Judd's expectations

[damage_inc07]

I don't expect Judd to perform at his usual standards, but after reading the recent article posted on the blues website, I was wondering what people's thoughts are on this quote:

Judd says his own performance expectations are “pretty low” for the moment, but he’s hoping to be operating at full capacity once he’s blown away the cobwebs.
“I think the main thing I want to do at the moment is just to get out on the park,” he says.
“Realistically, over the next four or five rounds, I’ll probably be more of a bit-part player through the midfield.”


What does bit-part player through the midfield mean? That he'll rotate through other positions, or that he will only play half a game? And while I know he isnt 100%, I hope he seriously didn't say his expectations of himself is "pretty low"

As much as Im looking forward to seeing Judd out there, these comments don't put much confidence out there. I don't want to play Judd just for the sake of playing Judd, and if he doesn't expect to do too much, with our depth in the midfield, should we not at least consider others to play instead.

I admit I might be reading to much into it, and everyone will think he should just play, but I guarentee the boys will be looking to pass it off to Judd as much as possible, so his expectations better be more than "pretty low" come matchday

 

[Faz 2000]

By pretty low I'm quite sure he doesn't mean the sad shadow of Judd we saw limping around towards the end of last season for the Weagles. He's 10 times ahead of that Judd.

What I think he means is "don't expect me to poll Brownlow votes in the first 8 rounds" like he did last year.

Make no mistake, Judd in full flight is pretty much the best player in the league. He'll get back there, he's just saying he's not gonna be there for 5-6 weeks.

5-6 weeks away from the best player in the league? That's Ok.

 

[Flymaster]

I don't expect Judd to perform at his usual standards, but after reading the recent article posted on the blues website, I was wondering what people's thoughts are on this quote:

Judd says his own performance expectations are “pretty low” for the moment, but he’s hoping to be operating at full capacity once he’s blown away the cobwebs.
“I think the main thing I want to do at the moment is just to get out on the park,” he says.
“Realistically, over the next four or five rounds, I’ll probably be more of a bit-part player through the midfield.”


What does bit-part player through the midfield mean? That he'll rotate through other positions, or that he will only play half a game? And while I know he isnt 100%, I hope he seriously didn't say his expectations of himself is "pretty low"

As much as Im looking forward to seeing Judd out there, these comments don't put much confidence out there. I don't want to play Judd just for the sake of playing Judd, and if he doesn't expect to do too much, with our depth in the midfield, should we not at least consider others to play instead.

I admit I might be reading to much into it, and everyone will think he should just play, but I guarentee the boys will be looking to pass it off to Judd as much as possible, so his expectations better be more than "pretty low" come matchday

I think what he means is that it will take him about half a season before he can get back to his best form, and then he will most probably break down again.

Sorry, but lets face it, do you seriously think his next 6 years will be as good as his first 6?

 

[as0l0]

just hitting your straps mid year or just after, isn't that what most clubs will be aiming for?

 

[thylacine60]

I think what he means is that it will take him about half a season before he can get back to his best form, and then he will most probably break down again.

Sorry, but lets face it, do you seriously think his next 6 years will be as good as his first 6?

Yep, that's most definitely what he was suggesting.

 

[damage_inc07]

By pretty low I'm quite sure he doesn't mean the sad shadow of Judd we saw limping around towards the end of last season for the Weagles. He's 10 times ahead of that Judd.

What I think he means is "don't expect me to poll Brownlow votes in the first 8 rounds" like he did last year.

Make no mistake, Judd in full flight is pretty much the best player in the league. He'll get back there, he's just saying he's not gonna be there for 5-6 weeks.

5-6 weeks away from the best player in the league? That's Ok.

Yer fair enough. But I would like to know what he means by bit-part player through the midfield.

 

[damage_inc07]

I think what he means is that it will take him about half a season before he can get back to his best form, and then he will most probably break down again.

Sorry, but lets face it, do you seriously think his next 6 years will be as good as his first 6?

No obviously the next 6 won't be as good as the previous 6. Especially since the first 6 included him playing as a teenager, and we will have to put up with him playing through the peak years of mid 20's.

However seeing as though we're Carlton, we will take what little scraps comes our way

 

[as0l0]

No obviously the next 6 won't be as good as the previous 6. Especially since the first 6 included him playing as a teenager, and we will have to put up with him playing through the peak years of mid 20's.

However seeing as though we're Carlton, we will take what little scraps comes our way

confirmed LOL! well said.

 

[Flymaster]

No obviously the next 6 won't be as good as the previous 6. Especially since the first 6 included him playing as a teenager, and we will have to put up with him playing through the peak years of mid 20's.

However seeing as though we're Carlton, we will take what little scraps comes our way

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

 

[Mr.Kennedy]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

Spit out those sour grapes before talking shite.

 

[Beloved]

Yer fair enough. But I would like to know what he means by bit-part player through the midfield.

On and off of the ground i'd suspect, or maybe playing on the half back line.

 

[as0l0]

I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

that's exactly what you did, but it would be good for you to prove your conviction at a time when you had a say in the matter.

 

[Bronx Bomber]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

You, my friend are a tool!

 

[Blues_Man]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

You would take any bloke from what i've heard.

Hows the druggies going over there ...has Fletcher flatlined lately ? ..or has Kerr stolen any prescription pads ??

best you stick to the west coke egirls board, we don't apreciate bottom feeders running around on our board .

 

[Quid]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

Well known fact.. Sprinters are at their prime at 30!

Have a look at some endurance runners like old steve monhegetti...
How old was he when he stopped running at a world standard???

 

[Blue Dawn]

Spit out those sour grapes before talking shite.

Took the words right out of my mouth. The mature Judd could be even better, even more consistent - certainly stronger and more experienced - than the young Judd. By the ime he's 30 he'll be up there with Big Nick, Jezza, Barras, Dominator, Doull, Sticks, Braddles, SOS and Diesel in the pantheon.

 

[SolidTiger]

Sorry, but lets face it, do you seriously think his next 6 years will be as good as his first 6?

Unless if injuries take thier toll, Judd probably has closer to 8 years left rather than 6.

 

[len_jet]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

since i assume it would be a huge challenge for you... have someone read and explain it in childish english for you... Othello... you my friend are suffering from a server case of the "green eyed monster"

 

[Magnificence]

You won't get much out of him this year. He was a pretty handy teenager all the same. The last 6 years will include him playing as a 30 year old. When speed is your greatest asset, I will take a teenager over late 20's/early 30's anyday.

Peanut I will take the 24 year Brownlow med winner who had 20 stats in 55% of a NAB CUP GAME

LOL!!!

 

[RedHotGo]

When speed is your greatest asset

I thought it was some other boys on your list who are on the gear.