#29 Welcome to the Bulldogs Lachie Jaques

[Some Idiot]

Looks like a good kick, we'll take those.

 

[grassman75]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Hard task master based off that video….but I did think there were some “interesting” highlights

But I can’t talk from my couch

 

[grassman75]

Please never go anywhere near the WB dressing room Grassman.

No worries Cat Clock

 

[MaxiBont]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Glad you’ve made such a sweeping judgement based off one game.

 

[Dogs Rule]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Not to be harsh on that kid at all...

 

[Th3 DoG FaTh3R]

All players have things to work on.
It's just an analysis of that vision. One thing thing I will add is that after a skill error, his second efforts to rectify were there and they were with good intent.
That is a very good quality.
Now the interesting part is how he works on those weaknesses and optimises his strengths with our development crew.
The other point of interest and a great skill of coaching is how we utilise him tactically to minimise his weaknesses and showcase his talent.
Like I said I wish him the best.

 

[_Cerberus_]

I'm sure if we watched a video of Bonts worse game, that too would look damning. Which is why you look at footage from a whole range of games as a collective instead of judging based on one possibly down game.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[JohnnySteel]

Not many people don’t look great in the red, white and blue but he definitely suits it!

 

[King Harold]

Was hoping for Angus Clarke, but Lachie is clearly a player of similar ilk and a real list need. Good work Dogs

Makes me sad Clarke ended at the Bummers.
( Then again I’m sad anyone ends up there ! )
He will be a good player.

Wonder if it were a close call with Jacques and Clarke ?
Maybe Jacques a little more athletic ?

 

[Mofra]

I'm sure if we watched a video of Bonts worse game, that too would look damning. Which is why you look at footage from a whole range of games as a collective instead of judging based on one possibly down game.

It's normally a multi-year watch on these kids.
18 year olds aren't the finished product either. I'm pretty happy with the selection, personally.

 

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Seems a real grounded and sensible kid. There’s been a clear focus on character and leadership from the drafting team and further cements the no d*ckheads policy.

Think we may have ourselves a handy Duryea replacement with this kid. Defence-first and good disposal efficiency off the half back line.

 

[dogwatch]

Glad you’ve made such a sweeping judgement based off one game.

Not to be harsh on that kid at all...

We don’t have to agree with him but since he made a considered and plausible case for his opinion I think it deserves a tad more respect. Maybe point out why you think he’s wrong?

That’s what makes a good forum.

 

[MaxiBont]

We don’t have to agree with him but since he made a considered and plausible case for his opinion I think it deserves a tad more respect. Maybe point out why you think he’s wrong?

That’s what makes a good forum.

I said what I think is wrong.

Making sweeping judgements on a player from one game is silly.

 

[A dog in Qld]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Just for comparison many who saw the first seasons of two of the now modern greats of the club were inclined to think they were fumbly, not one touch and prone to a few bad decisions ... but most would agree that Johnno & Rohan Smith turned out ok in the end.

The club saw something in these young men to draft them regardless of what you think ... so lighten up, stop being so critical & give every one of them the chance to grow into their new reality.

 

[Dogsfan1]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Glad your not apart of the recruiting team welcome him in stop judging him of one game give him a god dam chance .

 

[scooter600x]

Just for comparison many who saw the first seasons of two of the now modern greats of the club were inclined to think they were fumbly, not one touch and prone to a few bad decisions ... but most would agree that Johnno & Rohan Smith turned out ok in the end.

The club saw something in these young men to draft them regardless of what you think ... so lighten up, stop being so critical & give every one of them the chance to grow into their new reality.

The most fumbly first season ever award surely goes to Adam Cooney

 

[dergert]

Sam Fumbles Reid.

 

[Th3 DoG FaTh3R]

I'm sure if we watched a video of Bonts worse game, that too would look damning. Which is why you look at footage from a whole range of games as a collective instead of judging based on one possibly down game.

I don't disagree with this. A larger data set to analyse will generally produce more accurate conclusions.

I said what I think is wrong.

Making sweeping judgements on a player from one game is silly.

Sometimes it can be silly.
But isnt ignoring something you see or find insightful silly too?

Glad your not apart of the recruiting team welcome him in stop judging him of one game give him a god dam chance .

Actually hope we have some razor sharp, eagle eyed, hyper critical types sprinkled throughout our recruiting and development ranks.

Isn't it better to identify the strengths AND weaknesses of talent?

 

[dogwatch]

I said what I think is wrong.

Making sweeping judgements on a player from one game is silly.

You could well be right. It was the sarcasm that was inflammatory.

Fortunately the poster took it ok.
Carry on …

 

[Mofra]

Sam Fumbles Reid.

Nathan Djerkurra breathes a heavy sigh of relief

 

[dergert]

Nathan Djerkurra breathes a heavy sigh of relief

Tbf Sam Reid built a solid career at GWS.

 

[TiAn_]

 

[Here we go dogs]

First thoughts after watching his involvements vs Allies.
Let me preface this by saying I put a premium on executing under pressure.

He appears to be a sub standard decision maker under pressure. Chooses the wrong option constantly.
Not just with the decision but then execution of the skill is impacted.
He is fumbly. Missed a regulation tackle.
Poor handballs and missed targets in relatively standard plays.
Not a one touch player in perceived pressure scenarios. Ground balls fumbled in D50.
Do that in the league and it will invite pressure and lead to turnover scores.
The kick across goal at the business end of the allies game is just a poor choice that is compounded by poor execution.
That's a pressure moment in a big game that was not passed. Not a good sign.

Does he look ok distributing the ball in space, sure.
Can he intercept mark from being in a good position. Sure. Covers the ground ok. The type of player that will be at hai best and can accumulate when in space and be part of link up chains to move the ball down field.

I wish him the best but his areas of improvement, are hard to improve.
Alot of instinctive qualities he lacks.
On the weight of it not a player I would have selected.

Decent write up - I haven’t seen anything of him. So I have no commentary to add on the kid as a player.

However, I actually think decision making and composure in space are two of the easiest things to iron out, so long as it’s rectified early in their career. This is an area that can be coached and fixed in a good system. Just watching Freijah this year I thought his decision making was iffy at the start of the year but improved 10 fold.


Fumbles in traffic are more of a concern. For whatever reason it seems very hard to coach. It is often the difference between a vfl player and an afl player.

Unconventional - but I reckon any players that can’t handle the ball in congestion should do some rugby league training. If you fumble/second guess yourself in league you get yourself or a team mate smashed.