AT 178cm and 77kgs I think it is fair to say he will not be a wrecking ball at AFL level for quite some time. The good news is you cannot train draftees to have guts, heart and testicular fortitude. Jack has it!!

The apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.

what you say is dead right.. hed be bouncig off a few players just at the moment...but given his tender years he ought to be nearer Beamer by the time he hits the deck for Melbourne ( maybe just a few kilos lighter...but not much. He ought to put on 7-8 kg over next 18 months youd think.

Absolutely right about the in built GnD. Hes going to all but kill someone.... he and Tappy ought to scare a few over the years....Its great isnt it

AT 178cm and 77kgs I think it is fair to say he will not be a wrecking ball at AFL level for quite some time. The good news is you cannot train draftees to have guts, heart and testicular fortitude. Jack has it!!

The apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.

Actually that is a very solid weight for a kid of that age. Tapscott is 180cm and 87kg. Jones is 180 and 82.

He's already training at MFC from what I understand and they'll try to bulk him somewhat both end of this year and end of next year.

Actually that is a very solid weight for a kid of that age. Tapscott is 180cm and 87kg. Jones is 180 and 82.

Assuming he doesn't grow any more I reckon 85kg is a good number. If he does grow, I'd go up to about 88. You'd probably want him the size of Paul Chapman, who's 179 and 88.

Anyway, back on to the pics...

I don't know if it's been mentioned yet but young Jack played very well for the Oakleigh Chargers last Saturday and was named in the best players.

The Chargers are on the fringe in the finals race and I'm not sure whether he'll be available due to school commitments anyway.

Here he is on the boundary during a recent Chargers game.

Thanks Pink.

Far out, he's got a good frame. He's going to be ruthless in that league this time next year. Pity the fools that are bottom-aged players.

Gotta a bit of pedo about this photo, I gotta say.

Gotta a bit of pedo about this photo, I gotta say.

seconded! stalker shot!!

I hope he grows .

Were gonna have a mosquito fleet otherwise .

Pink Freud at a weekly chargers game

But cheers for the update

Thanks Pink.

Far out, he's got a good frame. He's going to be ruthless in that league this time next year. Pity the fools that are bottom-aged players.

You are sick, mate

You are sick, mate

Why?

Why?

Because he is too young for the A-Team...

Why?

A "good frame" is usually spoken in reference to a women with a hot body.

"he's well built or stocky bugger" would've been better.

I cringed.

I hope he grows .

Were gonna have a mosquito fleet otherwise .

We need a mosquito fleet. I'd love a team combined of the Hawks mainstays plus Betts and Garlett & Rioli, plus add a couple of Cats to the mix for power.

A "good frame" is usually spoken in reference to a women with a hot body.

"he's well built or stocky bugger" would've been better.

I cringed.

Wow, I must be getting too old. I have never in my life said that a woman with a hot body has a "good frame". It actually doesn't make much sense when you think about it.

If that made you cringe KIL, I think you better lock yourself in your room, with no computer access whatsoever.

BOG for the Chargers today.

The win gets Oakleigh into the finals.

BOG for the Chargers today.

The win gets Oakleigh into the finals.

I agree he played well- especially under pressure

Jack may be playing for Casey next year if all goes well. Best on ground on the weekend and ready to play with the men if allowed. 30 plus possessions and a bunch of heavy tackles.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-could-seek-permission-for-jack-viney-to-play-vfl/story-e6frf9jf-1226124046027

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check out the frame on the kid in the photo!

Jack looks as developed as most AFL players in their 2nd year, and he's still a year away.

Great to see. Just hope it doesn't stunt his growth and that it translates to the next level.

Melbourne could seek permission for Jack Viney to play AFL.

Could be a real boost to see him in action at Casey next year ahead of being drafted. Especially if he manages to force his way into the senior side.

Fantastic

Looks like he borrowed Maric's eyeliner... great eyebrows too!

Cant remember exactly how it was said, but on Footy Classified last night they mentioned Jack and said that he was as absolute ripper and nearly harder than his old man already.

They had better book a weekly spot for us at MRP then as his old man was made out of granite.

Its all sounding very promising but lets remember he's still playing jumior football.