It was interesting to hear him interviewed after the game. He used all of the team cliches - "lucky to get on the end of a few" etc, etc. The fact that he is using the team language suggests that he has really "bought in". A couple of years ago he was much less focused about why he had a good game. He is really working for the team now and the chasing and tackling are really working for him. He must be aware that he is now in the top performers for "forward pressure" and that makes him feel pretty good. We are so lucky that he is happy in the Dees team environment. He's an enormously valuable player for us now. Our leading goal kicker and most reliable avenue to goal. He'll hopefully improve further when Hogan is back the the forward structure settles.

I reckon he and Frost for mine should be leading our BnF with Hibberd only short because he missed a few games

Best season so far though 

As I said in another thread, Jeffy is actually a shy guy which tends to make him a confidence player. When that self belief kicks in, he lifts to another level. Add that to a "dry track" like last nights and the result is 5 goals and opposition defenders heads rotating 360 degrees trying to watch him.  Just as mercurial as Betts and I think, quicker.

On the Bluey voting as mentioned above though, I tend to think Clarry has them all covered at this stage!

on the AFL website now...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-11/speedy-dee-bridging-the-gap-on-his-good-mate

 

Having a great year and has been a great pick up for the club. He always chimes in with goals, but his defensive pressure has improved dramatically this year. In the past it has been inconsistent, but it's clearly been a focus for him this season and it's paying off. Defenders sh*t themselves when he is around, like they used to when Aaron Davey was playing. He's also improved his body work in marking contests. For a small guy, he contests and uses his body remarkably well now and if he doesn't get a clear run and jump at the ball he is often able to body his opponent out of the contest and follow up at ground level to finish off his own work.

Hope he is able to maintain this form. Keep up the hard work Jeffy!

On 27 May 2017 at 10:04 PM, Demon Jack said:

Fun fact.

Jeffy is the first Demon (aside from Jesse Hogan who's kicked a few bags) to kick five goals in a game since Sam Blease in 2012.

Actually...that wasn't so fun...

How many "bags" has Hoges kicked?

I can only remember one bag of 5, which was against the Saints at Etihad in ? 2015.

5 minutes ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

How many "bags" has Hoges kicked?

I can only remember one bag of 5, which was against the Saints at Etihad in ? 2015.

He kicked 7 against the Saints in another game.

32 minutes ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

How many "bags" has Hoges kicked?

I can only remember one bag of 5, which was against the Saints at Etihad in ? 2015.

Twice against the saints and once v Brisbane. 

2 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

Having a great year and has been a great pick up for the club. He always chimes in with goals, but his defensive pressure has improved dramatically this year. In the past it has been inconsistent, but it's clearly been a focus for him this season and it's paying off. Defenders sh*t themselves when he is around, like they used to when Aaron Davey was playing. He's also improved his body work in marking contests. For a small guy, he contests and uses his body remarkably well now and if he doesn't get a clear run and jump at the ball he is often able to body his opponent out of the contest and follow up at ground level to finish off his own work.

Hope he is able to maintain this form. Keep up the hard work Jeffy!

Beautiful photo with him and Jeff Farmer on the Demon AFL site: taken at training yesterday, the last photo on 'Pictures from Training Saturday 10th June.

 

 

4 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

How many "bags" has Hoges kicked?

I can only remember one bag of 5, which was against the Saints at Etihad in ? 2015.

Aside that one in 2015, he kicked seven against the Saints early last season. I thought he had a couple more bags to his name but I was mistaken.

On 2017-6-11 at 11:13 AM, Danelska said:

on the AFL website now...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-11/speedy-dee-bridging-the-gap-on-his-good-mate

 

Article appears to have disappeared now, but IIRC it compared Jeffy's output this year to Betts'. Whilst Betts was ahead in more of the pure offensive categories, Jeffy performed well defensively.

I noted that Jeffy is about 2 and a half years younger than Betts, so was curious what Betts output was at the same age, and whether Jeffy may be in for a comparable spike in output as he reaches a level of experience in AFL coinciding with a period of relative peak in physical condition.

Betts age 28 year was 2014, his first year in Adelaide after Carlton allowed him to leave as a free agent, and the numbers below are Jeffys half season so far against a full season from Eddie (stat comparison from Footywire). Intriguing to see if the comparative numbers stay close over the journey:

Jeff Garlett Name Eddie Betts Melbourne Demons Team Adelaide Crows Forward Position Forward 158 Career Games 265 Swan Districts Origin Calder Cannons August 3, 1989 Date of Birth November 26, 1986 27yr 10mth Age Turned 28 in 2014 180cm Height 175cm 73kg Weight 73kg 2010 National Draft Last Drafted In 2004 Pre-Season Draft Round 5, Pick #85 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #3 Carlton Blues Last Drafted By Carlton Blues 2017 Stats for Season 2014 12 Games 22 9.0 Kicks Per Game 7.6 3.0 Handballs Per Game 5.6 12.0 Disposals Per Game 13.2 3.2 Marks Per Game 2.4 2.4 Goals Per Game 2.3 1.2 Behinds Per Game 1.0 4.5 Tackles Per Game 3.4 0 Hitouts Per Game 0 2.6 Inside 50s Per Game 1.7 0.8 Goal Assists Per Game 1.3 0.8 Frees For Per Game 0.9 0.2 Frees Against Per Game 0.7 4.8 Contested Possessions Per Game 6.8 7.2 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 6.2 7.4 Effective Disposals Per Game 8.7 61.7% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 65.9% 1.5 Clangers Per Game 1.8 0.4 Contested Marks Per Game 0.1 1.3 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 1.3 0.5 Clearances Per Game 1.4 0.4 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.4 1.0 One Percenters Per Game 1.0 0.9 Bounces Per Game 0.4 88.6 Time On Ground % Per Game 87.7 76.2 AFL Fantasy Score Per Game 68.2 80.8 Supercoach Score Per Game 79.4

Edited June 19, 20178 yr by ChaserJ

Jeffy is special.

I think like this team as a whole he's really starting to click. Just seems 'on' for the most of the time. Very alert. Love watching his efforts. Very clever with ball.

This will seem a possibly ridiculous thing to suggest but i reckon there's a belief growing and a vibe about the club that we are definitely destined for success and players are finding themselves at Melbourne to be part of this and enjoy it.

He's another enjoying his footy

Very switched on. 

Noticed watching the replay that he's constantly scanning the field and directing players to where they should be at stoppages, all the way at half back at times. Great leadership, and staying involved in a position that often players go missing. 

David King's mid-season AA forward 6 has Robbie Gray in it. Same amount of goals as Jeff, Jeff has 24 more tackles and one of the best pressure forwards in the league, which is what that position is all about these days. Too much emphasis on pointless possession stats Kingy. 

I think I'm right in saying that we are the number one or two defensive pressure team in the comp, and Jeffy is the number one defensive pressure forward in the comp.

Given how the game has evolved in 2017, that alone has got to put Garlett firmly in the mix for AA this year. Surely. Not to overlook goals kicked and general influence in the forward 50 etc.

He simply has to be a serious candidate for AA selection (along with Hibberd, Jetta, Watts and Oliver).

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 20178 yr by Trisul

Mick Malthouse you live in our hearts forever for your ridiculous decisions .

3 hours ago, Biffen said:

Mick Malthouse you live in our hearts forever for your ridiculous decisions .

Not a game goes by, when i do not think these exact words...

Great thread. He deserves our admiration.

 

Just like Jayden Hunt, I'm up out of my seat whenever he gets the ball in fwd 50. He's just so dangerous.

that kick v pies when he took the tap from Watts, ran toward goal and circled back in from the line, low pass at pace to Pedo with the outside of the boot (Hannan crumbed and goaled) was just sublime.

ive got a serious man crush on Jeffy, he's something else.

Thread deserves a bump after his sensational game on the weekend. And to think some on here wanted him dropped after one quiet game. 

He's still criminally under-rated, on this board and in the broader footy community.

Jeff Garlett: 169 games / 299 goals

Cyril Rioli: 187 games / 274 goals

2 minutes ago, Grapeviney said:

And to think some on here wanted him dropped after one quiet game. 

Some didn't even want him in the round 1 side.

He has been great for our side, love watching  him play.

Jeff has always been a goal kicker who mixes moments of brilliance with some inconsistency. One thing that he has certainly improved on in the past 12 months is his decision making. He seems to be making much better decisions with ball in hand. He is 'playing percentages' more regularly and providing better opportunities for his team mates. This wont be the last time that Hogan/Garlett pair up for 9(+) goal games. 

1 hour ago, Grapeviney said:

Thread deserves a bump after his sensational game on the weekend. And to think some on here wanted him dropped after one quiet game. 

He's still criminally under-rated, on this board and in the broader footy community.

Jeff Garlett: 169 games / 299 goals

Cyril Rioli: 187 games / 274 goals

Tim Watson said if Cyril had a game like Jeff did on Saturday night, the media would talk about it for weeks, but Jeff hardly get a mention.

1 hour ago, Grapeviney said:

Thread deserves a bump after his sensational game on the weekend. And to think some on here wanted him dropped after one quiet game. 

He's still criminally under-rated, on this board and in the broader footy community.

Jeff Garlett: 169 games / 299 goals

Cyril Rioli: 187 games / 274 goals

Those stats freak me out. Just shows you the opposite ends of the over hyped/ under rated spectrum.

Thought I’d see how Betts compared on a goals per game basis

Rioli 1.5

Garlett 1.8

Betts 1.9