Delisted #34: Jake Long - Delisted - 24/10

[rumply]

my boy!

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo]

Loved his ferocity. Unlucky not to kick his first goal. Play him in the remaining 2 games.

 

[DERO]

Gee he moves like his old man. Even his kick for goal that fell just short was reminiscent of Michael early in his career when he struggled for distance on his kicks.

 

[Darealrath]

I was worried he might look out of his depth, but although quiet he looked reasonably comfortable out there.

Hopefully plays out the season in the seniors.

 

[Liberator]

my boy!

Nah, mine I think you'll find.
(Unless you are Michael Long. In which case - congrats, thanks for '93, and hope the knee feels better soon.)

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Long to Daniher goal.

Highlight of the day.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

I may have said this incredibly dumb thing before, but the player he reminds me of most is Bob Murphy. Less penetrating kick, but both have this real ease with which they get around opponents and through traffic. The ball is pretty safe in Jake's hands generally.

 

[rumply]

Nah, mine I think you'll find.
(Unless you are Michael Long. In which case - congrats, thanks for '93, and hope the knee feels better soon.)

Check the op

 

[MarkG]

Looked like he belonged.

Interesting hearing Woosha. "Did you see Long to Daniher?" He was asked. "No, but I saw his crunching tackle. I just thought he was a skinny kid. He played his role well. Next it will be Watson to Long to Daniher GOAL."

Woosha obviously thinks Jake needs to put a bit of body mass on.

 

[Drummer_19]

If he was a bit fitter he would have nailed that goal. Looked buggered after he marked it.

 

[habib1984]

put him in against carlton jack silvalgni running goal you know the rest

 

[Liberator]

Check the op

Fair enough! Our boy. (I shoulda checked the T's & C's in the 'Your Boy Draft Thread').

 

[yodellinhank]

put him in against carlton jack silvalgni running goal you know the rest

He did a little bit of "take me on, take me on"in the third which I loved

 

[rumply]

Fair enough! Our boy. (I shoulda checked the T's & C's in the 'Your Boy Draft Thread').

hey, I dont mind sharing...a little bit

 

[Blind Turn]

 

[Blind Turn]

Looks like he's about to rip into his take on All aLong the Watchtower.

 

[Mercuri Rising]

Really starting to see the effect of the hour we spent playing kick-to-kick 10+ years ago, when the Longs lived on my street.

(but really this makes me so happy. onya jake)

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Looks like he's about to rip into his take on All aLong the Watchtower.

Best take a seat. I hear it's a long one.

(I never knew so many people cringing at once could actually make its own sound.)

 

[BrunoV]

I was very impressed with Long's debut. The issues for him was always going to be whether he would be able to adapt to the physicality of the AFL and to otherwise fit into the style of play to keep himself involved. From what I've seen he has his old man's athleticism, skill and general footballing wizardry.

He never seemed to be far away from the play and was often involved providing an option, bumping opponents and laying tackles. This is what I think is most important at this stage for Long as it's what gets him selected in the team.

Compare with Edwards, who I did not see as a 19 year old but, who I think has the same if not more ability than Long who just can't do the grunt work and stay involved in matches.

Long will be able to do some serious damage in the space that will come when we are set up well and have enough strength around the ball to dictate the way the game is played. It's this aspect of his game that I think will see him have more than just a career.

 

[carloss]

Loved his aggression where he tackled the player then threw him to the ground.

 

[Beerfish]

Doesn't panic under pressure either. I like that a lot.

 

[bombreys]

Do we bulk him up over the off season or just live with the fact he might be one of those blokes who's a bit underweight his whole career?

 

[BrunoV]

He's good in front of a camera, the boy.

Is it a sign of how highly the club rates him that they are letting him do all of this media?

Can anyone confirm whether he has a contract for next year? I thought that he was signed for three years.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Do we bulk him up over the off season or just live with the fact he might be one of those blokes who's a bit underweight his whole career?

I reckon you'd want him to put on a bit of weight, but i think the highest priority will be to improve his endurance.

 

[Lore]

He's good in front of a camera, the boy.

Is it a sign of how highly the club rates him that they are letting him do all of this media?

Can anyone confirm whether he has a contract for next year? I thought that he was signed for three years.

He's a rookie, so he'd need to be upgraded or else the standard re-rookie contract.