11 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

BB he mentioned that he has already put on 6kg so that is a good start and he is listed at 195cm 6’4” same as Shwarter.

Well done Mathhew Jefferson and MFC sounds like the young bloke is starting to build nicely, another pre-season and another 6kg on that frame and watch out we’ll have JvR and Jefferson Ford running around with Fritta, Kozzie and Chandler then look out.!!!

I'd start drooling at the idea of anyone close to be a Swarta !!

Cant wait for the JVR and MJ double act dominating up forward for us in the near future!

The Big Jeffer

 

Plenty of upside here.  Good signing.  Looking forward to seeing his development after another pre-season or two.

Some VG signs in his last month or so.

Reminds me a bit of the Duke with a much better kicking action.  For those too young to remember...

 

 

Whenever I venture down to Casey I do keep an eye on him. He is a smart player who will benefit from some strength and conditioning and being in the AFL system.

He is someone I'm looking forward to seeing next season after another year in the system. Knowing he will be here an extra few years is great news given he might be given an opportunity to play senior footy as early as next season.

1 hour ago, beelzebub said:

I'd start drooling at the idea of anyone close to be a Swarta !!

I'll be dead with excitement.

3 hours ago, SFebes said:

Apparently the lads call him the "magician", must have something to do with his skills perhaps? Any info on that?

He knows how to vanish……sorry I couldn’t help myself 

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

I was sure he's a WA boy. Did I get him mixed up with Jed Adams? 

Yes, Jed is the WA boy.

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

his dad went to same primary school as my kids. lived a block away.

Jesus, how old are you DS? 403? Very rude question... :P

34 minutes ago, A F said:

Yes, Jed is the WA boy.

 

Better sign him up quick smart before that Freo troll comes sniffing around. 

37 minutes ago, A F said:

Yes, Jed is the WA boy.

Jesus, how old are you DS? 403? Very rude question... :P

too old 😥

What a dream if he and JVR both reach their full potential.  I guess we will have to wait until at least mid 2024 to get a better idea.

In reality this probably just happens for boring administrative reasons, but I like to think these signings that happen a year earlier than they need to do so as a sign of faith in the young players, to take the pressure off somewhat. I like it.

6 hours ago, SFebes said:

Apparently the lads call him the "magician", must have something to do with his skills perhaps? Any info on that?

I'm guessing it is a bit like Nibbler. Say 'Matt Jefferson' repeatedly and fast enough and it garbles to majeffeon, which doesn't sound like any word except magician.

5 hours ago, beelzebub said:

I'd start drooling at the idea of anyone close to be a Swarta !!

The way he launches at contested marks and the odd screamer and the way he spins out of traffic at times, JVR is definitely the player we've had in the last 20 years that most reminds me of Swarta.  Just need to make sure his knees stay in good shape.

1 hour ago, Nasher said:

In reality this probably just happens for boring administrative reasons, but I like to think these signings that happen a year earlier than they need to do so as a sign of faith in the young players, to take the pressure off somewhat. I like it.

Could also be because JT doesn’t think there is any better key position forward we are likely to draft in the next 2 years, so it’s a no brainer to keep developing Jefferson. His position on the list is not going to become surplus in other words. 

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

I'm guessing it is a bit like Nibbler. Say 'Matt Jefferson' repeatedly and fast enough and it garbles to majeffeon, which doesn't sound like any word except magician.

sensible for a tall taken with an early pick but i think we need to be careful with these automatic extensions we're handing out. As a good side we have less undesirable players which means the squeeze is on and list management may have written hibbo/melky off at the end of this season and now it looks like they may both play on. yes Howes, Laurie and DTurner have been ok in vfl but why did we lock them into 2yr deals similar with Chandler and Spargo for 3, i'd be making those 1 and 2 year extensions respectively coz now we're stuck with another year of Laurie who just doesn't look likely and is unfortunately clogging us up a bit in terms of list flexibility 

Getting good vibes from this kid. 

 

Developing nicely.

18 hours ago, Nasher said:

In reality this probably just happens for boring administrative reasons, but I like to think these signings that happen a year earlier than they need to do so as a sign of faith in the young players, to take the pressure off somewhat. I like it.

Agree

At least he signed the standard 2 year extension like everyone except that guy now playing for Freo

Looking forward to seeing him debut post bye 2024