Chris Johnson

[Johnny Karate 559]

The comparison with Buckley and McLean goes to show that we see what we want to see.

CJ was on par with both of these for possession, but he gets flamed.His disposal yesterday was ordinary, which was disappointing because he is generally a very good kick. I'd like to see what he can produce with more game time and some confidence under his belt because I join the bashing

Most of these possesions were pretty cheap.

From my observations at the game McLean and even Buckley earned their possesions more.

Had Petterd not suffered that terrible injury yesterday CJ would've been first in line to be dropped IMO.

I'd like to see him impose himself on games and contests within games a bit more.

Given our injury status he will definitely get the chance to in the coming weeks.

[warren dean 193]

Most of these possesions were pretty cheap.

From my observations at the game McLean and even Buckley earned their possesions more.

Had Petterd not suffered that terrible injury yesterday CJ would've been first in line to be dropped IMO.

I'd like to see him impose himself on games and contests within games a bit more.

Given our injury status he will definitely get the chance to in the coming weeks.

It's an interesting one, isn't it? Unfortunately he has not inherited his old man's pace. He seems to have thickened up a lot this year and I just wonder if he hasn't got himself too big. I recall Jobe Watson being given a number of years on the list before he really made his mark last season (he started in 02 or 03 I think), and he improved dramatically once he got his body shape right. CJ just doesn't look physically in great condition to me - maybe dropping 3 or 4 kilos and doing some speed work might improve his situation. ATM I reckon he's in trouble!

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

according to this website these players will be delisted at end of season

Chris Johnson, Daniel Ward, Nathan Brown, Paul Wheatley, Ben Holland, Clint Bizzell, Ryan Ferguson, Heath Neville, Byron Pickett.

And Miller, Green, Jamar, Bruce will all be traded.

Thats 13 players.

People here need to get realistic. We will need to Delist 4 players to compete in the draft.

Chris Johnson will not be one of the ones to go.

If the new coach decides to rebuild, in all likelihood the following COULD happen...

They may wish to give CAC up to 6 cracks in the Draft... (round 1, priority pick, round 2, rounds 3-6)

They may want to give him 2 picks in the PS draft.

We may wish to promote Neaves and Hughes off the rookie list.

That means that altogether we need to make room with 10 spots. That's 1/4 of our list.

With that in mind, MANY players' positions on the list are under threat.

[Rogue 585]

Show CJ some faith, and then make a judgement.

I think everyone believes PJ has made a step forward this year, and while I'm sure he's been improving each year I think at least some of this 'progress' is because he's had an extended run in the team.

Watching the replay last night I heard that PJ had played as many games this year as he had in the previous three years. Food for thought.

People here need to get realistic. We will need to Delist 4 players to compete in the draft.

Chris Johnson will not be one of the ones to go.

More likely 5-7, but I agree that CJ is very unlikely to be delisted.

[w00dy 146]

i think there were some positives in CJs game yesterday... as many people have said his strength is that he's skillful and effective by foot...

if anything his problem in the past has been his ability to win enough of the ball to be effective...

he got 13 disposals yesterday, and he spent only 66% of the game on the ground... if he can get those kind of numbers, but use the ball the way we all know he can then he will be a contributor... and once he gets his confidence up, i'm sure he will get more of the ball...