AFL Player # 6: Jye Caldwell

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 2, eth-dog

 

[carnthedons]

How good is losing all your clearance mids?

 

[ILikeCheese]

Missed the game why was he subbed off?

 

[naraku]

Missed the game why was he subbed off?

Calf.

Hoping it was just a knock

 

[eth-dog]

Missed the game why was he subbed off?

Calf injury

 

[FlyingV]

So annoyed by this, you could see it coming mile away with his workload of late.

 

[fairbump_playon]

So annoyed by this, you could see it coming mile away with his workload of late.

Really? You knew for sure Caldwell was about to get hurt? Wow.

Who will we see injured next week, injury Nostradamus?

 

[citizen-erased]

So annoyed by this, you could see it coming mile away with his workload of late.

It was a knock im fairly sure. Cant help those other than not play him.

 

[FlyingV]

It was a knock im fairly sure. Cant help those other than not play him.

If it’s a knock happy days… I guess

 

[citizen-erased]

If it’s a knock happy days… I guess

won't be good if he and Shiel both miss with Parish out as well.
GWS have had a bit of a rocket under them by frothies (couldn't have waited a week?)

 

[eth-dog]

won't be good if he and Shiel both miss with Parish out as well.
GWS have had a bit of a rocket under them by frothies (couldn't have waited a week?)

Parish is due back this week

 

[eth-dog]

Midfielder Jye Caldwell will miss at least one week after sustaining a low end calf strain.

Murphy said Caldwell was taken off in the third quarter after experiencing tightness throughout the game.

“’Calders’ had a bit of calf tightness across the game and the decision was to sub him off in that third quarter,” Murphy said,

“He’s got a little calf strain which is low end and so he’ll miss this weekend and we’ll assess next week of how we progress that.”

Injury news: Parish set to return, Caldwell and Shiel to miss

The latest injury update ahead of round 21.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[Dave]

Injury news: Parish set to return, Caldwell and Shiel to miss

The latest injury update ahead of round 21.

www.essendonfc.com.au

So that's him done for the season then.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Another prime example of why Calders is so important to our structure, absolutely no accountability in the midfield today.

 

[Zach Package]

Another prime example of why Calders is so important to our structure, absolutely no accountability in the midfield today.

Underrated to controlling the corridor and the defensive side of the stoppage. I think we initially tried McGrath there but he’s clearly a better running defender. Daresay he’s structurally the most important.

 

[eth-dog]

Midfielder Jye Caldwell

6

Jye Caldwell

Age

24

Ht

183cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.7

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

7.3

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.3

4star

CL

1.8

4star

D

13.6

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.6

4star

may make a return after missing round 21 with a calf strain.

Murphy said the 21-year-old is making positive strides, but an assessment will come later in the week in terms of his availability.

“‘Calders’ is going well,” he said.

“He’s still got a bit to get through this week, but things are looking pretty positive for Jye and the plan will be to train across this week and we’ll assess his availability after the main session this week.”

Injury news: Snelling to miss, Shiel shooting to be available

The latest injury news ahead of round 22.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[VelvetSledge]

Looking really big and strong.

Is this it? The big-bodied inside mid? Has he been Brad Scott-ified?

 

[Old Campaigner]

 

[fairbump_playon]

Looking really big and strong.

Is this it? The big-bodied inside mid? Has he been Brad Scott-ified?

He's a star. Total beast. Loved him from day one and can't wait to see him dominate over the next 8 years.

 

[faible]

Looking really big and strong.

Is this it? The big-bodied inside mid? Has he been Brad Scott-ified?

If we got players suspended for peptides what do we get for cloning?

 

[FlyingV]

If we got players suspended for peptides what do we get for cloning?

Salary cap breach probably

 

[VelvetSledge]

If we got players suspended for peptides what do we get for cloning?

#whateverittakes

 

[ant555]

Big year for Caldwell. Has to develop into the workhorse midfielder needed.

 

[Mercurial89]

Looking really big and strong.

Is this it? The big-bodied inside mid? Has he been Brad Scott-ified?

He has always had the temperament,
Let's hope his body allows him to realise the potential.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Heading into season 5 now.

It goes rather quickly hey.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

Consistency the key for Caldwell

Young gun looks to build on strong finish to 2022.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Consistency the key for Caldwell​

Young gun looks to build on strong finish to 2022.

In every budding superstar’s career, there’s always a coming-of-age moment.

When Essendon took out a 10-point victory at the Gabba against Premiership contenders Brisbane in round 17, young midfielder Jye Caldwell stood tall, playing the best game of his short career.

It could prove to be that coming-of-age moment.
Caldwell went head-to-head with Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale and came out victorious.
Playing a predominantly run-with role on the Lions ball magnet, the 21-year-old was able to nullify his impact, holding him to a mere 21 disposals, well below Neale’s season average.

While the tag was tight, Caldwell had no trouble finding his own footy, accumulating 26 disposals himself – a season high.

It showed what the highly rated junior could produce, finally achieving some consistency after a wretched run with injury.

As he looks forward, Caldwell is ready to continue his upwards trajectory in the 2023 season.

“Obviously I have had a few injuries in the past, but last season I technically played a full season,” Caldwell said.

“I got my shoulder fixed in the off-season which is great as it was bugging me a lot last year.

“I’m ready to come into 2023 and hopefully cause some havoc.”​

- Jye Caldwell

The 22-year-old took his games total to 34 off the back of the 20 he played in 2022.

After being through a tricky season, Caldwell is among a large number of young players ready to improve the club’s position next season.

With Brad Scott taking the reins, Caldwell is certain that the change ahead will be for the betterment of the entire playing group.

“It’s super exciting,” he said

“I’m used to change, but I believe it’s a good one and the boys already have bought in and have Brad’s back.

“Even in the pre-Christmas block, we have learnt plenty of new structures and strategies.”


With things set in stone, Caldwell already knows what needs to be done and has set some personal goals for the upcoming season.

“Firstly, I just want to build off this season and maintain consistency,” Caldwell said.

“Some other personal goals would be to play consistent footy wherever I play, improve my running, tackling and just being a better teammate.”

With lofty expectations set for himself, Caldwell doesn’t let this take away from his time off the field, where he maintains hobbies such a coffee and cooking.

“I have a couple hobbies; I am really into my coffee,” he said.

“I like to buy different beans and try different coffees at home.

“Cooking is something I have started to get into as well, I am a massive steak man.

“I love to cook a medium rare and love to take the time to head down to the local butcher.”

While many would be keen to try one of Caldwell’s steaks, Don’s fans will also be looking forward to what he can cook up in season 2023.

Quick fire questions: Jye Caldwell​

Coffee order: Double shot latte

Top of Xmas list: New Travis Scott shoes

Fav training drill: Goal kicking

Favourite player growing up: Lenny Hayes – midfield coach at GWS, got a message from him on draft night.