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Draft Profile Jordan DeGoey

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Chris25

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Jordan De Goey
Height: 187cm
Weight: 82kg
From: Oakleigh Chargers, Vic Metro
Position: Midfielder​

In my latest draft update, I had Jordan De Goey going to Fremantle in the first round and I became interested in what other people thought about him. But then, I realised that there wasn't a single decent write up on him anywhere. I saw one that said he is unlike anyone in the AFL. Well, that's just lazy. If he was truly so unique, then he would be a once in a generation player and the #1 draft pick. And, while I do like him, that's just not true. So, if you can't find something you like, best to just do it yourself...

Perhaps one reason there isn't much written about him, is because he hasn't always been playing on the biggest stages. Back in 2012, injury cost him a chance to play in the U16 Championships. And again, injury meant he missed the start of the TAC Cup season this year. I should add that both injuries were breaks, not soft tissue or anything like that. And when De Goey is fit, he's also been playing for his school St Kevins. So in the last 18 months, he has only played 7 TAC Cup games - which I guess means it's a little harder to form an opinion. Although his form at the U18 Championships is quickly changing that.

As for where he plays, he is primarily a midfielder but a versatile one at that. De Goey has a natural ability to read the play across half back, but has also developed his attacking game over the past couple of years to become a dangerous half forward too. But, the midfield is where he plays his best football. And it's when there is a hard ball to be won, that he really shines. Without looking through all the stats, he'd be one of the leading contested ball winners in the draft. He throws himself into every contest, and more often than not he comes out the other end. But where that other profile was right, is that De Goey is in fact quite unique - because not only does he win the hard ball, but he can get around traffic with ease and has very clean skills to boot. Just one of those players who can create space out of nothing.

The only issue with his U18 Championships so far, is that he just hasn't gotten a chance to show off everything he can do. He has played a bit off half back, but primarily in the middle. And as a midfielder, about 70% of his possessions are contested. What's impressive is that his disposal efficiency has remained high (something not a lot of player with his contested percentage can boast) but it would be nice to see him freed up and get a chance to attack against top line opposition. In the TAC Cup, he has played a really high marking game and has pushed forward too. You can only beat who you're up against of course, but I'd like to see him play that same game against the South Australians - to see if he has the same level of success. He does have everything you'd look for in a top 10 pick, he just isn't quite as sexy as say a Jackson Macrae or Marcus Bontempelli. While De Goey might be better at what he does, he doesn't have the same speed or game changing ability.

So I suppose I should put my money where my mouth is, and talk about some player comparisons. Best case scenario for me, would be something akin to David Mundy from Fremantle. He has the size, the ability in close and the skills. The versatility to play at both ends helps the comparison even more. The hardest thing though for new draftees to hang onto at the top level tends to be the ability to create time and space. But generally speaking, the contested ability hangs around. So even if De Goey doesn't quite develop to that Mundy level, I could see him being a strong inside midfielder like Ben Cunnington from North Melbourne. What I like though, is that I consider Jordan De Goey to be a relatively safe prospect. Some players can be very hit or miss when drafted. A bit like Nick Vlastuin, maybe he doesn't become a top level player or an All Australian, but he should have a long career regardless.

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Would love this kid at Pick 17. Can't see us letting him slide past us if he is still available.
 
187 cm / 82 kg.
He isn't far off having an AFL ready body.
 

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If Giants take Laverde with 4, then he will be pick 5. Also could be pick 8,11, 12 or 15. Don't think he'll fall any lower.
 
TradeDraft said:
When did it come out?
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Think they had one mid year, I don't think they've had one out recently with the correct draft order. Seems like all the media are waiting to do them very late to get them as accurate as possible. Sucks for us fans who would like to read a Media one, who have inside information. Everyone goes on about Emma Quayle's which was done like a day or 2 before the draft, when its much easier and clubs have actually already decided.
 
http://madmondayshow.com/2014/09/24/jordan-de-goey-player-profile/

STRENGTHS:
Versatility:Following Jordan De Goey’s progress, the first thing that jumps out is the range of positions he has played at different levels. De Goey is this Draft’s ‘Jack of All Trades’, at different times he has played up forward, through midfield and down back. De Goey was shown to be capable in defence, midfield and the forward line in the U18 Champs, where he represented Vic Metro.

As a defender, he reads the play well and is able to intercept opposition attacks, particularly at half-back. He has terrific game sense and seems to know where to run, how to find space and how to play off his opponent. Up forward for the Oakleigh Chargers, Jordan De Goey is a force to be reckoned with, his marking separates him from the rest and he is an extremely difficult player to find a match-up for, in this sense he is similar to Jack Ziebell.

Kicking: On his preferred right foot, De Goey is a top rate kick of the football, especially under 35 metres. He can weight kicks out to a player on the lead but can also drill them inside 50, a very classy player is ‘Jordy’. In front of the goals, he has excellent goal nous and is no stranger to putting the ball between the big sticks. He’s one of the players that you want using the football be it on the rebound, through midfield or delivering to forwards.

Football smarts: It comes into the game wherever he plays, one thing that puts De Goey in the top bracket of players in this draft is his ability to see the play unfold before the player next to him and act on it. In midfield, De Goey can read the tap of the ruckman and puts himself in the best position to rove and extract.

Marking: De Goey, like the player who formerly wore the Oakleigh #9 in Jack Billings, is an elite mark for a player of his height. He is extremely strong overhead, which stands out when playing up forward and he has the reach and athleticism to beat defenders on the lead. Down back he can do more than hold his own in contests and is very good at finding space and marking as a sweeper down back.

WEAKNESSES:
Leading Patterns:At times Jordan’s leading patterns can be too plain, that is, he likes to lead very straight. While he more often than not still takes the mark, playing at a higher level he will be found out if he cannot mix it up on the lead and create separation in different ways.

Inconsistency: By far the biggest weakness in De Goey’s game at the current point in time is his lack of consistency. De Goey is capable of the freakish on the football field, be it in the middle, up forward or down back, but to become a quality AFL footballer he must be able to produce in all four quarters, week in, week out. Playing regular football in one position will help De Goey grow in stature as a footballer.
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shortsandhoody said:
Think they had one mid year, I don't think they've had one out recently with the correct draft order. Seems like all the media are waiting to do them very late to get them as accurate as possible. Sucks for us fans who would like to read a Media one, who have inside information. Everyone goes on about Emma Quayle's which was done like a day or 2 before the draft, when its much easier and clubs have actually already decided.
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http://www.sen.com.au/news/2014-afl-mock-draft-30
 
Ashton Agar said:
Why all the sudden? It's not like there has been any games or testing since the draft combine?
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He is a bolter. There always is a few in the draft. I think he's in the 5-10 but clubs could take the risk on him earlier. I guess people are still discovering him.
 
With De Goey, you have to remember he played a lot of APS football with his TAC commitments.
The coach of his APS side rates him a superior player than Libbatorie in the last 4 years of being involved with that side.
 
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