Jericho's BACK

[jenny61_99]

Odd that I like to support my team and be as positive as I can? At least I'm not tearing the kid down when he gets a game. I'm a supporter, not a critic.

Should be more of us!

 

[Ad76]

Getting the most out of players is Neil Craigs biggest strength.

It gets mentioned on this board when it pays off, but overlooked by many when it doesnt. People are pretty quick to complain about Craigy's lack of match day moves - why a player was left on an opponent, even though he was getting beaten. That's how he builds players. He gives them a specific job to do, and while they're doing it puts faith in them which builds confidence. From the outside we see a player being beaten, but we dont have any knowledge of what job he's been given. His record speaks for itself:

Bock & Stevens - Enough has been said about these two.
Rutten - Craigy brought him straight in when he took over, and it's easy to forget that he had a few pretty tough days in those early games.
Mceod - Was always a champion, but by his own admission was reinvented.

I think Jericho is the example of the guy who Craigy put the faith in, gave him the job and got let down badly - we all know it, and there's no doubt that he's soft as butter. But if that bloke is ever able to become an AFL player you can bet that Neil Craig has him set to do it this weekend. He knows this is it.

 

[King Elvis]

Looking forward to it - neither the club or Jericho has anything to lose; at least we'll know one way or another after this weekend.

 

[Tas]

Agreed, and what makes it worse is when you look at the weapons he has!! Pace, leap, can kick a goal etc etc, if he ****ing gave us 100% he would be something else. He frustrates me so much!!

Luke...the potential inside you have. FFS use it you must.

A Yoda moment? Lets hope he doesn't lose his hand in the first encounter.

 

[Crow-mo]

I support my team as well and try and take a positive approach to things but every single kid at our club is an absolute superstar in your eyes and has 'a bit of Player X' in them and Player X is always a champion. You can be confident without saying omg he has awesome skills hes wikked and he reminds me of darren jarman crossed with james hird. I am a realist while you are a fairy living in la la land.

ha ha. funny AND true

 

[Coopers]

This is a great coaching move - Jericho is given his chance, now we get to see him take it.

Craigy is doing right by him.

 

[- PC -]

Congratulations to Luke Jericho for getting selected to play AFL football again.

Memo to Luke

Its been a while since your last AFL game Luke...ever wonder why? Ever sat down after another week of training only to fnd yourself at Westies playing against people who you know your better than? Ever wondered why?

BECAUSE TALENT ALONE DOESNT MAKE AFL FOOTBALLERS

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Congratulations to Luke Jericho for getting selected to play AFL football again.

Memo to Luke

Its been a while since your last AFL game Luke...ever wonder why? Ever sat down after another week of training only to fnd yourself at Westies playing against people who you know your better than? Ever wondered why?

BECAUSE TALENT ALONE DOESNT MAKE AFL FOOTBALLERS

yeah just ask Damien Cupido

 

[lacrow]

Well, of course the boy should be chosen. He's been on the list long enough, let's give him some game time and see if he's worth it. Craig can't expect to make a determination on the kid with no evidence to support it.

For that reason I'm glad he's been chosen.

 

[Wood_Duck]

I'm glad he's been given a chance.

Finally, after this game we will once and for all be able to put the Luke Jericho debate to bed and we will never have to discuss him again.

 

[Crowked]

Everyone who is saying this is Jericho's last chance might as well rub him out now. He will be one of the bit players this week, he certainly wont be getting a full game and so could hardly be expected to set the world on fire. He's been out of the AFL side for a bloody long time and is coming in for what will be a pretty difficult game for the team. We cant expect him to be our match winner, just a solid contributor. I hope he goes OK, but if he doesnt, it isnt necessarily going to be his last chance. Like anyone else he should be given a few games to prove himself one way or the other.

Wouldnt mind seeing a few big mouths on here play the game either. I have a feeling they'd make Jericho look like Glen Archer.

 

[maximus]

Everyone who is saying this is Jericho's last chance might as well rub him out now. He will be one of the bit players this week, he certainly wont be getting a full game and so could hardly be expected to set the world on fire. He's been out of the AFL side for a bloody long time and is coming in for what will be a pretty difficult game for the team. We cant expect him to be our match winner, just a solid contributor. I hope he goes OK, but if he doesnt, it isnt necessarily going to be his last chance. Like anyone else he should be given a few games to prove himself one way or the other.

Wouldnt mind seeing a few big mouths on here play the game either. I have a feeling they'd make Jericho look like Glen Archer.

Good post. Some of our supporters find it very easy to be negative. It is no wonder there is more atmosphere at home games with people complaining about umpires and bagging our players rather than supporting the team.
Jericho would be ranked somewhere between 35 and 42 on our list and if he can develop into a solid player, that would be great but it is not worth all of the constant vitriol and snide remarks.

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

Good post. Some of our supporters find it very easy to be negative. It is no wonder there is more atmosphere at home games with people complaining about umpires and bagging our players rather than supporting the team.
Jericho would be ranked somewhere between 35 and 42 on our list and if he can develop into a solid player, that would be great but it is not worth all of the constant vitriol and snide remarks.

So on the basis, for a player who has been in the system for 3 or so years, he should have been delisted last year.

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

Everyone who is saying this is Jericho's last chance might as well rub him out now. He will be one of the bit players this week, he certainly wont be getting a full game and so could hardly be expected to set the world on fire. He's been out of the AFL side for a bloody long time and is coming in for what will be a pretty difficult game for the team. We cant expect him to be our match winner, just a solid contributor. I hope he goes OK, but if he doesnt, it isnt necessarily going to be his last chance. Like anyone else he should be given a few games to prove himself one way or the other.

Wouldnt mind seeing a few big mouths on here play the game either. I have a feeling they'd make Jericho look like Glen Archer.

It's a good point Crowkey. I think most people underestimate how much courage you need to have to even step on the field at this level. Even though I think he's a t*sser, I really enjoyed the Shane Crawford doco of a year os so ago. It showed how much pain these guys have to deal with week in, week out.

Mind you, I hate the way Jericho plays but he probably has more courage than the majority of this board.

 

[maximus]

So on the basis, for a player who has been in the system for 3 or so years, he should have been delisted last year.

Perhaps so. Did he still have a contract for another year though? Anyway, there is no real harm giving a player one more year at that age. Would have been fairly cruel after sending him off for shoulder surgery too. The club faces far bigger issues than keeping Jericho on the list for an extra year and the amount of attention he gets from supporters is quite surprising.

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

Perhaps so. Did he still have a contract for another year though? Anyway, there is no real harm giving a player one more year at that age. Would have been fairly cruel after sending him off for shoulder surgery too. The club faces far bigger issues than keeping Jericho on the list for an extra year and the amount of attention he gets from supporters is quite surprising.

He must have.

 

[Redline]

HA HA the controversial selection we were all waiting for, while I am disappointed neither Pfeiff nor Bryce are in good luck to Jericho. Whilst I may not always agree with our selections once they put the AFC jumper on I support them 110%. Both Norwood lads in the emergencies, hmm hopefully they can be left here to play in the SANFL.

Unfortunatly for Norwood fans Rocket is going to Brisbane so won't line up for us. Having said that I think all Norwood people would love to see him get a go.

 

[- PC -]

Unfortunatly for Norwood fans Rocket is going to Brisbane so won't line up for us. Having said that I think all Norwood people would love to see him get a go.

Its usual practice for the young guns to go as travelling emergencies. Gives them a taste of what is expected and also gives them the encouragement to keep working hard

 

[Redline]

Its usual practice for the young guns to go as travelling emergencies. Gives them a taste of what is expected and also gives them the encouragement to keep working hard

Never said it wasn't.

 

[Stiffy_18]

I'm glad he's been given a chance.

Finally, after this game we will once and for all be able to put the Luke Jericho debate to bed and we will never have to discuss him again.

One game doesn't make a footballer!

 

[betterthanu]

One game doesn't make a footballer!

Breakout games can make footballers

 

[Wood_Duck]

One game doesn't make a footballer!

No but a piss week performance will surely be the end.

 

[Stiffy_18]

No but a piss week performance will surely be the end.

I think he will at least get 2 games. At least!

 

[RooDog]

okay im going to play devils advocate here...

when we drafted luke jericho they would have known that he wasnt the toughest footballer going around, also you cant have every bloke being tough as nails, you need the reciever outside to run with the ball, this is what jericho needs to do because clearly he is not going to be the inside man. he still isnt really that old, it took a lot of our superstars longer than this to come out, one who is playing game number 250 this week took time to adjust to afl footy too probably more cos of off field but still took his time. he is on our list, you dont have to like him but atleast give him a chance cos he is part of our club and we should support every player on the list!!

 

[AndrewJo]

Welsh named on the bench, interesting. Jericho must have an impact if he wants to keep his spot, if he kicks 10 I will eat my hat.

What a brave guy you are!! You could just about be sure that no-one in the AFL will kick 10 this week.
If he kicks a couple in his return I will be satisfied. IMO he has a bit to offer and I am prepared to give im a chance, instead of continually bagging him like many posters here.