Player Watch Jason Horne-Francis - You were always one of us

[Imhotep]

I want to see player ratings/statistics for last quarters from the last two years, I have a feeling he'd be sitting quite comfortably in the top ten players in the AFL. Absolutely our most clutch player.

 

[malcheski]

It amazes me how underrated JHF is. Kingy just looks at the stats on his HP laptop and makes calls from that, i think a lot are like that. But visually you can just see that JHF and Butters do some really awesome shit on the field that isn't always backed up by stats, they don't need it 35 times a game. JHF has also stepped up in close games and got us across the line on multiple occasions.

There are actually people out there that rate Sheezel higher, its crazy.

JHF had 28 on the weekend. If you told be he had 45 I would have still believed you.

His touches are all class, all impact the contest and over 30% of his touches end up in a score chain. That is just a crazy statistic. If & when Jase averages close to 30 a game he will be dominating on a level only ever seen in the Judd/Ablett mould.

 

[Willsy10]

JHF had 28 on the weekend. If you told be he had 45 I would have still believed you.

His touches are all class, all impact the contest and over 30% of his touches end up in a score chain. That is just a crazy statistic. If & when Jase averages close to 30 a game he will be dominating on a level only ever seen in the Judd/Ablett mould.

He is also kicking clutch goals and averaging over a goal a game, which is what Ablett/Judd and Dusty all did in their primes.

 

[SureBuddy]

Only Warner (31), Bont (30), Heeney (25) have scored more goals this year as mids than JHF (21). He has also played 2 less games than them all.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

I dropped this last week and didn't get a peep so I'm going to do it again and see what I get.

Is JHF playing CHF?

The guy it reminds me of is young James Hird so we can put that on the comparison list.

Also, how long before he becomes captain? Just a pleasure to watch.

 

[TeeKray]

Unfortunately David King is an opinion leader in the football media who influences a lot of the way players and teams are seen. King's agenda against JHF makes it hard for him to get the credit he deserves, especially playing at a relatively anonymous club like Port.

 

[ElectricG]

It felt like he was captain

 

[malcheski]

Only Warner (31), Bont (30), Heeney (25) have scored more goals this year as mids than JHF (21). He has also played 2 less games than them all.

Player	Games	Disposals	Clearnaces	Goals
Marcus Bontempelli	21​	26.14​	6.19​	1.43​
Isaac Heeney	20​	25.6​	6​	1.25​
Jason Horne-Francis	19​	22.05​	5.63​	1.11​

These are the only 3 players in the league that average 20,5,1.

Bont is in his 11th season
Heeney is in his 10th


JHF in his 3rd.

 

[Chrizzt]

Player	Games	Disposals	Clearnaces	Goals
Marcus Bontempelli	21​	26.14​	6.19​	1.43​
Isaac Heeney	20​	25.6​	6​	1.25​
Jason Horne-Francis	19​	22.05​	5.63​	1.11​

These are the only 3 players in the league that average 20,5,1.

Bont is in his 11th season
Heeney is in his 10th


JHF in his 3rd.

Less TOG (about 5% less) and significantly less CBAs too.

Centre clearances per CBA %
JHF: 16.9
Bont: 12.6
Heeney: 9.8

 

[morell]

If we measured sheer positive impact on results of games, there would be few in the competition that match him.
Should absolutely be in AA contention

 

[simba_]

It felt like he was captain

it felt like he was Warren Tredrea!

 

[Handyandy]

I dropped this last week and didn't get a peep so I'm going to do it again and see what I get.

Is JHF playing CHF?

The guy it reminds me of is young James Hird so we can put that on the comparison list.

Also, how long before he becomes captain? Just a pleasure to watch.

He was playing chf for a while after Marshall went down
Looked like a mini Wayne Carey

 

[SureBuddy]

If he a big last 2 games, he will rocket into the AA 22.

 

[TazD]

Kane will make sure no fellow AA Panel Member forgets about JHF.

 

[ClintEastwood]

Kane will make sure no fellow AA Panel Member forgets about JHF.

Who knows ... Kane comes across very schizo where Port is concerned. Tosser.

 

[ClintEastwood]

Unfortunately David King is an opinion leader in the football media who influences a lot of the way players and teams are seen. King's agenda against JHF makes it hard for him to get the credit he deserves, especially playing at a relatively anonymous club like Port.

To a point, yes, but everyone has eyes, and JHF's style of play is such that even blind Freddy could see it for what it is.

 

[RangaInTeal]

I never saw the Great man Russell play, but spoke to my Father today and he just wanted to talk about how good Jason was and how much he reminded him of Russell. 15 minutes, he is a passionate Port man but I can honestly only remember three times I have heard him so passionate about life, 2007 Prelim against West Coast - Cousins Hammy game, 2014-16ish SANFL Port vs the Bays at Alberton - we smashed them, Butcher kicked a bag - had no idea my old man hated the Bays or any footy side quite like that, he was tribal bordering feral that day. And the Grandchildren’s births.

If Russell play like JHF, for ~400 games, my god I understand how everyone fails in comparison. And for Russell to have said Robran was the better footballer, my mind is blown, and for people to mention Bagshaw in a similar fashion, where did SAFooty go so wrong?

The old man did say, I just wish Jason would say ‘that’s the Port Adelaide way’ because that’s what WE did, just went from contest to contest and willed ourselves to win.

 

[Chrizzt]

If he a big last 2 games, he will rocket into the AA 22.

Doubt that'll be enough - couple of games off injured and quiet games against Giants, Lions, Suns, Tigers will hurt his case too much. Will absolutely make 44 man squad though.

Not too fussed about this anyway. He's only in his 3rd season and is already borderline AA quality - got plenty of time to rack up the accolades.

 

[RossFC]

JHF half forward, Houston half back, my 2 picks.

 

[pstew2dstew]

Robbie Gray

9

Robbie Gray

Age

36

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.4

5star

D

13.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

4star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

,

Now this guy.

It's like hitting two royal flushes back 2 back if you're a coach.

 

[TeeKray]

Up to 11th in the coaches votes. Names ahead of him are Heeney, Daicos, Serong, Cripps, Neale, Bontempelli, Gulden, Merrett, Treloar and Warner. And he's missed 2 games FWIW. Absolutely flying.

 

[Grave Danger]

King pair: Horne-Francis mounts new challenge for Daicos’ crown

Jason Horne-Francis’ rise to stardom, Hawthorn’s stunning in-season revival, the Giants’ upset of Brisbane in another bonkers round, and Craig McRae’s post-match comments are all on the agenda in round 22’s key takeaways.

www.watoday.com.au

 

[FishingRick04]

Paywalled

 

[tribey]

Cool stat for all you Hornebags.

In season 2024 there are currently four (4) players averaging 20+ dsp/1+ goal/1+ goal assist.

1. Marcus Bontempelli

4

Marcus Bontempelli

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.5

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

10.3

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.4

5star

D

18.4

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

8.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.8

4star

2. Christian Petracca

5

Christian Petracca

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.4

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.5

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

3.4

4star

D

19.0

5star

K

7.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.0

4star

3. Jason Horne-Francis
4. Dylan Moore

13

Dylan Moore

Age

25

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

5.1

2star

HB

6.7

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

Solid company. Solid trends.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

You'd think we'd have a representation in the AA being second on a ladder, and we're a team that heavily relies on top end talent.

Whether it's JHF, Butters or Houston, would be a bit shambolic to not have anyone make the team.