Player Watch #42 – Aidan Johnson (Pick 68)

[markm106]

I love the aggression and physicality. But like Kozzy, if he doesn’t turn it down a little he’ll spend multiple weeks a year on the sideline suspended.

 

[mrmonkey]

Hahahaha I already like him more than Petty. Play him Round 1 and let him kill everybody

You mean you prefer an actual forward to play forward. Also there is the crying incident.

 

[Topkent]

You mean you prefer an actual forward to play forward. Also there is the crying incident.

True, Langford would never cry on the field.

 

[stEdy]

Hopefully becomes a bit of a Josh Treacy-lite and just bulldozes defenders out of the way

 

[Bluelegs]

Martin Pike comes to mind when i think of a comparison from the 90's

Every time I watch highlights from the 90s every team has one chrome dome who all look exactly the same.

 

[mrmonkey]

True, Langford would never cry on the field.

Langford wouldn't and Johnson wouldn't either.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Martin Pike comes to mind when i think of a comparison from the 90's

Jarrad Molloy at Collingwood, he used to tackle like a maniac.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Like him coz hes a competitor. Puts him instantly in the mix (assuming his fitness is good enough) and ahead of the likes of Fullarton coz you need a bit of agro as a point of difference if you lack talent and youre going to play AFL.

You'd hope Jefferson gets a go before him but it wouldnt shock me if he jumped all of Jefferson, Campbell, Fullarton, Verrall and Kentfield quick smart. Its not exactly a jump thats very high.

 

[dazzledavey36]

Jarrad Molloy at Collingwood, he used to tackle like a maniac.

Lol what a guy.. had the rig of a full forward from the bush and could actually play.

 

[Guy Threepwood]

Wonder if we think he can play as a Key Defender

Petty's supposedly moving back and I wouldn't be surprised if Turner does as well.

I'm guessing this guy is the back up plan for missing out on Derksen. Based on those highlights, it doesn't look like he'll struggle with the physicality at AFL level at all and gives us another forward/ruck option. Hoping one of him or Fullarton can make the grade, but not holding my breath.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Guy looks like a 75 year old.

 

[SugarHealey]

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Book it in. for the kings birthday clash.
Aiden in the front half against the pies... maximum carnage.!

 

[SugarHealey]

He's an incredibly hard worker though, and will certainly leave no stone unturned. He's overcome some hurdles with his injuries and to get to this position is credit to his credit.

Great teammate mind you..type of guy that enjoys a scrag and always willing to stick up for teammates.

This says a lot IMV.

 

[SugarHealey]

Martin Pike comes to mind when i think of a comparison from the 90's

And to think we sent Pikey on his marching orders.

I didn't like it then, and still don't like our choir boy wayz.

Welcome Aiden.

 

[SugarHealey]

I love the aggression and physicality. But like Kozzy, if he doesn’t turn it down a little he’ll spend multiple weeks a year on the sideline suspended.

If he spends a few weeks suspended so be it. As long as he has earned it well... there are 2 pies i'm looking towards.

 

[SugarHealey]

Petty's supposedly moving back and I wouldn't be surprised if Turner does as well.

I'm guessing this guy is the back up plan for missing out on Derksen. Based on those highlights, it doesn't look like he'll struggle with the physicality at AFL level at all and gives us another forward/ruck option. Hoping one of him or Fullarton can make the grade, but not holding my breath.

Well, we need players who'll smash the packs when they don't clunk the mark.

 

[dazzledavey36]

 

[Andy_Mac]

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Age

34

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193cm

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101kg

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14.7

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10.5

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4.2

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5.1

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1.5

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307.3

4star

D

15.5

4star

K

12.1

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3.4

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

0.5

1star

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378.4

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12.4

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8.8

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3.6

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3.2

4star

T

1.8

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2.0

 

[PerfectFooty]

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[jhong]

Whatever happens i hope he keep his agro , team screaming out for some (controlled ) Mongrel .

 

[Ando727]

Seems like a real bloke's bloke and a team man. Exactly the personality type we need. Builds cohesion.

 

[new to this]

He Melbournes Barry Hall

 

[ptrg]

17 goals from 20 games this year in the VFL, played in all 3 finals, didn't kick a goal.

Surely he's the son of somebody important at Dees HQ..

Edit:
Lol, those were the stats MFC went with to sell him to fans

 

[schmuttt]

Like the look of him but be very surprised if he plays at all. Jefferson who we all are very unsure on kicked 29 from 17 games this year, Johnson kicked 17 from 20 games.

 

[Topkent]

Like the look of him but be very surprised if he plays at all. Jefferson who we all are very unsure on kicked 29 from 17 games this year, Johnson kicked 17 from 20 games.

The role of the 3rd tall isn't to be a massive goal kicker, we don't need one but if we do you'd rather a guy who crashes packs and has presence like a Rooke than a lead and mark forward