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I think that JVR will develop into a very good forward for us over the next few years but I would be vey careful in placing him in a position of being the No. 1 target in the forward 50 in the near future. I think we saw exactly what would happen if we did that this season in the game against Richmond. he had the Tigers no. 1 defender on him for 3 quarters and did very little. it was not until Balta was moved into the ruck that he had the chance to get off the leash a bit.

I would like to see him get support of an experienced tall forward next to him to take off the pressure. Brown would be my first choice for that role as I think the opposition would need to have their best defender on him. TMac? not really going to attract the best defender every week and he is looking very limited at the moment.

Might be time to give Schache a run there to see if he can fill the role.

We need to support the development of JVR and the best way to do that is to make sure he ha the correct support up forward.

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I do. The most talented forward we have drafted since Hogan.  Takes his share of hangers, an accurate kick, excellent forward craft, clean hands, good when the ball hits the ground, hard at

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On 4/25/2023 at 12:25 PM, rpfc said:

I would get Brown in there so fast. Injuries aside - his form was fine.

He (Brown) does need to be able to jump and to run though.  
The Shack could be a better option right now. 

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7 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

Very similar feeling to when Hogan burst onto the scene back in 2015. Would love JVR to kick 40+ like Hogan did back then in his first year.

JVR's leap and mark reminded me of Naughton. When he gets a clear run and jump at it, he launches and collects it in front while laying waste to the bodies in his path. Very exciting!

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58er Trident

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15 hours ago, Roost it far said:

JVR is nothing like Jack Watts.

Wattsy was expected to play a similar role when he was thrust into the team.

Play forward  and kick goals!

That's  all I am really comparing the three forwards. 

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There us an article in the Sun about his brother pushing his draft case. can’t view it. 

perhaps he’ll be top 10? certainly worth a look! he look a big unit already!

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Might be an idea to try Schachie when he's ready don't you think?

I guess we will have to wait until he's the sub in about round 20 though

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1 hour ago, IRW said:

Might be an idea to try Schachie when he's ready don't you think?

I guess we will have to wait until he's the sub in about round 20 though

Schache will play very soon. Maybe even defence...

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8 hours ago, DubDee said:

perhaps he’ll be top 10? certainly worth a look! he look a big unit already!

He's not rated that highly.  He's not in any top 50s that I've seen.

But has time to move up across the course of the season.

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18 minutes ago, Gator said:

He's not rated that highly.  He's not in any top 50s that I've seen.

But has time to move up across the course of the season.

Nope nope nope. Stay low young fella, then we’ll get you with our last pick and have you teaming up with big bro in no time

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9 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Nope nope nope. Stay low young fella, then we’ll get you with our last pick and have you teaming up with big bro in no time

Roo and Roo two??

Roo Beauty!

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1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

Nope nope nope. Stay low young fella, then we’ll get you with our last pick and have you teaming up with big bro in no time

I only want him if he's good.

Who his brother is is irrelevant to me.

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41 minutes ago, Gator said:

I only want him if he's good.

Who his brother is is irrelevant to me.

Very true, except that there's an element of value towards them wanting to play together, assuming that is the case.

Different circumstances, but the Daicos boys are a good example of this. Genuinely love playing together

If jnr VR is good, I reckon we might put added work into him

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44 minutes ago, Gator said:

I only want him if he's good.

Who his brother is is irrelevant to me.

If we miss out on him, so be it, but imagine if he goes to a WA club? That is worst case scenario. If Jacob keeps playing games like he did on Monday, Freo and West Coast will pick up his brother with their first pick even if they think he’s [censored] just for the chance of bringing them together 😂 Would love for a VIC club to pick Sam.


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4 minutes ago, Lewis said:

Freo and West Coast will pick up his brother with their first pick even if they think he’s [censored]

Risible suggestion to think they would waste their first pick to do that.

ElDiablo14 Redleg

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12 hours ago, Roost it far said:

How good to watch 2 brothers play together in the forward linec

Curnows at Carlton, Kings at St Kilda and Van Rooyens at Melbourne... 

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1 hour ago, Lewis said:

If we miss out on him, so be it, but imagine if he goes to a WA club? That is worst case scenario. If Jacob keeps playing games like he did on Monday, Freo and West Coast will pick up his brother with their first pick even if they think he’s [censored] just for the chance of bringing them together 😂 Would love for a VIC club to pick Sam.

A and A Brayshaw say hi. 

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If JVR kicks 3 or 4 goals a week then BBB is depth. 

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