Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Changkuoth Jiath - 2017 category B rookie

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Bugs1977]

Thought for sure I saw him in the last, which is not great for me if he wasn't on field. Not exactly easily mistaken for anyone else on our list.

I may need to finally use the optical on my insurance.

Definitely didn’t play the last. Not saying he was the difference but you could totally tell he wasn’t there as the whole team came to a grinding halt once he didn’t return.

 

[Bugs1977]

If we can get 2021 CJ back on the field it would be huge.

I’m imagining D’Ambrosio + Amon laser passes to CJ or Weddle on the wings which leads to them going for a gallop

 

[HedgeFund]

Might be a chance for the seniors if we don’t challenge Scrimshaws ban

Given Scrimshaw has been playing basically 2nd KPD after Frost, I doubt we'd be replacing him with CJ - who IMHO needs more match fitness and exposed VFL form to get promoted into an AFL side which has won 3 of its last 4.

 

[Slainte]

Could be a handy sub vs Port. BH not playing so it is his best chance of getting some match fitness.

 

[burner1]

Given his injury issues can’t see us rushing him back. But sounds like he had a good return. He’s far too athletic for BH level.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[MasterSamurai]

Man, watching that made me realise how much we've missed him. Give him a couple more games at BH and slowly get him in the seniors for the second half of the season.

 

[Bugs1977]

I know it was his hammy that had him sidelined but someone the other week mentioned that his right quad was also giving grief. If so then at the 1 minute mark of that video he launches and absolute bomb with his right foot into the goal square from 50+ out so then his right quad looks like it's all good now. Can anyone confirm he's had issues with the right quad?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I know it was his hammy that had him sidelined but someone the other week mentioned that his right quad was also giving grief. If so then at the 1 minute mark of that video he launches and absolute bomb with his right foot into the goal square from 50+ out so then his right quad looks like it's all good now. Can anyone confirm he's had issues with the right quad?

The injury thread quite literally had the quad injury reported by the club.

 

[almuz]

There is a reason opposing coaches put so much time into him when he was playing a couple seasons back

 

[Bugs1977]

The injury thread quite literally had the quad injury reported by the club.

Come on man. I don't have time to read anything from the club as I spend way too much time trying to get rid of all my red dot notifications on here

 

[extractasam]

In my own mind I’d almost ruled him out as playing part in our side going forward just because of how injury prone he’s been the last few years, but those highlights were exciting. I feel like the whole Amon to HBF was with the hindsight of CJ actually being available as a full time wingman. People forget CJ completed the entire pre season just about.

Keen to see how this evolves under Sammy

 

[perrdan86]

Straight in, onto a wing. If need be, sub at 3/4 time. Burge has said he's had a really nice block of training because he hasnt had to stop running despite the quad injury.
Looks in great shape... dare I suggest... Burge and crew might be ok at what they do.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Straight in, onto a wing. If need be, sub at 3/4 time. Burge has said he's had a really nice block of training because he hasnt had to stop running despite the quad injury.
Looks in great shape... dare I suggest... Burge and crew might be ok at what they do.

I'm keen for him to come in. I don't want to moz him but dare I say he is more ready than Dear was to come in.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[humid hawk]

I really hope he gets an decent run at it. Seems like a cracking bloke and when he is fit he's an absolute weapon.

 

[Randy Campbell]

I did hold my breath when he slipped and fell over.

 

[kazzooka]

I watched the Box Hill game and he was pretty darn good. His speed and agility which are strengths at AFL level stand out even more at VFL level which he is clearly way way above.

He only played the first 3 quarters on managed minutes but still managed 22 disposals and some real highlights as shown above. He as far as i could tell was playing exclusively wing and at times positioned himself really well both defensively and on rebound. There were 2 or 3 times when he went early dashing forward assuming we'd win the ball so was out of position when we lost the contest/loose ball get.

No Box Hill game next week i'd be tempted to play him against port. But don't want him back as a HBF, needs to be on the Wing.

 

[Hawk1986]

hard not to get excited by this

 

[SSSSSS]

It was like watching the Harlem Globetrotters in the first half.

We were all over them and CJ's athleticism stuck out like a sore thumb.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Changkuoth Jiath (22 disposals, eight marks, five inside 50s) ​

“CJ played three quarters and was electric. That is full credit to Pricey (Jack Price) our rehab coach and the work he has done with CJ alongside the strength and conditioning staff who worked on getting his body right but also making sure his footy is right, so when he steps back in he can play at a really high standard from the word go. Now it is just about getting some continuity in his body and playing some good footy moving forward. He played the day on the wing and ran some really nice patterns by using his leg speed. He also had a really good aerial presence, taking three contested marks. We were really pleased with the role he played and I know our fans see the flare. He played a really important role on the wing over the day and held the structure really well which helped with our offensive and our defencing structure. It was excellent from him.”

 

[Mopar Jason]

Welcome back CJ go get 'em