Watts not to like?
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Watts not to like?
I reckon let’s have a go. Loyal to a club that is giving him nothing. Unreliable source says spoke to Big Al today. Picks to burn.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Wrong question! Whilst he is undoubtedly talented he goes missing far too often. Why do the dees want him gone? BEcause they want guys who will be there when it gets tough! And so should we!
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Re: Watts not to like?
Might go MIA, but has genuine X-factor that we lack. Would boost our scoring a bit.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Change of environment has made a great difference to many players.6621104 wrote:Wrong question! Whilst he is undoubtedly talented he goes missing far too often. Why do the dees want him gone? BEcause they want guys who will be there when it gets tough! And so should we!
Michael Gardner, Fraser Gehrig, Stuart Trott, Carl Ditterich, Russell Greene all improved with a move.
Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Yes, could be worth a punt, as long as it doesn't cost us the earth.Bernard Shakey wrote:Change of environment has made a great difference to many players.6621104 wrote:Wrong question! Whilst he is undoubtedly talented he goes missing far too often. Why do the dees want him gone? BEcause they want guys who will be there when it gets tough! And so should we!
Michael Gardner, Fraser Gehrig, Stuart Trott, Carl Ditterich, Russell Greene all improved with a move.
Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
Spot-on regarding Fraser Gehrig and Michael Gardner, BS.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Agree with the last post - is a local boy - can play - if cheap - want !! Who gives a toss why the Dees don’t want him they are a packer of tossers6621104 wrote:Wrong question! Whilst he is undoubtedly talented he goes missing far too often. Why do the dees want him gone? BEcause they want guys who will be there when it gets tough! And so should we!
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Re: Watts not to like?
Gardner and G-Train were already AA before they arrived at the Saints.Bernard Shakey wrote:Change of environment has made a great difference to many players.6621104 wrote:Wrong question! Whilst he is undoubtedly talented he goes missing far too often. Why do the dees want him gone? BEcause they want guys who will be there when it gets tough! And so should we!
Michael Gardner, Fraser Gehrig, Stuart Trott, Carl Ditterich, Russell Greene all improved with a move.
Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Melbourne's record of developing and extracting the best from their talent is appalling, possibly the worst in the league. Look at all the first round picks that didn't make it. It can't be they were all duds. It's the club. Who knows what his potential would be in the right environment? One thing's for sure, he's a superb kick. Good in front of goal, too. Things we most definitely need. At the right price, it's a yes from me.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Watts does a lot of things that I like. I just think he hasn't found his position or his role in the right system.
Would have to be a deal favourable to us in terms of trade value and contract length/size.
Would have to be a deal favourable to us in terms of trade value and contract length/size.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Play him like we used BJ across half back.
Let him float around, help out in the ruck when needed.
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Let him float around, help out in the ruck when needed.
Great decision maker and absolutely class by foot
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Re: Watts not to like?
Watts 153 games - Average kicks 8.9, marks 5.3, handballs 7 (15.9 disposals per game)
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Re: Watts not to like?
That's how I'd play him if he came across. Very skilful player.The_President wrote:Play him like we used BJ across half back.
Let him float around, help out in the ruck when needed.
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Re: Watts not to like?
ffs!!! you're too right there mate! very flowering skilled at running away!bigcarl wrote: Very skilful player.
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Re: Watts not to like?
Bernard Shakey wrote:
Change of environment has made a great difference to many players.
Michael Gardner, Fraser Gehrig, Stuart Trott, Carl Ditterich, Russell Greene all improved with a move.
Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
Fraser was a good player and we paid accordingly (a potential player and pick 18), Gardiner was at the end of his career with behavioural problems was just gop no where near his former height\s I'd say they all preformed the same as at their previous clubs as at the saints no big improvement, same with greene
In conclusion Watts is a dud with the occasional good game, changing clubs wont change that, just like Stanely a dud that produces a good game every so often (only dif is Stanley injures himself)
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Re: Watts not to like?
So BS, what do you think he is missing. It isn't talent so what is needed to get the best out if him? You must have some idea if you think AR and Co can do better then the dees mob.Bernard Shakey wrote: Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
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Re: Watts not to like?
I think he's quality, just plays like a flog under a flog club with a flog playing group. Far to much flogness at that club from top to bottom for him to flourish. Needs to get out and rid himself of the flogness. Most untapped player in the comp, could be a steal
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Re: Watts not to like?
Watts!?! Watts would be the worst deal ever, believe me!!! Besides, didn't I already fire him? #wattsalreadygratesandsucks.
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Re: Watts not to like?
I think you will find Fraser was a much more consistent player at the saintsausfatcat wrote:Bernard Shakey wrote:
Change of environment has made a great difference to many players.
Michael Gardner, Fraser Gehrig, Stuart Trott, Carl Ditterich, Russell Greene all improved with a move.
Jack is a very talented footballer and I reckon we could get the best out of him.
Fraser was a good player and we paid accordingly (a potential player and pick 18), Gardiner was at the end of his career with behavioural problems was just gop no where near his former height\s I'd say they all preformed the same as at their previous clubs as at the saints no big improvement, same with greene
In conclusion Watts is a dud with the occasional good game, changing clubs wont change that, just like Stanely a dud that produces a good game every so often (only dif is Stanley injures himself)
Gardiner was thrown out of wce so that was different but he still played some v good footy
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Re: Watts not to like?
I think you're flogging a dead horse.jonesy wrote:I think he's quality, just plays like a flog under a flog club with a flog playing group. Far to much flogness at that club from top to bottom for him to flourish. Needs to get out and rid himself of the flogness. Most untapped player in the comp, could be a steal
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