Jack Watts

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I love that he has come and knows exactly what is required of him already. **** yeah! If nothing else it shows we are focussed on next year.

Are you talking about Jack or Swooping Crow?

 

[OneGreatClub]

I'm confident that he will be a good player for you guys. Not just because that would be typical of Melbourne but because I think that he already is a good player and that he plays his best footy when the coach is relentlessly positive about him.

I honestly reckon those of you who get along to Adelaide Oval regularly will enjoy watching him the most. He is a great player to watch live IMO, one of the smartest players I've seen he's always getting into good positions and obviously uses the footy really well. These past four or five years I've never really understood the critics of his work ethic, he is a hard runner who covers a lot of ground and can ruck as well as play in defence when trying to shut a game down/hold a lead in the dying minutes. He can sometimes lack intensity in the contest I suppose, but as long as he's just expected to play a role rather than be All-Australian I think his strengths will more than cover his weaknesses. I'd expect him to be in the top 10 in your B&F for the next four or five years which is a lot more than I can say of pick 31...

I'll miss seeing him in the red and blue and I hope he has success at your club.

Thank you.

 

[B0ydmental]

i don't want to burst your bubble guys but don't forget that we got rid of him for a reason.

he has played 1 good season in 9 seasons, he came 21st in our best and fairest this year and gets dropped to our reserves team at least once a season.

There are a lot of melbourne fans that bemoan this trade but you don't hear from the supporters that are thrilled of his departure.

He doesn't go hard at the ball, sit under high balls and tackle with intensity. the reason he gets ignored by teammates is because he has no onfield presence. he only averages 2 inside 50 kicks a game and 8 in total so don't expect too much link up. he is a straight kick but just dont expect him to go and get the ball.

Yeah but you're a shit team remember

 

[rhaz]

Your best team, on paper, has more talent of any other in the league. Could be scary next year.

 

[proman_x]

And let the cliches begin!

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Unreal trade really. Smashed it.

 

[tribey]

Your best team, on paper, has more talent of any other in the league. Could be scary next year.

I'm crying right now. Because I just remembered how awesome the idea of the Quadrangle of Doom was. Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or something.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

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I'm crying right now. Because I just remembered how awesome the idea of the Quadrangle of Doom was. Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or something.

Brett Ebert and Daniel Motlop play up forward.

 

[Coobk001]

I'm confident that he will be a good player for you guys. Not just because that would be typical of Melbourne but because I think that he already is a good player and that he plays his best footy when the coach is relentlessly positive about him.

I honestly reckon those of you who get along to Adelaide Oval regularly will enjoy watching him the most. He is a great player to watch live IMO, one of the smartest players I've seen he's always getting into good positions and obviously uses the footy really well. These past four or five years I've never really understood the critics of his work ethic, he is a hard runner who covers a lot of ground and can ruck as well as play in defence when trying to shut a game down/hold a lead in the dying minutes. He can sometimes lack intensity in the contest I suppose, but as long as he's just expected to play a role rather than be All-Australian I think his strengths will more than cover his weaknesses. I'd expect him to be in the top 10 in your B&F for the next four or five years which is a lot more than I can say of pick 31...

I'll miss seeing him in the red and blue and I hope he has success at your club.

You just described Westhoff, except for the ball use bit.

 

[gbear]

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I'm crying right now. Because I just remembered how awesome the idea of the Quadrangle of Doom was. Speak softly and carry a big stick. Or something.

I would like to see Pittard out of our best 22, he fumbles and makes too many mistakes for my liking.

 

[raman]

You just described Westhoff, except for the ball use bit.

And the smarts bit.

 

[PA88]

Your best team, on paper, has more talent of any other in the league. Could be scary next year.

Well we'll have the expectation on us and in recent seasons we haven't handled it well. However we have three ins that are mature and two of them have had to be leaders at their prior clubs. I think the key to this team being a true contender or a disappointment is how the coaches handle this list. The coaches have to find ways to bring out the skills in this group and tweak their selection philosophy.

 

[Dutchy5150]

Welcome to PAFC Jack. Cant wait for round 1 next year.

 

[Valentino]

Onya Mahns! Always looking out for us!

He said there had been 5 coach changes during Watts' time at the Dees.
Not sure I see the relevance Mahns but if it's Watts fault and it gets him to Ports then it's ok by me.

 

[RossFC]

What does Jack Watts's dad think about this?

 

[Portology]

He will be the Doreen to Dixons Scotty

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now there's a name I've not heard in a long time

 

[PatientMental]

Grats Wattsy:

I mean Jack Boak:

 

[Smithy7]

Brett Ebert and Daniel Motlop play up forward.

Wake up you silly bugger .. you been asleep for a few years ...
Could not resist saying that ...

 

[Power Raid]

a player not shy in using his non-dominant foot

 

[Marsh1870]

I'm feeling number 24.

Possibly number 44 if Hewett is cut... On 5AA this arvo he jokingly said he wanted a high number after all the hype at Melbourne.

 

[Coobk001]

And the smarts bit.

Westhoff is the smartest footballer we have. Top 3 at worst.

 

[raman]

Westhoff is the smartest footballer we have. Top 3 at worst.

lolwut

 

[Power Girl]

Is it like picking lottery numbers?

I'm feeling number 24.

Possibly number 44 if Hewett is cut... On 5AA this arvo he jokingly said he wanted a high number after all the hype at Melbourne.

 

[MrMeaner]

Is this the best value trade period we have had since entering the AFL?

I was worried that increasing player-freedom would hurt a smaller club like us.
But it seems that being a club, with history and decent values has helped.

 

[tribey]

Is this the best value trade period we have had since entering the AFL?

You seem to be forgetting the 2004-5 period when we got rid of Carr and Schofield. Cause they were haunted. And lured Peter Walsh and Aaron Shattock in a coup that made the industry say "gee" with a look on their face that said guess we're coming second