Jurrah Nearing debut

[Matt Demon 1,482]

I haven't had the opportunity to see Jurah play this year. I have seen clips of him here and there. Can someone (who has seen enough of him) inform me of how good Jurah is at kicking at goal when not straight in line. IE his snapp kick ability either stationary or on the run. From the clips I saw of Jurrah he seemed to prefer to take the extra time to get square (directly face goal) prior to kicking which is great if you have time but time is not abundant at AFL level. Like I say I have only seen clips, not enough to get an idea of how he plays or his kicking ability when not facing goal.

Ive seen him play 4 games and the majority of his goals come from a mark and set shot. Come to think of it I cant remember any coming from general play but I'm sure there has been a few. He seems to be a very smart footballer, always leads to space and his ball use Is first class. He has excellent evasive skills with great vision. Has a knack of getting the ball In traffic and before you know it he's got a few meters of space.

To answer you question I'm not sure what he's like kicking around his body.

[Little Goffy 14,645]

First Stefan Martin, now Liam Jurrah - whatever comes through in the end, those two first picks in the pre-season draft have been very well researched in that extra time, and used to bring in unexpected players with really good prospects.

We were hardly going to get a dud with no 1, whoever we'd chosen, but getting good players with good character into the team with very late picks, that's gold.

[RudeBoy 164]

im not praising his kicking. but itsj ust heaps better than jurrah's. he kicked 113 goals last year, with many of those well outside 50m..including some on the boundary. Sure he kicks heaps of behinds but thats just coz he peppers the goals like no tomorrow. He is still one of the best kicks for goal from long range and off one step in the comp in my opinion.

Jurrah kicking is not great. He can barely kick 50metres..and buddy can do it off one step.

Liam kicked a 60 metre goal yesterday.

[Matt Demon 1,482]

im not praising his kicking. but itsj ust heaps better than jurrah's. he kicked 113 goals last year, with many of those well outside 50m..including some on the boundary. Sure he kicks heaps of behinds but thats just coz he peppers the goals like no tomorrow. He is still one of the best kicks for goal from long range and off one step in the comp in my opinion.

Jurrah kicking is not great. He can barely kick 50metres..and buddy can do it off one step.

Jurrahs kicking Is fantastic. He is a great set shot.

[Damo 3,375]

I haven't had the opportunity to see Jurah play this year. I have seen clips of him here and there. Can someone (who has seen enough of him) inform me of how good Jurah is at kicking at goal when not straight in line. IE his snapp kick ability either stationary or on the run. From the clips I saw of Jurrah he seemed to prefer to take the extra time to get square (directly face goal) prior to kicking which is great if you have time but time is not abundant at AFL level. Like I say I have only seen clips, not enough to get an idea of how he plays or his kicking ability when not facing goal.

I am not sure it is something to worry about.

Peter Daicos when asked this question says he always straightened his shoulders to face the goals, no matter what was coming or what the angle. His highlights prove this, although he is accused of kicking them from "all angles".

Although sometimes it is necessary, it is not encouraged. All coaches encourage you to square your shoulders and run in a straight line towards goal.

[Adam The God 30,420]

Starting to get excited here! Robbo/Watts/LJ - Almost enough to get me to the Dome! Geez I hate that place

So do I, but it's important we have a decent showing at away games too. It's about supporting the team, no matter what. I remember having to go out to Optus Oval, I hated it, but always went. This attitude has to change fellow supporters. Too many fair weathered supporters. Get along whenever it's in Melbourne. It's something like $11 with an MFC membership, if that. So money, surely isn't an issue.

I really hope Jurrah debuts against the Dons too, but I'll be going irrespective of whether he plays.

[Adam The God 30,420]

Jurrahs kicking Is fantastic. He is a great set shot.

From what I saw in the game on TV last weekend, his kicking is pretty accurate. He only missed the one set shot from memory, which was about 50 out. The rest he kicked straight through the middle.

[Swampfox 190]

I am not sure it is something to worry about.

Peter Daicos when asked this question says he always straightened his shoulders to face the goals, no matter what was coming or what the angle. His highlights prove this, although he is accused of kicking them from "all angles".

Although sometimes it is necessary, it is not encouraged. All coaches encourage you to square your shoulders and run in a straight line towards goal.

Daicos was uncanny at freakish goals from the pockets

He used his opposite foot to kick the ball which is the opposite to what you would use for a set shot

He did kick the ball as close to the goal within the goal square as he could and let the shape of our ball deflect bouce towards the goal

You would get less deflection if you kicked the ball to create a better angle which is why he used his left foot to kick when the goal is on his right side

He did indeed square up the moment he kicked the ball

He did it too many times for it to be a fluke

Most of his shots were with the right foot when under pressure because that was his natural side

Nobody has come close to him yet

[RalphiusMaximus 6,088]

I'd not just love to see Jurrah playing for the rest of the season. I'd like to see the future forward line all playing in the same side. Throw in Watts, LJ, Hughes and Maric and see what they can produce. You'd nee dot keep Miller in there to act as general/enforcer, but it would be great to see what the kids could do.

[1858 285]

Ive seen him play 4 games and the majority of his goals come from a mark and set shot. Come to think of it I cant remember any coming from general play but I'm sure there has been a few. He seems to be a very smart footballer, always leads to space and his ball use Is first class. He has excellent evasive skills with great vision. Has a knack of getting the ball In traffic and before you know it he's got a few meters of space.

To answer you question I'm not sure what he's like kicking around his body.

I guess I did waffle a bit but the kicking around the body aspect is what I was talking about as you mention. Good to hear about his ability to create space though and on top of his natural flair if he is a great set shot then there is a lot to like about him.

I am not sure it is something to worry about.

Peter Daicos when asked this question says he always straightened his shoulders to face the goals, no matter what was coming or what the angle. His highlights prove this, although he is accused of kicking them from "all angles".

Although sometimes it is necessary, it is not encouraged. All coaches encourage you to square your shoulders and run in a straight line towards goal.

I guess you have a bit of a point with Daicos but I suppose being a faster modern game it is important to have the ability to kick around the body. I am not saying Jurrah can't as I don't know, it was more an observation that he seemed to prefer the straight line (almost run up) shot at goal in general play which is not necessarily a bad thing anyway if you have the chance. I definitely can't wait to see him play.

[FitZ 0]

Kicked a nice snap around the body on Saturday

[Deano74 156]

His Form has been good over the last few weeks, lets play him against the bombers

[Damo 3,375]

I guess I did waffle a bit but the kicking around the body aspect is what I was talking about as you mention. Good to hear about his ability to create space though and on top of his natural flair if he is a great set shot then there is a lot to like about him.

I guess you have a bit of a point with Daicos but I suppose being a faster modern game it is important to have the ability to kick around the body. I am not saying Jurrah can't as I don't know, it was more an observation that he seemed to prefer the straight line (almost run up) shot at goal in general play which is not necessarily a bad thing anyway if you have the chance. I definitely can't wait to see him play.

No worries 1858

Like your work.

[Longsufferingnomore 1,647]

Are there any whispers about Liam playing because if he is playing I am a definite even though I hate Etihad and I hate Essendon supporters (nearly as bad as Richmond). Steamindemon might know something anyone.....................................

[jabberwocky 2,301]

First Stefan Martin, now Liam Jurrah - whatever comes through in the end, those two first picks in the pre-season draft have been very well researched in that extra time, and used to bring in unexpected players with really good prospects.

We were hardly going to get a dud with no 1, whoever we'd chosen, but getting good players with good character into the team with very late picks, that's gold.

Must agree with that. At the moment those two picks could be a huge win for us. With those two picks and Bennell the recruiting dept have done niclely.

[RudeBoy 164]

Looking good for a friday night debut.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...5012432,00.html

[Bates Mate 4,510]

It's JURRAH time!!!!!!!!!!!!

i definately hope so

out PJ, Cheney, Maric, Jmac

in Jurrah , Miller , bennell, Jetta

lets try and kick some goals and win the bloody thing

[Doggo 32]

The Jurrahcane!!!

[Yencks 8]

out: bell, mclean, bate, PJ

in: Martin, Bennell, Jurrah, Miller

[H_T 3,049]

Looking good for a friday night debut.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...5012432,00.html

Looks good until confirmed. You must be proud RudeBoy.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Must agree with that. At the moment those two picks could be a huge win for us. With those two picks and Bennell the recruiting dept have done niclely.

I just hope we get the top draft picks right as well. We have had a flaky record in the past.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

I just hope we get the top draft picks right as well. We have had a flaky record in the past.

Agreed, but I think we will do OK. 2 of the 3 were 17 year old schoolboys. We won't know if they are going to be any good for a while yet.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Looking good for a friday night debut.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...5012432,00.html

Great stuff and well deserved. I look forward to seeing him in the red and blue.

Keep up the news Rude Boy.

[Pello 1]

out: bell, mclean, bate, PJ

in: Martin, Bennell, Jurrah, Miller

You can't drop McLean. Whilst his form has been average he doesn't warrant getting dropped. He gives us toughness around the ball and that will be an asset against a much smaller Essendon midfield.

PJ shouldn't go either. His best is very good and his worst is very bad. Agree his skill errors are killing us but he gets the ball more than most ruckman and he will improve. His size will worry Ryder as well.

Three changes: In: Bennell, Jurrah & Miller and Out: Bell, Bate and Maric.

I actually think JMac should be dropped instead of Maric but he is the captain afterall! Perhaps his "knee" may play up again and he can miss out through injury rather than suffer the embarrassment of being dropped.

[e25 5]

You can't drop McLean. Whilst his form has been average he doesn't warrant getting dropped. He gives us toughness around the ball and that will be an asset against a much smaller Essendon midfield.

PJ shouldn't go either. His best is very good and his worst is very bad. Agree his skill errors are killing us but he gets the ball more than most ruckman and he will improve. His size will worry Ryder as well.

Three changes: In: Bennell, Jurrah & Miller and Out: Bell, Bate and Maric.

I actually think JMac should be dropped instead of Maric but he is the captain afterall! Perhaps his "knee" may play up again and he can miss out through injury rather than suffer the embarrassment of being dropped.

Maric? I can't find a reason to drop him.

Last 2 weeks he always seems to do the right thing considering the situation, in my eyes.