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1 minute ago, jumbo returns said:

Someone on X said that JVR is a potential 'bust'

Was it you?

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    17 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Someone on X said that JVR is a potential 'bust'

    " someone on x "......... lol .........classic comedy, jr

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    Paywalled.

    But even the title is truth enough

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    59 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Are you able to print it out or link it some way that lets me access it, as I am being blocked.

    To be fair, you're not being blocked, you're just not getting free stuff.

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    59 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Was it you?

     

    42 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    " someone on x "......... lol .........classic comedy, jr

    No

    And I read the X, but didn't comment

    Sorry to disappoint you 

    XX

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    It's fair to say that this website has been giving JT well deserved recognition and kudos for years.

    Because he's the best. And we're astute judges of character.

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    Lots of ticks for JT. He’s been a big part of our success.  Not just the first rounders like Trac, Gus, Clarry, LJ & kozzzy but guys like Fritta, Petty, Rivers, Bowey that have really shown out as great picks.  McVee also a rookie bonus.   Some busts of course like Weid and Rosman however cannot complain at all with out drafting.  

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    4 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    It's fair to say that this website has been giving JT well deserved recognition and kudos for years.

    Because he's the best. And we're astute judges of character.

    At Gosch’s a couple of months ago my DA buddy and I asked if we could get a selfie with him. He said, “Me? Why would you want a photo with me?” I said, “Because you’re the most important person at our Club.” While posing for the pic, two friends of his were teasing him about being a celebrity etc. and he actually blushed…

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    Clearly he’s not often asked for a pic. But he should be! 

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    1 hour ago, jumbo returns said:

     

    No

    And I read the X, but didn't comment

    Sorry to disappoint you 

    XX

    I think JVR could become a Top Ruckman, whether he plays as a Forward or not 

    I hope he continues to kick goals, but if he becomes a Ruckman then we still have a Gun

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    4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I think JVR could become a Top Ruckman, whether he plays as a Forward or not 

    I hope he continues to kick goals, but if he becomes a Ruckman then we still have a Gun

    jvr is only 193cm, swl.  it's not the '60's you know 

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    1 minute ago, daisycutter said:

    jvr is only 193cm, swl.  it's not the '60's you know 

    I know, but he is still becoming a very clever 2nd Ruckman 

    He has a good strong leap

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    This is a copy and paste

    Everyone knows a tradie who thinks they know everything about footy.

    There just aren’t many like Jason Taylor, the former air conditioner technician turned master recruiter who is one of the main reasons for Melbourne’s success under Simon Goodwin, particularly the drought-busting 2021 flag.

    Taylor joined the Demons from Collingwood after the 2012 draft and helped transform a once-underperforming club with a mix of brilliant first-round selections – including Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver – and shrewd later choices such as Alex Neal-Bullen, Bayley Fritsch, Harry Petty, Trent Rivers and Kade Chandler.

    He and list boss Tim Lamb have become arguably the league’s leading list management duo, with the aid of a series of underlings.

     

    Lamb’s aggressive trading style has delivered repeated wins for Melbourne, from Steven May to Jake Lever, plus the deal with North Melbourne that allowed them to choose Kysaiah Pickett.

    Taylor’s imprint was on the Demons’ statement victory over Geelong at the MCG on Saturday night, with top-10 pick Caleb Windsor and rookie-drafted defender Judd McVee among the standouts. Another senior newcomer, Blake Howes (No.39 pick in 2021), also continues to make an impression down back.

     

    Top 10 pick Caleb Windsor celebrates a goal.

    Top 10 pick Caleb Windsor celebrates a goal.CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES

    Melbourne selected Windsor with the second of their first-round picks across two years – untried tall forward Matt Jefferson was the other in 2022 – from the Luke Jackson trade with Fremantle.

    Jackson was another outstanding Taylor selection at No.3 in the 2019 draft, the same one in which he brought in Pickett (12) and Rivers (32).

    Windsor lined up on Jeremy Cameron on a wing to start the match and read an ensuing stoppage quicker than the Cats superstar before setting up Fritsch for the game-opening goal. It was one of his nine score involvements for the night, to go with a career-most 18 disposals, eight intercept possessions and six tackles.

    The sweet-kicking, fleet-footed Windsor and ex-Saints recruit Jack Billings have so far kept Lachie Hunter out of the senior side, and the evidence is resounding that it won’t be the No.7 pick making way.

    McVee, an ultra-composed defender, might be the best young player no one knows. Thirteen of his 21 disposals were kicks against Geelong, and he went at 92 per cent efficiency. There’s a reason they trust him with kick-ins.

     

    Judd McVee is efficient by foot.

    Judd McVee is efficient by foot.CREDIT: AFL PHOTOS

    Taylor’s consistently excellent hit-rate is what separates him from his peers, but there is one big miss that blots his copybook. He called out Sam Weideman’s name at No.9 in 2015, one pick before Harry McKay and three ahead of Charlie Curnow.

    Weideman is now at Essendon but stuck in the VFL, whereas Carlton’s McKay and Curnow have three Coleman Medals between them and will occupy much of Goodwin’s planning ahead of Thursday night’s blockbuster.

    Meanwhile, the Dees are still trialling their ideal key forward set-up, with Petty, Jacob van Rooyen and mid-season rookie Daniel Turner performing well as the aerial targets on Saturday night.

    Taylor is backing van Rooyen – who has drawn David Schwarz comparisons– and Jefferson to be Melbourne’s long-term future in attack, hoping they avoid fellow first-rounder Weideman’s fate.

     

     

     

     

     

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    20 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I think JVR could become a Top Ruckman, whether he plays as a Forward or not 

    I hope he continues to kick goals, but if he becomes a Ruckman then we still have a Gun

    I don't like his chances SW but i applaud your optimism.

    Averaging 1 hit out to advantage per match during his career so far.  Albeit on limited minutes but he does play up to roughly 20% time at CBs in some matches.

    He's ok as a neutralizer chop out but surely not tall enough @193cm to be anything but that?

    Edited by Demon Dynasty

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    2 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    I don't like his chances SW but i applaud your optimism.

    Averaging 1 hit out to advantage per match during his career so far.  Albeit on limited minutes but he does play up to roughly 20% time at CBs in some matches.

    He's ok as a neutralizer chop out but surely not tall enough @193cm to be anything but that?

    I get what you are saying, but he is extremely athletic so it’s interesting to see where he will end up. 

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    2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Lots of ticks for JT. He’s been a big part of our success.  Not just the first rounders like Trac, Gus, Clarry, LJ & kozzzy but guys like Fritta, Petty, Rivers, Bowey that have really shown out as great picks.  McVee also a rookie bonus.   Some busts of course like Weid and Rosman however cannot complain at all with out drafting.  

    Weid wasn't a total bust, but rather taken too early and didn't match the hype on him. If taken much later, wouldn't have been a conversation point. The fact that McKay and Curnow went later is what hurts.  Taylor would probably admit it wasn't his finest selection.  Rosman was not an early pick and is playing very good footy for Port Melbourne. Wouldn't be shocked to see him get another rookie lifeline.

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    2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    At Gosch’s a couple of months ago my DA buddy and I asked if we could get a selfie with him. He said, “Me? Why would you want a photo with me?” I said, “Because you’re the most important person at our Club.” While posing for the pic, two friends of his were teasing him about being a celebrity etc. and he actually blushed…

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    Clearly he’s not often asked for a pic. But he should be! 

    Jason Taylor is a Star.

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