Jack Watts - Confirmed #1 Pick in 2008 Draft - Booyah!!!

[Mousey 47]

Thanks Haydo a tone mate!

That was a great read and made me again turn my attention to Watts lol. I cant believe how many times i have changed my mind lol

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I do remember seeing #40, but wasn't really paying attention.

Green could be a trade unfortunately.

I really want to see Bruce traded and Green made captain.

great report on Watts.......l think Green will go and Bruce will stay

[Rogue 585]

The main barrier with Bruce is that he is on a huge pay packet that is over the odds for his current market value

Unbelievable.

So if we were to trade him, we would have to pay part of his salary for the 1 year remaining of his contract, the same as we did with TJ.

I'd be fine with that.

Yes but I say a lot of things.

Haha :D

That's probably the most astute comment you've ever made.

[Gorgoroth 12,712]

I think we would need to hold onto Green more so than Bruce.

Good to hear some more glowing reports on Watts, I think we HAVE to draft him #1

[Tex 68]

Photo of Jack Watts in huddle at 3/4 time.

[Neita3000 37]

Photo of Jack Watts in huddle at 3/4 time.

Don't think it worked Haydo. Great write up though.

I keep changing my mind last week I wanred NikNat, this week Watts! Im such an idiosa!

[H_T 3,032]

Thanks Haydo a tone mate!

That was a great read and made me again turn my attention to Watts lol. I cant believe how many times i have changed my mind lol

I keep changing my mind last week I wanred NikNat, this week Watts! Im such an idiosa!

How many times have you guys changed your mind. Kicked 3 goals on the weekend, was moved into the centre as well. Was creative and showed class personified. No bad at 17yo. Almost got Sandy over the line.

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and how many times do i have to tell you guys

we're getting watts

[Yencks 8]

would u put your house on it Baileys Babies?

[Demonland 70,283]

From Today's HUN - JACK WATTS SENDS DEES FINAL SALES PITCH

TOP draft prospect Jack Watts made his last TAC Cup game one to remember yesterday, booting three goals to be one of Sandringham's best in a 11-point loss to Geelong Falcons at Princes Park.

[Red and Blue Flame 150]

hahaha. yencks mate, it doesn't matter if i lost my house- i'd walk 3 doors down and crash at yours!!

[Yencks 8]

i think what deers on demonology says sums up what i have been trying to say

"Here is the danger I see with recruiting Watts.

While Jack continues to mature, be exposed to the top flight and bulk up, Daniel Rich is tearing up Subiaco on his way to a Rising Star - and Demonologists look at him in frustration whilst Watts is slowly gaining momentum but unable to exhibit his star status we all expect of him.

It's a time issue here. If we were not skating on thin ice as a club then I wouldn't be concerned.

At least in Naitanui's case, although he will be similar in patience before he starts to show, and probably more - it's the marketing dream of his gargantuan leap and athleticism combined with the standout physical profile."

[Tex 68]

i think what deers on demonology says sums up what i have been trying to say

"Here is the danger I see with recruiting Watts.

While Jack continues to mature, be exposed to the top flight and bulk up, Daniel Rich is tearing up Subiaco on his way to a Rising Star - and Demonologists look at him in frustration whilst Watts is slowly gaining momentum but unable to exhibit his star status we all expect of him.

It's a time issue here. If we were not skating on thin ice as a club then I wouldn't be concerned.

At least in Naitanui's case, although he will be similar in patience before he starts to show, and probably more - it's the marketing dream of his gargantuan leap and athleticism combined with the standout physical profile."

Quick fix hey?

I think we will be a little bit more peeved when Wats turns out to be a superstar CHF and Rich is just another run of the mill midfielder, especially when we are still trying to recruit a key forward.

Hmmmm....you do the math.

I am glad you aren't in charge of recruiting.

Jack Watts all the way baby!

[Mousey 47]

Yep its decided i want the vic boy Jack Watts.

Haydo- Is he 194cm and still growing i hear?

Buddy is i think 196.

Buddy was built like a stick also when he came into the league.

Jack Watts -CHF of the Melbourne Demons

KillaWatts..........? KillaWasps

[Yencks 8]

haydo

btw, i appreciated your report

and i have also gone to the effort to see jack watts play live

i am very exited about the prospect of him playing at melbourne, HOWEVER, i am still a little worried about us taking him over niknat and rich and this is why i made that other thread

i hope he turns out to be a great player and i wouldnt be upset if we got him but i still think its a bit risky with a no. 1 pick thats all

[Mousey 47]

haydo

btw, i appreciated your report

and i have also gone to the effort to see jack watts play live

i am very exited about the prospect of him playing at melbourne, HOWEVER, i am still a little worried about us taking him over niknat and rich and this is why i made that other thread

i hope he turns out to be a great player and i wouldnt be upset if we got him but i still think its a bit risky with a no. 1 pick thats all

NikNat would be great but the thing is that go home factor apparently is a very worrying sign towards ppl at the MFC. Hell i wouldnt draft a guy who had question marks on him wanting to go home ASAP. Same as Rich.

Watts is an unbelievable talent also. Only 17, has so much more potential to fill, it may not happen over night but it will happen and the journey will be fun to watch

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yencks chilllout mate, you know like me that we are geting watts

he is going to be a gun

they are all going to be guns going at 1,2,3 . recruiting managers dont make mistakes these days touch wood- its only through injury these days will a top draft pick not turn out to be good

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Guys & Gals, what the mf club is calling out for is a Key Position Player, with strong leadership values. The supporters are crying out for it, the club is calling out for it, these forums have been crying out for it. We want someone who will fill these attributes, a long term prospect. He doesn't have to win the Rising Star. That is not what it is all about. We want direction. We want a premiership. We want a recruit that won't want to go home in 4-6 years time. We want a 10-15 year player who will represent the Red & Blue guernsey and that will excite us. That will provide strength, that will be a huge cog in our spine and th eclub's future. That will sit bums on seats.

For the last decade and a half we have marvelled at the likes of a James Hird, a Jonathan Brown.

We want class, we want a player that can play the James Hird type roles. Jack Watts is that man IMO.

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Yep its decided i want the vic boy Jack Watts.

Haydo- Is he 194cm and still growing i hear?

Buddy is i think 196.

Buddy was built like a stick also when he came into the league.

Jack Watts -CHF of the Melbourne Demons

KillaWatts..........? KillaWasps

Thing is... Buddy was playing men prior to AFL.

I am not convinced about Watts. He is playing school footy and only just dominating (3-4goals a week)... school is equivalent to 'junior level VFL', whereas the TAC Cup is equivalent to 'junior level AFL'. I'd be expecting him to be really really smashing the opposition (8-9goals a week) in school football, as blokes like Judd, Crawford, Ball, etc. did. In the few times I have seen Watt, I haven't gone away thinking 'Damn! That kid is going to be amazing'.

The WAFL or SANFL have proven good guides to how kids will perform against men, because they ARE playing men in those leagues. I'm in the Naitanui corner this draft.

[Eastie Boyz 0]

I thought Buddy only played 18s over in the WAFL?

And the guys you mentioned are all on-ballers. You'll often find that some forwards perform better in better sides as the delivery they receive is better and they'd aren't the sole focus of the opposition defenders

[Geddy Lee 582]

I thought Buddy only played 18s over in the WAFL?

And the guys you mentioned are all on-ballers. You'll often find that some forwards perform better in better sides as the delivery they receive is better and they'd aren't the sole focus of the opposition defenders

Spot on.

[Mousey 47]

Jack on the weekend.

Good to see he got that mop looking hair due cut!

Big boy and has a great frame to fill out.

Jonno Brown when drafted- 194cm at 17 years old 94kg

Matt Pavlich when drafted-17, 191cm, 94kg

JACK WATTS! KILLOWATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[titan_uranus 24,628]

Thanks Haydo a tone mate!

That was a great read and made me again turn my attention to Watts lol. I cant believe how many times i have changed my mind lol

I thought you were set on Naitanui. Good to see you've been converted mousey...

[Mousey 47]

I thought you were set on Naitanui. Good to see you've been converted mousey...

Yeah but i would rather draft a guy i know will be a demon for life.

[mfcrox 143]

I thought Buddy only played 18s over in the WAFL?

And the guys you mentioned are all on-ballers. You'll often find that some forwards perform better in better sides as the delivery they receive is better and they'd aren't the sole focus of the opposition defenders

Yeah, only played 1 senior game in WAFL. My bad. LoL.

I'm still not sure on Watts though... maybe it's just me being a heart-broken Melbourne supporter, who always expects the worse. If we get either one of Rich/Watts/Naitanui I'd be happy... I'm just worried that Watts will be our Hodge/Ball/Tambling, and Naitanui will be West Coast's Judd/Franklin.