Lacks intensity for AFL level for mine, hardly moves out of the f50, laconic chasing and tackling. reminds me of a very poor mans jack watts.

Id love for him to prove me wrong though!

I agree he is much better than last year and is contesting. But he's not blitzing it and really needs to work on what I assume are his nerves with set shots on goals at the AFL level. I assume he kicks straighter at Casey?

He's a work in progress, and I believe we should keep playing him to build that confidence.

I think the important thing to say abojut Jeffo is that he is building. Let's remind ourselves of one thing, he's a year behind JvR in terms of system time, and his first few years he was coached to a game plan which wasn't helpful for a key forward.

Now do I think he's going to become a club great yadda yadda yadda? Nah probably not. But I do think he can be a player that starts to be at least a role player and in the best 25 for the club. He's also getting an apprenticeship under Checkers while out on the field, learning forward craft under someone who has been a multiple times club leading goal kicker. This can only be a good thing.

I think we persist with him and give him a chance. The thing I liked the most on Friday night was there there were 2nd and 3rd efforts in what he was doing. Those are the things he needs to do consistently.

On 24/04/2026 at 23:47, Dee Vinci said:

To all the MJ detractors, how about acknowledging this was his best game.

He's only played nine.

Could have easily kicked three goals instead of two.

Needs to stay in and keep building his confidence.

He is quite the talent IMHO.

Wait and see.

We've given Laurie dozens of games let's give this bloke a fair one as well.

Played better than Roo I think.

And for nine games under his belt it's pretty good.

I said I think he has been intimidated on the big stage at times.

Some nong said he shouldn't be playing then.

Some of the greatest players ever were terrified in their first couple of seasons.

Again this bloke has very little game time so take that into consideration.

As his confidence and comfort grows so to will his impact in games.

Playing in such a big game last night and doing a fair job will give him much needed experience and self belief.

And Goody never did him any favors. Every time he showed a sign of improvement, he was dropped the week after. Go figure.

I hope King perseveres with him and sees that he could well surpass Jvr.

Also in those limited games he played remember how bad our fwd delivery was?

Just bomb after bomb. So there's that too.

Try to stick to the facts. Laurie’s had a total of 15 games - not “dozens” - many of which was as a substitute under the old rules.

29 minutes ago, Pates said:

I think the important thing to say abojut Jeffo is that he is building. Let's remind ourselves of one thing, he's a year behind JvR in terms of system time, and his first few years he was coached to a game plan which wasn't helpful for a key forward.

Now do I think he's going to become a club great yadda yadda yadda? Nah probably not. But I do think he can be a player that starts to be at least a role player and in the best 25 for the club. He's also getting an apprenticeship under Checkers while out on the field, learning forward craft under someone who has been a multiple times club leading goal kicker. This can only be a good thing.

I think we persist with him and give him a chance. The thing I liked the most on Friday night was there there were 2nd and 3rd efforts in what he was doing. Those are the things he needs to do consistently.

Ahh the voice of reason!!

MJ seems more comfortable between the arcs. Shakey inside 50.

I don't believe in "getting games into" a player (gifting them) if there's a better player at the club for the job.