite an indictment on him really.

The biggest concern for me is that he doesn't dominate in the VFL. Been Jacobs played 1 game or something there this year with 1 foot falling off and had 43 disposals or something. Jed is getting high teens or low 20's on his best games.

I absolutely hope he turns it around
The freakin next and only guy I want us ever recruiting from the Hawks must have the surname Lemon- why ******* hide it?
 

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Bit harsh I reckon. Was ok yesterday.
Agree. Didn't hate his game at all. In different circumstances would have brought out a groundswell of approval. The goal was nifty and almost had a better one to go with it. Set up a couple.

Noticed how much his teammates got around him too. Popular around the club?

13 touches is probably not where we need him to be long term.
 

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Was better yesterday compared to previous outings, thought his pressure was good and he actually had a few nice kicks.

Most likely going to be a depth player only. Hopefully he can spend the first 6 weeks in the VFL next year as a midfielder, because the half forward line in our side is a dead zone for development.
 
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