Welcome to Demonland: James Jordon

[dazzledavey36 54,947]

Oh as Luke Darcy called him.. "Jordan Jones"

[DeeZone 9,848]

Good talented kid with good footy nous and tons of courage, really like this kid.⭐️⭐️.

[dazzledavey36 54,947]

Great insight into the pathway James has undertaken in getting to this level.

https://www.aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stories/jordons-defining-leap-towards-an-afl-career?fbclid=IwAR2ZwMns04Q8Kosw9krFEFc9QnmSIw0IrySzK9i9nAWsoxghHx6H2MRP7PM

[DubDee 25,885]

Could be 10 from 10 in his first 10 games.  Simply unbelievable

Love his hard running, strong tackling and tidy skills.

[deebug 1,754]

Great read thanks for sharing?

[jnrmac 20,090]

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

Could be 10 from 10 in his first 10 games.  Simply unbelievable

Love his hard running, strong tackling and tidy skills.

Let's hope he challenges Joel Selwoods record of success..

[spirit of norm smith 16,462]

Looking back, he was an excellent draft pick by JT that mirrored the need by the footy club.  JJ was the youngest player drafted in his year as he scrapped into the eligibility by 11 days. Had played school footy predominately and rose up the draft order on the back of his TAC cup GF performance.  
 

💙❤️Good skilled ball user 

💙❤️Wins his own footy 

💙❤️Good character 

 

in JT we trust 🏆

[Fritta and Turner 4,421]

Can anyone suggest a game or two that shows James Jordon at his best this year?

I have some spare time......

[Demon Disciple 12,141]

His tackles, chasing and 1%’s this year were outstanding.

[The Riv 55]

1 hour ago, Jontee said:

Can anyone suggest a game or two that shows James Jordon at his best this year?

I have some spare time......

Go watch the Sydney game.

[Fritta and Turner 4,421]

Now I have only watched the first quarter.  JJ had 10 disposals, had a hand in the Swans first 2 goals, disposal by foot was terrible but did dish out some good hand passes.

On to the second quarter.

[Vipercrunch 2,827]

I thought he was one of our best yesterday against Collingwood.  His stat sheet is very impresive for a youngster finding his way.

Team high for Metres Gained and Score Involvements.  29 disposals at 82.8% efficiancy. 

[wheaters31 676]

Has put contract talks on hold.

Was very good on the weekend. 

[layzie 33,814]

3 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

Has put contract talks on hold.

Was very good on the weekend. 

Certainly was, just thought he was exactly what we needed for this game. 

[adonski 12,160]

If I'm his manager and I'm seeing either Harmes or Sparrow ahead of him in the pecking order for the remainder of the season, I'm encouraging him to explore his options!

[Slartibartfast 17,297]

It’s pretty simple really. We find a permanent role for him or he leaves.

[Jaded No More 68,922]

7 minutes ago, adonski said:

If I'm his manager and I'm seeing either Harmes or Sparrow ahead of him in the pecking order for the remainder of the season, I'm encouraging him to explore his options!

Absolutely. 
I can totally respect that he’d get a game at most clubs and if he’s struggling to get one at ours he has every right to explore that. 
He is way way too good to play VFL. 

[mo64 5,874]

I'm a JJ fan, and thought he was hard done by at the selection table last year. Whilst others were struggling, JJ would be the first player dropped. He showed his class on Sunday.

Wouldn't blame him if he walked.

[spalding 1,128]

I really rate JJ. Having watched Adelaide play Port on the weekend, they are setting up nicely to be a force in a few years. The midfield depth is their weakness and I could see him being a good replacement for Rory Sloane (who really wound back the clock last weekend). Sparrow could also be a target. Previously I thought that Sparrow would be the one to keep, and have been expecting him to breakout, but I think he might not have the game awareness and craft of JJ. It might be a fascinating watch this year as to who progresses further.

I see Harmes as being “I’m Melbourne, Tony”, but maybe we do have to be supportive of him finding a new home if it means we keep both the SA boys 

[Webber 10,468]

5 minutes ago, spalding said:

I really rate JJ. Having watched Adelaide play Port on the weekend, they are setting up nicely to be a force in a few years. The midfield depth is their weakness and I could see him being a good replacement for Rory Sloane (who really wound back the clock last weekend). Sparrow could also be a target. Previously I thought that Sparrow would be the one to keep, and have been expecting him to breakout, but I think he might not have the game awareness and craft of JJ. It might be a fascinating watch this year as to who progresses further.

I see Harmes as being “I’m Melbourne, Tony”, but maybe we do have to be supportive of him finding a new home if it means we keep both the SA boys 

JJ is from Yarrawonga. Kade Chandler from SA. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,736]

Fair enough for him to wait and see. I hope he stays, but if we win another flag this year someone like him may leave for more money.

If I had to choose between paying Kozzie and JJ I know who I'm choosing....

[Jjrogan 1,420]

I wouldnt blame him, but id blame the club immensely!   

A 22yr old AFL-grade midfielder who wins his own footy, uses it very well, is fit/healthy and who's had 360 and 445 possession in his first 2 years.   For all the hyperbole Adam "what's my strengths again" Cerra gets, JJ is a demonstrably better footballer.  Whatever the tough decisions are here, they need to get it done. He's got a 200 game career ahead of him for someone. 

[Young Blood 2,620]

Simple

JJ > Harmes

More consistent, better ball use/decision making, better tank, better tackling, pressure, and overall defensively.

The only thing Harmes does better is also what makes him a liability and thats taking the opposition on with fend off's and breaking tackles. Harmes used to be a great contested mark for his size but even that's gone down hill.

I love James Harmes and we all know his story growing up a Melbourne Demon supporter etc. He's been a terrific leader and when the team is playing well he still performs well. But JJ is far more reliable now. I hope the FD know this and Harmes becomes the depth player behind JJ.

[Nascent 9,215]

Unrestricted free agent for life if I'm not mistaken.

[Brownie 5,981]

11 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

Simple

JJ > Harmes

More consistent, better ball use/decision making, better tank, better tackling, pressure, and overall defensively.

The only thing Harmes does better is also what makes him a liability and thats taking the opposition on with fend off's and breaking tackles. Harmes used to be a great contested mark for his size but even that's gone down hill.

I love James Harmes and we all know his story growing up a Melbourne Demon supporter etc. He's been a terrific leader and when the team is playing well he still performs well. But JJ is far more reliable now. I hope the FD know this and Harmes becomes the depth player behind JJ.

I totally agree. Both Harmes and Melksham really shouldn't be getting selected ahead of the likes off JJ.

Now's the time to be giving the younger ones games.

Edited April 5, 2023 by Brownie