Jason Blake
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Jason Blake
Deserves a thread of his own for tonight's effort.
3rd Q.
Rucked for 10+ minutes at a critical stage. Did the job.
7-0 clearances (Ch 10 - may or may not be accurate)
3 goals.
Integral to our comeback.
Not the most skilled. Much maligned. Alway tries. Doesn't give up.
Deserves some praise for his efforts tonight.
3rd Q.
Rucked for 10+ minutes at a critical stage. Did the job.
7-0 clearances (Ch 10 - may or may not be accurate)
3 goals.
Integral to our comeback.
Not the most skilled. Much maligned. Alway tries. Doesn't give up.
Deserves some praise for his efforts tonight.
Last week when Gwilt gave away that 50 it was Blake that came in and fended off the Hawthorn players then wrapped his arms around Gwilt and march him away from the pack.
He's grown incredibly this year as one of the team's leaders and hasn't it turned him into one hell of a footballer?
Who would of thought? (other than Grant Thomas that is
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Well done Blakey - inspirational performance!!
He's grown incredibly this year as one of the team's leaders and hasn't it turned him into one hell of a footballer?
Who would of thought? (other than Grant Thomas that is
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Well done Blakey - inspirational performance!!
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Started awfully, came back and played - as MMM called it 'the bloody game of his life' - indeed he did.
He's an ok defender on average forwards. He can't kick. He's not smart.
But somehow, he extricated every single bit of talent from his frame tonight.
What stood out for me was the effort he exerted. He actually tried harder and his will power enabled his very ordinary talent to achieve something worthwhile.
Well done Blakey. Once in a lifetime. Just keep bleeding for the cause and you'll have the doubters - like me - starting to jump into your corner.
He's an ok defender on average forwards. He can't kick. He's not smart.
But somehow, he extricated every single bit of talent from his frame tonight.
What stood out for me was the effort he exerted. He actually tried harder and his will power enabled his very ordinary talent to achieve something worthwhile.
Well done Blakey. Once in a lifetime. Just keep bleeding for the cause and you'll have the doubters - like me - starting to jump into your corner.
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He's actually a very smart footballer that isn't blessed with great hand & foot skills. You watch how well he runs into space now & provides an option. He's just not the same footballer of 2004-2006.evertonfc wrote:Started awfully, came back and played - as MMM called it 'the bloody game of his life' - indeed he did.
He's an ok defender on average forwards. He can't kick. He's not smart.
He changed the game tonight, simple as that IMO.
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The value of placing Blake in the ruck is his ability to create a second effort at ground level from the stoppages, and also, perhaps more significantly, his ability to run the opposition ruckman ragged with his aerobic capacity. His third quarter was the best quarter I have ever seen him play. I have been a doubter in the past, but I think his decision-making is improving with every game and his ability to hurt the opposition with his disposal is also. His three goals were absolutely priceless. He, along with Roo and Dal, were hugely instrumental in our run-on in the third.
Well done Blakey, continue the good work!
Well done Blakey, continue the good work!
The Saints are coming!
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The Hawks were roving King's hitouts very effectively, putting Blake in there allowed us to put more pressure on their ball carriers and force turnovers.
Brilliant coaching move. Amazing individual effort.
When I saw King coming from the field, I turned and said "Well, I reckon Hawks are going to kick the next 3 goals". Lo and behold, in comes Blake and changes the landscape of the game.
Brilliant coaching move. Amazing individual effort.
When I saw King coming from the field, I turned and said "Well, I reckon Hawks are going to kick the next 3 goals". Lo and behold, in comes Blake and changes the landscape of the game.
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f****** brilliant game by Blakey, especially in that unbelievable third term. He gets the absolute most out of his ability, and his effort is 100%, 100% of the time. Just about an automatic selection week in, week out.
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Indeed. He's not the worst ruckman going around... but gee, he's just the most versatile player you'll find. Give him a job, and he'll do it.bigcarl wrote:we seem to go up a notch when he rucks. in fact he has rucked for us in a lot of winning teams. almost gives you another midfielder. very. very underrated player.
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Players with heart always seem to pay off.
I like many have questioned Blakes spot in the side, but when i think about it i'd rather him, than alot of blokes in our team cause he gives his heart and soul to the Saints.
Tonight was an awesome payoff for him and it shows what dedication and hardwork can do.
Great Game Blakey.
I like many have questioned Blakes spot in the side, but when i think about it i'd rather him, than alot of blokes in our team cause he gives his heart and soul to the Saints.
Tonight was an awesome payoff for him and it shows what dedication and hardwork can do.
Great Game Blakey.
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Interesting what he gives in the ruck. Great move to throw him in there after identifying the 1st half issues.
King: Tapped well, but opposition could rove him, and King added little to nothing at ground level.
Kosi: roves well... but wasn't competitive in the hitouts and so was simply left as another chaser as Hawthorn won clearances.
Blake: Able to effect hitouts and then chase them himself. 11 contested possessions! What an effort.
It won't work every week, but not only are our ruck stocks deep for the first time I can remember, but we've got flexibility in our approach.
King: Tapped well, but opposition could rove him, and King added little to nothing at ground level.
Kosi: roves well... but wasn't competitive in the hitouts and so was simply left as another chaser as Hawthorn won clearances.
Blake: Able to effect hitouts and then chase them himself. 11 contested possessions! What an effort.
It won't work every week, but not only are our ruck stocks deep for the first time I can remember, but we've got flexibility in our approach.
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None have been a bigger critic of Blake than me over the past few seasons, but man, was i forced to eat my words last night! The best game he has played for the club IMO - better than when he beat the big mountain from Freo a few seasons back.
Was a stellar effort from a guy who's courage and effort can never be questioned - it has always been his decision making a poor skills that have frustrated me in the past, but last night those were his strengths, along with his ability to gut run. Great game - credit where it is due, he really helped swing the game our way and I honestly hope that sort of game from him continues as he could be a great asset in the ruck with his mobility.
Never thought I'd say this...well done Blake!
By the way (and off the topic)...we talk about superstars a bit too much in the modern game, but Nick Riewoldt is a genuine one. Absolute legend and a pleausre to watch.
Was a stellar effort from a guy who's courage and effort can never be questioned - it has always been his decision making a poor skills that have frustrated me in the past, but last night those were his strengths, along with his ability to gut run. Great game - credit where it is due, he really helped swing the game our way and I honestly hope that sort of game from him continues as he could be a great asset in the ruck with his mobility.
Never thought I'd say this...well done Blake!
By the way (and off the topic)...we talk about superstars a bit too much in the modern game, but Nick Riewoldt is a genuine one. Absolute legend and a pleausre to watch.
Please...let's win a Premiership before GEELONG!!!! (O.k., so we've missed that opportunity...maybe let's win the next one before Geelong????)
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evertonfc wrote:
He's an ok defender on average forwards. He can't kick. He's not smart.
But somehow, he extricated every single bit of talent from his frame tonight.
f*** me.....
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