Discussion on Pick #14 - Jake Lever

[douglyzia]

Wow have a look at this:
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/...d1=3116&tid2=2&pid2=4027&type=A&fid1=S&fid2=S

 

[nerRADIAN]

Wow have a look at this:
http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/...d1=3116&tid2=2&pid2=4027&type=A&fid1=S&fid2=S

You cant really judge defenders based on their stats, especially when they get so many uncontested possessions. I think Lever will be better than Davis though.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Jake is going to be a gun.

Main skills task for pre-season is practice your field kicking. Want less turnovers next year.

 

[weekend at bernies]

Just need to put him on the McDonalds diet for pre-season

 

[SES SA]

Just need to put him on the McDonalds diet for pre-season

*Broscience diet. You drink your body weight in ON Gold standard protein everyday. Its not that hard.

 

[EVILCROW]

*Broscience diet. You drink your body weight in ON Gold standard protein everyday. Its not that hard.

 

[danger_to_walker]

"They weren’t overly worried Fremantle would choose Jake: the Dockers hadn’t spoken to him in a long time, and they were known for their thoroughness. They were somewhat concerned that Melbourne might take him at pick 3. But had that happened, there was nothing they could have done about it."

Recruiters know what they are doing.

 

[FantasticShirt]

Polled 2 votes in Rising Star making him 8th overall.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-09/hogan-wins-the-2015-nab-afl-rising-star-award

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

Polled 2 votes in Rising Star making him 8th overall.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-09/hogan-wins-the-2015-nab-afl-rising-star-award

Trying to find out who gave him the votes...anyone found an article breaking the votes down?

 

[tigris72]

Trying to find out who gave him the votes...anyone found an article breaking the votes down?

Tredrea

 

[Bovo]

Tredrea

And you guys don't like Port....pfffft

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Should of got more then 2 votes

 

[FantasticShirt]

Should of got more then 2 votes

Agreed. Probably needed a few more games to get broader attention.

 

[radiojake]

*have

 

[Sultan]

Happened to stumble across his media conference he did when he signed the contract extension. Geez, this bloke speaks like he is the captain of the club already.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-11-28/levers-point-to-prove

Almost brought a tear to my eye when he said he wanted to play for Adelaide for the next 10 to 15 years. Already a leader at the club and hasn't even stepped in the door yet I'm stoked!

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“Mum’s probably happy to get me out of the house! The reality is it (moving) is part of football and part of life. I think I’m a very independent person. I think I was going to move out at the end of this year or next anyway.
“I’m happy to be coming to the Crows. I want to be an Adelaide player for the next 10-15 years.”



This thread is depressing to read. From draft night we knew we had a beauty.

 

[radiojake]

don't bump this

it's best left for another time

 

[beartoo]

don't bump this

it's best left for another time

It's best left in the lavatory where it belongs.

 

[GrommoT]

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Just so we can quantify the U-turn.....

Spoiler: . fantasyfootyclub copy of article .

http://www.fantasyfootyclub.com/archive/index.php/t-14797.html

The Crows have selected key defender Jake Lever with pick No.14 in the 2015 AFL National Draft.
Lever, 18, is a competitive and aggressive backman, who hates getting beaten. The 193cm, 84kg, tall can shut down an opponent while also providing good rebound. He has a strong work rate, excellent leadership skills and reads the game well
He missed the entire 2014 season after suffering ACL injury training with the AIS-AFL Academy last December, but impressed with his professionalism in his approach to rehabilitation. He took up coaching roles with Vic Metro and the TAC Cup team, the Calder Cannons, and was there at every game and training session completing his training on the side.
Lever is back at full fitness, and earlier this month tested at the NAB AFL Draft Combine, running 3.19 in the 20-metre sprint and 10:32 for the three-kilometre time trial.
Calder Cannons Talent Manager, Ian Kyte says:
"Jake had his knee reconstructed in December. He's back in training now and he'll be ready to go when he gets to a club. Had he played this year he would possibly have been the No. 1 selection.
“He's a tall, aggressive, competitive key defender who's a really good leader. He might have even spent some time in the midfield this year had he been able to play. His leadership qualities have improved this year even though he hasn't been able to play and he hasn't missed a beat with his recovery.
“He does everything right, to the point we had to force him to take a break at times."
Jake Lever at a Glance
Club: Calder Cannons
Position: Tall defender
DOB: 5.3.1996
Height: 193cm
Weight: 84kg