I agree on closing the thread. Dream is over. Still hurts a bit cause man he was exciting.

TGNWS ?

Big Red

Jakovich was was far better value than Jurrah. 20+ possessions playing out of the goal square was routine for him.

In his 29 game career, Jakovich registered 20+ disposals twice. I wouldn't call that routine.

In his 29 game career, Jakovich registered 20+ disposals twice. I wouldn't call that routine.

You may be right. The way he owned the forward line he looked like he did. I thought he played over 50 games for us?

Edited October 19, 201312 yr by america de cali

He was something else, that's for sure.

Just wish I was a bit older at the time to appreciate him - and that his candle burned a whole lot longer.

Big Red

I've got no idea what it is.

I too would love to see it, if he is re-drafted to us I hope the club employs an indigenous assistant (ex player) to help and aid LJ's transition back into the AFL life style. Someone he will feel he can approach and will understand any matters on his mind. Yet also someone who will give him a grilling if he belives he hasn't done something to the best of his ability. A bit of a father figure really.

Aaron Davey fits the bill perfectly. Also be responsible as the recruiting officer for indigenous talent. He is a quality guy Aaron, and we should use him wisely.

Oh, and yes, lets rookie draft Liam. Jurrah is an extraordinary talent, and Roos is just the sort of guy to focus it (with Davey's help). Losing Jurrah and Wonnamari was the beginning of the end of our forward line. Maybe we could persuade Austin to get fit as well. At his best he was one of the best crumbling forwards around.

The facebook page is definitely legit. The photo was 'liked' by Mitch Clark and Bruce Hearn Mackinnon's son Alex (Bruce is/was rudeboy on Demonland and the author who wrote about Jurrah)

Anyway it's pretty sad to read, no wonder none of the clubs have tried to headhunt him back.

I think being lost in Adelaide with nothing to do is completely different to being in the AFL system in Melbourne. He showed none of those tendencies when he was at Melbourne because he had a purpose, and he was mentored and chaperoned constantly by his indigenous fellow players, particularly AAron.. We would have to do that again, but it may well be worth it.

Roos has done this before with a number of indigenous players at Sydney. There is a huge upside in this.

Edited October 19, 201312 yr by Dees2014

Yep an 80% fit Jakovich in '94 could have got us the elusive 13th.

Jurrah wasn't in the same ball park as Allen...his game against Norf in 91 & against Collingwood at Vic Park

Just sublime....Talent to burn when switched on.

Yep an 80% fit Jakovich in '94 could have got us the elusive 13th.

Jurrah wasn't in the same ball park as Allen...his game against Norf in 91 & against Collingwood at Vic Park

Just sublime....Talent to burn when switched on.

I thought this thread was about Liam Jurrah!

I thought this thread was about Liam Jurrah!

It was. Just making the point that Jako was far more of an excitement machine.

LJ could have been, Allen actually achieved it, sadly because of a chronic back injury he was finished way to early.