Player Watch #5 Jack Ross- Re-Signed until 2026

[All Aust]

So, unlike what'shisname poster. There much to like about a coach supported fit Ross playing in a position he was drafted to play.
Leadership attitude and performance as good as any listed player. Has. Plenty of upside

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

And he sets them up. From memory he had about 14 score assists in the Brisbane final in 2022.

Yep. High in score involvements and goal assists.

 

[Grrr]

Yep. High in score involvements and goal assists.

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Can you check the Essendon game the week before, maybe it was that one where he had 14, although 11 is not to shabby.

 

[Hoos]

Can you check the Essendon game the week before, maybe it was that one where he had 14, although 11 is not to shabby.

Especially in an away final.

 

[lizard man]

I always saw him as a young Cotchin

 

[Ralll]

I think he's better than depth. His inconsistency is due most likely to his injury run. When he played wing he was pretty consistent even though he's not a wingman.

His speed is just around the ball ala Selwood, quick and agile over short distances. Late 22 he played some great games across half forward, so unlike Prestia and Hopper he can be useful when rotating out of the midfield.

He is not a defensive player like Graham, but a very constructive user of the ball, so I hope he is in the middle round 1 and given a good run. I would rather see him given a real crack in there over Hopper as I think they are a bit similar but Ross is better (on Hoppers last 2 years).

Ross rarely gives the ball to a player in a worse position to him.

Hopper in full flight is one of the most prolific hard ball get players in the game and our current enforcer, while Ross is mostly outside. With Cotch/Dusty gone and Prestia slowing down we need Hopper to take that load.

But with Dusty and Shai now gone, Ross is a logical choice to play that mid/forward position that suits him if the prized recruits arn't ready.

 

[Grrr]

Hopper in full flight is one of the most prolific hard ball get players in the game and our current enforcer, while Ross is mostly outside. With Cotch/Dusty gone and Prestia slowing down we need Hopper to take that load.

But with Dusty and Shai now gone, Ross is a logical choice to play that mid/forward position that suits him if the prized recruits arn't ready.

Yes Ross is best when given the ball second by a player like Taranto or Hopper because he can hold on to it and give it off under pressure. Not really outside but not coal face.

Edwards played similarly but did it with quickness of hand rather than holding the ball in a tackle and being strong enough to give it off like Ross. How many times did Edwards get the ball off the hard ball getter and start the chain forward, which is why I think Ross is important, because Taranto and Hopper don't have great composure and tend to hack it forward.

 

[Grrr]

I always saw him as a young Cotchin

Without the suicidal attack on the ball, but Cotch was a great distributer, took it off his toes and it was gone. Compare that to a player like Graham who has to stand up and deliver.

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

Can you check the Essendon game the week before, maybe it was that one where he had 14, although 11 is not to shabby.

Yep. Your memory’s pretty good.

Game high score involvements.

 

[RichmondEshays]

Yep. Your memory’s pretty good.

Game high score involvements.

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Sonsie 14 SI wow

 

[tora tora tora]

Yep. High in score involvements and goal assists.

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off the wing while Pickett ran with Neale a lot of the game. Ross has developed into a good winger. Been playing wing since mid 2021. Yze used him there and I feel that's where he stays. McAuliffe & Sonz mid rotations now. Maybe MRJ for Shai like bursts of pace.
And Smilie & Lalor when ready.

 

[Grrr]

off the wing while Pickett ran with Neale a lot of the game. Ross has developed into a good winger. Been playing wing since mid 2021. Yze used him there and I feel that's where he stays. McAuliffe & Sonz mid rotations now. Maybe MRJ for Shai like bursts of pace.
And Smilie & Lalor when ready.

Both the Brisbane and Essendon game above he played strictly half forward. Yze used Ross on the wing for a bit, but late pretty sure he was in the middle.

I think Ross deserves a good go in the middle after being shunted around. Fair enough when you had a midfield like Prestia, Cotchin, Martin, Bolton, they had to try him in different places, but our midfield right now is weak, so give him a real crack at it to see what he can do. Can always go back to the wing if we need something different, he did have games of 24 and 26 disposals there early last season, so as you say he is a good wingman.

 

[tora tora tora]

Both the Brisbane and Essendon game above he played strictly half forward. Yze used Ross on the wing for a bit, but late pretty sure he was in the middle.

I think Ross deserves a good go in the middle after being shunted around. Fair enough when you had a midfield like Prestia, Cotchin, Martin, Bolton, they had to try him in different places, but our midfield right now is weak, so give him a real crack at it to see what he can do. Can always go back to the wing if we need something different, he did have games of 24 and 26 disposals there early last season, so as you say he is a good wingman.

Ross started the final on the field on one wing. Played it extremely well.

saw him sub on for Caddy in 2021 and play wing at Metricon. Had a front row seat to Ross link up perfectly with play up and down the ground.

Not as good as his debut year?


We got 3 187cm wingers. Hugo & Banks can run. Ross finds the football.

 

[tigs2010]

Sonsie 14 SI wow

4 of them were his own scores too. Lucky to get 4 touches these days. Massive fall from grace.