I was told his old man already owns a boxing gym and used to be a professional boxer. I don’t think the kid will have any issues finding a bit of mongrel in his gameLittle Sheep Jack Watts was put amongst the wolves by Melbourne and was rightly set upon by the ravenous Collingwood players. I think that first tackle by multiple players wrecked him.
Jeka moves like a talent, he kicks like a talent, he marks like a talent, but can he take a hit like a talent... the Hawks will not throw him to the wolves to find out. Some players need to put on size, others to improve their skills, others again to improve their endurance... my thought is that if Jeka is given time... puts on muscle... maybe does a karate class or boxing class.. or whatever he needs to feel powerful... he could be something great.
I am very happy the Hawks get to find out if he is as good as I think he could be.