like addicts really.
1 more year man, david myers will beast in one more year.
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Those DFAs were past the limit of “how long do you wait” at other clubs. Why are they any more appealing?
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JAKE
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I imagined BJ feeding some pretzels to that lion…that is, when he isn’t knocking them off the table. 
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Fair point frosty. Although putting a kid in a new environment can sometimes be the kickstart they need
Also some of these guys have already shown they can play at the highest level like Crameri and Hartung
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Yeah, I hate the umpires too
ITS TIME
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UPGRADE HIM !
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JAKE
YESS
There was an article on fox sports about each clubs list changes after first list lodgement yesterday and it listed Long as our only upgraded rookie. I want to believe it but it’s just not a reliable source.
Been upgraded to senior list on one year contract.
Congratulations Jake.
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Anyone else surprised?
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Long played three senior matches in 2016 and averaged 15 disposals, four marks and three tackles across his 15 games in the VFL in 2017.
“Jake has shown a lot of promise in the way he plays. He is mainly on the wing but we think he can play half-back as well,” Worsfold said.
“He has good speed, good ability to break the lines and deliver the ball going forward.
“He continues to grow as a footballer and we think his best footy is ahead.
“Obviously upgrading Jake isn’t a light decision but we see the upside in what he can bring and we think he has learnt a lot about what it takes to be an AFL footballer and he is ready to grab that spot on the senior list.”
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Really surprising… I guess the club sees something I don’t.
I remember thinking McKenna was no good and he wasn’t going to make it. I was wrong. I hope I’m wrong on this one and again, the club knows what’s best.
Give ‘em hell, Jake!
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Translated. We don’t want to use three picks in the draft so needed to upgrade a rookie thus we had to choose between Long and McKernan. We got them to play rock paper scissors and Long won best of three.
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Really don’t get the Jarrett call
McKernan just kept going rock then gave away a free kick.
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I think there is room for a guy with his attributes if he’s prepared to work on his game. He will need to show a lot more improvement next year though I feel.
I’m happy for him.
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