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Jones hasn’t done enough for it to be “his” position. They are currently competing for the same position.He hasn’t done enough to keep Jones out. It’s Harry’s spot to lose and he didn’t deserve to be suspended in the first place. Caddy needs to continue to earn his stripes.
Spot on mate jones last three weeks have been very ordinary and I know people will jump on here and go but jones provides pressure.Jones hasn’t done enough for it to be “his” position. They are currently competing for the same position.
Regarding others who have said for Wright to be dropped for Caddy/Jones. You need your head read. Wright takes the number 1 defender, can play second ruck and kicked 4 goals just last week.
He runs under it in the VFL too.Intensity is one thing but seemed to run under the ball nearly every lead, no nuance or ball judgement. Ended up getting tunnelled multiple times while trying to jump at balls already slightly past him, I reckon he's so used to using those long arms to pluck he's maybe in a habit of mistiming his lead and jump. AFL defenders will have him for breakfast currently but plenty to work with. If I recall, Harry used to do the same early days
I’ll go with Brad Scott’s assessment when discussing Jones being outed at the presser. If the coach says you’ve been in good form then it’s reasonable to assume that it’s Harry’s spot to lose. I’m not basing my opinion purely on what the larger football public might be seeing. Internally they’ve been happy with his output and obviously want continuity while he’s growing into that role. It’s not that hard to fathom really. Now if They leave Jones out next week based on that I’d be very surprised but hey, that’s fine too. I want Caddy to have exposure too.Spot on mate jones last three weeks have been very ordinary and I know people will jump on here and go but jones provides pressure.
My answer to that is in jones last game he had four pressure acts caddy in he’s first had nine
Agreed. We have time on our side with Caddy. Let's continue with a very hungry, edgewise Jones. He'll enter his prime in a couple of years and is only just entering a beast phase.I liked what I saw from Caddy, he definitely has a crack and is a good target but I'd still bring Jones back in for him. This is only Caddy's first year as an 18 year old. He can still learn a ton just playing in the VFL. This is basically a make or break year for Jones and he's much more ready to perform week in week out.
Caddy will no doubt play a few more senior games by seasons end but realistically I don't think he's holding out any of Langford, Stringer, Wright or Jones in 2024. No doubt injuries/suspensions will come and its good to know he's ready should an opportunity arise.
Also at his best he will play very tall with his serious reachYes . He is a much stronger mark than Stringer.
reckon you'd have top give him the nod already wouldn't you?I think they'll give Harry every opportunity to earn a contract extension.
He had triggers for an automatic extension in last contract didn't he? Pretty sure he has already hit it.reckon you'd have top give him the nod already wouldn't you?
Jones has been better, esp with his marking. Well ahead for mine.I think they'll give Harry every opportunity to earn a contract extension.
I was actually looking at his numbers a couple of days ago and, without remembering exact numbers, I think his current form is comparable with his 21-22 seasons. So it's great that he's back on deck but I'm stopping short of saying it's a breakout year for him. I think he's definitely back to his best.Jones has been better, esp with his marking. Well ahead for mine.
Not really a shank. He had the smother coming from his right and was trying to work it on the outside of his boot while turning his body and the ball away from the defender. Didnt execute but you could see the intent.so in a 2 minute highlight reel they include a shank from 20 out, under no pressure, on a slight angle for a behind?
not great, but i guess he’d fit right in our forward line