I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but there’s a really good interview with CJ on the channel 7 series ‘Unfiltered’ where he talks about his family leaving Sudan and the challenges they faced.

It’s a great story.

Rapt with this signing. our team suddenly has a lot of leg speed with CJ, Windsor, Langford, Chandler, Kozzie and others.

On a scale of Harry Sharp to peak Steve May, you’d probably have this at a 6 in terms of opposition recruits.

Solid pick up if he can remain injury free and can bring some speed to the team.

Welcome, CJ!

While many have noted some areas for development (decision-making/disposals) (and I agree), he is not alone there! I think the whole team should be working very hard on their skills and decision-making in the offseason.

That said, what CJ does have is speed, dare, x-factor and will make a lot of fans quickly. The rest can be improved in time.

We can build with guys like CJ.

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Is he in our best twenty-three?

For those who haven't seen him play properly:
CJ Vs Carlton

He's not perfect, but when fit he's a pretty good intercept and dashing defender. Could play HBF or wing for us. If played across half back, it would free up Rivers or Salem or others to shift into the midfield more. He's best 23 ahead of Sharp and Sparrow and a few others IMO.

Good trade for a late pick in a weak draft. Ready to go.

56 minutes ago, deegirl said:

Big day for the MFC coterie, CJ will be the first South Sudo bloke they’ve ever met 😂

Majak Daw says hi.

14 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Majak Daw says hi.

Oooos, I forgot about Majak!

Happy with the signing but I don't understand why we always give away future picks in these deals. Not huge in the scheme of things but we are now down a future 3rd and 4th pick next year.

1 hour ago, The heart beats true said:

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but there’s a really good interview with CJ on the channel 7 series ‘Unfiltered’ where he talks about his family leaving Sudan and the challenges they faced.

It’s a great story.

It was a good watch. Very interesting

1 hour ago, The heart beats true said:

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but there’s a really good interview with CJ on the channel 7 series ‘Unfiltered’ where he talks about his family leaving Sudan and the challenges they faced.

It’s a great story.

https://7plus.com.au/unfiltered?episode-id=UNFI25-014&autoplay=true

18 minutes ago, Random Task said:

Happy with the signing but I don't understand why we always give away future picks in these deals. Not huge in the scheme of things but we are now down a future 3rd and 4th pick next year.

Every single time we give up more than we should - it's absolutely ridiculous.

If Tim Lamb was a real estate agent he'd sell the house and chuck in the furniture, the dog and a slab of beer on top.

Wikipedia already updated!

Who does this?! 👻 👏

1 hour ago, deegirl said:

Big day for the MFC coterie, CJ will be the first South Sudo bloke they’ve ever met 😂

37 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Majak Daw says hi.

I think @deegirl's comment still stands. Majak was at the club during COVID, so probably no real chance for the coterie to meet him. He was only with us for a microsecond as well.

25 minutes ago, Random Task said:

Happy with the signing but I don't understand why we always give away future picks in these deals. Not huge in the scheme of things but we are now down a future 3rd and 4th pick next year.

A lot better than the 1st we're down this year, though? (with a multiplier on it being Essendon 😄)

Welcome CJ

According to everyone on Demonland basically all players are hack kicks so pfft.

I'm looking forward to watching this guy play with a bunch of athletisim, enthusiasm and excitement.

Did we really have to give up 2 picks for him? Seems weird.

1 minute ago, Gorgoroth said:

Did we really have to give up 2 picks for him? Seems weird.

How often do you see teams use fourth round picks? Hardly an issue.

28 minutes ago, deegirl said:

Oooos, I forgot about Majak!

You could claim complexity, dg: MD was born in Sudan (Khartoum) as distinct from South Sudan, while CJ's South Sudanese parents had him in Mekelle, Ethiopia (thanks Wikipedia).

What a world lies beyond the seas...

3 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Did we really have to give up 2 picks for him? Seems weird.

Hawks will toss them at the Dons... to further salt their wound.

49 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Majak Daw says hi.

He is actually Ethiopian. 👍

11 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Welcome CJ

According to everyone on Demonland basically all players are hack kicks so pfft.

I'm looking forward to watching this guy play with a bunch of athletisim, enthusiasm and excitement.

If we're going for speed, athleticism and totally unpredictable disposal out of the back line, let's go the whole hog.

Bring back Frosty!!

Seriously, I'm looking forward to CJ in the red and blue. He's exciting. What's lacking can be taught.