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  On 22/01/2025 at 03:03, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Good pick-up, @Young Angus. That does seem rather telling, given who he did mention, and how he mentioned them. Hopefully, though, this was just because of how Richardson was led by the questions (the asker of which probably wouldn't know a Jefferson from an airplane).

I think Jeffo would be in the mix for a key forward spot. I’d say it would go:

1. JVR

2. Turner

3. Johnson

4. Jefferson

I think Johnson might be ahead mainly because he’s more physically developed and can probably second ruck,  allowing JVR to play forward 100%

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      On 22/01/2025 at 01:50, Young Angus said:

    Just heard Richo on the radio yesterday talking about everyone else but didn't mention Jeffo once...anyone care to venture a guess as to why?

    He also didn't mention McAdam when he was trying to spruik our forward line options.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 04:07, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    He also didn't mention McAdam when he was trying to spruik our forward line options.

    He did mention McAdam quiet extensively & said he's doing everything right & they just need to make sure he stays fit & healthy.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 03:03, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    Good pick-up, @Young Angus. That does seem rather telling, given who he did mention, and how he mentioned them. Hopefully, though, this was just because of how Richardson was led by the questions (the asker of which probably wouldn't know a Jefferson from an airplane).

    Hope so...can't wait to see Jeffo debut at top level and kick his first after driving a knee into Darcy Moore's adams apple during a footy act marking contest.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 02:53, picket fence said:

    Gawd, who's on first, what's on second, I dunno is on third!🤯 All I want confirmation of, is did Jeffo train today??? Sheesh!

    Yes

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      On 22/01/2025 at 04:20, Cranky Franky said:

    He did mention McAdam quiet extensively & said he's doing everything right & they just need to make sure he stays fit & healthy.

    My bad. Read the wrong paragraph.

    Thanks for clarifying.

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    Jefferson has reached what I would call the "handy" class. He has definitely matured physically. He no longer looks lethargic; he looks involved and confident. He has the advantage of being taller than a few of his key forward competitors. If he grabs a couple of contested marks and kicks 2 or 3 goals in a practice game, I expect he becomes a viable option earlier than many think.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 03:43, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    I think Jeffo would be in the mix for a key forward spot. I’d say it would go:

    1. JVR

    2. Turner

    3. Johnson

    4. Jefferson

    I think Johnson might be ahead mainly because he’s more physically developed and can probably second ruck,  allowing JVR to play forward 100%

    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. 

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      On 22/01/2025 at 04:07, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    He also didn't mention McAdam when he was trying to spruik our forward line options.

    Plenty of time yet for McAdam he hasn’t had any time with no pre Xmas to stand him in good stead. Needs an intense few weeks now and practice games to be any chance for the early rounds. 

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      On 22/01/2025 at 04:32, Young Angus said:

    Hope so...can't wait to see Jeffo debut at top level and kick his first after driving a knee into Darcy Moore's adams apple during a footy act marking contest.

    Would rather it be to the back of his head……..sending the headband flying

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      On 22/01/2025 at 02:00, adonski said:

    Been in mush brain protocols for the last week or so, so not much to watch

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

    Does a one-legged duck swim in a circle?

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      On 22/01/2025 at 07:21, 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. 

    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

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      On 22/01/2025 at 10:15, 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!

    Depends what you mean by hype. For me, he's the Cam Pedersen replacement - pinch hit in the ruck, bring the ball to ground and make a contest up forward, keep oppo players honest and take one of their defenders. If he can do that effectively at AFL level he's earned a place on the list, at least.

    Agree re Campbell, though mainly as a Max replacement. I can't see Campbell and Max in the same team, but could imagine AJ + Max.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 11:18, bing181 said:

    Depends what you mean by hype. For me, he's the Cam Pedersen replacement - pinch hit in the ruck, bring the ball to ground and make a contest up forward, keep oppo players honest and take one of their defenders. If he can do that effectively at AFL level he's earned a place on the list, at least.

    Agree re Campbell, though mainly as a Max replacement. I can't see Campbell and Max in the same team, but could imagine AJ + Max.

    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.

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    Saw Jeffo running laps and he is a good size now. Not sure when he will be right for full training but he will get his chance this coming season to play AFL.

    AJ looked pretty good in match sim. Gets has hands and knees dirty when the ball hits the ground. Took a good grab and kicked from just outside 50 with no problem. As you would expect he could not get near Campbell in the ruck. Competes well and has 2nd and 3rd efforts.

    We will know more when we have a full scale practice game or 2.

    As an aside Mentha looked ok. Quick, gets good position on the outside. Will need some VFL time. Has potential. Some regular track watchers said he has improved immeasurably since his 1st sessions.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 10:15, 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

    It's not hype. It's hope. It's the off season. It's a time for the optimism of the supporters to grow and look forward to the next season.

    The houses have all been trained down. Players have put on muscle in just a few weeks of holidays and all the problems with the game plan will magically be solved. 

    At the moment, Johnson is a Schrödinger's cat. He could be the next Tony Lockett or he could be a complete bust. 

    Let the optimists have their time.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 21:29, Redleg said:

    Show some Grace please.

    Rock Out Grace Slick GIF by Jefferson Airplane

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      On 22/01/2025 at 23:05, Tarax Club said:

    Rock Out Grace Slick GIF by Jefferson Airplane

    She looks like a White Rabbit.

    PS: Hope we can get Roy and maybe Jai onto the list at some stage this year. Obviously though, not at the expense of one of our stars getting injured.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 23:05, Redleg said:

    She looks like a White Rabbit.

    Check your lettuce leaves.

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      On 22/01/2025 at 11:30, 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.

    Hmm, I reminded of an IT Crowd episode.

    Also while pronounced differently it's kind of weird/ amusing that Salem's nickname is spelled the same as a notorious debauched film.

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