Player Watch Jack Ginnivan (Traded to Hawks 2023)

[Abdul_The_Bull]

What a season for the young kid.
Only the beginning. Hope he Can't wait for him to light it up in September.

Fixed that for you. You're welcome!!

 

[Anzacday]

That goal on the left in the 3rd was pure class.
Silenced a few critics.

 

[JuniorB]

That goal on the left in the 3rd was pure class.
Silenced a few critics.

As good as he is with the "around the corner" kicks, I think he realises (or has been told) that a drop punt is better from further out.
Yes, that goal was a beauty.

 

[gouki88]

That goal on the left in the 3rd was pure class.
Silenced a few critics.

Made it look easy as you like.

For a bloke who is not a power athlete he makes roosting it look very relaxed.

 

[mwhop]

legend!
thanks!!!

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Like the team, had no expectation at the start of the year.
Well and truly exceeded, under utmost scrutiny at times.
Kudos to you young man, hold your head up high.
Keep up the good work Jack

 

[TW Sherrin]

That goal on the left in the 3rd was pure class.
Silenced a few critics.

Cmon Anzac day, yes it was an important goal but what's so special about 30m out directly in front? Has the bar dropped that low for AFL players?

Btw, Sunday was the template for him. Low possession but scoreboard impact.

 

[gouki88]

Cmon Anzac day, yes it was an important goal but what's so special about 30m out directly in front? Has the bar dropped that low for AFL players?

Btw, Sunday was the template for him. Low possession but scoreboard impact.

Interesting definition of 30m out you have. Also under a fair bit of pressure - both physical and in terms of the flow of the game.

 

[Anzacday]

Cmon Anzac day, yes it was an important goal but what's so special about 30m out directly in front

Um, might want to rewatch it

 

[Anzacday]

Interesting definition of 30m out you have. Also under a fair bit of pressure - both physical and in terms of the flow of the game.

Thanks mate.
The kick actually travelled over 50 - well and truly cleared the goal line.

 

[Anzacday]

Btw, Sunday was the template for him. Low possession but scoreboard impact.

Agree if he must have low possessions.
Be nice for him to do both - lots of possessions and scoreboard impact, (directly and indirectly).

 

[Vicky Park]

Why do we always want players to do more, especially at 19 and in their second year?

Ginni is a gem. He will get better. He may add other strings to his bow. He has aspects of immaturity to his game, which the coaches will work out with him.

But he’s a very effective small forward already, and could easily have had more goals this year if even a few extra - and justified- frees had been paid.

 

[ThePhantom777]

Interesting definition of 30m out you have. Also under a fair bit of pressure - both physical and in terms of the flow of the game.

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The other thing I like about a lot of our goals in free play this season which you can see in this pic. There are other players open who also could have kicked them.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Um, might want to rewatch it

I misjudged it by 10m. point stands, getting excited about a left foot goal means the bar has slipped.

I can understand it was a good goal in the context on the game though.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Agree if he must have low possessions.
Be nice for him to do both - lots of possessions and scoreboard impact, (directly and indirectly).

its a tough gig averaging 15+ as a permanent small forward. when he gets a bigger tank he is a chance.

regardless of my previous comment I think he is top 3 in the rising star and last year would've probably won it with 38 goals.

 

[Stripes B and W]

Um, might want to rewatch it

I am with you Anzac, it was a beauty. There was the pressure of the game, we were in huge trouble at the time, the physical pressure was coming from his right but Jack held his own line and was not forced to his left. If he flinched a millimeter he misses that kick.
It was a low percentage goal and he had the skills to nail it.

 

[JuniorB]

Why do we always want players to do more, especially at 19 and in their second year?

Ginni is a gem. He will get better. He may add other strings to his bow. He has aspects of immaturity to his game, which the coaches will work out with him.

But he’s a very effective small forward already, and could easily have had more goals this year if even a few extra - and justified- frees had been paid.

He's kicked 36 goals this season, which is a great return for what is generally considered a tough gig - small forward.
To put it into context Kozzie Pickett has kicked 2 more than Ginni from one more game.

 

[Prestigerrycomo]

Good interview with him on the podcast

Kid is no fool, got a good footy brain

 

[MyManLynch]

He's kicked 36 goals this season, which is a great return for what is generally considered a tough gig - small forward.
To put it into context Kozzie Pickett has kicked 2 more than Ginni from one more game.

Plus Ginni has finished on top of the Boo-ometer ratings this year.
Quite an achievement for a 19 year old who has never been reported or ‘taken out’ players off the ball, or continually dished out head high tackles.

 

[OniAu]

Cmon Anzac day, yes it was an important goal but what's so special about 30m out directly in front? Has the bar dropped that low for AFL players?

Btw, Sunday was the template for him. Low possession but scoreboard impact.

As others have said. Scoreboard pressure with 6 minutes left in the third, plus that's not an easy kick either from 40 odd out leaning back with pressure coming.

You dont expect many 19 year old small forwards to kick those in their first full season of games

 

[Vicky Park]

And another thing, by 3/4 time on Sunday he’d kicked half our score. At 19. In the biggest and most hyped H & A game in years if not decades.

To nitpick aspects of his game is to ignore the benefits he brings. And he’s exciting. The noise level goes up when he gets near the ball. He knows it. We know it. What’s not to love about that?

 

[DuckToaster]

A very good year under immense external scrutiny. A good kid who knows where the goals are, and isn't afraid to be selfish when it comes to booting 'em. We needed somebody like that.

 

[TW Sherrin]

As others have said. Scoreboard pressure with 6 minutes left in the third, plus that's not an easy kick either from 40 odd out leaning back with pressure coming.

You dont expect many 19 year old small forwards to kick those in their first full season of games

so he grabbed the ball and looked at the clock? he is a genius.

 

[Bungeye]

I like guys who have a laser like focus in wanting to kick the goal. Too many players, want to pass the ball off, which can lead to second guessing themselves, resulting in a missed goal.

Being unselfish is admirable, but if ingrained, it can backfire, especially when a match is crying out for some individual brilliance.

I would love to see magpie players take more responsibility, heck they might even surprise us...

 

[MyManLynch]

so he grabbed the ball and looked at the clock? he is a genius.

Who stole the jam out of your doughnut?