The Next Big Thing - Jake Stringer

[markm106]

I played against Brock in the under 18's, I never rated him that high...

Didn't have all the attributes but if he didn't have the serious injuries he would probably still be playing.

 

[master bate]

You said there is about 20 up and coming kids that could have a similar thread...was wondering if there was someone from Nth that I should look out for this season?

Guys with less than 3 years footy:
Brad Crouch
O'Meara, Martin
Wines, Wingard
Hogan, Tyson
Boyd, Bontempelli, Macrae
Cameron, Shiel, Treloar, Josh Kelly, Hoskin-Elliiot, Haynes, Dev Smith, Patton (pre-injury)
Daniher
Brandon Ellis

There's 20. And North fans are very bullish about Luke McDonald and he really could fit in this list.

I rate Stringer. But not more than Cameron, Wines or Wingard that's for sure and you'd be crazy to predict where these 20 end up in their career. You could start a thread for almost any one of these guys comparing them to greats of the game and besides Cameron who's already had a truly great season I think for the rest you'd be laughed out of town for an overly ambitious thread.

 

[bigboysdontcry]

Guys with less than 3 years footy:
Brad Crouch
O'Meara, Martin
Wines, Wingard
Hogan, Tyson
Boyd, Bontempelli, Macrae
Cameron, Shiel, Treloar, Josh Kelly, Hoskin-Elliiot, Haynes, Dev Smith, Patton (pre-injury)
Daniher
Brandon Ellis

There's 20. And North fans are very bullish about Luke McDonald and he really could fit in this list.

I rate Stringer. But not more than Cameron, Wines or Wingard that's for sure and you'd be crazy to predict where these 20 end up in their career. You could start a thread for almost any one of these guys comparing them to greats of the game and besides Cameron who's already had a truly great season I think for the rest you'd be laughed out of town for an overly ambitious thread.

Good Post...to be honest, I don't think many realise just how good he is..Bontempelli seemed to take the spotlight....I knew I would get this reaction and look forward to bumping it up during the season ;-)

 

[master bate]

Good Post...to be honest, I don't think many realise just how good he is..Bontempelli seemed to take the spotlight....I knew I would get this reaction and look forward to bumping it up during the season ;-)

So to put it in short your opinion is he'll be even a level (or more) up from Macrae and the Bont?

 

[bigboysdontcry]

So to put it in short your opinion is he'll be even a level (or more) up from Macrae and the Bont?

I think Stringer will be the real X-Factor player. Bonts will be the out and out consistant star. Macrae is below their level for star power but will be a ball magnet machine. I think Stringer is ready to explode this season and has had a real big pre-season full of confidence. Injury free, I'd be surprise if he doesnt kick 50 plus goals this season.

 

[PatientMental]

although Ollie didn't quite have the setbacks.

That's technically port adelaide's fault too.

 

[Not a Psycho]

Justin Sherman to have a breakout season

 

[theflea]

You've just jinxed the crap out of him now............................................

 

[Sir Priddis]

reckon Rowan Jones will end up better personally.

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

Stringer is my favourite young player. Someone said he wasn't tall or athletic enough? Fact is, he's an inside mid playing as a key forward and kicking a lot of goals in just his second year. He's plenty quick for his height, and the X Factor is through the roof. I can't wait til he has stints in the middle.

 

[bigboysdontcry]

You've just jinxed the crap out of him now............................................

Why? Did you do the same thing to Dustin Martin?

 

[theflea]

Why? Did you do the same thing to Dustin Martin?

And when did I post a thread on Dusty?

 

[Suma Magic]

Kane Lucas

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Paddy McCartin or Luke Dunstan.

 

[telsor]

We got a kid late in the draft who will be far better, remember the name PASS. He'll be a superstar.

 

[Demonated]

Jeremy Cameron is the next big thing, he achieved far more than Stringer in his first 2 years in a rubbish team. He is the most talented youngster in the league IMO and by comfortable distance. Don't get put off by his 2014, he had his problems and still managed a very respectable goal average after challenging for the Coleman in his 2nd year.

 

[BM123]

I'd put Ollie Wines up as the 'next big thing' and he's 6 months younger than Stringer.


#biased

Ollie Wines doesn't need anymore hype when he is already a A-grade inside mid with proven final performances at 19.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

What about that Courtney Johns kid, I like the cut of his jib.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Good player but hands off it please. Might make the top 20, there really is a absolute fraction between the next 20 or so. Still have Jack Martin as the best of the lot though, then a chook raffle.

 

[wingardfreak]

He has smarts and strength, but not height or athleticism.

I think this warped idea that a key forward needs to be some 195cm+ freakishly athletic beast is good in theory, but falls down somewhat in practice. Buddy Franklin's don't grow on trees. The facts are some of the best key position forwards currently and of recent times have just not fit that bill. Natural football ability and goal sense will always win out, which stringer has in spades.

Jay Schulz 193cm
Taylor Walker 192cm
Jarryd Roughead 193cm
Nick Riewoldt 193cm
Jack Gunston 193cm
Josh Kennedy 194cm
Matthew Pavlich 192cm

And IMO his most apt comparison (just on-field hopefully for all Bulldogs fans sake) is Brendan Fevola who at 191cm was one of the best and most commanding Full Forwards of recent times. Stringer is listed at 192cm and if you listen to some bulldogs fans they suggest he's a bit taller still.

Taking all this into account and the fact he's built like a Full Forward already at age 20, its silly to say he's to short and not athletic enough to succeed as a key forward. Especially considering barring endurance (which you'd expect him to build over the coming years) he'd be equal or superior to all of the above players athleticism wise, except maybe Roughead.

 

[BM123]

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I think this warped idea that a key forward needs to be some 195cm+ freakishly athletic beast is good in theory, but falls down somewhat in practice. Buddy Franklin's don't grow on trees. The facts are some of the best key position forwards currently and of recent times have just not fit that bill. Natural football ability and goal sense will always win out, which stringer has in spades.

Jay Schulz 193cm
Taylor Walker 192cm
Jarryd Roughead 193cm
Nick Riewoldt 193cm
Jack Gunston 193cm
Josh Kennedy 194cm
Matthew Pavlich 192cm

And IMO his most apt comparison (just on-field hopefully for all Bulldogs fans sake) is Brendan Fevola who at 191cm was one of the best and most commanding Full Forwards of recent times. Stringer is listed at 192cm and if you listen to some bulldogs fans they suggest he's a bit taller still.

Taking all this into account and the fact he's built like a Full Forward already at age 20, its silly to say he's to short and not athletic enough to succeed as a key forward. Especially considering barring endurance (which you'd expect him to build over the coming years) he'd be equal or superior to all of the above players athleticism wise, except maybe Roughead.

I'd be surprised if Stringer build a fitness base approaching Nick Riewoldts though. Taylor Walker's lateral movement and turning cirlce for a bloke of his build is awesome and Pavlich shouldn't be dismissed so easily either.

 

[Topkent]

I think Jake Stringer is incredibly exciting, he does things the majority of young players cant do, feels like one of those players who will be damaging with every touch one day
Kids going to be a superstar, bulldogs best young talent IMO

 

[ManOfClay]

That's technically port adelaide's fault too.

It's port adelaide's fault stringer broke his leg badly in the under 18s?

 

[floodbuster]

$10 says every Dogs fan opens this thread thinking, "Please not a dogs fan as the OP."

Their best player and captain is playing for another team while they pay his astronomical wage, they've taken a huge gamble on an unproven talent, they've gone all Richmond on their coaching ranks (musical chairs) and they're amongst the favourites for the spoon this year.

Ya gotta let them have this one.

 

[tige19]

Jake who?