ahneadearut
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I thought he was very good pre finals. But looked out of his depth since. I'd still give him a bit more time. Hopefully he can turn it around if not then sure , out.
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Player Watch Father-Son Pick #25 (2019) - Jackson Mead
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The drop off since round 22 has been stark. Really, really disappointing end to what was a building season.
Sorry but he will never be more than what he is now which isn’t AFL standard. Wouldn’t get listed with another club.
Perryman is after midfield minutes, this is where he’s getting them.
Mead should be playing reserves and until he’s a consistent dominant mid at that level shouldn’t be getting a look at the 1s.
Perryman is after midfield minutes, this is where he’s getting them.
Mead should be playing reserves and until he’s a consistent dominant mid at that level shouldn’t be getting a look at the 1s.
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Everyone writing him off, he is a midfielder being played out of position. We have 6 mids to be rotating through the centre 2025.
JHF-Rozee - Resting Full Forward
Wines-Drew - On/Off Bench
Butters-Mead - Resting Half Forwards
Burgoyne-Lorenz-Jackson-Perryman - Wing/Bench
Farrell, BZT, Bergman
L.Evans, Aliir, Jones
Burgoyne, Drew, Perryman
Butters, Lukocious, SPP
Georgiadies, Rozee, Rioli
Sweet, JHF, Mead
DBJ, Sinn, Lorenz, Pick X
Jackson
JHF-Rozee - Resting Full Forward
Wines-Drew - On/Off Bench
Butters-Mead - Resting Half Forwards
Burgoyne-Lorenz-Jackson-Perryman - Wing/Bench
Farrell, BZT, Bergman
L.Evans, Aliir, Jones
Burgoyne, Drew, Perryman
Butters, Lukocious, SPP
Georgiadies, Rozee, Rioli
Sweet, JHF, Mead
DBJ, Sinn, Lorenz, Pick X
Jackson
Probably be fighting with Lorenz, Sinn, possibly Jackson for a starting 22 next year. Just one of those guys who needs to play on the edge week to week to survive at this level.
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If we get stuck with Ken next year, trade. Unfortunately under Ken we won't see any change from him.
If we get Carr, definitely keep Mead around for a year or two. See how he performs under a new gameplan / postiion.
If we get Carr, definitely keep Mead around for a year or two. See how he performs under a new gameplan / postiion.
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He's a depth midfielder who has been shoehorned into a half forward role for which he has zero affinity for
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Overall, I’m not disappointed Mead was gifted a full year of games; he’s a young player we took early. Better to let him sink or swim than never give him a chance. SANFL is his level for now and will provide some experienced depth if we need, but unless there’s some serious improvement, he shouldn’t be a regular next year.
Have we been really harsh with Sam Gray considering what Mead and McEntee offer?
At present he’s a second string midfielder who’s not capable of playing in any other position.
I certainly wouldn’t delist him, & like others have said he might benefit from playing under a better system.
I certainly wouldn’t delist him, & like others have said he might benefit from playing under a better system.
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Can throw Woodcock and his premature delisting in there as well
Time for him to put his big boy pants on now , he played like a rookie last night but he hound be past that .reasonable season but step up or fade away now
Why would you expect players to put their big boys pants on when the club doesn't own a pair themselves.
This is a perpetual living hell where no one will ever be all they can be.
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Yes he would. Players are inconsistent under 50 games. It's not unusual at all. He will be better for the run even though didn't have a good finals series.
It's not even lack of consistency with Mead
He just doesn't do anything well at AFL level. His 20 possession games are the same to his 9 possession games. Both zero impact.
He just doesn't do anything well at AFL level. His 20 possession games are the same to his 9 possession games. Both zero impact.
Think the only role I can see Mead play is that of Wines' role. I think he's strong in the contest but ball use is a bit questionable. He doesn't have the size of Ollie which is the issue but if he can fill out a bit more maybe he has a role there in the future post Ollie. But he's not a half forward or winger and never will be at AFL level
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I thought he was solid the second half of the season and at times looked really capable. Absolute ratshit finals series though.
Yeah, that's the way I see Mead.
He is a good decision maker and usually puts his disposals very much to the advantage of our players but doesn't have the body to go hard or inside game to really complement his outside game.
If he had another string to his bow that would help but he will be played out of position because we have such a strong midfield.
I'm still a bit more wait and see with Mead than most but definitely catching the same feels about his game.
I must have my thumb way off the pulse in my assessment of Meadies year. I had question marks of his fit and position in the squad preseason let alone of his actual qualities or attributes.
I actually think it’s been a massive year for him in terms of development and growth, showed a lot to like and build on in the off season.
Tapered off significantly in the pointy end but half expected with his experience and fitness level. 26 games this year to add to the 7 and 11 he accrued previously.
I actually think it’s been a massive year for him in terms of development and growth, showed a lot to like and build on in the off season.
Tapered off significantly in the pointy end but half expected with his experience and fitness level. 26 games this year to add to the 7 and 11 he accrued previously.
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Crazy that Chad Warner was taken at pick 39. It goes to show that the draft is a lottery and there are many diamonds in the rough and with the right environment, players taken later in the draft can become stars. Just gotta search and do your due diligence.
