Luke Jacksons best position for 2021

[Pickett2Jackson 3,904]

Where do you guys think he should play in 2021?

Key forward is the obvious pick, but we might get Ben Brown and Weid will be up there too.   The coaches talked of grand plans to make him a 198cm onballer which would revolutionize the position and isnt an absurd idea considering the gifts hes already shown.

We can rule him out as first ruck of course as we have Gawn, though he will spend decent time there relieving him.  (And a LOT of time there if Gawny goes down.)

One things for sure we all cant wait to see him out there.  His talent level is off the charts.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,250]

Yep it looks like we hit the jackpot with him.

He's still only a kid though so we don't want him banged about too much. I reckon CHF is his go. He can go high to get a kick or start things moving if necessary . Limited ruck time. 

[Dees247 140]

We need to re sign him. Now.

[Nascent 9,286]

Re-signing priority. West Coast will come hard for him next year.

As for position, I think he still serves his "apprenticeship" in the forward 50 taking the second tall and chopping out in the ruck. Wasn't sold on him during the draft but have done a quick 180, could be anything.

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

I heard he wants to go to Carlton 

[adonski 12,495]

Will rotate between half forward, full forward, wing and inside mid!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

80% forward, 20% ruck. 

Can't wait to see him develop further in 2021.

[BW511 2,688]

Roaming HFF 

[Demons11 7,061]

I reckon he plays a similar role to Oscar Allen at WC.   3rd tall and pinch it in the ruck 

[Master Deebater 492]

25 minutes ago, adonski said:

Will rotate between half forward, full forward, wing and inside mid!

And double back (with his two way running power) to do the intercept mark in defense.

[censored] sign him for a 10 year deal now.

[BDA 22,911]

No need to rush him. Hopefully VFL back up and running so he can spend some time there with some games in the first team as well. Preferably third tall.

[Demonstone 22,970]

On the podium accepting the Norm Smith medal.

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,765]

Depends on his preseason. He looks really good leading up at the ball and has held his own pinch hitting in the ruck.

If he has a fantastic pre-season, both on the track and in the gym, he could be used on-ball at different stages.

I'd go with 80% forward, 18% ruck and 2% as a surprise mid (a role I think he'll play more and more as his career goes on).

Edited October 20, 2020 by Cheesy D. Pun

[Domgus Petrogan 146]

I think in future years he should be groomed into a full time ruck/4th mid. 

I can see the league going “small ball” with the ruck position similar to how the NBA has gone with centre. 
 

we could be ahead with of the curve!

[Nelo 813]

2 hours ago, adonski said:

Will rotate between half forward, full forward, wing and inside mid!

Pretty much just dominate the whole ground the.  

[adonski 12,495]

10 minutes ago, Domgus Petrogan said:

I think in future years he should be groomed into a full time ruck/4th mid. 

I can see the league going “small ball” with the ruck position similar to how the NBA has gone with centre. 
 

we could be ahead with of the curve!

Dogs have trialed it with Dunkley but it might actually work with Jackson

[whatwhat say what 22,971]

adam goodes-a-like

will play a lot forward, a bit ruck, and a bit mid

could even push back and be a drop back defensive option

kid looks the goods

[nosoupforme 3,085]

LJ 19 year old with plenty of upside. Had a taste of the big time in his first year and knows what is expected to do to play a role.

His marking will improve as will his kicking for goal and will be stronger for a pre season. Barring any serious injuries l would expect him to help out in the ruck  and play between CHF and deep forward as a second tall  marking option. 

The ideal spare parts man at his age.

 

 

[DubDee 26,150]

Would be great to have big mature bodies around him to take the best defenders and let him ease into AFL footy. 

will cause nightmares for defenders if he can build a tank and work around the ground. 

[tiers 2,849]

Wing. Running up and down the ground marking and winning the ball on the ground. Back, centre and forward.

Langdon's apprentice rotating with Harmes, Hannan and others.

 

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

Not sure I could take another season of "will he go home" a la Hogan.

Sign him until end of 2023 and let's see.

Hope we don't waste him in the ruck. It's become a dinosaur position the way most play it not to mention hard on the body

[loges 6,767]

20 hours ago, BW511 said:

Roaming HFF 

This.

[Pates 9,661]

22 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

adam goodes-a-like

will play a lot forward, a bit ruck, and a bit mid

could even push back and be a drop back defensive option

kid looks the goods

I think this could be a good summary of him, Goodwin said he could be the tallest midfielder to play the game and I think this could well happen because the way he almost glides when he picks the ball up and goes is so unique. 

For next year I think (assuming we end up recruiting the second key forward we need) I see Jacko rotating through a HFF/midfield/ruck role. Which will hopefully help him develop the variety in his game.