My bad. For some reason I thought he was a restricted free agent.
Flat footed and fumbly tonight. Whatās he been like so far this year?
Heās got Essendon on his mind
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Perfect. Heāll fit right in.
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Exactly like that. Since I told a Bulldogs fan at work that he is a turnover merchant the guy has watched him closely. His response now: yes he is, terribly.
He is still a good player but i think is overhyped as per usual.
looked soft against the swans
Johan Jasonnisen
Average player.
Poor disposal.
Only real quality is speed.
McKenna will be way better.
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Dons keen to move forward down back Ryan Davidson June 9, 2017 10:17 AMESSENDON is in the market for a defensive playmaker in the mould of out-of-contract stars Jason Johannisen and Jasper Pittard, says coach John Worsfold.
With veterans James Kelly and Brent Stanton in the twilight of their careers, and youngsters Andrew McGrath, Conor McKenna and rookie Ben McNiece still developing, the Bombers are looking for an experienced rebounder who can break the lines off half-back.
Bulldog Johannisen resumed contract talks with the premiers recently after the Norm Smith medalist had previously announced he wanted to wait until seasonās end to discuss a new deal.
Pittard told AFL.com.au in April that he sees his future at Port Adelaide, but was waiting for a new collective bargaining agreement to be reached between the AFL and the AFL Playersā Association before re-signing.
When asked about Johannisen and Pittard on SEN on Friday morning, Worsfold said both fitted the bill on what the club was looking for.
āI would say a really clean, quick, strong rebounding half-back would be a strong addition to our squad,ā Worsfold said.
"Ben McNiece is on the rookie list, Conor McKenna is coming along nicely and Andy McGrath is already showing glimpses of how heās going to be able to win the footy and rebound as well.
āAdding another one into the mix with Brent Stanton and James Kelly at their age, having another (good) kick coming through (half-back) and come straight into the line-up would be handy.ā
While he admitted the Bombers are in a hurry to get some run out of the backline, Worsfold called for patience with second-year defender Aaron Francis.
The intercept-mark specialist has only played five games in two seasons after being taken with pick six in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft.
The premiership coach said the 19-year-old was developing ābrilliantlyā, and the Bomber faithful would see more of the South Australian at senior level later in the season.
āHeās going to be a very good player, and the fact heās not in (the senior team) and dominating games right at the moment is not a concern for us,ā Worsfold said.
"At VFL level, itās just his overall ability to compete with the size of the guys heās going to play on for the full 120 minutes.
"Weāre really keen to develop him as an inside midfielder, and weāre putting a lot of time (into him playing there in the VFL).
āHe can certainly impact the game as a forward, but as an intercept backman, that is most likely where weāll see him play a fair bit of footy in the next couple of years.ā
LOL only blitz can collectively find this player a dud. Until he puts the jumper on then its lid off
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Pittard would be good as a free agent, and Port have Cap problems, also ended up part of the lovett/Burgoyne deal I think?
Want to get one over port after the ryder deal.
Pittard would instantly turn into our number 1 whipping boys. Should see the stick he cops from Port supporters about his turnovers and blunders. Jasper Shittard he is referred to by plenty of Port fans
Concise. Obvious. Accurate.
I really quite like it.
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Get Polec.
Been a lot of injury riddled average football before the last month.
Yeah there were a lot on here bagging the potential recruitment of Green over the last few yearsā¦donāt think thereās many now who still think we shouldnāt have got him.
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Difference is that we got him for SFA.
JJ or Pittard would have to perform significantly better than Green to justify their price.
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Pittard would be a mistake. He is the type of player Blitz-coaches in the Game Day thread will will shred to pieces.
Ummm that was me