Welcome Lachlan Jones - Pick #16 2020 National Draft (match NGA bid)

[PJ Power]

His highlights (which in his case are truly representative of his performances so far) suggest a more polished version of Tom Jonas, which will make for a fantastic career.

 

[jakey]

Absolute ******* thug. Love it.

 

[Grave Danger]

You bloody Butey!

 

[bringbackbucky]

I see a young Mark Ricciuto.

 

[Grave Danger]

I see a young Mark Ricciuto.

Yeah, but he was a poor man's Bruce Light

 

[SteppingTiger]

I just see a bunch of pretty boy forwards who are going to experience fear as the wild man from Borneo goes to line up them. ‘Kid’ is a beast

 

[Doctor Feel]

I see a young Mark Ricciuto.

Needs to smash his brains against barrels of U-235 to become the next riccuito.

 

[AFC AFeederClub]

I see a young Mark Ricciuto.

i actually see a lot of Tom Jonas in him

 

[bringbackbucky]

i actually see a lot of Tom Jonas in him

Hopefully he has a higher ceiling than Jonas. I see him as a much more attacking player than that...

 

[Daylight2nd]

I'm a massive fan of this guy and think he's best 22 material as early as R1. Question is how do we fit him and Aliir in? They'll transition more easily as defenders (their best positions based on past form). So which of existing first choice back 7 get moved / dropped (allowing for one rotation)?

Early days but Jonas, Byrne-Jones, Hartlett are locks for me, at this stage. That leaves 2 out of Clurey, Aliir and McKenzie as KPDs and 2 out of Houston, Burton and Jones as general defenders. Maybe one of Houston, Burton or even Jones are used in other roles, eg: Ebert's defensive forward role, midfield rotations? It's a bit of selection headache if all fit.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Clurey and McKenzie are the most vulnerable, with Hartlett near the end. It's very likely we favour Burton when fit as well.

The other luxury here is that it gives us depth, and the ability to not have to rush Burton back in case of injury.

 

[SureBuddy]

If Burton gets through a proper pre-season without injury (huge IF I know), I would love to see him used as a mid. I still think he is absolute star midfielder in the making.

 

[TeeKray]

He reminds me of Cam O'Shea.

 

[Doctor Feel]

He reminds me of Cam O'Shea.

I'm going to say that about every draftee from now on.

 

[Ateen7tee]

He reminds me of Cam O'Shea.

Cam O'Shea Clone (COC)

 

[Doctor Feel]

Cam O'Shea Clone (COC)

Big COC!

 

[proman_x]

Good news. Welcome Lachie. Wish you the best for the future!

 

[Grave Danger]

Lachie Jones interview | PTV

We speak with draftee Lachie Jones minutes after finding out he was officially a Port Adelaide player.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

 

[Byrons Firen]

I just see a bunch of pretty boy forwards who are going to experience fear as the wild man from Borneo goes to line up them. ‘Kid’ is a beast

Yep once he gets comfortable and settled in it's watch out all those fleet footed nancy boys flitting around the packs seagulling cheap stats.

Our Lachie's just as likely to re-arrange your internal organs with an old fashioned shirtfront or failing that he'll simulate you to a virtual car crash

as he pile drives you into the turf.... Byron style. Sheesh he might even throw in half a smile for good measure.

 

[Smithy7]

Lachlan & Ollie Wines, will they both smash and terrorize opposition players next year ... I would like to see that.

 

[Smithy7]

Lachie Jones interview | PTV

We speak with draftee Lachie Jones minutes after finding out he was officially a Port Adelaide player.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

Did I hear right .. Ken said to him, get ready for midfield ...

 

[Grave Danger]

...

Did I hear right .. Ken said to him, get ready for midfield ...

Yep - round 1 no less! Maybe he means at the Maggies at first, but who knows, if he smashes it in the pre-season games (if there are any).

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Did I hear right .. Ken said to him, get ready for midfield ...

I was feeling a bit worried about us needing a gun midfielder to go to that next level.

Now with all the talk of Rozee, Butters and now Jones getting in there I am getting very excited.

Longer quarters will give them plenty of chances.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Surely his genuine nickname is Bones, and sometimes Roller...and sometimes Fridge.

 

[sobrave]

Lachlan & Ollie Wines, will they both smash and terrorize opposition players next year ... I would like to see that.

dont forget SPP