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Jake Batchelor
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Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
We shouldn't forget Jake had a very interrupted Pre season, started out at Coburg to get some match fitness an then had a few niggles thru out the season, like the lads hardness at man an pill, can see him playing a vital role down back, but can also see him been able to push up to the fwd line as a pinch hitter
We shouldn't forget Jake had a very interrupted Pre season, started out at Coburg to get some match fitness an then had a few niggles thru out the season, like the lads hardness at man an pill, can see him playing a vital role down back, but can also see him been able to push up to the fwd line as a pinch hitter
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Yep, I think he showed a lot more poise than most down back on Friday night. He and Grimes make the whole backline function a hell of a lot better.
Yep, I think he showed a lot more poise than most down back on Friday night. He and Grimes make the whole backline function a hell of a lot better.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Just watched the Port game again, suffering footy withdrawal syndrome already. I've gotta say, has this bloke got one of the best kicks to a target when under extreme pressure in the team? I remember he turned a few over early in the season, but the Port game he showed a number of times that even a split second before being tackled he was able to hit a team mate, and it was often around a corner or through traffic. I am looking forward to seeing him develop because his skill set will hold up well under the pressure in finals footy.
Just watched the Port game again, suffering footy withdrawal syndrome already. I've gotta say, has this bloke got one of the best kicks to a target when under extreme pressure in the team? I remember he turned a few over early in the season, but the Port game he showed a number of times that even a split second before being tackled he was able to hit a team mate, and it was often around a corner or through traffic. I am looking forward to seeing him develop because his skill set will hold up well under the pressure in finals footy.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Agree, I think he was a victim this year of his high early standards and some bizarre pre season attempts to change his position. He had a stinker against the GWS but wasn't shown the patience some of the other boys have and has struggled to hold his place this year.
I hope he has a good pre season and is given a good chance to cement his place next year.
Agree, I think he was a victim this year of his high early standards and some bizarre pre season attempts to change his position. He had a stinker against the GWS but wasn't shown the patience some of the other boys have and has struggled to hold his place this year.
I hope he has a good pre season and is given a good chance to cement his place next year.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Nick Maxwell is a thug, I think Batch will be different to Maxwell. Hopefully a much better player.
Buckley must scratch his head at working so hard to get a Premiership and missing out only for Maxwell to have one already.
Nick Maxwell is a thug, I think Batch will be different to Maxwell. Hopefully a much better player.
Buckley must scratch his head at working so hard to get a Premiership and missing out only for Maxwell to have one already.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Could have had 3 if he'd have stayed with the Lions.
feisty tige said:
Could have had 3 if he'd have stayed with the Lions.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Yeah, he is not tough enough to be a thug.
feisty tige said:
Tigerdog said:
Yeah, he is not tough enough to be a thug.
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
Starting to get the nucleus of a very good and reliable back 6 with
Rance,Grimes,Batchelor,Morris,Dea,Griffiths .
Starting to get the nucleus of a very good and reliable back 6 with
Rance,Grimes,Batchelor,Morris,Dea,Griffiths .
Re: Pick 30 - Jake Batchelor
I thought Batchelor was really good tonight. Recovered from injuries of last year and in very good touch. Looks to have furnished into the player we hoped he'd become and still with plenty of improvement in him.
Valstuin showed plenty too. Selection quandaries. What a luxury. Reckon Batchelor will get a start Round One.
I thought Batchelor was really good tonight. Recovered from injuries of last year and in very good touch. Looks to have furnished into the player we hoped he'd become and still with plenty of improvement in him.
Valstuin showed plenty too. Selection quandaries. What a luxury. Reckon Batchelor will get a start Round One.
