Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Jai Serong! Pick 52, 2021 National Draft

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Who do we all compare him to? (current or past i dont mind).

 

[Roger Rogerson]

He's basically a rookie pick. Pretty raw. Good size and mover so some chance in time.

 

[eldorado]

He's basically a rookie pick. Pretty raw. Good size and mover so some chance in time.

That's the way I saw him as well. Worth a shot.

 

[Ridingthebumps]

Best of luck Jai. Let’s hope you keep developing at the pace your highlights package did.

 

[The Chad and I]

Agressive, powerful, versatile without really looking right for any particular position.
If he grew another inch or so he could become a decent KP prospect.

 

[chopflop]

Who do we all compare him to? (current or past i dont mind).

A more physical and athletic Jackson Ross. Just from the highlights.

 

[Howe Amazing]

Agressive, powerful, versatile without really looking right for any particular position.
If he grew another inch or so he could become a decent KP prospect.

Exactly Roughy was 193cm and looks a great mark

 

[The Chad and I]

Exactly Roughy was 193cm and looks a great mark

His brutish presence at stoppages does kind of remind me of Roughy.

Jackson Ross hunched frame is definitely there, but waaay stronger obv. (and less skill?)

 

[Judd2Sewell]

A more physical and athletic Jackson Ross. Just from the highlights.

Ross is exactly who came to mind for me.

 

[TylerDurden]

Ross is exactly who came to mind for me.

Yep, moves like Ross.

 

[burger09]

Watching the highlights (limited as they are) I dont see it.

Welcome and good luck.

 

[Brishawk]

More roughy than Gunston for mine. Good project player.

 

[Sturty]

Off to the Freo board for the melts

 

[Brant]

A more physical and athletic Jackson Ross. Just from the highlights.

That's exactly what I was going to say - a more aggressive Jackson Ross.

 

[Big Hotdog]

That's exactly what I was going to say - a more aggressive Jackson Ross.

Was Jackson Ross the funny kid who could kick goals out his arse?

 

[Big Hotdog]

Can the kid actually play or is he a long term project?

Welcome Jai

Looks like Jai is not afraid to have a go. Loved the Roughy tackle in the highlights.
Best of luck.

 

[burner1]

Is he a future forward or bid bodied mid?

 

[Bremner20]

I follow the local NAB U18 team ( Gippy Power ) when i can , only player worthy of drafting this year which is quite rare for Power .

 

[Big Hotdog]

Is he a future forward or bid bodied mid?

A big hff...
Depends on the tank he can build.
Looks heavy to become a Gunston type at present.

 

[Sixpence]

Were Freo annoyed because they really rated him or because they wanted to keep Caleb happy?

 

[KermitJagger]

Were Freo annoyed because they really rated him or because they wanted to keep Caleb happy?

I reckon that's a good point, there's a reason they went hard at the WA kids this year. They must see there being potential for Caleb to seek a move, and want to do the same thing Brisbane have done recently in getting players and their friends/family in to create a better support network.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[rei154]

Is he a future forward or bid bodied mid?

I actually don't think this is cut and dry one way or the other. One of his strengths being listed as upside makes me think that he might start as a forward, but slowly move into the mid as he builds his speed/tank.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Were Freo annoyed because they really rated him or because they wanted to keep Caleb happy?

We might find out at the end of 2023.

 

[MrPremiership]

Took a while to get a “Jai” on the list…..


Now we’ve got 2 at the name time

Bloody millennials