Past #17: Jasper Pittard - delisted after 33 NM games/5 NM goals - thanks Jasper

[mouncey2franklin]

If we get back EVW then we will have three guys who are genuinely capable one-on-one defenders:

Tall: Tarrant
Medium/tall: EVW
Small: Marley

If Wright gets fit over the summer then you can maybe add him to that list.

So my question is, can Jasper actually defend one-on-one? Or will the team be at the mercy of depending on the midfield to slow down opposition ball movement again, just like the last two seasons?

Anyway I applaud the club for bringing in players in that mid-20s age range. Says to me they are serious about a crack at a flag.

The whole 'internal/organic development' thing is a smokescreen for lazy match committees to perpetually fail. Enough.

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

Can he actually defend? 1on1 and at ground level?

i love this post, i wont give you the answer but lets just say its gonna be a love hate relationship

 

[The Nostradamus]

i love this post, i wont give you the answer but lets just say its gonna be a love hate relationship

depth only anyway

shouldnt start in the team

 

[Pappagallo]

Can he actually defend? 1on1 and at ground level?

Not well. His game is run and gun but he’s been hampered by hamstring injuries the last couple of years. Turnover king, will drive you nuts, especially when down on confidence.

At his best he was a very good player, the question is whether we’ll ever see it again.

Good luck.

 

[MrPortAdelaide]

when i think of Jasper i im always reminded of these song lyrics

"You're always brilliant in the morning,
Smoking your cigarettes and talking over coffee
Your philosophies on art, Baroque moved you
You loved Mozart and you'd speak of your loved ones
As I clumsily strummed my guitar"

in time you'll understand

 

[the big lebowski]

Has speed which we need. Has been an All Aust nominee as little as 2 seasons ago.

If we can get Marley back on track there is no reason to suggest we can’t do likewise for Pittard.

 

[Shinboner '07]

Don't think we needed Shittard. Would've rather Jake Neade instead.

Well hopefully a new club is what he needed and he comes good.

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

Anyone thinking that Jasper Pittard is purely a depth player on our list needs to have a spell until the Bye in 2019.

Genuine line breaker who has dulled under Ken Hinkley like many other Port players since 2016. No doubt in my mind he will flourish under Brad Scott like Higgins, Waite and Jed Anderson.

 

[danj]

Does this 'good deal' mean we are still carrying a big bag of cash? If so will we hang onto it or are we making a late play at another 'big fish'?

 

[Yianni]

Anyone thinking that Jasper Pittard is purely a depth player on our list needs to have a spell until the Bye in 2019.

Genuine line breaker who has dulled under Ken Hinkley like many other Port players since 2016. No doubt in my mind he will flourish under Brad Scott like Higgins, Waite and Jed Anderson.

With a history of hamstring issues, hopefully won’t take as long to flourish as Anderson.


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[shinboner spiggs]

Surely slots into his old number amirite?

 

[giantroo]

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

How many AA squad members do we have on our list? Higgo, Cunners, Goldy, Taz, Brown and Thompson?

 

[ansonholt]

Those highlights are sensational. Handball a bit iffy in places but the boy can kick a football. Has real potential.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Thankyou

 

[Waussie]

So we have 2 JP's. Welcome guys

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Interesting pick up. Willing to give him a chance before needlessly writing him off.

Most interesting part will be whether Ziebull sticks on J.MacMillan or switches to J.McMillan.

 

[DrZaius]

Thankyou

Cheers for the freebie

 

[Dylan8]

Good trade for you. At best you get a guy who can break lines and get the ball out of the back quickly. Decent intercept too. At worst you get a great whipping boy, but he was traded in for a pack of crisps, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Way I'm going to look at it, is its a direct swap for Clarke on the list.

Clarke couldn't defend 1 on 1 (as he wasn't a defender ffs) and would turn it over where he got it, often due to being sold into trouble.

Pittard can't really defend 1 on 1 (despite being a defender) but has some dash and will instead turn it over 50m up the field, which is better for scoring opportunities... I guess.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Those highlights scream rich man's Mullett

 

[jimandphilbadge]

I'll only feel comfortable about this one when SMaturin delivers the respect verdict on JPs haircut.

 

[Twinkletoes]

when i think of Jasper i im always reminded of these song lyrics

"You're always brilliant in the morning,
Smoking your cigarettes and talking over coffee
Your philosophies on art, Baroque moved you
You loved Mozart and you'd speak of your loved ones
As I clumsily strummed my guitar"

in time you'll understand

I see.

 

[Yianni]

Are we hoarding left footers? Are Polec and Hall southpaws?

Very Hawthorn of us.


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[Better Loosen Up]

depth only anyway

shouldnt start in the team

But you know he 100% will!