AFL Player #14: Jordan Ridley - Wins Yiooken in first game back - 25/5

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2029
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 3, Dave

 

[eDPS]

That doesn't mean it's unacceptable to talk about his form.

His form is fine, carry on

owen87 said it best

 

[Jade]

I have him in SC to and by that measure he's doing fine. Isn't that right Jade?

I've said before I think he's a victim of his own hype similar to Zerrett. They dip marginally from exceptional and it's more keenly noted because of how consistent they are.

You’re talking yourself in to a slab of Tooheys new.

 

[quotemokc]

Our entire backline is down this year due to a lack of a solid KPD

 

[faible]

Our entire backline is down this year due to a lack of a solid KPD

That and we've conceded more i50s than we created than any other side this season so far... tough work down back.

 

[Mikevk123]

Maybe brining in Francis as another third tall option will relieve Ridley of playing on the taller blokes.

Plus Francis is actually a pretty good field kick. Much better than Kelly and hind

 

[faible]

Maybe brining in Francis as another third tall option will relieve Ridley of playing on the taller blokes.

Plus Francis is actually a pretty good field kick. Much better than Kelly and hind

I'd like to see Heppell out and Francis in, looking to use Ridley in a similar-ish role to what Heppell is playing.

Apparently Francis has a knee complaint thus why no VFL game last week for him.

 

[Mikevk123]

I'd like to see Heppell out and Francis in, looking to use Ridley in a similar-ish role to what Heppell is playing.

Apparently Francis has a knee complaint thus why no VFL game last week for him.

Uhh that’s a shame. Yeah Heppell atm is a huge liability. He needs to do the team thing and put his hand up.

 

[boncer34]

Is he OK?

 

[eDPS]

Is he OK?

Yeah I think that was his worst game in a long time

 

[eth-dog]

Yeah I think that was his worst game in a long time

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I think he was talking about the late hit

 

[eDPS]

I think he was talking about the late hit

That too I guess

 

[boncer34]

I think he was talking about the late hit

Yeah

 

[citizen-erased]

get Francis back in so Ridley can play pure intercept
Move Heppell up on the ball if we have to

FB + CHB (whoever they end up being) w/francis, kelly, Ridley and Hind is a good defence.

 

[BomberFan355]

Hopefully not concussed.

 

[boncer34]

Lore anything on the socials?

 

[Lore]

Lore anything on the socials?

Not that I know of but the member video thing after the game mentioned that he was assessed and cleared.

Hopefully no delayed symptoms..

 

[PressureCooker]

Was a decent hit. Could have been very ugly.

 

[VexOh]

What has happened to him this year? Where is the flying interceptor? The clean mark? The strong anticipator? Where's the clean disposal? Wasn't Jake Kelly

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Jake Kelly

Age

29

Ht

190cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.6

4star

MG

157.8

2star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

104.1

2star

D

14.8

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

6.0

5star

T

4.2

5star

MG

107.0

2star

coming in meant to free him up?

My only lasting memory of him this seasons is watching him take the easy option into the pocket at EVERY DAMN kick out. So so disappointing.

 

[srobbo]

What has happened to him this year? Where is the flying interceptor? The clean mark? The strong anticipator? Where's the clean disposal? Wasn't Jake Kelly coming in meant to free him up?

My only lasting memory of him this seasons is watching him take the easy option into the pocket at EVERY DAMN kick out. So so disappointing.

It’s the unwillingness to defend that disappoints me. Spectates or defers to a teammate to tackle or pressure if he’s got the option to. He needs to be called out on it.

 

[Goat Hird]

We know he has the ability; can read the game well, intercept with clean hands and distribute well out of defend. This season, he has performed a disappearing act and has started botching his kicks. Just looks like a player that hasn't bought in to whatever we're doing.

 

[bacon buster]

not really a blip now. his form is poor and his confidence is low, and has been all season really. probably since his concussion mid last year, his form has never fully recovered.

that dropped mark 15m out in the last where they kicked a goal (can't remember who) was really a perfect example of where he's at.

looks flustered. isn't taking marks. isn't making the right decisions. can't kick. don't think dropping him is the answer, but maybe giving him the juiciest matchup so he can find some form next week might be the answer

i just hope he get's back to his form of the last 2 years, because i don't like watching this version much

 

[VexOh]

Just looking so damn poor. So many poor decision on when to mark when to spoil being made when he's intercepting. What's happened here? Really don't get it.

 

[Darealrath]

I suspect a lot of the reason he and Hind are struggling is that the opposition have identified them as key players and sought to nullify them.

With Ridley what is noticeable is that he's rarely in the contest. Looks like he is being led away from where the F50 entries are going.

 

[Donakebab]

Doesn't help that all of our defenders are getting swamped due to the complete lack of pressure up the ground. Even a combined backline of our best past defenders would struggle as they face a horde of unmanned opposition swarming towards them.

 

[ant555]

He is an intercept defender. They struggle to operate at their pick if you allow waves of easy ball come through the middle of the ground and they have to defend which he is just fair at .