AFL Player # 6: Jye Caldwell

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2028
My Boy Draft 2025: Pick 4, Lore

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

I thought he'd be better than what he's shown this year. 4th year in the system and still looks a little teeny to me.

I'm going to cut him some slack due to games played and injuries so continuity is the thing. Hopefully he can shake off the Marc Bullen vibes I get, I think he's better than that.

 

[BomberTime]

The footage of him chowing down is so good.

 

[Old Campaigner]

The footage of him chowing down is so good.

that's some sort of rig on Baldwin

 

[andleanback]

He was willing to pay the price. That’s what it should mean. Should show that clip first thing Monday morning.

 

[ghostdog]

And so far without being injured

Did you touch wood?

 

[ghostdog]

He was willing to pay the price. That’s what it should mean. Should show that clip first thing Monday morning.

Caldwell has immense guts. If we ever traded Parish, Caldwell would take his spot.

 

[brutus76]

Tough nut

 

[citizen-erased]

Will give credit cos i called him out for some shiel-esque spectating.

He will lift during games and that was tough from him.

 

[eth-dog]

Murphy said he could be available this week.

 

[Lore]

Not ruled out yet will see how it settles.

As reported yesterday, midfielder Jye Caldwell has dodged any significant damage to his AC joint after a courageous back-with-the-flight contest against Swans defender Tom McCartin

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Tom Mccartin

Age

25

Ht

194cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.3

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

129.5

2star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

0.8

1star

MG

87.4

2star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

168.0

3star

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Murphy said Caldwell will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for Saturday's Dreamtime at the 'G if his injury settles across the week.

“Caldwell is actually (looking) pretty good,” Murphy said.

“He has got an AC joint injury but it’s not too bad at this point. We've just got to see how that settles and test his availability later in the week, but we’ll leave that door ajar at this point.”

Injury news: Jones, Smith available, Caldwell a test

The latest injury update ahead of round 10.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[FlyingV]

Wouldn’t be opposed to him taking a breather and come back fresh second half of the year. Plays such a combative role, for a young lad with is injury history. Missing a week may not be the worst thing.

 

[Lore]

Reintegrating with main training, test to be available this weekend.

Injury news: Cox avoids surgery, tests for two

The latest on Nik Cox, Jye Caldwell, Matt Guelfi, James Stewart and more.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[Yoda_]

Unpopular opinion but I'll be staggered if Jye plays 150 games for us


Nothing against the kid and you can make all the excuses you want, just a gut feeling. Not quick enough after the hamstring(s), not big enough to be a #3 in the same position (inside mid behind Darcy and Shiel) and his kicking although neat, lacks no real penetration.

 

[FlyingV]

Unpopular opinion but I'll be staggered if Jye plays 150 games for us


Nothing against the kid and you can make all the excuses you want, just a gut feeling. Not quick enough after the hamstring(s), not big enough to be a #3 in the same position (inside mid behind Darcy and Shiel) and his kicking although neat, lacks no real penetration.

I’ll reserve judgement for when he makes it through this year and then has a pre season where he isn’t worried about rehabilitating his hamstring and can focus on getting his explosiveness back. But yeah, he’s not a sure thing atm. At least he’s aggressive…

 

[Yoda_]

I’ll reserve judgement for when he makes it through this year and then has a pre season where he isn’t worried about rehabilitating his hamstring and can focus on getting his explosiveness back. But yeah, he’s not a sure thing atm. At least he’s aggressive…

Yeah

If Jye can maybe fill the role Durham is doing right now (utility) and we upgrade the role Jye is trying to fill then we should be better off.

 

[Lore]

Unpopular opinion but I'll be staggered if Jye plays 150 games for us


Nothing against the kid and you can make all the excuses you want, just a gut feeling. Not quick enough after the hamstring(s), not big enough to be a #3 in the same position (inside mid behind Darcy and Shiel) and his kicking although neat, lacks no real penetration.

Always thought of him as a Shiel replacement anyway… that’s why GWS got him with our Shiel pick and they’re quite similar in terms of attributes. Although mk2 grew up as a boxer

 

[ghostdog]

Will give credit cos i called him out for some shiel-esque spectating.

He will lift during games and that was tough from him.

Topped the tackles tonight with 10.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Best game for the club so far.

 

[eth-dog]

Took over in the second half

 

[citizen-erased]

Huge game

I like when he wills himself into games after quiet starts.

 

[brutus76]

You cannot teach footy smarts and class

This kid has both in spades

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Unpopular opinion but I'll be staggered if Jye plays 150 games for us


Nothing against the kid and you can make all the excuses you want, just a gut feeling. Not quick enough after the hamstring(s), not big enough to be a #3 in the same position (inside mid behind Darcy and Shiel) and his kicking although neat, lacks no real penetration.

Yikes

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Good, solid game. Probably best game he's played for us. If he can become that 4th or 5th banana in the midfield and keep playing this way then our midfield depth can cause other teams problems.

 

[BrunoV]

Unpopular opinion but I'll be staggered if Jye plays 150 games for us


Nothing against the kid and you can make all the excuses you want, just a gut feeling. Not quick enough after the hamstring(s), not big enough to be a #3 in the same position (inside mid behind Darcy and Shiel) and his kicking although neat, lacks no real penetration.

I understand the point but it's almost academic because of the way AFL teams operate. He will play to the detriment of team balance.

I agree that we're waiting to see how he develops in the next 12 months. Does he recapture that dynamic burst and/fill out into a little bull? That's the key unknown. What is he if he doesn't? He's not that appealing is he, particularly with our midfield balance?

 

[qwertyboy]

I understand the point but it's almost academic because of the way AFL teams operate. He will play to the detriment of team balance.

I agree that we're waiting to see how he develops in the next 12 months. Does he recapture that dynamic burst and/fill out into a little bull? That's the key unknown. What is he if he doesn't? He's not that appealing is he, particularly with our midfield balance?

In fairness was never known as a burst player even at gws is and always will be your first hands at the clearance coalfaxe almost libba esque. His talents are his hands his aggressiveness and his cleanliness. If given the chance like last night showed just how good he can be at it