Player Watch #21: Matthew Jefferson

[danster168]

He has a T Mac feel to him, isn't huge and hasn't got a huge kick

yeah I think he needs to play close to goal.

 

[ZionMig22]

yeah I think he needs to play close to goal.

So we basically are banking on 2 undersized KPF for the next 10 years

 

[netslave]

Get him on the juice Weeties.

 

[Crusty Demon]

So we basically are banking on 2 undersized KPF for the next 10 years

This is the thing that worries me. JVR and Jefferson are both the same height and don't appear to offer much point of difference. JT didn't even seem that excited by the Jefferson pick tbh. It's like we felt like we had to take him due to the need more than the want. A good 3 years before we see if this pick looks decent enough. Hard to get excited by that.

 

[tomcruise]

Bloody love Jefe. Favourite player.

 

[Daemon]

Can people stop calling JVR "VR". I thought you were on about some virtual reality footy game or something.

 

[danster168]

Can people stop calling JVR "VR". I thought you were on about some virtual reality footy game or something.

agreed. at least we don't have to yell out 'weed' anytime Weideman marks the ball. That was totally cringe. Not only that, it never made any sense.

 

[pjfairbairn]

agreed. at least we don't have to yell out 'weed' anytime Weideman marks the ball. That was totally cringe. Not only that, it never made any sense.

As long as we all keep yelling BIG BRRRRRRREEEENNNNNYYY BRRRRRRRROWN all the way to our next flag window, I'll be happy

 

[danster168]

As long as we all keep yelling BIG BRRRRRRREEEENNNNNYYY BRRRRRRRROWN all the way to our next flag window, I'll be happy

No problems if you yell that out everytime he gets the ball. I can put up with it 3 times a game

 

[Topkent]

So we basically are banking on 2 undersized KPF for the next 10 years

Yep, there's no more drafts or trade periods for the next decade coincidentally

 

[Demon 16]

I've seen comments stating that he needs to work on his endurance

Yeh Jason Taylor made a comment about getting his running up, but I had been told he was a super runner.

I’ll double check - but doesn’t look like he’s motoring around the place in his highlights.

Does anyone know if he tested at the combine?

 

[ZionMig22]

Yep, there's no more drafts or trade periods for the next decade coincidentally

So keep drafting KPF until we get a decent one?

 

[Topkent]

So keep drafting KPF until we get a decent one?

Nah I say we just give up

 

[danster168]

Nah I say we just give up

If the best available are mids in next years first round then you'll be looking at 2024 until we have a chance of getting a highly rated key forward

 

[Topkent]

If the best available are mids in next years first round then you'll be looking at 2024 until we have a chance of getting a highly rated key forward

Or we trade for one, or who cares because you can win a premiership without an elite key forward

 

[The Dr]

Or we trade for one, or who cares because you can win a premiership without an elite key forward

Lucky we did have one back in 2021 ... premiership legend and Demon for life Ben 'elite' Brown


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[Topkent]

Lucky we did have one back in 2021 ... premiership legend and Demon for life Ben 'elite' Brown


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Brilliant snooker manoeuvre, either he admits Brown was elite or admits you don't need one.


Where bill Lawry with the gottem

 

[The Dr]

Brilliant snooker manoeuvre, either he admits Brown was elite or admits you don't need one.


Where bill Lawry with the gottem

Surprised by the radio silence from old mate Danster here.

Not

 

[danster168]

Brilliant snooker manoeuvre, either he admits Brown was elite or admits you don't need one.


Where bill Lawry with the gottem

great logic there. why did he have to be elite? makes no sense what you just said. I've never liked Ben Brown since he walked into the club. I was expecting more. In my opinion, he was serviceable at best in 2021. In 2022, he was vfl reserves standard. So when I say we need more key forwards, I would take serviceable forwards. I never mentioned anything about needing elite forwards. Just an upgrade.

 

[danster168]

Surprised by the radio silence from old mate Danster here.

Not

Why? I replied...you're post wasn't logical.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I've never liked Ben Brown since he walked into the club. I was expecting more.

Ive been harsh on Ben also but he was clearly playing with a banged up knee last year, hence offseason surgery. I think hell be much better this year without being a star. Hopefully something like his 2021 form, dont think hes ever going to get back to what he was.

If you want to s**t on anyone you should s**t on the club for trading for a player with knee issues.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Its a shame how quick it went downhill, remember round 1 last year vs the Dogs? He actually played a belter when he was fit.

 

[Bluelegs]

I've never liked Ben Brown since he walked into the club.

This you?

Dude, you're spot on. It was a disappointing last quarter. And losing the 2nd half is terrible. We need to improve our offensive work. Hopefully brown helps with that. It was a terrible decision not to bring in Brown. I'd rather Brown playing sick, after a 10 hour flight, than Weideman because he played 1 decent game.

 

[danster168]

Ive been harsh on Ben also but he was clearly playing with a banged up knee last year, hence offseason surgery. I think hell be much better this year without being a star. Hopefully something like his 2021 form, dont think hes ever going to get back to what he was.

If you want to s**t on anyone you should s**t on the club for trading for a player with knee issues.

Just want it on the record that I didn't make this about Ben Brown. The Dr. did. But Ben Brown also had knee surgery I the 2021 pre-season. so it wasn't just 2022. I didn't have big issues with us bringing him in because we got him cheaply from a draft pick point of view and I did appreciate his accurate goal kicking but 2022 was so hard to watch in terms of his mobility and general lack of skill.

 

[danster168]

This you?

Weidemans a gun too. high praise for Brown.