Jack Watts

[Return to Glory 8,443]

Self effacing and honest. Ripper.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,077]

The lad gives great interview. Very well-spoken.

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Jack was always going to come good, just needed time.

In football we expect too much out of young players, our expectations have been a bit high.

Kids need time to develop, now Watts is maturing he is playing the football we expect him to.

Tom Hawkins was much the same, and they were both great junior footballers.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,826]

I'd take him ahead of Gibbs, Kreuzer and Scully if I was starting a new club from scratch. For someone that's been maligned so much, he's actually turning into a decent player. Something has clicked.

[Return to Glory 8,443]

In the course of 100 games he's probably dropped hid head more than a few times but he appears more equipped than ever to make something out of his career.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,400]

Jumbo did you see his don't argue? I think shortly after it resulted in a ball up but it's happening....aggression....finally.

The first of second qtr the side step run into fitty, he missed the shot but he's taking the game on like he should.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Not your usual Jack Watts thread. He has been fantastic the last 5 or 6 weeks. He has chased and tackled along with his usual high efficiency with the ball. I was starting to lose faith with him but he has been fantastic the last few weeks.

I haven't seen the games so that is great to hear. I listened to the radio after a friend sent me a (go dees) text, telling me the game was on. put radio straight on to here we were in front.

great win over e'ds p eyes

listened to big rex, for first time in 10 years. was actually a relief to here his jocularity.

I hope wattsy is starting to fly for, 'some', contested marks.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Said before the Queens birthday game I just want to see a tough, full body tackle from Watts, as I couldn't remember one.

That day, he nailed Varcoe a beauty and he has been good ever since. Laid another good tackle today. I have given up on him being a tough hard player, but when it is his turn I expect him to go and I expect strong tackles, something we are starting to see from him

I'm glad to hear this, thanks RGRS

[thevil1 421]

My pleasure fellas (link providing)...... Trying not to get too carried away (like I said our players did after each win so far this year), but that was the best MFC interview I'd heard for a long time.

If you haven't yet please do listen to it, gives me much more hope than anything Roosy could say (not having a go at Roos, but it's really up to the players now imo given the resources & how this club is being run by PJ).

http://m.3aw.com.au/news/game-day-collingwood-v-melbourne-at-the-mcg--3aw-radio-20150801-gipach.html

Edited August 1, 2015 by thevil1

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Thanks for the link. Was a good listen.

[Axis of Bob 11,836]

Was an excellent interview. Thanks for the link.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Maturing nicely. Great foot skills. Good decision making.

Anyone still want to trade him for sfa?

D H.... no one wanted to trade him for SFA... we wanted him to start growing some, & to use them to good effect out on the paddocks of east melbourne.

otherwise he would be as useless to the team & club, as titrs on a mallee bull

we wanted him to perform, on the Mcg, & sounds like he's learnt, the hard way. bout time...

& may I say to the Watts's. well dunn,,, & a big congrats to Jack...

[KingDingAling 3,758]

I'd take him ahead of Gibbs, Kreuzer and Scully if I was starting a new club from scratch. For someone that's been maligned so much, he's actually turning into a decent player. Something has clicked.

Without doubt, so would I.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Was always going to come good imo. Confidence player. PLays his best footy when we are up

most young in the head kids are confidence players, until they start up..

lets see how far he can take his game; now he sounds to be firing up?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Jumbo did you see his don't argue? I think shortly after it resulted in a ball up but it's happening....aggression....finally.

The first of second qtr the side step run into fitty, he missed the shot but he's taking the game on like he should.

AD, I've watched this player since day one...

He drove me mad, but then I worked him out - a finisher, cool as, lightning fast and skilled.

Let Vanders do the bullocking!

I've made my peace with JW.

Edited August 1, 2015 by jumbo returns

[dee-luded 2,959]

i want the old jack back

he was just perfect to blame for everything

LoL,,, get back into your northern stand chair, you !!!

[RalphiusMaximus 6,077]

I get the impression that he's finally figured out how big and strong he really is. He seems to be looking for contact instead of avoiding it. He's not afraid to get hit any more.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

I get the impression that he's finally figured out how big and strong he really is. He seems to be looking for contact instead of avoiding it. He's not afraid to get hit any more.

Absolutely agree with his....

[DemonOX 8,791]

http://m.3aw.com.au/news/game-day-collingwood-v-melbourne-at-the-mcg--3aw-radio-20150801-gipach.html

Loved it when Watts said he saw his performances in the reviews and didn't understand why he didn't chase hard or had lack of effort.

It's great that he has recognised his own faults and is working on them.

The first step to fix a problem is admitting u have one.

He has done that and is well on his way to fixing it.

Keep up the good work.

[Skuit 10,031]

Every thread needs an iconaclast. I thought Watts had been poor the past few weeks. Under the radar for a couple and then terribly slow against the Saints when he finally got a fair chunk of it. And in general, I've never subscribed to those talking up his elite kicking, most of it slow, undamaging chip passes over short distances and not actually that stand-out skills-wise anyway with plenty of turnovers over the course . . .

Watts was great today. Maturity, confidence and composure. I think his best game in my mind. I used to worry that he wasn't being played in a single position to learn, develop and impose himself. I'm happy now that we may have a genuine allrounder or in AFL parlance, utility. Keep it up Jack.

[John Crow Batty 8,871]

We all know he can kick well, but I have been impressed by his handball under pressure in the past couple of months. May not hit the target always but plays the percentages well in tight spaces. If he can't hit the target it is a contested ball at worst.

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Watts had such freedom today. Was an actual utility, played everywhere. Showed his composure, showed his speed. He seems to try for a lot of tackles he doesn't get credit for. He definitely Out-Pendleburied Pendlebury

[TGR 1,367]

Best game he's played I think.

Saved our bacon down back when we started to wobble. Cool head.

I want to see those bursts of speed more though!

Love the last comment. But you can get this, if you are prepared for the "one out of 5".

I am talking about the feedback loop here.

Watts gets tackled. Holding the ball. Opposition jeer. Our own DH supporters criticise him with "Bloody hell Watts your hopeless"....

The first bit of courage/brains needed is actually from us supporters to accept the 1 out of 5 holding-the-ball from him.

The flip side is that the 4 out of 5 burst-throughs far out-weigh any downside from the 20% outcome.

[Canplay 634]

Great interview, great game, great bloke. Could have easily walked 2 seasons ago, but wanted to stay and repay faith. If only Howe had same integrity.

[Skuit 10,031]

On that note, I've thought Howe has been solid and invested the past few weeks with his move down back. A lot of upside.