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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - JACK VINEY

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I must say that this is a very happy day for this little Black Duck. Hogan joining the club over the next day or two will make it a stupendous draft with more to follow.

Imo Jack Viney will be a better player than Todd, who made the TOC. It's no exaggeration to say that he's harder, quicker, has a better sidestep and evasive abilities - as mentioned by Micky O - and he's a far better kick. I haven't seen a truly gun left foot mid at Melbourne, which dates back to the 70's, but I expect that that's finally going to change. Yze was a good player and Woewodin had a few decent years, but they were a few rungs below genuine star status and neither impacted games like this inside mid will. And it's selling Viney short to say he's just an extractor, or 'first dibs' footballer, as he's also very proficient on the outside.

I've thought about the most likely left footed comparison and the best I can do is Scotty West, who was a terrific player that won 7 B&F's. But even then Viney has some skill sets that should hold him in good stead in that comparison. Btw, I'm not saying he's the messiah, as some will no doubt spout, nor am I putting any pressure on him, as he'll put far more pressure on himself than I ever could, but I reckon he'll become a star midfielder in due course.

Best left foot mids I've seen:

Black

Pendlebury

Cable

West (178cm)

There's also Wayne Johnston and Hodge, but they played more as flankers. I can't really think of any other absolute gun left foot mids, but I'm sure I've missed the odd one. Goodwin comes very close.

We've now got our own Joel Selwood.

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    Welcome to Jack.

    There have been some massive claims made on his behalf already, so I just want to say that all I want from him is this:

    1. Work hard on the track

    2. Earn your spot in the team

    3. Enjoy your footy

    If he can do all three, then the rest will look after itself.

    One of the big gains from his slipping through to the second round is that we don't have to wring our hands about whether or not he is the right choice. We can just sit back and enjoy watching him play.

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    Biggest bargin since Garry Ablett Jr was taken with pick 40 in to 2001 draft!

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    I must say that this is a very happy day for this little Black Duck. Hogan joining the club over the next day or two will make it a stupendous draft with more to follow.

    Imo Jack Viney will be a better player than Todd, who made the TOC. It's no exaggeration to say that he's harder, quicker, has a better sidestep and evasive abilities - as mentioned by Micky O - and he's a far better kick. I haven't seen a truly gun left foot mid at Melbourne, which dates back to the 70's, but I expect that that's finally going to change. Yze was a good player and Woewodin had a few decent years, but they were a few rungs below genuine star status and neither impacted games like this inside mid will. And it's selling Viney short to say he's just an extractor, or 'first dibs' footballer, as he's also very proficient on the outside.

    I've thought about the most likely left footed comparison and the best I can do is Scotty West, who was a terrific player that won 7 B&F's. But even then Viney has some skill sets that should hold him in good stead in that comparison. Btw, I'm not saying he's the messiah, as some will no doubt spout, nor am I putting any pressure on him, as he'll put far more pressure on himself than I ever could, but I reckon he'll become a star midfielder in due course.

    Best left foot mids I've seen:

    Black

    Pendlebury

    Cable

    West (178cm)

    There's also Wayne Johnston and Hodge, but they played more as flankers. I can't really think of any other absolute gun left foot mids, but I'm sure I've missed the odd one. Goodwin comes very close.

    We've now got our own Joel Selwood.

    I would have thought he'd be closer to a Mitchell :P

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    I would have thought he'd be closer to a Mitchell :P

    Mitchell isn't a left footer, but as a comparison goes Selwood is a better one.

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    Mitchell isn't a left footer, but as a comparison goes Selwood is a better one.

    Pretty sure one of his teammates said he's a natural lefty but worked really hard to make both sides work the same.

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    Viney has obviously been able to train with the club for the past year, but I am amazed at just how big he and other draftees are already.

    Even compared to when Trengove was drafted, the players drafted look much bigger now.

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    Pretty sure one of his teammates said he's a natural lefty but worked really hard to make both sides work the same.

    Or was that a righty who worked really hard on his left? I keep getting them confused.

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    Pretty sure one of his teammates said he's a natural lefty but worked really hard to make both sides work the same.

    He's naturally a right footer that now often prefers his left, especially when he's going for distance.

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    Pretty sure one of his teammates said he's a natural lefty but worked really hard to make both sides work the same.

    One of my client's has a couple of boys at Carey and they play football with Jack, he was telling me the other day that Jack was so dominant in one competition he played in he was made to kick right foot for the whole of the season. He is a left footer.

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    Viney says he was worthy of pick No. 3

    No shrinking violet this boy.

    Hopefully he can instill this mentality into a few others at the club. (No 4 /10 as examples)

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    One of my client's has a couple of boys at Carey and they play football with Jack, he was telling me the other day that Jack was so dominant in one competition he played in he was made to kick right foot for the whole of the season. He is a left footer.

    One of Jack Watts junior coaches (IIRC Robert Shaw) said that Jack was dominant that he would play him out on the wing so as to give other kids a go at the footy. Now I like Jack and have read and heard lots of good things about JV but this reminds me of the Watts quote

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    Yes, KOTD.

    Reckon we deserve it for once though.

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    Instead of doing paperwork this morning, I sat glued to my computer waiting for 10am. I was so excited when I read the news - I couldn't be anything but happy all day. Unfortunately I was home alone and didn't have anyone to share the excitement with but I did stop and dream for a few moments about the good times ahead.

    I was a huge Todd Viney fan and cannot wait to see Jack play in the red and blue next year.

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    Has there been a less speculative pick in the draft era? We know exactly what we're getting, he trained with us and played for Casey for a year, we saw him dominate last year's U18 GF - we've seen his leadership and passion for the club.

    I feel dirty quoting the Hun, but Jay Clark just tweeted that today looks like a turning point for the Dees. It sure feels like it.

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    Welcome to Jack.

    There have been some massive claims made on his behalf already, so I just want to say that all I want from him is this:

    1. Work hard on the track

    2. Earn your spot in the team

    3. Enjoy your footy

    If he can do all three, then the rest will look after itself.

    One of the big gains from his slipping through to the second round is that we don't have to wring our hands about whether or not he is the right choice. We can just sit back and enjoy watching him play.

    You are right on the money on all counts.
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    I must say that this is a very happy day for this little Black Duck. Hogan joining the club over the next day or two will make it a stupendous draft with more to follow.

    Imo Jack Viney will be a better player than Todd, who made the TOC. It's no exaggeration to say that he's harder, quicker, has a better sidestep and evasive abilities - as mentioned by Micky O - and he's a far better kick. I haven't seen a truly gun left foot mid at Melbourne, which dates back to the 70's, but I expect that that's finally going to change. Yze was a good player and Woewodin had a few decent years, but they were a few rungs below genuine star status and neither impacted games like this inside mid will. And it's selling Viney short to say he's just an extractor, or 'first dibs' footballer, as he's also very proficient on the outside.

    I've thought about the most likely left footed comparison and the best I can do is Scotty West, who was a terrific player that won 7 B&F's. But even then Viney has some skill sets that should hold him in good stead in that comparison. Btw, I'm not saying he's the messiah, as some will no doubt spout, nor am I putting any pressure on him, as he'll put far more pressure on himself than I ever could, but I reckon he'll become a star midfielder in due course.

    Best left foot mids I've seen:

    Black

    Pendlebury

    Cable

    West (178cm)

    There's also Wayne Johnston and Hodge, but they played more as flankers. I can't really think of any other absolute gun left foot mids, but I'm sure I've missed the odd one. Goodwin comes very close.

    We've now got our own Joel Selwood.

    tsk tsk you omit the AFL TOC first rover, HOF Legend and triple brownlow medallist Bobby (Chimp) Skilton. He was actually proficient with both feet (more accurate on left) and a renowned expert of the daisycuttter

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    Could not be happier! Welcome Jack, I've a feeling we may be a little more attractive now. Very well played MFC, I really didn't know how this would pan out, but, with this they've nailed it.

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    His number ? Possibly 26? Lol

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    A Star in the making...

    And get used to some arrogance.

    Because the kid is about to give us some swagger, I have no problems with him showing it himself.

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