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Chris Johnson did well in Canberra. Looks like those reports of a more mature approach and style of play for Sandringham were true. Now he's had a good game on top of an OK game at AFL level, let's see what a little more confidence can do for him.

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    Played well today, kept O'Keefe quite which is hard and he would have run around a lot chasing O'Keefe too.

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    Still has a long way to go, but a very encouraging performance today!

    His effectiveness by foot was impressive.....

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    That's two goodies in a row. Happier now, he's climbed up the rungs another step. Putting two solid games together is more than can be said for many... And best of all he's still a relatively young player, learning first and foremost the 1%ers and defensive workrate.

    Keep it up CJ, you have another 9 rounds, no reason why you can't cement a place in the 22.

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    That's two goodies in a row. Happier now, he's climbed up the rungs another step. Putting two solid games together is more than can be said for many... And best of all he's still a relatively young player, learning first and foremost the 1%ers and defensive workrate.

    Keep it up CJ, you have another 9 rounds, no reason why you can't cement a place in the 22.

    have said all along, he is like his old man who took a long time to mature and was in mid 20's before he showed a bit, CJ is coming along nicely

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    This kid could be very good.

    Has excellent foot skills. Cool head.

    Fantastic today.

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    I think CJ needs to continue to show good form for the Dees over the rest of the season, and I hope he makes it.

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    I'm just happy he is finally getting the opportunities he deserves.

    And I'm sure someone will come on here and say "he got the limited opportunities he deserved in the past" (yes, that's directed at you Rhino), but we all know he didn't. He wasn't brilliant at Sandy, but poorer players received game after game after game, while CJ was brought in only to spend 60% of the game on the bench and be dropped the next week.

    At least Bailey is playing him for full games now, giving him an actual role and some responsibility. It makes a huge difference to an inexperienced player when someone actually believes in your abilities. CJ is a very good user of the ball and has some pace. If he can develop a defensive side to his game he might even turn out to be a very good player.

    Put it this way, had we picked up CJ with pick 3, and Sylvia with a third round pick, I'm sure Sylvia would be on his way out now while we'd still be pumping up CJ. Perception is everything.

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    Johnson[senior] took no time to become an excellent wingman! Mind you, he was a seriously respected player in W.A before coming east.
    As to C.J I'm delighted with his current form. One of his first games, 3 years ago? was against the Eagles in W.A. A first v second clash as I recall it. And Johnson was outstanding in the toughest environment imaginable. He can play!
    have said all along, he is like his old man who took a long time to mature and was in mid 20's before he showed a bit, CJ is coming along nicely

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    Well, I have always been a bit of an unashamed fan of Chris Johnson. Firstly, I have always thought he was under-utilised, and he is a confidence player who was never given a chance to gain confidence under Danners. He is a prolific left foot kick, and given the cxhance to back himself, I think he could become a very good half back flanker/wingman.

    I spoke to Dean Bailey about CJ at the 150, and he said there is no doubt he is the stiffest player on our list. He also said he would get his opportunity in or soon after the Collingwood game.

    I think it is fantastic to see that CJ is takng his opportunity, and I hope he continues to improve and grow in confidence to justify the faith his supporters have in him.

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    I think it is fantastic to see that CJ is takng his opportunity, and I hope he continues to improve and grow in confidence to justify the faith his supporters have in him.

    Agree Choko. I hope he makes up for lost time. He needs to perform.

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    Chris Johnson.

    Just...

    No.

    He's a poor mans Luke Williams imo.

    If Chris Johnson somehow transforms into a good league footballer that can impact games or even just play a role, then I would say that Dean Bailey is a greater teacher of men than Jesus himself once was.

    Alas, the chances of Chris Johnson becoming a serious league footballer are about 4 billion to 1.

    a shame Yze magic is on his sabatical... maybe he won tattslotto, you get better odds than 4 billion to 1 playing that...

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    Hat's off to you Vanlo for your prediction here. CJ may have just arrived.

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