Yes because he's been given the opportunity to string a few games together. Footy is a confidence game, even more so for the youngsters. Ross is a good player, just been thrown around and dropped and made sub far too much.
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Jack Ross
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Has really worked on getting his arms free. Even when he got pinged once holding the ball that is his first instinct now. He also doesn't just throw it on the boot in traffic - really tries to find an option. Obviously will never be at that level, but feels like he has been copying/working with Cotch to me.
I don't see it like that. To me we've been trying hard to give him every opportunity to succeed and trying to find his best spot.
Yeah agree,problem is we lack pace around the midfield ,and he doesn't have it .
He is more of a depth player.
Agree , I think they’ve found his best AFL spot , is he in our best 2 wingman is another question, imho his best footy spot is VFL midfielder , however hasn’t the tools for that position at AFL , the cleaness and reaction time of this boys is incredible
I believe Jack will make it and be long term. He is now showing his wares. great kick for goal, building up body strength, reads the play well and is connecting.
I think he's a part of the jigsaw puzzle with his traits, but agree he needs support from other pacier players.
You can't have a one pace midfield these days... at least not a slow one.
Check out his game against Hawthorn last year, I had him in the top players
Amazing what happens when someone gets some confidence from a string of games. He's building.
Does a lot more than his detractors would admit. A useful blue collar worker who is now getting a run of games and improving all the while and he teammates know it
Looks exactly the same to me as he always has. Looks slow, because he isn't dynamic, or showy. But he's thoughtful and measured, even in tight places and under pressure. What's changed is that "thoughtfullness" used to manifest as caution. He wouldn't commit to a contest if he couldn't see a way through. I reckon he has greater confidence in his body now so he's lifting his contested ball numbers. He's better by foot than he gets credit for. But if he can bring his hands into it and help feed the ball he can be a central cog in the midfield. That steady head is a real asset, could become midfield General in time.
Ross does no flinch under a high ball. And is now hitting the loose hard and breaking a line. Always forms up. Does not drop off. One of the next generation types with a plan for the ball.
More ball against better opposition is the next challenge. Could be a late season bloomer.
More ball against better opposition is the next challenge. Could be a late season bloomer.
50 games under the belt. That's the apprenticeship done, genuine tradie now. Probably doesn't have the game to be a premium player, but he's got enough to be a solid and reliable contributor most weeks.
If it wasnt for Marlion marking everything in the vfl decider, Ross woulda played the 2019 grand final.
So he's been fringe for a few years. With Lambert n Shedda retired, finally seems to be best 22 now.
Its been a long time coming
So he's been fringe for a few years. With Lambert n Shedda retired, finally seems to be best 22 now.
Its been a long time coming
