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2013 Player Review - # 7 Jack Viney

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The long-awaited arrival of the club's son of a gun proved worthwhile as Jack showed the toughness, courage and determination that is a hallmark of the family. A toe injury in midseason curtailed him somewhat but he is well on his way to a stellar career. The only Demon nominated for the NAB Rising Star in 2013.

Games MFC 2013 13 Career Total 13

Goals MFC 2013 3 Career Total 3

Games CSFC 2013 1 Goals CSFC 2013 0

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 199 votes

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    Talk about living up to the hype.

    What an absolute gun who would die for the jumper.

    And he's still just 19.

    Two things that really stood out for me as I wasnt expecting them - his pace and kicking ability.

    Both were very good, I think the perception of him was he was an inside mid that could accumulate possession and maybe lacked some speed and explosiveness.

    Well he looked bloody fast to me.

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    and he should only get better !! ^_^

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    and he should only get better !! ^_^

    True. Even Melbourne could not stuff up developing Jack into a better player.

    They don't even have to do anything. Just tell Jack to stay within a couple of metres of Nathan Jones at every training session and let his competitiveness and desire to improve do the rest

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    Love father and son in the same club.

    Can not wait to see him in 2014.

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    Not much to really say - basically our only genuine midfield prospect going forward.

    I would have liked to have seen what he could do with an injury free year.

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    True. Even Melbourne could not stuff up developing Jack into a better player.

    They don't even have to do anything. Just tell Jack to stay within a couple of metres of Nathan Jones at every training session and let his competitiveness and desire to improve do the rest

    pretty much and not even that. He just knows how to play footy. he has impeccable pedigree :wub:

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    True. Even Melbourne could not stuff up developing Jack into a better player.They don't even have to do anything. Just tell Jack to stay within a couple of metres of Nathan Jones at every training session and let his competitiveness and desire to improve do the rest

    The club won't be developing Jack, Jack will develop the club!

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    Well he looked bloody fast to me.

    He ran 51sec for 400m in the APS sports. This isn't mega fast but indicates mid to high 11sec for 100m.

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    so refreshing to have a kid get some serious runs on the board in his first year

    I really, really hope his endeavour is something that winds up setting a standard for the group

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    He ran 51sec for 400m in the APS sports. This isn't mega fast but indicates mid to high 11sec for 100m.

    G I ran 51.7 when I was 12 so it isn't ultra fast (or maybe I was fast!) but he has a great ticker and will die for the club so we just need more of those!

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    G I ran 51.7 when I was 12 so it isn't ultra fast (or maybe I was fast!) but he has a great ticker and will die for the club so we just need more of those!

    Impressive. 2 secs outside the world record for a 12 year old. If you had done that time a year earlier you would still hold the gong

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    • 4 weeks later...
    Title or no title, Viney wants to lead

    This guy's an absolute gem.

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    Never been so confident that one of our player will become a star. (never said that about anyone before - except maybe Hogan)

    Destined for big things and a steal at pick 26.

    Will be one of our main mids in 2014.

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    Never been so confident that one of our player will become a star.

    Destined for big things and a steal at pick 26.

    Will be one of our main mids in 2014.

    Interesting isn't it. I agree with your optimism but what makes you and I so confident? It is that he is physical, passionate, aggressive and confident. His skills may or may not be elite, who knows at this stage but we are confident he will make it. These guys find ways to compensate and develop their strengths.

    Now there are one or two of these personality types in every draft but not always blessed with sublime skills. I really believe you should zero in on these types when drafting, they won't all work out but if you got 2 or 3 of them right you could be suddenly playing finals footy.

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    He ran 51sec for 400m in the APS sports. This isn't mega fast but indicates mid to high 11sec for 100m.

    I was never much good at Sport as a kid but Aths was one of my strong suits - let me confirm that a 51sec 400m is rather fast for a kid to be running. Impressive!!

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    I was never much good at Sport as a kid but Aths was one of my strong suits - let me confirm that a 51sec 400m is rather fast for a kid to be running. Impressive!!

    of course it is, it's about 20 seconds from goal line to goal line

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    Jack just got back one of his mates :)

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