Player Watch #5 Jack Ross - Extended Until 2028

[lizard man]

I said this in October 2025 - seems we are on the same page lizard!

Good call.

Leadership quality.

Great minds think alike

 

[rfctigerarmy]

I reckon he’s in for a career best year. Jack Dyer medallist smokey

Says more about our list than anything

 

[Daka]

Ross the best trainer at the club apparently.

 

[tiger_tough]

I just want to see him get more time on ball. He averaged 19 disposals, 4 marks and 3 clearances per game last year. If he can bump that up to 20+, 5 marks and 4 clearances, which is not unrealistic, that'd put him in the same company as Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

25

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

, Sheezel, Holmes, Bont and Dunkley. Pretty handy company.

I'd much prefer he play ahead of Prestia from now on.

 

[Drunken Wookie]

I just want to see him get more time on ball. He averaged 19 disposals, 4 marks and 3 clearances per game last year. If he can bump that up to 20+, 5 marks and 4 clearances, which is not unrealistic, that'd put him in the same company as Bailey Smith, Sheezel, Holmes, Bont and Dunkley. Pretty handy company.

I'd much prefer he play ahead of Prestia from now on.

Hes always had another level he could go to. Reckon he's had to plug too many holes all over the ground to settle into mastering one.

 

[tunksy]

I reckon he’s in for a career best year. Jack Dyer medallist smokey

If he plays as a mid all year. Absolutely.

 

[Lord of the Wings]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

 

[_RT_]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

 

[tiger_tough]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

He's a good kick though?

 

[THE_GUN]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to honor bets !!

 

[tunksy]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

vlas gonna teach them how to finger another player's butt?

 

[Boxo004]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

Door that way pal

 

[Lord of the Wings]

vlas gonna teach them how to finger another player's butt?

In Ross’s case that might be the only touch he gets that hits a target

 

[wegetpumped]

The Rock is cooking

 

[Petrify]

Hi Sash friends, asking for Supercoach reasons. Ross looked great against Essendon in the match sim. Any chance he's a full time mid this year? He's competing for a spot with Prestia right?

 

[lizard man]

 

[GhostofJimJess]

Hi Sash friends, asking for Supercoach reasons. Ross looked great against Essendon in the match sim. Any chance he's a full time mid this year? He's competing for a spot with Prestia right?

Personally, I wouldn't bother with him. You can do a lot better at his price.

 

[Football Tragic]

I can't see it. I think he'll be lucky to keep his spot in the team. Don't understand how he's part of the leadership group other than he's now one of our older players.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

I can't see it. I think he'll be lucky to keep his spot in the team. Don't understand how he's part of the leadership group other than he's now one of our older players.

Agree, think he’ll struggle long term to keep his spot. When you look at his game doesn’t have a lot of hurt factor.
But this year, we’ve got a young developing midfield, who have all had injury concerns. You need guys like Ross that have 5 preseasons in their legs to do the grunt work.
It’s where our list is at right now, until the kids are ready to become full time AFL mids, he has a role.

 

[Yze does it]

What's Ross going to teach the young players?

How to survive on an AFL list as a fringe dwelling turnover king.

Vlaustin is a better leader than all of the leadership group.

FMD - Short, Broad and Ross are unlikely to be best 23 players at times this year.

After the praccy match CAPT Nank to retire immediately...

 

[Wavvey]

Agree, think he’ll struggle long term to keep his spot. When you look at his game doesn’t have a lot of hurt factor.
But this year, we’ve got a young developing midfield, who have all had injury concerns. You need guys like Ross that have 5 preseasons in their legs to do the grunt work.
It’s where our list is at right now, until the kids are ready to become full time AFL mids, he has a role.

He lead the team in inside 50's and goal assists despite being asked to be a tagger multiple times last season. Not sure what you consider hurt factor lol

 

[Morro]

He lead the team in inside 50's and goal assists despite being asked to be a tagger multiple times last season. Not sure what you consider hurt factor lol

And looks like going to another level this year if his pre season is any indication.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

After the praccy match CAPT Nank to retire immediately...

Your brain works funny

 

[Charlie Pannam]

He lead the team in inside 50's and goal assists despite being asked to be a tagger multiple times last season. Not sure what you consider hurt factor lol

Maybe I’m a bit harsh on Ross, you’re right re him playing defensive roles last season. He’s a team first player, no doubt best 24 atm. This is where our list is in relation to depth of talent in the mid 20s age range
Having said that Im not onboard with some of the preseason hype coming out about him. I read an article the other day nominating one player from each club likely to have a breakout year. Nominations included Jagga Smith, Lombard, Kako etc and our nomination was Jack Ross
No offence to Jack, but he’s had multiple good preseasons, he’s one of our hardest trainers, but I can’t see him elevating himself to the heady heights that some are suggesting.

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Agree, think he’ll struggle long term to keep his spot. When you look at his game doesn’t have a lot of hurt factor.
But this year, we’ve got a young developing midfield, who have all had injury concerns. You need guys like Ross that have 5 preseasons in their legs to do the grunt work.
It’s where our list is at right now, until the kids are ready to become full time AFL mids, he has a role.

Jagga Smith playing in the midfield off a Acl, Langford midfield, lalor and hotton are gonna be
Catching a cold in the forward line , while we we get destroyed in the midfield,