Player Watch #43 Jacob Bauer
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Probably because after 13 goals in 3 his first 3 games the other sides started paying him more attention maybe even double teaming him. Still he only started as a forward this year so there's plenty of room for improvement in him
We've tried to play 3 forwards before, so this guy could possibly be the third tall in time.
Remember that gameplans and teams need to evolve, the same thing doesn't work forever and you can't stand still in this league. He gives some versatility and fills a list gap of a player type we don't have.
If he fills out a bit and plays tall, he might also be able to play second KPF behind Lynch too.
Moonatic77
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nah mate. pick 456,789 in the draft doesn't equal talent to shine Jack's boots. like for like?
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Well I mean he can play a role, I didn't necessarily say he is gonna be a star. But when we have 2 pure Key Forwards, another is welcome
He is 191 (6ft 3"), and Cumberland is 183cms (6 ft tall). Jacob plays like he's 6ft 4", he has that gibcus alleviation type leap. Great hands. Very mobile.
Sorry, but he is nothing in comparison to Lennon. He flies for his marks and is a pretty straight kick at goal. A wise choice by the club, glad they grabbed an athletic forward.
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Our ressies will be interesting viewing for the rest of the year with this kid playing a lead up forward role and Colina spending some time resting deep in the forward line.
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He is from the previous draft class (undrafted) which is good given Richmond only took Rioli and Ryan, who was older.
03: Clarke. Brown. Gibcus. Banks. Sonsie.
02: Rioli. Bauer.
01: Ralphsmith. Dow. Nyuon. Martyn. Cumberland.
00: Ryan. Ross. Mansell. Stack. Rcd
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Roachy8
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Welcome Jacob and good luck!
No pressure but the last Jacob we had at Tigerland became a premiership player in 2017 and a cult figure....
No pressure but the last Jacob we had at Tigerland became a premiership player in 2017 and a cult figure....
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He was Ko d a few weeks ago , not sure if they have any kinda protocol in sanfl for thatBit of a free hit, so we can't really lose. I much prefer this pick to going down the recycled hack route again with another Parker.
I hope Bauer's drop off in form was because we told him we wanted to draft him and needed him to still be available at our pick.
Wow looks like he was born in that with premiership vibes already , go well
Madrooster1964
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I've seen a fair bit of this kid this year and he is well worth the risk. You are 100% right - after it became common knowledge how good he could be he became a target and was double teamed and manhandled constantly. Umpiring in the SANFL is even worse than at AFL level so he has been afforded little or no protection but he has continued to compete and bring the ball to ground where Nth Adelaides smalls have been feasting on opportunities - a good team player because he is dragging two or three defenders to a contest - in good spots to score from crumbing - not deep into pockets etc. By all reports a cracking kid too. Sadly - its going to hurt my beloved North Adelaide's competitiveness but think most at the club are really pleased for the lad to have been given an opportunity. Hope you all enjoy watching him progress.
hopefully this year we can draft more rucks and no mids
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Heard he's like Cripps but with more forward prowess
Noah Cumberland came to Richmond as a midfielder but has been played forward because all the other positions are full. Great speed and aggression but will fly for the ball as well which is rare for mids these days. Has goal kicking nouse as well.
Bauer looks a marking mobile forward. He has a good spring which makes him more the 193cm type, so big enough to play key once he puts on a bit of muscle as he gets into his 20's. A bit like how Gibcus is able to play taller due to his spring.
Think it a good pick. Most mid season picks are pretty speculative, but he seems to have some good tools to work with.
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Thanx 4 the intel Mad.
Always good to get an objective assessment.
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In all honesty, he reminds me a lot of Gibcus. Great pickup and someone to work with going forward.
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Listening to Clarke’s post draft wrap, he started the year playing back and was moved forward with immediate success.
I’m not sure how often he played forward prior to this year but you’d think he’s still pretty green in forward craft (running patterns , positioning etc), meaning there’s probably lots of development to come.
JR the perfect tutor to hone his forward craft
I’m not sure how often he played forward prior to this year but you’d think he’s still pretty green in forward craft (running patterns , positioning etc), meaning there’s probably lots of development to come.
JR the perfect tutor to hone his forward craft
Sounds like some work to do in terms of learning the Richmond way...
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Ah yes the Richmond Way, he will be a half back before we know itSounds like some work to do in terms of learning the Richmond way...
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