Welcome to Demonland: Jack Henderson

[Wells 11 5,503]

31 minutes ago, Red and Blue Flame said:

I've had a lot to do with him - yes

I know so little about him… what are his best attributes and do you think he can step straight in ? 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

6 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

culley was signed by casey for season 2025

the only way he'll be leaving would, i assume, be if he gets a call up to an afl list

AFL article notes West Coast (now) and Carlton still to fill spots...

[DeeSpencer 26,691]

4 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

culley was signed by casey for season 2025

the only way he'll be leaving would, i assume, be if he gets a call up to an afl list

You’d expect that to be the case but if he decides he just wants to be playing local footy I doubt Casey can force him to play up a level. Similarly if he suddenly decides SANFL or WAFL are in his best interests would Casey block him? I’m not convinced state league contracts are rock solid. And it’s a hard rejection to bounce back from when at least if Jon Ralph is to be believed (and he shouldn’t really be) he was very close to the list spot. 

[dazzledavey36 56,348]

Fair to say Casey will be strong this year.

[DeeSpencer 26,691]

3 minutes ago, Wells 11 said:

I know so little about him… what are his best attributes and do you think he can step straight in ? 

Small forward/mid with good goal sense, smarts and tackling.

Lacks stand out attributes to be a big difference maker but can come in and do a role from day 1 if he’s had a good summer VFL training at a high enough level.

With Pickett’s suspension, Spargo still injured and Kolt injured there’s going to be opportunity.

[dazzledavey36 56,348]

1 hour ago, Red and Blue Flame said:

Yep - that's what I thought. But when you think about it, probably easier to break into Eagles line-up/security going forward?

He is a country boy so a move won't affect him, but certainly his life is here atm...
Got my fingers and toes crossed!

Great insight mate and thanks for sharing the information. 

[biggestred 5,311]

3 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Small forward/mid with good goal sense, smarts and tackling.

Lacks stand out attributes to be a big difference maker but can come in and do a role from day 1 if he’s had a good summer VFL training at a high enough level.

With Pickett’s suspension, Spargo still injured and Kolt injured there’s going to be opportunity.

has been training with West Coast so youd think his conditioning would be ok in terms of AFL level

[DeeSpencer 26,691]

19 minutes ago, biggestred said:

has been training with West Coast so youd think his conditioning would be ok in terms of AFL level

He’s only been there for a week 

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,387]

Welcome Jack. Per the SSP contenders thread he was my preference based on list need and ability to impact short and medium term. Is too good not to be given an AFL chance. Reminds me a lot of Kane Lambert in how he plays.  

Edited February 18 by Lil_red_fire_engine

[BC_1718_DC 1,780]

Lucky we can still convince a player to sign on😂

Would love to see him against North👌

[demoncat 1,723]

1 minute ago, BC_1718_DC said:

Lucky we can still convince a player to sign on😂

 

Would love to see him against North👌

Good get @BC_1718_DC!

[BC_1718_DC 1,780]

23 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Good get @BC_1718_DC!

🤝🤝🤝

[mauriesy 7,444]

4 hours ago, demoncat said:

Perhaps now a chance to reunite a couple of Bees!

Let's hope they're the Bees Dees.

[Queanbeyan Demon 7,030]

1 hour ago, biggestred said:

has been training with West Coast so youd think his conditioning would be ok in terms of AFL level

51 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

He’s only been there for a week 

I completed this year's training last week as well.

[Dee Boys 934]

51 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

He’s only been there for a week 

I’ve got a little family connection to Jack as well so rapt to have him at the Dees.

Fitness won’t be an issue, he’s an elite runner and has kept himself ticking over in the off-season.

Club have earmarked that ANB high half forward spot as his role. 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

On 20/11/2024 at 15:27, dazzledavey36 said:

Werribee small forward who's recently done a medical at the Dees according to the Hun(*).

* 3 months ago!

Our righteous opinions of the media's 'information' and accuracy don't need this at all!

Edited February 18 by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

[whatwhat say what 23,872]

looks quick and to be a good kick, and can rotate fwd / mid

another jack in the pack; welcome to the dees

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,690]

1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

looks quick and to be a good kick, and can rotate fwd / mid

another jack in the pack; welcome to the dees

Stocks were getting thin, since those heady half-dozen days, weren't they, wwsw?😄

[Demonstone 23,598]

24 minutes ago, mauriesy said:

Let's hope they're the Bees Dees.

I'd welcome a win in our first game against GWS by any margin ... even a Bee's D.

[biggestred 5,311]

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

He’s only been there for a week 

my apologies, i thought it had been for a good chunk of preseason

[spirit of norm smith 16,679]

I like it.

Welcome aboard Jack.  👏👏

Another “Jack” is always welcome.  

 

[Where Demons Dare 270]

1 hour ago, Dee Boys said:

Club have earmarked that ANB high half forward spot as his role.

I just watched the highlights reel and he reminded me straight away of Nibbler and his run down tackles and opportunistic goals. An important role to fill. All the best to Jack!

[Demon Dynasty 17,168]

Was Roy an option here?

Can't recall seeing much of Hendo and what he brings.

Roy is magic and just needs to get to AFL levels of fitness or close to it surely?  Is he still an option somehow?

[Whispering_Jack 31,368]

Impressive:-

VFL Showreel, GF: Jack Henderson highlights

[demoncat 1,723]

Some more highlights from his 2024 season here

Jack Henderson 2024 highlights