Papers should have been stamped long ago, his disposal is disgraceful. Had a seat two from the front yesterday and haven't sat that close in ages, already knew he couldn't kick but was just metres away when he missed a two metre handball under little pressure, an absolute momentum killer. Him and Aarts are our canaries, when you see them playing in the same team you know we're in trouble. Aarts as the medical sub was a joke, not versatile enough to start with and gave us nothing when he went on and not AFL standard. Can't get Prestia and Dusty back quick enough otherwise our season will be gone within weeks playing these types, they're Richmond circa mid/late 80s.
-
IMPORTANT // Please look after your loved ones, yourself and be kind to others. If you are feeling that the world is too hard to handle there is always help - I implore you not to hesitate in contacting one of these wonderful organisations Lifeline and Beyond Blue ... and I'm sure reaching out to our PRE community we will find a way to help. T.
Jack Ross
- Thread starter Tigertool
- Start date
Jack Ross is the almost footballer. If he'd had a better second half last week he'd still be in the side but he didn't so again he finds himself out on the fringe.
Probably a bit stiff, has played better than Edwards but Titch has a lot more runs on the board and has earned some breathing space.
Edwards can break a game with 3 handpasses, Ross cant.
The 2022 Edwards can’t but let’s hope he gets back to his best sooner rather than later. He has been a great player for the club.
Feel sorry for Ross. He needs consistent games. Shedda who looks done was given about 7 years of totally inconsistent performances before 2017 where he hit his straps.
Having watched him for a while now I think his biggest problem is leg speed.
Unlike the good midfielders in the comp, his first few steps aren't quick enough & he finds it hard to get separation in the contest.
The game has only gotten faster again this year & he's often under pressure & his disposal & decision making suffers accordingly.
Unfortunately for Jack's future, these things are unlikely to improve.
Comparatively Dow looks at home at the pace of AFL level.
Unlike the good midfielders in the comp, his first few steps aren't quick enough & he finds it hard to get separation in the contest.
The game has only gotten faster again this year & he's often under pressure & his disposal & decision making suffers accordingly.
Unfortunately for Jack's future, these things are unlikely to improve.
Comparatively Dow looks at home at the pace of AFL level.
Has he ever been given 4qtrs in the middle?
Could he be a Parish or Menogla??
I had a seat 2 from the front last year at Metricon. Ross came on as sub for (Caddy) on the wing and was solid. He didn't stuff anything up. He also played the game vs Hawthorn well. He can play but does turn it over too. Just not advancing enough.
Cotch, JR, Graham & Edwards seem to be locks. Edwards maybe as sub for a few weeks. Graham?? underperforming too. Mansell IN. He played Kosi Pickett well last year. Rioli & Short aren't defenders.
Dow has looked generally good. But with Lambert, Kmac, Stack ready to play. HRS for sure. Dow: leave him IN preferably. Parker probably out too for Stack. Ross out for Kmac
Last edited:
I'm not sure whether Jack is going to be a long time lock but I know I'd prefer to give him a good run at it. People ( supporters) are dreaming who think the old crew have another wack in them. We have to have a mix of old and new as we regenerate. The youth have hunger they just need to believe!
Yep & he's not quick enough or a good enough kick to be an outside player. Looking elsewhere.
Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
Correct, according to Teague. So if he can't win it inside and he's pedestrian outside ...
