Sadly, I think so.

Lack of success has damaged many a supporter, and the "accepting mediocrity blah blah" mob are so scarred that they can't enjoy any small steps forward we take.

Too bad for them.

Yeah, the 'show me the baby' crowd.

I'm enjoying the pregnancy...

Yeah, the 'show me the baby' crowd.

I'm enjoying the pregnancy...

I can tell, you're glowing,

I can tell, you're glowing,

And I'm eating a strange mix of foodstuffs...

Jack impressed me 5 minutes after drafting him,when he asked if there was anything he could do to attain sponsors.Have just loved following him evolving as a footballer since.Especially to the detriment of all the nay sayers.

His modesty in todays press,re his recent form, just highlights his quality.Other teams supporters already hate him,a magnificent sign,if ever I saw one.

I will sit watching him with a contentment only a star provides.

Maybe the only positive thing I took from tonight's horror is that Jack Watts is an absolute rolls royce. I watched from Level 3 and the thing that stood out was his decision making, he gets the ball and you know he will do something good with it.

He's going to be amazing at his peak.

Maybe the only positive thing I took from tonight's horror is that Jack Watts is an absolute rolls royce. I watched from Level 3 and the thing that stood out was his decision making, he gets the ball and you know he will do something good with it.

He's going to be amazing at his peak.

One of the few lights tonight.

One of the few lights tonight.

You mean there were others?

You mean there were others?

McKenzie, Petterd, Sam Blease had a decent debut considering.

Really like when jack intercepted the handball off the port players...from memory the commentator (i think darcy) said he won that ball because of work rate...I don't remember seeing those kinds of things in his first two years.

he didn't have a big impact on the game but he didn't disgrace himself either.

Really like when jack intercepted the handball off the port players...from memory the commentator (i think darcy) said he won that ball because of work rate...I don't remember seeing those kinds of things in his first two years.

he didn't have a big impact on the game but he didn't disgrace himself either.

Jack is often lauded as having an enormous workrate.

Really like when jack intercepted the handball off the port players...from memory the commentator (i think darcy) said he won that ball because of work rate...I don't remember seeing those kinds of things in his first two years.

he didn't have a big impact on the game but he didn't disgrace himself either.

Surely he is allowed the odd poor game.

I have not been a big fan but he has been one of the bright lights this year.

his game on saturday was ok with me.

Surely he is allowed the odd poor game.

I have not been a big fan but he has been one of the bright lights this year.

his game on saturday was ok with me.

I hope someone gives him a razor

Wouldn't want him turning into another Travis 'Rasputin' Johnstone

I hope someone gives him a razor

Wouldn't want him turning into another Travis 'Rasputin' Johnstone

I was thinking the same thing DC

It is really worrying me!

Are we beginning to think the same?

For your sake I hope not.

I'll focus on Jack's football - he's good, he'll only get better and he will make it as a top player.

I hope someone gives him a razor

Wouldn't want him turning into another Travis 'Rasputin' Johnstone

I was thinking the opposite looks a bit tougher with a bit of growth... shedding the Brighton grammer golden child image...

I was thinking the opposite looks a bit tougher with a bit of growth... shedding the Brighton grammer golden child image...

I understand what you're saying egd but he doesn't need to look like Trapper. 5'O'Clock shadow and flatten a few opposition defenders should help shed any private school silver spoon image.

I was thinking the opposite looks a bit tougher with a bit of growth... shedding the Brighton grammer golden child image...

agree, he's getting the Beowulf look.

I understand what you're saying egd but he doesn't need to look like Trapper. 5'O'Clock shadow and flatten a few opposition defenders should help shed any private school silver spoon image.

I reckon hes got a lot of work to do to get anywhere near TJ!!

The beard suits him. It makes him look more manly for his young age. He's putting on more muscle too which is a good thing.

keep the beard!! the private school boy look doesn't do a hell of a lot for intimidation!

"I'am Ripper.......

Tearer.......

Slasher......

Gouger.........

I'am the teeth in the darkness, the talons in the night.

Mine is strength and lust and power"......

I'AM JACK WATTS!!!!!!

Edited July 18, 201114 yr by tatu

I think part of the "problem" is that when we beat teams, our system makes it look like the other team is having a shocking day and not trying.

Much like Collingwood and West Coast did to us.

As tends to be the case when one team thrashed another.

When we get it right, we really get it right.

I think your right,,, But I think it's 50/50... that is when another team around our ability starts a bit off their game, we get moving with our game style & the opposition can't stop us. Confidence of a young side.

But if were playing a top 4 side, well they're a bit different, and they can slow us down & reel us in.... Physical size & experience X confidence, + depth of talent.

I reckon hes got a lot of work to do to get anywhere near TJ!!

True, I was using a little hyperbole to make a point

Personally I didn't think it suited him and that's coming from someone with a bit of facial hair

Couple of days growth max should be enough to 'roughen' him

Your mileage may vary of course..........