WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - JAY KENNEDY-HARRIS

[Robbie57 1,991]

I like our trading and picks this year they show some real clarity of purpose.

An even top 10 so we traded up to 2 "top ten" players instead of one.

JHK fills a gap and sounds like he is a Roos hard working type.

We clearly have a no DH policy now.

Even if some of the choices dont work I have a sense of confidence about what they are trying to achieve and that must be being felt by the playing group.

[Young Dee 1,303]

This was my favourite selection of last night.

Think he will be a good one - a hard at it/defensive Jamie Bennell (what I always wanted).

Don't think he will take to long to slot into the team and like that he can play midfield.

Is it just me or does he look like Christensen?

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,478]

I like our trading and picks this year they show some real clarity of purpose.

An even top 10 so we traded up to 2 "top ten" players instead of one.

JHK fills a gap and sounds like he is a Roos hard working type.

We clearly have a no DH policy now.

Even if some of the choices dont work I have a sense of confidence about what they are trying to achieve and that must be being felt by the playing group.

Except on Demonland. Pity. (No, I don't mean you, Robbie57)

[rpfc 27,544]

Jeez, Billy...

He won't just be asked to play small forward though, he will have to move into the rotation and from reports he was comfortable doing that. Seems incredibly mature for a draftee and as I said, is at uni already, I think he is a small chance to start Rd 1 if he stays injury free.

2014 rpfc Prediction: 8 games ave 8 K, 3 H, 2 M, 1 G, 3 T.

[beelzebub 22,237]

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[beelzebub 22,237]

Be interesting to see how he goes after an AFL preseason. If he can develop a tank his speed will stay more constant.

He might be that what ever you get hen you mix up a Farmer/Davey/Ballantyne/Riolli etc.. ours might just be a Kennedy Harris

He always seems composed. That of course will now be sorely tested but we need a small lively type in the arc.

Seems we had an eye on him for a while.

oh well bring on 14

go Dees

[beelzebub 22,237]

Clubs have many small forwards who we hope JKH has the same qualities as. Why do some compare him to just fellow indigenous players when there are plenty of other players with non-indigenous backgrounds with similar skills?

because.......thats more than often who they are....the indigenous ones.. Do we just ignore that .... Seems pretty f'n obvious to me

[dazzledavey36 48,933]

Melbourne fills needs by plucking three zippy teenagers at AFL national draft

[The Chazz 4,077]

For the interests of this thread, I have deleted my posts. In no way were they meant to be of a racist manner, and I apologise if anyone was offended.

Welcome to the Melbourne Football Club Jay. If you can turn out to be half the footballer of another small forward, Stephen Milne, we will have a beauty on our hands at a relatively cheap pick. (Nb. I'm talking about onfield results).

[pilgrim 120]

Here is a video from the AFL website. JKH was part of the draft countdown this month: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-03/18-days-to-the-draft-meet-jay-kennedyharris

[alias275 259]

You gotta love this kids footwork, in, out, step, kick. Haven't seen this quick movement since the Wizard.

[Moonshadow 16,282]

Quality guy as well. Determined and self motivated. Dad passed away when he was 13. Studying science at Melb Uni. Super keen to make something of his chance in the AFL.

[Machsy 2,858]

looking forward to having a nickname for him

I cant stand people with 2 surnames, it is so faggy

That's a really mature appraisal.

Well done. Your parents must be proud.

Anyway, happy with this pick.

JKH should be the best small forward prospect we've had in years.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

That's a really mature appraisal.

Well done. Your parents must be proud.

Anyway, happy with this pick.

JKH should be the best small forward prospect we've had in years.

I was going to suggest Julian Clary as a nickname.

... for hogans_heroes

[rpfc 27,544]

I was going to suggest Julian Clary as a nickname.

... for hogans_heroes

Somebody go to Getty Images - Julian needs an avatar...

[beelzebub 22,237]

I like our trading and picks this year they show some real clarity of purpose.

An even top 10 so we traded up to 2 "top ten" players instead of one.

JHK fills a gap and sounds like he is a Roos hard working type.

We clearly have a no DH policy now.

Even if some of the choices dont work I have a sense of confidence about what they are trying to achieve and that must be being felt by the playing group.

i would LIKE this but can't ....but I do

[MadAsHell 4,088]

looking forward to having a nickname for him

I cant stand people with 2 surnames,

In honour of the 50 year anniversary of the assasination of JFK today, I move that Jay Kennedy-Harris' nickname from this day be:

JHK

Just switching the K and the H around.

[monoccular 16,218]

In honour of the 50 year anniversary of the assasination of JFK today, I move that Jay Kennedy-Harris' nickname from this day be:

JHK

Just switching the K and the H around.

Just not CIA, FBI or LHO.

[DeeSpencer 23,240]

HH's rather distasteful comment got me thinking how about calling him Neil Patrick short for How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris.

So there you go I'll be calling him Neil Patrick, get on board people.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

How about Jay?

[daisycutter 28,624]

How about Jay?

make that jaysie

[Deestroy All 14,262]

Or Jay but with a G.

Jag.

[Juicebox 628]

Really liked the look of JKH in the highlights package. Love his pace. First option was always to take the game on. Has a certain "X Factor" that we've been lacking.

Looking at the sample of highlights, it doesn't seem like his kicking is a problem, rather his decision making. Seemed to only feel comfortable banging it long to a contest.

Has a lot to learn and as per usual, I will follow his progress closely. Good luck to him.

[Redleg 37,827]

With Kent and Jay, we now have two different types of small forwards. I think we will be ok for that role now and can bolster other areas.

There is no doubt we will be a different combination over the next few years.

There goes that MFC optimism surging again in the pre season.

[Satyriconhome 9,986]

It's junior footy, take it you haven't watched much, they still play a lot of man on man, he was trying to kick to advantage, up to the forward to get off his man