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The media is having a field day criticizing one of our players because he was a number 1 draft pick and he's not starring in matches even though he's only 20 years of age.

Well, at least his team won on the weekend and though his form wasn't great, he at least contributed to his team's effort.

However, there's another number 1 draft pick out there who's running around not doing much for his team even though he's the most highly paid footballer in the country who's poor performances are getting zero attention whatsoever.

Why?

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i feel for wattsy, must be difficult to deal with all the expectations and criticism.I for one hope he comes out this year and absolutely deeestroys it as im sure all of us on here do.

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Im hoping Watts doesn't gun until the start of his next 5 year contract. As negative as it sounds if he guns next year as he is just about to come out of contract it could be costly.

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Im hoping Watts doesn't gun until the start of his next 5 year contract. As negative as it sounds if he guns next year as he is just about to come out of contract it could be costly.

If he doesn't GUN this year there will not be a 5 year contract. He will be lucky to to get more than the standard 2 year deal.

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If he doesn't GUN this year there will not be a 5 year contract. He will be lucky to to get more than the standard 2 year deal.

Sorry but i think your wrong he is a long term KPP and he will get 3 to 5 years he is a big long term player

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I maybe a little out here but is this the order of No.1

2006 Gibbs Excellent from early days

2007 Kruezer very good from early days

2008 watts poor start average so far

2009 Scully average so far

2010 Swallow looks good but early days

So in recent years Watts looks to be behind the last 5 first round picks.

That is why he is getting so much press attention

Of course the gods are about 2 months away from decending on Scully.

By June the press could be saying the MFc wasted 2 No.1 picks.

I really hope not.

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The media is having a field day criticizing one of our players because he was a number 1 draft pick and he's not starring in matches even though he's only 20 years of age.

Well, at least his team won on the weekend and though his form wasn't great, he at least contributed to his team's effort.

However, there's another number 1 draft pick out there who's running around not doing much for his team even though he's the most highly paid footballer in the country who's poor performances are getting zero attention whatsoever.

Why?

IMO, he was played that way under instructions.

I think we'll see watt he can do, when he's given different instructions.

Lets not panic. Watts can use the 'backfeed' to amp-up his current output... ^_^

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After watching our nabcup games so far I didn't think he was doing too bad. There was a few times where he was in perfect position to take grabs but Mitch came over the top with defender in toe. The whole forward line needs to work better together they're just a little out of sinc still. When that comes together and all 4 forwards stop going up for the same ball every time and protect space for eachother (which Watts has done on a few occasions) watch out backlines! He is a good player and everyone will see it soon enough.

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Mark Neeld made the point on Triple M that Watts had not come through the more traditional route of TAC Cup and therefore the adjustment to senior footy was always going to be harder and take longer for him. We saw more than a few glimpses last year of what Jack is capable of.

In Neeld we trust and I believe Watts can thrive under his stewardship. Also, to be canned by sections of the media before he's hardly kicked a ball in anger this season is a bit desperate.

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I maybe a little out here but is this the order of No.1

2006 Gibbs Excellent from early days

2007 Kruezer very good from early days

2008 watts poor start average so far

2009 Scully average so far

2010 Swallow looks good but early days

So in recent years Watts looks to be behind the last 5 first round picks.

That is why he is getting so much press attention

Of course the gods are about 2 months away from decending on Scully.

By June the press could be saying the MFc wasted 2 No.1 picks.

I really hope not.

Hmmn, Key forward. Hardest position ion the ground to play, especially for a stringbean.

Kreuzer was just ok, competative.

Gibbs, still waiting.

Murphy took time.

NikNat, still waiting for him to breakout, > 2012...

Pepe le Pu, huh.

Swallow???

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Mark Neeld made the point on Triple M that Watts had not come through the more traditional route of TAC Cup and therefore the adjustment to senior footy was always going to be harder and take longer for him. We saw more than a few glimpses last year of what Jack is capable of.

In Neeld we trust and I believe Watts can thrive under his stewardship. Also, to be canned by sections of the media before he's hardly kicked a ball in anger this season is a bit desperate.

Don't think you are being a bit over protective?

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These days it seems most players put in big seasons when it is contract signing year. It's the in between years thats worrying.

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Hmmn, Key forward. Hardest position ion the ground to play, especially for a stringbean.

Kreuzer was just ok, competative.

Gibbs, still waiting.

Murphy took time.

NikNat, still waiting for him to breakout, > 2012...

Pepe le Pu, huh.

Swallow???

IMO dee-luded you are seeing what you want to see

- we are discussing No.1 picks

- Gibbs is a very good player ( I hope watts get that good)

- Kruezer is better than you suggest

- Swallow has showed more in his first year than Watts did in his first two years.

the above is the opinion of the football community not just my opinion

The rest were not No.1 picks so not part of the discussion

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I agree that the pressure and media attention on watts is outrageous. In the early days I was watts biggest critic and I was the one on here that made 'that statement' that he would not play 100 games of afl footy.

I made that comment early in season 2011 and after that i believe that he was very very good last year and played 5-6 outstanding games (Richmond freo and essendon come to mind)

Watts has taken a little time but we have seen the signs that he will be a very good player and I believe he will perform his role for the team in 2012 and be part of future successes!

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I agree that the pressure and media attention on watts is outrageous. In the early days I was watts biggest critic and I was the one on here that made 'that statement' that he would not play 100 games of afl footy.

I made that comment early in season 2011 and after that i believe that he was very very good last year and played 5-6 outstanding games (Richmond freo and essendon come to mind)

Watts has taken a little time but we have seen the signs that he will be a very good player and I believe he will perform his role for the team in 2012 and be part of future successes!

But the question is will he justify his No.1 pick by 2014?

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But the question is will he justify his No.1 pick by 2014?

My answer is no old dee. By 2014 I can see Watts playing consistent footy and by 2016 I can see him being one of the best in the league. I get very frustrated that we don't see Jack bursting through a pack, taking massive marks and kicking goals and then I remember he is 20 years old,

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IMO dee-luded you are seeing what you want to see

- we are discussing No.1 picks

- Gibbs is a very good player ( I hope watts get that good) way below what I thought he should be.

- Kruezer is better than you suggest. again not a champion, Yet.

- Swallow has showed more in his first year than Watts did in his first two years. (GCS? Too soon.)

the above is the opinion of the football community not just my opinion

The rest were not No.1 picks so not part of the discussion

I don't think he is comparing No1 picks, (even though he said that), but laterally, the 'theme' is, why is Watts being singled out... So mine is about the Much touted dratftees, who have some years experience Now.

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I maybe a little out here but is this the order of No.1

2006 Gibbs Excellent from early days

2007 Kruezer very good from early days

2008 watts poor start average so far

2009 Scully average so far

2010 Swallow looks good but early days

So in recent years Watts looks to be behind the last 5 first round picks.

That is why he is getting so much press attention

Of course the gods are about 2 months away from decending on Scully.

By June the press could be saying the MFc wasted 2 No.1 picks.

I really hope not.

Gibbs Mid

Kruezer Tall KKP/ruckman

Scully Mid

Swallow Mid

The only other footballer you can compare him to is Kruezer and Yes he is behind him considering Kruezer lost a year with a knee recontrustion othe comparisons are meaningless as smaller blokes mature earlier

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But the question is will he justify his No.1 pick by 2014?

He must be really worried that he is not pleasing you Old Dee.......and if the Press say it, it must be right sigh......forming one's own opinion is everybody's right......personally I think he is going ok, no probs at all

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I really couldn't give a stuff about the other bloke, I would like to see Jack Watts get the best out of himself though.

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