When Tim Membrey had his strong year,I thought Laverde could become our 3rd tall and play in that vein.
Only young still but these injuries just continue to stack up.
He must be incredibly frustrated.
Hopefully he turns the corner soon!
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Whether heβll actually end up making it or not is another thing, but the poor kents body is made of glass 
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Shame
Was β β β β β β good yesterday against Box Hill and although I wouldnβt have called him into the 1st, it would have been great to see him hopefully back it up against Casey
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I agree that he has loads of potential, but in my opinion, his particular role means he needs to bulk up a little before locking down a big forward. We have enough rebound/intercept defenders.
Iβm happy to see what he can bring next year. Give the rest of this year over to getting the poor β β β β β β β right. No games, just rehab and strengthening work.
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If heβs not contracted for next year, this injury is bad timing. He could struggle to earn a new contract.
He has been remarkably unimpressive when he has played in the ones
I know he has been cruelled by injuries
Iβd be inclined to give him one more season because the selectors/coaches seem to rate himβ¦but one more season then outski if he doesnβt improve his chasing, kicking and general awareness
You donβt like himβ¦β¦I get it
I will agree with the portion of your post that mentioned his lack of fitness.
Iβve noticed him blowing really hard in the games Iβve seen live.
Heβs trying to make contests, but the fitness is not there for the top level.
If he has another bad injury interrupt next pre-season, we will most probably cut our losses.
Is he contracted next year?
Whilst I donβt rate him, I just hope Iβm plain wrong in the long term. Iβd suspect heβd be given a 1 year deal and Iβd be okay with that
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Iβm not a fan of his work but I watched the replay of the VFL game today and you can see how people are seduced by his talent. Looks like an Adonis at that level.
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Goodnight sweet prince.
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I like this kid and I think he could still prove a quality AFL player; but this next off season will likely prove to be make or break for Jayden. Simply canβt miss so much time without it messing with development, weβve already seen him regress in various aspects of his game, kicking and lateral agility most notable. Itβs like he is stuck in a cycle of 1 step forward, 1 step back.
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Poor guy, really feel sorry for him. I would love to see how he goes with a good pre season and an injury free run at it. He must be so frustrated.
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Serious hammy in preseason
Then a not so standard ankle
Now another hammy
Poor Kent
then 2 impact injuries against geelong in consecutive years.
Adam McPhee!! thatβs who he reminds me of.
Jesus, thatβs been bugging me for ages, now I can go back to my life.
Reminds me of jerret. Totally different approaches at vfl and afl levels.
Iβm not his biggest fan but was very impressed watching him at vfl level in his 1st year.
Injuries have definitely had an effect.
Still think he is overrated but poor guy hasnβt had a clear run free of injury.
Performance at afl level really poor but i think he has not deserved selection and would be better served getting fitness and match experience at vfl level
Itβs a two week strain. These things happen. Hardly worth measuring up his casket for
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