How good was paul johnsons run down!!

[dazzledavey36 55,002]

i have never in my lifetime of watching afl footy watch a big 200cm tall ruckman chase sherman for 100m then apply the pressure he did and turned it over!! and how baout the croweds roar!

paul johnson is a gun and like the commentaters said he looks much better in the ruck today. his taps were spot on!

go pj

GO DEES!

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

I will be honest and say that on today's performance, I think Jeff White may struggle to come back into the side straight away!

It is great to have pressure to hold your position.... That is what makes a strong football club!

[Diablo 1]

i have never in my lifetime of watching afl footy watch a big 200cm tall ruckman chase sherman for 100m then apply the pressure he did and turned it over!! and how baout the croweds roar!

paul johnson is a gun and like the commentaters said he looks much better in the ruck today. his taps were spot on!

go pj

GO DEES!

I thought when he took off after him, 'watch out mate, he's quicker than you think!'. Shame his team-mates undid his good work (they shall remain nameless).

[do it 4 robbie 1]

I remember watching him at Sandy a few yeras ago. He was on the wing- boundry line. At full pace he bent down , scooped the ball up, had a couple of bounces then slotted the best goal i`d seen in a while. He got the JJ Liston that year without playing a full season. He then suffered that injury, it`s great to see him back with confidence in his body.

[Waltham33 475]

I thought when he took off after him, 'watch out mate, he's quicker than you think!'.

HAHA - exactly what I thought

[Jaded No More 68,966]

Was a brilliant chase, just goes to show that sometimes just having a go is enough.

Sherman was probably laughing to himself thinking "this guy will never catch me", and he did. The mere presence of a player running towards you puts a lot of players under enough pressure to turn it over. We did this particularly well today.

Also, apart from his shocking kick, Jamar's work in the ruck was outstanding. He completely dominated over Charman and most of his taps were directly to our guys (for a change). I think that if he just started imposing himself more and believing that he can play at this level, that he could be a decent player yet.

[dazzledavey36 55,002]

jamar had 12 disposals and killed charman in the ruck but getting 24 hitouts

[ucanchoose 1,816]

I think that if he just started imposing himself more and believing that he can play at this level, that he could be a decent player yet.

I think that he has so little confidence in his kick, it keeps him back a little. If he had confidence in that, he'd be fine.

[Doggo 32]

Was a brilliant chase, just goes to show that sometimes just having a go is enough.

Sherman was probably laughing to himself thinking "this guy will never catch me", and he did. The mere presence of a player running towards you puts a lot of players under enough pressure to turn it over. We did this particularly well today.

Also, apart from his shocking kick, Jamar's work in the ruck was outstanding. He completely dominated over Charman and most of his taps were directly to our guys (for a change). I think that if he just started imposing himself more and believing that he can play at this level, that he could be a decent player yet.

Just got home... what an unbelievable game!

Great chase from PJ, and it looked great seeing the big man lay the tackle, keep his feet then scoot off with the footy and deliver... superb. Thought PJ's second half was outstanding, didn't look switched on in the first half and was barely sighted. But his influence later in the game was great, and his ruckwork was a definite improvement on recent games. He didnt spend a lot of time in the ruck, so his hitout numbers might not be that impressive, but his taps all seemed to go to advantage.

Agree about Jamar. I'm pretty sure that kick that went out-on-the-full was his only kick today. He still hasnt improved his ability to find the ball and use it, but the quality of his ruckwork cannot be questioned. He was outstanding, particularly in the first half.

His defensive running was something i noticed a huge improvement in today too. He, like PJ, ran hard and chased with real intent to catch the bloke and stick the tackle, something White has never really done.

I wonder if DB or anyone else from the footy dept got on here last week and read the ruckman topic on here.

Today was a perfect example of that 'scenario C' i mentioned in that thread.

[Maybe next year 170]

Absolutely fantastic. Similar to his run down against Sydney last year (or was it the year before) when he broke his collarbone. Gives his all - that's all you can ask for.

[Neita3000 37]

It was awesome. The way the crowd went up.

Imagine if Aussie had kicked that snap shot. I don't know what would have happened. Would have definitly been the greatest moment of my life lol

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Pj is getting better every week. If he can just stay injury free for the rest of the year it will be awesome to see him come along even further. That chase down will be shown several times to the players when they do their match review.

[dazzledavey36 55,002]

It was awesome. The way the crowd went up.

Imagine if Aussie had kicked that snap shot. I don't know what would have happened. Would have definitly been the greatest moment of my life lol

imagine his celebration!!!!

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

This is EXACTLY why I like the guy... mobile ruckman = gold dust.

He may have had a quiet day, especially in the first half, but stuff like that lifts you...

At the end of the game I was high-fiving the players at the boundary... I high-fived him and yelled at him great chase... And my hand is still throbbing.

Oh, and did you notice Sherman was run down by Jamar as well?

So much for trading for him...

[Chook 15,013]

The thing about Jamar which I love is he absolutely knows his limitations. His only kick went out on the full, but every other time he ever touched the ball, he handballed it on to another - usually much more talented player. I would much prefer a Jamar taking a contested possession which he offloads to another, than White taking twenty dinky little uncontested ones that have come from - and go to - nowhere.

[Kiss of Death 755]

That was a super chase down. One of the bigger roars i've heard from the crowd for the Dees in quite some time. Reminded me of Aussie's goal to put us in front at the Freo game, and the 2005 cheer when we made the top of the ladder about 16 rounds in against Hawthorn.

[praha 11,240]

I've always liked PJ. I remember back last year I think it was up in Sydney, he was playing a blinder before hurting his shoulder. He has the potential and is very quick for a tall guy, just needs to improve his mobility. Not really a ruckman, but was played in a good position today.

[Doggo 32]

I've always liked PJ. I remember back last year I think it was up in Sydney, he was playing a blinder before hurting his shoulder. He has the potential and is very quick for a tall guy, just needs to improve his mobility. Not really a ruckman, but was played in a good position today.

That was against Sydney in early 2006.

[Doggo 32]

The thing about Jamar which I love is he absolutely knows his limitations. His only kick went out on the full, but every other time he ever touched the ball, he handballed it on to another - usually much more talented player.

i.e. Everyone/anyone else in the team!

Haha, it's easy taking potshots at the big Russian, i guess it's force of habit...

Its a good point you make, but I guess the main question mark has to be whether his positives/strengths outweigh those limitations. The last 7 weeks of the year will tell us alot with White out of the team. Today was a very good start.

I really enjoyed his game today though. Career-best perfomance Jaayyyy-maaaaarrrrrr!!!!!!

[titan_uranus 25,020]

That was so symbolic of the difference in determination between PJ and Sherman. It was something that 3AW mentioned quite a bit after the game. Loved the way us in the crowd cheered it like he'd kicked a goal.

[45HG 1,549]

Never have i heard our crowd cheer so loudly over something that wasn't a goal or a mark.

and it was worth it. I quite literally cannot talk now, and much of my problem begain at this moment.

Was an amazing chase, great pressure which we applied all day, wow!

[demon_king 13]

Absolutely fantastic, I love the application of the guy, gives it everything he has.

[Doggo 32]

I was on my feet for the majority of the chase, urging him on.... i just knew he was gonna get him! It was more like spring racing carnival than footy... "Come on PJ... go PJ go!... GO... yeSS, GO.... YEEEEAAHAHHH!!!!!!"

Had a few Lion's people around me who were absolutely livid with Sherman. And rightfully so... i know i'd hate to see one of our more capable running players getting run-down by a ruckman. I gave them a bit of sympathy and said, "well, he is pretty quick for a big bloke..." I think that just pi$$ed em off more, to be honest. hahaha

[don cordner 204]

i'd have to say that was the best run down i've ever seen.

considering how far behind he was .. also considering how big a man he is..

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[Kiss of Death 755]

Never have i heard our crowd cheer so loudly over something that wasn't a goal or a mark.

and it was worth it. I quite literally cannot talk now, and much of my problem begain at this moment.

Was an amazing chase, great pressure which we applied all day, wow!

I must be getting soft in my old age, my voice is almost back here, and it took 24 hours after the Freo game!