Oppo Camp Jaidyn Stephenson (Traded to Nth Melb. 2020)

[jackcass]

Agree. I could see him playing RD 1 IF he plays well in the JLT Games.

He would not be the 1st Skinny Player to play RD 1

I don't know if it'll be round 1 but I certainly wouldn't rule it out. His form during the JLT will better inform that than a couple of AFLX games.

 

[buzzbuzz]

Seems to have exactly what we lack - genuine pace, footy smarts and goal sense. Should play him in the forward line Round 1, every game until his body needs a rest.

 

[didaksrightfoot]

Seems to have exactly what we lack - genuine pace, footy smarts and goal sense. Should play him in the forward line Round 1, every game until his body needs a rest.

As long as we move JDG into the midfield I'm all for it.
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I would wait until JLT before making that call whether he's ready for AFL
Remember JDG's first game against Brisbane? Came on as a sub and just didnt get near it. (Not unusual for a sub, but also showed he wouldnt have been ready for a full game - and that was a guy who's body was as close to AFL ready as you will see for a young mid)... he went back to the VFL for a month or two and came back and performed.

Without the option of a sub, I would want to make sure that Stephenson is ready (which he probably will be - pending JLT)... but we go into round 1 going 100% for a win- and that means we don't cut corners with our 22.

 

[Rorzza]

JS was exciting last night! Got done slipping tackles at times by bigger opponents but that's to be expected. Lethal in front of goal!

 

[TradeDraft]

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2018-02-16/stephenson-starts-with-a-bang

 

[lethalburns]

Will be a seriously good player if he stays fit and healthy - he reminds me of a more confident Hoskin Elliot.

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[Matt_352]

we got a good one here thats for sure

 

[Saintly Viewed]

He’s a beauty.

He and Murphy is going to be out jackpot I reckon.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

He’s a beauty.

He and Murphy are going to be our jackpot I reckon.

 

[robertg22]

He's definitely skinny but that might not hold him back. He's a similar size to what Daisy or Fyfe were in their first years I reckon. He may need a few VFL games but who knows from there.

 

[left at home]

I like both Stephenson and Murphy. Got talent

 

[Robroy22]

I loved how JS got mad at himself for being pushed off the ball too easily in the first game. He didn't lose a contest again for the night! He's a keeper.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Did murphy look good in the AFLX?

 

[unplugged]

Surprised there hasn't yet been an article by the Herald Sun about Stephenson getting through 2 AFLX games without having a heart attack.

 

[TradeDraft]

Surprised there hasn't yet been an article by the Herald Sun about Stephenson getting through 2 AFLX games without having a heart attack.

De Goey took his Place

 

[Scottie65]

On pure talent/athleticism it looked like he'd be up to playing AFL footy and would probably do alright.

But like you say physically he was far off the pace (as we knew he would be)

who says you cant play afl football with a lean frame...will hosckin elliott is near on the same size as jaidyn....dustin fletcher played over 400 games with a skinny frame.....jaidyn just needs to use his best assets at first which is outside running and dash thru packs and kicking goals...he doesnt need to be trying to match it with a josh kennedy from the swans cause he would get monstered and he knows that...until he does put some bulk on you will see him playing on the wing or half forward....being allowed to release and use his pace....there wont be any inside mid field work for a while.....but can still be very valueable to your side with his pace and great football brain

 

[TradeDraft]

who says you cant play afl football with a lean frame...will hosckin elliott is near on the same size as jaidyn....dustin fletcher played over 400 games with a skinny frame.....jaidyn just needs to use his best assets at first which is outside running and dash thru packs...he doesnt need to be trying to match it with a josh kennedy from the swans cause he would get monstered and he knows that...until he does put some bulk on you will see him playing on the wing or half forward....being allowed to release and use his pace....there wont be any inside mid field work for a while.....but can still be very valueable to your side with his pace and great football brain

Very Well Said.

He can still have lot of Impact being Skinny. I remember Daisy being Skinny in similar way to Jayden and he made a Huge Impact

 

[Scottie65]

Very Well Said.

He can still have lot of Impact being Skinny. I remember Daisy being Skinny in similar way to Jayden and he made a Huge Impact

yes agreed.....all these people saying he needs to gain some bulk to play afl football.....i think he can still paly afl skinny and at the same time put bulk on over the next few years like fyfe did.....his smarts ,pace and goal kicking os to good to be left drowning in the twos....hes up to afl standard skills wise and fitness, agility and defo with his break neck speed.....round 1 i think...go jados

 

[TradeDraft]

yes agreed.....all these people saying he needs to gain some bulk to play afl football.....i think he can still paly afl skinny and at the same time put bulk on over the next few years like fyfe did.....his smarts ,pace and goal kicking os to good to be left drowning in the twos....hes up to afl standard skills wise and fitness, agility and defo with his break neck speed.....round 1 i think...go jados

Agree. Only real thing that is not AFL Standered is his Strength but that should come with Training Full Time

 

[left at home]

Welcome to round one debut Jaidyn

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Surprised there hasn't yet been an article by the Herald Sun about Stephenson getting through 2 AFLX games without having a heart attack.

Not a murmur was heard...

 

[JB1975]

Not a murmur was heard...

Nice one, SV...very nice.

 

[PicaBoo]

Nice one, SV...very nice.

He is on fire, hasn't missed a beat.

 

[JB1975]

He is on fire, hasn't missed a beat.

Takes a lot to drag me away from Olympic figure skating, but right now this is definitely the place to be...