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The Donners said:
I can't agree with this, Neagle has an extremely poor turning circle. As I've said before, if the ball hits the ground we're screwed.
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He's not as agile as Alwyn Davey, that's for sure, but he has the ability to lead at angles and change direction.

Johns lead in a straight line and a straight line only.

Neagle has kicked or assisted goals, both this year and last. The pick up and handball to Stanton last week was a great example.

He's not as good as Gumby at ground level, but he's not out of the contest either. The fact that he brings the ball to ground and gives our smalls a crack is a plus in itself.
 
I like the boy.

Make or break for the kid this preseason. Must, must get his body into AFL condition. No more excuses.

Papers should be stamped and he shouldn't be played if he doesn't meet fitness requirements.
 
Agreed. He has a lot of talent but so far we've only seen glimpses. He split a pack and took a great mark last Saturday (think it was in the last quarter) and this is what we need to see more of. I sincerely hope he plays the rest of the season in the ones.
 
kelvin_sheedy said:
I like the boy.

Make or break for the kid this preseason. Must, must get his body into AFL condition. No more excuses.

Papers should be stamped and he shouldn't be played if he doesn't meet fitness requirements.
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Kelvin

Since when have you been so patient - Next year will be Neagle's 6th year.
 

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yaco55 said:
Kelvin

Since when have you been so patient - Next year will be Neagle's 6th year.
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We'll, I'm generally patient with guys I feel need a lot of work.

Neagle has always come from a fair way back. Injuries haven't helped his cause but we can't ignore the lack of dedication also.

He has enough talent. The EFC football club must do everything in it's power and then some to get this kid over the line. Mentally, physically whatever. Ramp up spending on player dev.

6th year make or break. I generally give KPP's at least 5 years to show something. His talent and ability is unquestionable.
 
kelvin_sheedy said:
We'll, I'm generally patient with guys I feel need a lot of work.

Neagle has always come from a fair way back. Injuries haven't helped his cause but we can't ignore the lack of dedication also.

He has enough talent. The EFC football club must do everything in it's power and then some to get this kid over the line. Mentally, physically whatever. Ramp up spending on player dev.

6th year make or break. I generally give KPP's at least 5 years to show something. His talent and ability is unquestionable.
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I tend to agree with you opinion - The most important factor for neagle is how he prepares in the off season - Cant afford to waste half a season again.
 
He played in round one and was dropped because he got ran down whilst trying to play on when he shouldn't have.

How does that equate to wasting half a season?
 
XIsDonIsGoodX said:
He played in round one and was dropped because he got ran down whilst trying to play on when he shouldn't have.

How does that equate to wasting half a season?
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Because neagle did another pre-season in the first half of the year - It is well documented fact.:D
 
He was good enough to play round one but piled on five kilos in the following week and that kept him out until three weeks ago?

Has always smelled like bullshit to me.
 

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Whomb said:
And by all reports (and my eyes) he's spent that half a season running his arse off at Bendigo, losing much needed weight.

It could turn out to be the making of him, in my opinion.
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I don't know what the latest count is, but as of about 5 weeks ago he had dropped 6kg's.

To do that in season is a pretty bloody good effort.
 
That's fantastic. Full credit to him. A full pre-season (touch wood) with this lighter body will do wonders for him. He can focus on gaining endurance rather than losing weight.
 
Jay Neagle has Coutney Johns written all over him. Talented but not willing to put in the work on the track.

I hope this lad can turn it around, but you feel like it's getting close to do or die for him
 

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HyperAgressiveDonk said:
Jay Neagle has Coutney Johns written all over him. Talented but not willing to put in the work on the track.

I hope this lad can turn it around, but you feel like it's getting close to do or die for him
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The comparison isn't even close.

Johns worked incredibly hard.
His work ethic was huge, but he was injury prone and had a really serious injury to begin with. He also wasn't all that talented.


Jay is hugely talented, but came from behind the 8-ball.
Drafted young, only had one year in the TAC Cup, bad habits etc.
He has now turned around his training habits and is working hard.
 
Plus Johns was an absolute beast - perhaps the biggest AFL footballer I've seen - whereas you couldn't tell Neagle had either lifted a weight or was a professional athlete from looking at him.

Not a knock on him, as some of the greatest forwards in Lockett and Dunstall were similar. All three have the ability to ragdoll opponents, too.
 
I think I would take more pleasure in big Jay making the grade then any other player on the list
 
HyperAgressiveDonk said:
Jay Neagle has Coutney Johns written all over him. Talented but not willing to put in the work on the track.
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More bullshit.

I hope this lad can turn it around, but you feel like it's getting close to do or die for him
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It's getting close to do or die for a lot of players on our list.. a host of which have had far more opportunity than Jay.

Longy413 said:
Jay is hugely talented, but came from behind the 8-ball.
Drafted young, only had one year in the TAC Cup, bad habits etc.
He has now turned around his training habits and is working hard.
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Damn straight. :thumbsu:

Whomb said:
Not a knock on him, as some of the greatest forwards in Lockett and Dunstall were similar. All three have the ability to ragdoll opponents, too.
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So does Jay and this is where the confidence factor kicks in. IMO all it would take is one outstanding performance and this guy would be playing a foot taller.
 
Didn't actually realised you'd said three instead of two.

I was just quick to agree because I did. :D
 

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