Jayden Hunt's Development

[Nasher 33,246]

Interesting in that Robert Shaw interview, Shaw said that Hunt did a lot of the kicking in as a junior.  You could've put a bit more work in to it I reckon Shawry.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

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6. Jayden Hunt might be one of the great draft smokies
There was a sense of surprise when Melbourne recruiting manager Jason Taylor called the name of Jayden Hunt at pick No.57 at the 2013 NAB AFL Draft. He hadn't played for Vic Metro and had only been on the Sandringham Dragons' extended list without breaking through for a game. On draft night, Taylor said Hunt had caught the eye, adding the youngster is "genuinely quick, and could be a running half-back or winger". The past few weeks have shown that speculative choice to be on the mark. Hunt followed his excellent game against Adelaide last week with a breakout performance in Saturday night’s win over Fremantle. Hunt gathered a career-best 29 disposals and had eight inside-50 entries against the Dockers, and continues to add great zip to Melbourne’s line-up. With every game he is vindicating Taylor's faith of three years ago. - Callum Twomey

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Also, I was listening to SEN today just before noon.  They were discussing the Melbourne game and one of them (no idea who) was claiming the early credit for spotting Hunt.  He said he went to a junior game to have a look at Salem and Kelly, and during the break joined the other spotters at the huddle and was head to ask the coach about "That blonde kid off half back."  I'm not sure when this would have been, but given that Hunt didn't play rep football at u18 level it must have been a while ago. 

People are starting to notice. 

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46 minutes ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

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Also, I was listening to SEN today just before noon.  They were discussing the Melbourne game and one of them (no idea who) was claiming the early credit for spotting Hunt.  He said he went to a junior game to have a look at Salem and Kelly, and during the break joined the other spotters at the huddle and was head to ask the coach about "That blonde kid off half back."  I'm not sure when this would have been, but given that Hunt didn't play rep football at u18 level it must have been a while ago. 

People are starting to notice. 

During his first game against Collingwood the commentators mentioned that Collingwood had intended to take him with their next pick. Think they may have even told Hunt this prior to the draft.

[Lucifers Hero 37,505]

Among his strengths is that he seems a mature young guy. eg when he kicked his first goal last week he turned and ran back to position; no fanfare, no dramatics. 

Quite understated; as if he was saying: there is a job to do here, lets get on with it!

Looking forward to seeing an interview with him soon.

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[nutbean 8,837]

On 6/14/2016 at 10:54 AM, dazzledavey36 said:

Watching him last year i thought it was a big mistake keeping him on the list.

Hiw wrong could i get.. 

This should sticky noted for everyone !

( Not at shot at you - but this is not an uncommon malady. For what it's worth I suffer from the reverse malady - I would still have Simon Godfrey on the list)

[jnrmac 19,479]

1 hour ago, nutbean said:

This should sticky noted for everyone !

( Not at shot at you - but this is not an uncommon malady. For what it's worth I suffer from the reverse malady - I would still have Simon Godfrey on the list)

Godders would be a bit slow now I think...

[nutbean 8,837]

24 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Godders would be a bit slow now I think...

but maybe his disposal has improved ?

 

[ManDee 7,096]

17 minutes ago, nutbean said:

but maybe his disposal has improved ?

 

[Moonshadow 16,568]

3 hours ago, ManDee said:

I swear that guy is a dead ringer for Biffen.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Another solid game for Mr Hunt. Love the way he goes about things and he saved our butts a few times today with his endeavor, hunger for the footy and ability to break lines.
Makes me think where does Melksham come into the equation next season now that Hunt is more than capably filling the running half back flanker role that we recruited Melksham for?

Interesting times.

[ickey_11 145]

Cannot have enough quick movers of the ball.

[dazzledavey36 49,723]

12 minutes ago, The Song Formerly Known As said:

Another solid game for Mr Hunt. Love the way he goes about things and he saved our butts a few times today with his endeavor, hunger for the footy and ability to break lines.
Makes me think where does Melksham come into the equation next season now that Hunt is more than capably filling the running half back flanker role that we recruited Melksham for?

Interesting times.

Personally id love to see Hunt push up onto a wing next year. 

If its one thing we lack its ourside speed and dash.

[Jaded No More 59,648]

I bloody love him.

Opposition teams have learnt to pay him close attention now. Doesn't get as many free runs at the footy anymore, but gees he is so good.

My favourite thing about 2016!

[Winners at last 4,929]

He's a ripper!!!

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3 minutes ago, bingers said:

He's a ripper!!!

Most MFC improved for 2016? 

[olisik 4,060]

Stretch and Hunt on the wings in 2017

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Just now, olisik said:

Stretch and Hunt on the wings in 2017

Salem and Melksham will release Hunt to the wing.

I. Cannot. Wait

[spirit of norm smith 13,554]

Agreed Hunt onto the wing in 2017

[Undeeterred 2,908]

He made a contest out of what looked like an easy mark to Peter Wright today. Just love him - his hardness at it is unquestionable.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

He's what Blease was supposed to be.  We just need him to take a bit more care with his kicking and he'll be a matchwinner for us. 

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5 hours ago, Undeeterred said:

He made a contest out of what looked like an easy mark to Peter Wright today. Just love him - his hardness at it is unquestionable.

I laughed when he was left on his own to play on Wright, where were the McDonald's or Frost?

Hunt is a beauty, so nice to see someone with genuine pace who runs the lines. He's the classic player who may not get huge numbers but will always have an impact.

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2 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I laughed when he was left on his own to play on Wright, where were the McDonald's or Frost?

Hunt is a beauty, so nice to see someone with genuine pace who runs the lines. He's the classic player who may not get huge numbers but will always have an impact.

Totally. Funny thing was, he almost brought it to ground, despite Wright taking it in his hands out in front.

[chookrat 3,845]

My favourite part of Hunt's game is his contested game, both at ground level and overhead, and repeat efforts. Most players with his speed and talent tend to drift in and out of the game but as a young kid he is just so consistent.

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He has been like a new recruit for us this year; just love his work

[praha 10,547]

I wonder if he'd be playing if Lumumba didn't go down? He is far better at than run and dash out of defense than H was, who had terrible peripheral awareness. Hunt seems to sense the opposition and gets the kick handball or kick off when someone's breathing down.