Clint Jones
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Clint Jones
Very impressed with Joesy tonight. Just loved his chase down the outer wing. Very committed to the contest and his skills are constantly improving.
I thought the Bombers were meant to be a quick side, we seemed to be able to match their pace regularly which resulted in many hokding the ball decisions.
I thought the Bombers were meant to be a quick side, we seemed to be able to match their pace regularly which resulted in many hokding the ball decisions.
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He is very much a "project" player for RL. Has no problem in applying pressure to the opposition, but when he gets the ball, he too often doesn't know what to do with it.
I don't think it is only his disposal that can let him down, but his decision-making is far too often incorrect. He needs to learn that if he wants to move the ball on quickly, he needs to spot up an opponent in space before he runs sideways for 10 seconds, allowing opposition to flood back. Still, if he can improve his decision-making and disposal, then he could be a very handy player. Question marks linger, but over the first 3 weeks of the NAB cup, seems to be an improved player. Further improvement is required, and I'm sure CJ and the coaching staff are working hard to rectify his weaknesses.
I don't think it is only his disposal that can let him down, but his decision-making is far too often incorrect. He needs to learn that if he wants to move the ball on quickly, he needs to spot up an opponent in space before he runs sideways for 10 seconds, allowing opposition to flood back. Still, if he can improve his decision-making and disposal, then he could be a very handy player. Question marks linger, but over the first 3 weeks of the NAB cup, seems to be an improved player. Further improvement is required, and I'm sure CJ and the coaching staff are working hard to rectify his weaknesses.
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His endevour to work hard and chase down everything is fantastic to see, and efforts like some of his chases can lift a team. As a supporter ive got a lot of patience for him to develop into a better footballer.
A concern for me, in a final when u got 4 players on the bench, does he get a game?? the intensity of a final can make players like him very nervous and incorrectly use the ball decision wise, time will tell i guess.
He needs game time through the year in real games, when the intensity goes up a notch or 2 to see if he can cut it, but he defiently deserves 2-3 more seasons to develop, after that period i think we can fully judge what kind of a footballer CJ is going to be.
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A concern for me, in a final when u got 4 players on the bench, does he get a game?? the intensity of a final can make players like him very nervous and incorrectly use the ball decision wise, time will tell i guess.
He needs game time through the year in real games, when the intensity goes up a notch or 2 to see if he can cut it, but he defiently deserves 2-3 more seasons to develop, after that period i think we can fully judge what kind of a footballer CJ is going to be.
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CJ's great value in the NAB games to date is that he creates turnover opportunities....through his play we have been winning possession of the ball back.
That is a value thing.
While his kicking skills are not good...I think many are too harsh in their criticism of CJ.
He may not be best 22 yet...but he is putting hard for it.
One thing you can say about CJ's play is that he adds exitement and grunt to the game.
That is a value thing.
While his kicking skills are not good...I think many are too harsh in their criticism of CJ.
He may not be best 22 yet...but he is putting hard for it.
One thing you can say about CJ's play is that he adds exitement and grunt to the game.
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A great "project" player, because he has some sensational attributes which really add to the side.
We hardly have another player with the same chasing and tackling speed. CJ is very valuable.
Kicking isn't great, but this can be carried by the side because of what else he adds IMO.
We hardly have another player with the same chasing and tackling speed. CJ is very valuable.
Kicking isn't great, but this can be carried by the side because of what else he adds IMO.
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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the most one sided afl listed pplayer i have ever seen. no way i can possibly question his endeavour, he works very hard, but he has a lot of work to do before he can seriously be considered to play week in week out for us.
his kicking is terrible, and he panics a lot with the ball in his hands, it will come with practice and confidence, but he is nowhere near afl standard at the moment imo.
his kicking is terrible, and he panics a lot with the ball in his hands, it will come with practice and confidence, but he is nowhere near afl standard at the moment imo.
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which afl game would that be?Oh When the Saints wrote:How is that so when he was one of the best players on the ground in an AFL game?fonz_#15 wrote:but he is nowhere near afl standard at the moment imo.
because if you are referring to last nights game, think again. would he do any good against a full strength afl team. i remember this time last year everybody was talking him up to be something special, and by round 22 there was a huge chorus of people squeeling for his departure.
fact is, in a premiership h&a game against a full strength side he would look like an amatuer. he is so ppedictable and one sided, and his decision making stinks. he instantly looks backwards for a handball when on his unfavoured right side and on his left, it is almost certain he will turn the ball over because he can't kick.
if this is a side with top 4 ambitions and this bloke is in our best 22, we are in enormous trouble.
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Correct.fonz_#15 wrote:which afl game would that be?Oh When the Saints wrote:How is that so when he was one of the best players on the ground in an AFL game?fonz_#15 wrote:but he is nowhere near afl standard at the moment imo.
because if you are referring to last nights game, think again. would he do any good against a full strength afl team. i remember this time last year everybody was talking him up to be something special, and by round 22 there was a huge chorus of people squeeling for his departure.
fact is, in a premiership h&a game against a full strength side he would look like an amatuer. he is so ppedictable and one sided, and his decision making stinks. he instantly looks backwards for a handball when on his unfavoured right side and on his left, it is almost certain he will turn the ball over because he can't kick.
if this is a side with top 4 ambitions and this bloke is in our best 22, we are in enormous trouble.
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Brett Kirk and Chad Fletcher are both awful kicks and have gone onto have pretty solid AFL careers. Neither one of them has the running ability that Jones does either.fonz_#15 wrote:if this is a side with top 4 ambitions and this bloke is in our best 22, we are in enormous trouble.
Considering his limitations, I thought Jones has used the ball pretty well so far this preseason. His ability to find the footy, chase and tackle will hold him in good stead when it comes time to select our 22 for round 1 and beyond. If he's outside the 22 right now, he isn't far off it.
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Last year many bemoaned the lack of several things (amongst others..)
Pace
Tackling...and ones that stick
Putting pressure on the opposition
Endeavour and 4 quarter efforts..
One thing about the Jones boy is that in all these areas he has shone.
Pace
Tackling...and ones that stick
Putting pressure on the opposition
Endeavour and 4 quarter efforts..
One thing about the Jones boy is that in all these areas he has shone.
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No doubt Jones is pushing hard for our 22 for Round 1, his pace and defensive pressure have definitely added to the side, but what does amaze me is how any player can get to AFL level and not be able to kick both sides of body, let alone someone who is ordinary at best, even on his dominant side as Jones is. His disposal definitely has improved, but lets be honest it could hardly have gone backwards.
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Played with a much better degree of intensity last night, which was pleasing.
If he could figure out what to do with it when he gets it, he'd be a candidate for our best 25 or so.
But his disposal is just horrible, I wonder if it's a bridge too far. At this stage, you probably wouldn't want him in your midfield rotation for a finals match.
With Armitage, Eddy and Geary coming into calculations, he faces as a make-or-break six months ahead. Let's hope he makes it.
If he could figure out what to do with it when he gets it, he'd be a candidate for our best 25 or so.
But his disposal is just horrible, I wonder if it's a bridge too far. At this stage, you probably wouldn't want him in your midfield rotation for a finals match.
With Armitage, Eddy and Geary coming into calculations, he faces as a make-or-break six months ahead. Let's hope he makes it.
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My 2c worth
Jones was great last night, chase, tackle, run and harrass. I dont think his skills are that bad, it's when he has pressure put on him he tends to rush his disposals.
When he was clear in space he hits his targets - just needs more game time and go with his first option.
He was responsible for 2- 3 goals last night even if he didnt touch the ball.
Ill take him round one - no problems.
If a full back can stop a fullforward from kicking goals and gets no touches himself, has punched and put pressure on has he done his job?
Same as what Clinton Jones has done last night did all the 1%ers last night that resulted in turnovers or rewarded with free kicks.
As old sayings go - if they got the ball get it back, no good being where the ball aint .
Jones was great last night, chase, tackle, run and harrass. I dont think his skills are that bad, it's when he has pressure put on him he tends to rush his disposals.
When he was clear in space he hits his targets - just needs more game time and go with his first option.
He was responsible for 2- 3 goals last night even if he didnt touch the ball.
Ill take him round one - no problems.
If a full back can stop a fullforward from kicking goals and gets no touches himself, has punched and put pressure on has he done his job?
Same as what Clinton Jones has done last night did all the 1%ers last night that resulted in turnovers or rewarded with free kicks.
As old sayings go - if they got the ball get it back, no good being where the ball aint .
Good post - nice to see an objective post on Jones instead of most of the agenda driven drivvel being posted by some who have bagged him in the past and have now had their tiny ego's bruised.Pwoit wrote:My 2c worth
Jones was great last night, chase, tackle, run and harrass. I dont think his skills are that bad, it's when he has pressure put on him he tends to rush his disposals.
When he was clear in space he hits his targets - just needs more game time and go with his first option.
He was responsible for 2- 3 goals last night even if he didnt touch the ball.
Ill take him round one - no problems.
If a full back can stop a fullforward from kicking goals and gets no touches himself, has punched and put pressure on has he done his job?
Same as what Clinton Jones has done last night did all the 1%ers last night that resulted in turnovers or rewarded with free kicks.
As old sayings go - if they got the ball get it back, no good being where the ball aint .
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Keep at it Clinton Jones. No doubt - like every single AFL player - you will put in a shocker in a future game - and the usual suspects will come on telling us all how right they were and he is a hack.
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Oh well I suppose the pressure is off Blake as the whipping boy for the armchair internet hero's who never have or ever will play at the level, either intensity or skill, of Clinton Jones, or Jason Blake, or Aaron Fiora.
Some people must lead sad dark lives or have their own feelings of self worth wrapt up in their football team.
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Try a bit of humility, see if you actualy have a chracter.
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Good game last night by Jones. Still makes some decision making errors but makes up for it with his enthusiasm for the ball. Has improved a lot from last year. If this improvement continues he'll be in our best 22 IMO. Maybe not yet though.
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It amuses me how everyone is having a go at Jones because of his kicking style, I watched the game twice today and although he is one sided he barely missed a target and he was definetly the best chaser and tackler on the park. On the other hand Jason Gram who has a great kicking style shanked the crap out of almost every kick and almost refuses to lay a tackle (which is not grat for a defender!!).
But then what would this forum be without the whipping boys!!!
But then what would this forum be without the whipping boys!!!
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