Jones - Much better this week.

[Otiman]

Well, as most know, I was pretty critical of CJ's game last week. His highest disposal count, but one of his worst games of the year.

This week he was much better. The chase and harass was still there, he got the ball in good position rather than being under pressure, and most importantly he tapped the ball to advantage in tight situations rather than grabbing the pill and either being tackled to a ball-up situation, or having to dispose of the ball under pressure.

He also got the second half job on Stanton, after Birss kept him very quiet in the first half. He wasn't as good at tagging as Birss, but it was a good test of where he is at as far as tagging goes. Could have a job to do on Wojcinski this week.

No video compilation this week, sorry.

[bigcarl]

No video compilation this week, sorry.

with the benny hill music

[Otiman]

No video compilation this week, sorry.

with the benny hill music

That music makes anything hilarious, those who say otherwise have no sense of humour

[SAINT JUMP]

put your votes in, for cj, on afl site for army award.

[Sobraz]

I disagree... Thought Jones was pretty poor, and probably our worst performer... Again, not doubting his endvevour, but his lack of weapons hurts us...

He is a good tackler/harrasser, but he just doesnt have anything by hand or foot that hurts the opposition, and play is often stagnated when he is in a chain of passes...

He is lucky imo that Ball is still out this week, otherwise I think he should have been dropped for X... Now with Demp out and Ball not fit, only 1 change will be the go, hopefully for X..

Skills in finals will be even more critical, and I hope he can pull a few big ones out and use what he does well to the full extent... He'll need double figure tackles imo....

[saintbrat]

put your votes in, for cj, on afl site for army award.

That would be for the overall winner for 2008
http://www.afl.com.au/competitions/army/army_vote.html
Clinton Jones (St Kilda)
Gutsy effort to mark running back with the flight
Brendan Fevola (Carlton)
Laid two great tackles then handball to assist in goal
Brett Deledio (Richmond)
Extremely gutsy attempt to mark with the flight
Ryan Gamble (Geelong)
Brilliant second, third and fourth efforts
Gavin Urquhart (North Melbourne)
Brilliant chase and diving tackle
Joe Anderson (Carlton)
courageous match winning spoil

[cowboy18]

No video compilation this week, sorry.

with the benny hill music

That music makes anything hilarious, those who say otherwise have no sense of humour

If this forum had a soundtrack that would win hands down. I often listen to it while reading. Puts some of the posts in context.

[Otiman]

Voted. I'd be a chance to vote for any of the others if they were worthy, but good ol' Bigpond video doesn't work in firefox or with my 512k ADSL1 "Broadband" connection.

[skeptic]

man those army awards nominees are s#!t

The only 2 that are worth voting for are CJ and Ryan Gamble, the rest of them are players that do the absolute minimum

[Saint Bev]

He's a Saint, should get the vote automatically anyway. Lets not forget when he mowed down Franklin either. I reakon he's great.

[Otiman]

He's a Saint, should get the vote automatically anyway

I think it's fair for the competition to vote for the best option.

If everyone voted for their own clubman, then these awards would just be a popularity contest like Big Brother.

[sainter123]

Lets not forget when he mowed down Franklin either. I reakon he's great.

he almost ran the hole feild and then got him right in front of the social club seating.

that was one of the best things i ve seen all year.

plus i like how his stepped up his game to be able to make our best 22 hes been alot better coming into the buisness end of the season.
i hope he ratians his spot...

go sainters>>>>

[mad saint guy]

I thought he was better last week, actually. Last week he at least got a fair bit of the footy and was in the play, whereas on Sunday the only time Jones was really noticeable was when he missed his three shots at goal. I know he was given a tagging role, but Stanton was still one of Essendon's best (not a huge achievement) and Jones hardly got a touch.

[Otiman]

I thought he was better last week, actually. Last week he at least got a fair bit of the footy and was in the play, whereas on Sunday the only time Jones was really noticeable was when he missed his three shots at goal. I know he was given a tagging role, but Stanton was still one of Essendon's best (not a huge achievement) and Jones hardly got a touch.

Had a tagging role in the second half which he has not had before (as far as i know). It's clear he's not a tagger (yet), but his "yes, boss" attitude has to be applauded.

1%'ers and work around the packs was much better.

Missing 3 goals is never good, but it shows that he gets in the position to kick them.

[Lenny_Hayes7]

ok don't Shoot me down but what about CJ Tagging Ablett???

[st_Trav_ofWA]

ok don't Shoot me down but what about CJ Tagging Ablett???

why not just deliver the ball to him on a silver platter !!! im a big CJ flan but Gabblet would destroy him

[sunsaint]

<snip>
Sunday the only time Jones was really noticeable was when he missed his three shots at goal.
<snip>

This gets tiresome.
Two shots he missed were snaps, one set shot, and he was pissed with himself, he takes his game seriously. Check out his beautiful tap to Eddy to set up his goal.
How about putting a clip together of Kosi' woesome misses, and you can throw in Roo and NDS while you are at it...

[Teflon]

I thought he was better last week, actually. Last week he at least got a fair bit of the footy and was in the play, whereas on Sunday the only time Jones was really noticeable was when he missed his three shots at goal. I know he was given a tagging role, but Stanton was still one of Essendon's best (not a huge achievement) and Jones hardly got a touch.

mate anything you have to say on Jones doesnt count your clearly tainted.

[SAINT JUMP]

[SAINT JUMP]

msg how old are you. You need to find someone else to hate,

[Richter]

I thought he was better last week, actually. Last week he at least got a fair bit of the footy and was in the play, whereas on Sunday the only time Jones was really noticeable was when he missed his three shots at goal. I know he was given a tagging role, but Stanton was still one of Essendon's best (not a huge achievement) and Jones hardly got a touch.

mate anything you have to say on Jones doesnt count your clearly tainted.

Noticeable that msg always backs up his comments on players with specific examples to make his argument. Many of those who disagree with his view on CJ do not.

For mine CJ does hassle and tackle extremely well - mighty important against the Cats as Collingwood showed earlier in the season. however it is a fact that he is a shocking kick. Quality disposal is important against EVERY team. On the other hand, I like the way he plays much of his offensive game now as a runner who handballs more often to a teammate rather than leaving himslef in a position were he needs to dispose with a pinpoint pass.

[SAINT JUMP]

Let support one of our players. cj go get them. msg your a disgrace. what has cj done to you. You have put shyte on him since day 1. HE PLAYS a good game we dont hear from you. Grow up.

[matrix]

cj just work on that kicking style over the summer mate...thats all, everything else is fine from u

[Otiman]

There are two things that I look for in a player.

1. That they get the ball.
2. That any influence they may have on the play is a positive one, that benefits the team.

This week, Jones was clearly better in the #2 department.