Player Watch #18 Jesse Dattoli

[Callipygian]

Jesse's size, role and work ethic remind me a bit of Jack Higgins. We've picked him about where he was rated and he fills a need. Safe choice. Welcome.

 

[caesar88]

There's a very real opportunity for Dattoli with us, as early as next year I think, in a way that simply wasn't there for Konstanty.

Konstanty was taken as the kid who would be Papley's understudy and back-up. If Dattoli works hard enough and pushes himself enough to not just bring the class but also the pressure, then there's potential there for him to actually offer things that Papley can't, and doesn't.

Which is not to say he will be better than Papley. Relax all.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Fun & utterly useless fact: “Dattoli” is derived from the Sicilian term “Dattula” which translates to “Date Palm”.

caesar88, I’ll wager that even Leonardo Lombard doesn’t have such a fascinating ancestral lineage.

Right, no more googling for me this evening.

 

[Nuggetz]

Welcome to the Swans, we need more competitive beasts & a small fwd. Fulfils both needs.

 

[caesar88]

Fun & utterly useless fact: “Dattoli” is derived from the Sicilian term “Dattula” which translates to “Date Palm”.

caesar88, I’ll wager that even Leonardo Lombard doesn’t have such a fascinating ancestral lineage.

Right, no more googling for me this evening.

Lombard doesn't know his ancestral heritage. They were all slaughtered in their highland villages, leading to Lombard's vengeful War of 1742.

However Dattoli's heritage is also interesting. It is nice to have an Italian on board, as a half-one myself. Let's just hope Horse doesn't piss him off, lest he find his head in someone's bed.

 

[bedford]

Jesse's size, role and work ethic remind me a bit of Jack Higgins. We've picked him about where he was rated and he fills a need. Safe choice. Welcome.

As someone who coached Higgo , he's nothing like him apart from his height .

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Dattolis are my relatives Jesse is going to be very good comes from a great Italian family his dad Vince is a legend in the local Northern league as coach and player also Jesse had Anthony Rocca

Anthony Rocca

Age

47

Ht

195cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.1

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.9

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

2.0

5star

as mentor since he was a kid

 

[bedford]

Dattolis are my relatives Jesse is going to be very good comes from a great Italian family his dad Vince is a legend in the local Northern league as coach and player also had Anthony Rocca as mentor since he was a kid

All Anthony wanted to do was to come home

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Old man has a very strong footy pedigree, coached Heidelberg to last 3 flags in nfnl….and lots of coaching success…knows what’s needed…could be a very shrewd pick.

Also runs a fitness franchise where they do boxing and stuff

 

[Dan87]

I reckon he mad fit going to be that HFF that works super hard and blows up the gps

 

[Cadsky]

Looks like it's number 18 for Jesse

 

[Jewelsbon]

Dattolis are my relatives Jesse is going to be very good comes from a great Italian family his dad Vince is a legend in the local Northern league as coach and player also Jesse had Anthony Rocca as mentor since he was a kid

In that case, let's hope he doesn't feel the need to run back to Victoria as soon as he's able like his mentor did.

 

[Cotchin 9]

Got a ripper here. Will be a very solid player for years to come. Shrewd pickup!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Do I see Dattoli getting my number #18, my favourite number haha

 

[McRobie]

Link to a video of Jesse Dattoli in action:

This was a highlights package? Geez…

 

[noobermensch]

This was a highlights package? Geez…

Not a highlights package. All the interactions with the play over a single game. That's how I do most of my videos.

 

[Kbroome]

Looks like he has directly taken Konstanty's #18 but not 100% confirmed

 

[McRobie]

Not a highlights package. All the interactions with the play over a single game. That's how I do most of my videos.

Ok cool that makes more sense.

 

[caesar88]

This was a highlights package? Geez…

This one shows more broadly what he can do. Contested marks inside 50 & good awareness the two standout attributes throughout.

 

[bedford]

Looks like he has directly taken Konstanty's #18 but not 100% confirmed

He's taken it lol

 

[bedford]

This one shows more broadly what he can do. Contested marks inside 50 & good awareness the two standout attributes throughout.

Good stuff

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Not a highlights package. All the interactions with the play over a single game. That's how I do most of my videos.

They are really well put together well done mate appreciate the work

 

[caesar88]

Good stuff

Thanks

 

[Kbroome]

This one shows more broadly what he can do. Contested marks inside 50 & good awareness the two standout attributes throughout.

Seems he plays above his height which is a good thing definitely need more movement and marking in the forward line. Im liking the pick more and more and think he will be a cheeky goal sneak like Paps

 

[Callipygian]

Love his combativeness and that he kicks on both feet. To hear him talk it sounds like he's got something approaching Rowell levels of competitiveness. Reckon we've got a good 'un.

Apparently he thought he was likely to be picked between picks 20 and 24 , most likely by the Bulldogs, Richmond or us (which is surprisingly specific! - and candid). But when the pick was called and his family and friends erupted, he was already wearing a Swans scarf. Did he have all 3 scarves handy and switch them after each pick was called until it got to us? If so, I'm not sure what to make of it. Probably I'd say it means he's professional with good attention to detail (or someone in his camp who is).

I hope he's cool with moving interstate after being passed over by Bulldogs and Tiges. I reckon even if he isn't thrilled he'll get on board.