Jack Darling

[jod23]

We're not trading Jack Darling. Everyone needs to chill.

 

[ep2018]

nteresting times for the Eagles..... Jack's a good player but has only really had 1 final that he has performed really well in and that was a 100 point smashing of Norf 3 years ago

Rewatch the Eagles/Carlton SF from a few years ago, he took the game by the horns in the second half, big reason why we won in the end.

Wish he'd take the next step up but has stagnated. Maybe next year?

 

[FLX121]

He's got the frame and pretty boy face to be an absolute gun footy player and marketing dream for the Eagles but for every piece of gold he produces there's an equally stinky nugget of shit. I remember in his first few seasons he would take a strong pack mark and the commentators would talk him up as the next Wayne Carey then he'd kick it out on the full. Too many incidents like that in the last few seasons in my opinion. Id trade him. He's Jason Ball 2.0. He is for sure over sexxed in my imagination with his giant white hog just running around Perth night clubs swinging that thing around like fat rubbery police baton. Maybe a slow down of the pussy chasing and ninja training and more time with a kicking coach and he will do well at another club.

 

[Tom_Thumb]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

 

[Happy_Neale]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

Lol. He shit himself, nothing more.

 

[ManOfClay]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

Of all the justifications, this is the most crap

 

[fidstar]

yep. make an excuse that he got called out or the lights got in his eyes, but to say he was worried about getting reported is just lol.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

 

[SloppyJoe]

Jack's problems:

(1) Plays for free kicks by throwing his head back at the slightest contact, taking himself out of the contest when the ball is still there to be won.

(2) Had a great start to his career (in terms of young forwards), which set the bar high in terms of expectation.

(3) Has made some glaring errors in huge games (although its very doubtful as to whether the results in those games would be any different had he not made the errors).

Now, 2 of the 3 above are bad. But they are things that don't happen every game and don't have much if any of an effect on the outcome of our matches - they are more the things that footy fans really get stuck into you for because they look so bad. Fair enough. But everything else he does makes him worth his spot on the team and what's more, the bad things are fixable if he gets his shit together.

 

[JVseven]

Why does he always throw his head back and fall on the ground at the slightest bit of contact? His playing for free's against the Bulldogs was ridiculous.

 

[Bob Fossil]

Why isn't Dunkley being panned for pulling out of the contest?

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Why isn't Dunkley being panned for pulling out of the contest?

The first year player?

 

[Bob Fossil]

The first year player?

At what point in a career do you need to start to go?

 

[Ancient Tiger]

At what point in a career do you need to start to go?

Second year.

 

[ManOfClay]

Why isn't Dunkley being panned for pulling out of the contest?

Pulled out or was really nowhere near it anyway. Had darling took the mark dunks would have been way too late to affect the contest

 

[Lucky Star]

Why isn't Dunkley being panned for pulling out of the contest?

Well, he didn't.

 

[Bob Fossil]

Dunkley definitely shortstepped/pulled up short (whatever you want to call it). He could have hit that contest really hard. Maybe he had concern about arriving late.

To me it appears Darling felt or heard approaching footsteps and lost focus on the footy, he didn't pull out so much as braced for impact and forgot about marking the ball. Not good either way but these things happen.

 

[Purple Suit]

Dunkley definitely shortstepped/pulled up short (whatever you want to call it). He could have hit that contest really hard. Maybe he had concern about arriving late.

To me it appears Darling felt or heard approaching footsteps and lost focus on the footy, he didn't pull out so much as braced for impact and forgot about marking the ball. Not good either way but these things happen.

You just described squibbing due to approaching impact. That's the point.

 

[Bob Fossil]

You just described squibbing due to approaching impact. That's the point.

I'm actually Jack Darling. Please stop saying mean things.

 

[YeOldTiger]

He's got the frame and pretty boy face to be an absolute gun footy player and marketing dream for the Eagles but for every piece of gold he produces there's an equally stinky nugget of shit. I remember in his first few seasons he would take a strong pack mark and the commentators would talk him up as the next Wayne Carey then he'd kick it out on the full. Too many incidents like that in the last few seasons in my opinion. Id trade him. He's Jason Ball 2.0. He is for sure over sexxed in my imagination with his giant white hog just running around Perth night clubs swinging that thing around like fat rubbery police baton. Maybe a slow down of the pussy chasing and ninja training and more time with a kicking coach and he will do well at another club.

Gold ! Lol

 

[YeOldTiger]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better.

 

[YeOldTiger]

Dunkley definitely shortstepped/pulled up short (whatever you want to call it). He could have hit that contest really hard. Maybe he had concern about arriving late.

To me it appears Darling felt or heard approaching footsteps and lost focus on the footy, he didn't pull out so much as braced for impact and forgot about marking the ball. Not good either way but these things happen.

Um yeh keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep etc. Nice player Jack at times but the squibbing in big games is starting to look habitual. Hardly makes those around him stand taller. Dunkley is a good kid and is hard enough as time will show & wasn't going to impact the contest anyway. Saying he pulled out is pretty classic deflecting of the question.

Trade him while he still has (some) currency.

 

[gavaniacono]

In fairness to Jack that squib last weekend could mean 2 things, didn't want to get rubbed out or he didn't want to be injured. Players as big as he is have to pull back now or risk getting weeks, this is where the game is headed sadly and players do it every week. It got highlighted as did his last years GF performance when other players who do similar get a free ride by the press.

Be real.

 

[YeOldTiger]

What are you on about? ******* lol.

The Dog's pressure was huge last night, the ENTIRE West Coast side decided not to apply any pressure. Almost every possession by any player, be it Priddis, another midfielder or a forward or defender was under pressure and in turn was kicking or handballing to another teammate under pressure.

That's finals footy done right and WC didnt bring it at all.

Was last nights loss Priddis' fault? Yes it was. But it was also Jack Darlings fault, and Josh Kennedy's and McGovern's, Gaff's, Yeo's, Barrass', Giles', Lycett's, Shuey's ... get the point?

We were awful.

Refreshingly honest appraisal. Good, old fashioned ambush by a highly motivated team.

 

[gavaniacono]

Dunkley definitely shortstepped/pulled up short (whatever you want to call it). He could have hit that contest really hard. Maybe he had concern about arriving late.

To me it appears Darling felt or heard approaching footsteps and lost focus on the footy, he didn't pull out so much as braced for impact and forgot about marking the ball. Not good either way but these things happen.

My goodness. The withdrawal method may be appropriate in the bedroom but not in footy. He withdrew from the contest. Thats all there is to it.