Hogan’s plan is to keep it simple

MELBOURNE forward Jesse Hogan says he doesn’t need to change his kicking action but he doesn’t want to give the naysayers any fuel for the fire this season.

Hogan's plan is to keep it simple

Last year, lots of observers noted it was Jesse's attitude that needed to be straightened more than his run up! 

And it seems Jesse has worked on this and 'straightened out his thinking' (ie not let outside noise or early missed shots get to him and use 'positive thinking').  As he says, if coaches were concerned with his run up, they would have taken action by now. 

Having his contract status settled will also help with his thinking/distractions.

Can't wait to see the positive, committed Jesse play this year:  Just think: no more sulks, no more glaring at teammates and a lot more second efforts and defensive forward work. He will be very dangerous whenever he is near the ball!!

All this will do his confidence wonders!  Then the run up and goal kicking will take care of itself.

Will add him to my list of twenty five to watch in action this year, with already poor eyesight, and one good eye. Another mobile, mean goal kicker who will take two defenders once the ball hits the ground, let alone still in the air....

Ben Guthrie is painful to watch.

I still think there is work to do on his run up and action. It needs to be more fluid  so he can kick through the ball and get better penetration. 100kg key forwards should be able to take set shots from 50 and not struggle for distance. Still makes me scratch me head when he doesn't make the distance from a 50m shot and then minutes later someone 20kgs lighter makes the distance comfortably.

That said, it's good to hear he has been dealing with the mental side of things and hopefully it all stems from there. With his added fitness and more positive attitude he is going to be such a deadly weapon all over the ground. Can't wait to see what he can produce in 2017!

39 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Ben Guthrie is painful to watch.

He's got no clue.

4 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

I still think there is work to do on his run up and action. It needs to be more fluid  so he can kick through the ball and get better penetration. 100kg key forwards should be able to take set shots from 50 and not struggle for distance. Still makes me scratch me head when he doesn't make the distance from a 50m shot and then minutes later someone 20kgs lighter makes the distance comfortably.

That said, it's good to hear he has been dealing with the mental side of things and hopefully it all stems from there. With his added fitness and more positive attitude he is going to be such a deadly weapon all over the ground. Can't wait to see what he can produce in 2017!

I keep saying he kicks from all distances at training , in the article says himself it is all in the head, the hop skip and jump in the runup is slightly smoother if that makes sense

6 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

I keep saying he kicks from all distances at training , in the article says himself it is all in the head, the hop skip and jump in the runup is slightly smoother if that makes sense

Yes but nobody gives a flying fark how he kicks them at training, it's what he does on game day that counts.

If he's not careful he'll turn himself into Cloke.

 

 

7 hours ago, Members' Wing said:

Yes but nobody gives a flying fark how he kicks them at training, it's what he does on game day that counts.

Brutal, but fair.

6 hours ago, Fork 'em said:

If he's not careful he'll turn himself into Cloke.

 

 

A flag winning fwd, awesome!!

8 hours ago, Members' Wing said:

Yes but nobody gives a flying fark how he kicks them at training, it's what he does on game day that counts.

Well that is obvious to everybody, but if you want to state it, he basically said the same in the article

7 hours ago, Fork 'em said:

If he's not careful he'll turn himself into Cloke.

 

 

If he starts listening to everyone then he is a good chance to turn himself into a Cloke or Baker Finch.

Seems to me his mental strength, self awareness and confidence won't allow that to happen.

From Brendan McCartney's preseason player update:

"He’s been a standout – and credit to him. Jesse came back to training from the off-season in incredible shape and he’s dealing with every drill very well. Whatever drill he’s been in, he’s getting to the stage where he is pivotal in it, which is a sure sign that his overall game is growing. He’s a competitive young man and has a drive to take this club forward".

Again Jesse's commitment and drive shine through. 

The Full Backs of the AFL should start getting worried

On 1/8/2017 at 0:50 PM, Lord Travis said:

I still think there is work to do on his run up and action. It needs to be more fluid  so he can kick through the ball and get better penetration. 100kg key forwards should be able to take set shots from 50 and not struggle for distance. Still makes me scratch me head when he doesn't make the distance from a 50m shot and then minutes later someone 20kgs lighter makes the distance comfortably.

 

Aaron Davey could kick them from well outside 50m and he'd have to be at least 30kgs lighter. I think it has more to do with twitch fibres and timing than weight.

On 08/01/2017 at 11:17 AM, willmoy said:

Will add him to my list of twenty five to watch in action this year, with already poor eyesight, and one good eye. Another mobile, mean goal kicker who will take two defenders once the ball hits the ground, let alone still in the air....

I empathize with you, willmoy. 

Who else is in your "list of twenty five to watch in action this year" pray tell?

12 hours ago, monoccular said:

I empathize with you, willmoy. 

Who else is in your "list of twenty five to watch in action this year" pray tell?

Two who come to mind are Garlett and Tom Mac funnily enough. Garlett , because of what he can do on the board with limited time and Tom with pure confidence written on his forehead is so important for us. Hogan though is a potential Bell weather player and would be for any team ala Kennedy. These blokes play like that and you only need to sniff it.