12 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

Who’s on first?!

Not "Craw" - Craw !!!

Hopefully Aidan Johnson can be around the Hayden McLean mark, from Sydney.

A very serviceable forward that helps out in the ruck, solid contested mark inside 50 and kicks 20-25 goals a year.

Might be too much of a stretch to expect that from Johnson, but that could be his ceiling and we’d certainly benefit from it.

16 hours ago, picket fence said:

Johnson is already overated by many on this site! In the 4 or 5 training sessions i saw before Christmas I saw none of the hype generated here! He will be handy on occasions and in fact Campbell is more likely!! Jeffo was recruited as a KEY forward! Happy to revisit this at end of the year but Jeffo is a more natural and smart forward which will see him do well when he debuts

Agree about Jeffo but he may get his chance having  to replace AJ or another forward. 
Wont be JVR or only Turner if injured or even perhaps Fritta. 
But definitely agree re Jeffo as having very good forwards skills along with Disco learning or having some already. 

 

15 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Oh, I would love that! The unfortunately- nicknamed Pedo was a terrific player, I think, for his commitment and versatility and capacity to take an important mark at the right time.

Big fan of Cam's. Also very courageous despite being undersized to play ruck/key position and kicked the footy a country mile. 

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Hopefully Aidan Johnson can be around the Hayden McLean mark, from Sydney.

A very serviceable forward that helps out in the ruck, solid contested mark inside 50 and kicks 20-25 goals a year.

Might be too much of a stretch to expect that from Johnson, but that could be his ceiling and we’d certainly benefit from it.

If his ceiling is Hayden McLean any hope I had for him is doused instantaneously 😂

On 22/01/2025 at 13:00, adonski said:

if Jeffo kicks 10 during a Casey match sim but no one is there to see it, did it really happen?

Every now and zen.

On 22/01/2025 at 15:13, Demonstone said:

Slick

Our saving grace.

At least we now have someone on Jeffo watch..

Hopefully Jeffo can get more than 3 touches a game like hes done for the past 3 seasons, that would be a good starting point.

49 minutes ago, Tracca said:

Hopefully Jeffo can get more than 3 touches a game like hes done for the past 3 seasons, that would be a good starting point.

If he gets 3 touches for 3 goals every week, I'll put up with that.

20 hours ago, picket fence said:

Johnson is already overated by many on this site! In the 4 or 5 training sessions i saw before Christmas I saw none of the hype generated here! He will be handy on occasions and in fact Campbell is more likely!! Jeffo was recruited as a KEY forward! Happy to revisit this at end of the year but Jeffo is a more natural and smart forward which will see him do well when he debuts

I find it hard to see him getting regular games unless we have injuries. How many large forwards can we fit in? We need a second ruck so Vander can play forward full time. I doubt that is Jefferson. Perhaps Vander continues as second ruck and Jefferson plays KPF role. 

 

 

 

 

7 hours ago, Tracca said:

Hopefully Jeffo can get more than 3 touches a game like hes done for the past 3 seasons, that would be a good starting point.

You must have missed last half of 2024. If you are going to comment please br accurate.

Goody  would not have made Jeffo an emergency 3 weeks in a row at the end of the season without the actual improvement he has actually made. 

Many in the Club are looking forward to him continuing on with his impressive development 

It is disappointing to read of criticism that is inaccurate. 

Credit where credit is due please. 

Just now, 58er said:

You must have missed last half of 2024. If you are going to comment please br accurate.

Goody  would not have made Jeffo an emergency 3 weeks in a row at the end of the season without the actual improvement he has actually made. 

Many in the Club are looking forward to him continuing on with his impressive development 

It is disappointing to read of criticism that is inaccurate. 

Credit where credit is due please. 

I am also of the opinion  that he has only been at the club for TWO years previous not THREE. 

I’m guessing Hunch and Johnson will be competing for the 3rd tall spot. Can Hunch cover in the ruck?

On 22/01/2025 at 18:21, 58er said:

Agree 

Johnson will not be a huge possession earner but his touches marks and handballs will be very good for the team and his other forwards.

He will also take the premier opposition defender most likely that means JVR is not quite under as much pressure with Turner ( or Jeffo) the third banana. Happy days for Fritta and the others will also be able to be much more positive as forwards. 

No one is sending their No1 key back to AJ over JVR

4 hours ago, Roost it far said:

I’m guessing Hunch and Johnson will be competing for the 3rd tall spot. Can Hunch cover in the ruck?

Doubt it.... I actually think there's two options for round 1

1. JVR, Turner and Johnson as R/F

2. Jeffo, Turner and JVR as R/F

There is a third option where Petty is in, but I prefer him back.

I'd like to see Jefferson start at full forward with JVR at centre half forward.

The forward line to look like:

Langford Van Rooyen Chandler

Fritsch Jefferson Pickett

Other Forward Options: Turner, Johnson, Fullarton, Kentfield (talls); Melksham, Sparrow, Tholstrup, McAdam (mid-size); Sharp, Brown, Moniz-Wakefield (smalls) - Petracca on/ball & forward - Petty & McDonald could also play forward as required.

How many games are we expecting Melk to play this year?

46 minutes ago, roy11 said:

How many games are we expecting Melk to play this year?

Im expecting 18+ if he is injury free!

i'm still a wait and see on jeffo. need more convincing.

2 hours ago, SAlves said:

I'd like to see Jefferson start at full forward with JVR at centre half forward.

The forward line to look like:

Langford Van Rooyen Chandler

Fritsch Jefferson Pickett

Other Forward Options: Turner, Johnson, Fullarton, Kentfield (talls); Melksham, Sparrow, Tholstrup, McAdam (mid-size); Sharp, Brown, Moniz-Wakefield (smalls) - Petracca on/ball & forward - Petty & McDonald could also play forward as required.

Lurve this thinking! Except Petty Back exclusively!

2 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Im expecting 18+ if he is injury free!

Good on you.

I’m a big fan of Jake too.

Um this is a JEFFO Watch thread Exclusively!

2 hours ago, Dingo said:

Good on you.

I’m a big fan of Jake too.

Melky will play heaps as he's the prototypical impact player you like as sub

5 hours ago, daisycutter said:

i'm still a wait and see on jeffo. need more convincing.

You'd think he'd be given substantial game time against North and Free.