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Author: | The Normal One [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Crossing Jordan |
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/ ... 42,00.html |
Author: | ThisIsWhoWeAre [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
To be honest he is the last person i expected to see an article on. and the stevens one as well |
Author: | The Normal One [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Well the article sums up the 165+ pages on JR in one page. JR knows his faults and continues to work on them. Interesting that he thought he should've been dropped also, but the MC didn't do it a few times. |
Author: | bluecedar [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
As I have thought all along, he sounds like a good bloke. He is very honest with himself. For all you doubters on TC, rememeber he plays for Carlton. We should wish that he can take the next step. I believe he can.. |
Author: | kingkerna [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:50 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
only 22, if he doesn't improve in the next two years then you can moan and groan |
Author: | buzzaaaah [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Good article by Mike. Usually we see puff pieces in the papers with no criticism or analysis of an interviewee. I was a massive doubter last year but JR has almost won me over. Reading the article, I think confidence is his main issue. When he starts to believe that he belongs on the same stage as Judd, Murphy etc, he will become a solid AFL player, maybe not a star but a definite regular. He has all the tools. |
Author: | Kaptain Kouta [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
This part I found interesting: Quote: As for the criticism over the fence, he claims ignorance.
Does he hear it? "Not really. Maybe when you walk up the boundary line." Does he take offence? There's a long pause before he says: "No. They (supporters) don't know the structures, what role I've been given. "Obviously, you want to be liked by everyone, but it's not going to happen because everyone sees things differently. I know if I've played a good game; if I've played a bad game, I know that, too. |
Author: | Cazzesman [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Rafalution wrote: Well the article sums up the 165+ pages on JR in one page. JR knows his faults and continues to work on them. Interesting that he thought he should've been dropped also, but the MC didn't do it a few times. What is interesting? Why is interesting? Is that a + or - for JR? Is that a + or - for the MC? Regards Cazzesman |
Author: | The Normal One [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Cazzesman wrote: Rafalution wrote: Well the article sums up the 165+ pages on JR in one page. JR knows his faults and continues to work on them. Interesting that he thought he should've been dropped also, but the MC didn't do it a few times. What is interesting? Why is interesting? Is that a + or - for JR? Is that a + or - for the MC? Regards Cazzesman I just found it interesting as to how the MC operates. JR is still only a C grade player on our list, so if JR thinks he is struggling for form, how do the MC come to the decision to keep picking him? I would love to know the communicaton process, maybe the team player factor? maybe he had credits? maybe they simply wanted to see if he could play himself into form via the seniors instead of the Bullants? |
Author: | Cazzesman [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Rafalution wrote: Cazzesman wrote: Rafalution wrote: Well the article sums up the 165+ pages on JR in one page. JR knows his faults and continues to work on them. Interesting that he thought he should've been dropped also, but the MC didn't do it a few times. What is interesting? Why is interesting? Is that a + or - for JR? Is that a + or - for the MC? Regards Cazzesman I just found it interesting as to how the MC operates. JR is still only a C grade player on our list, so if JR thinks he is struggling for form, how do the MC come to the decision to keep picking him? I would love to know the communicaton process, maybe the team player factor? maybe he had credits? maybe they simply wanted to see if he could play himself into form via the seniors instead of the Bullants? Thanks Regards Cazzesman |
Author: | bondiblue [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
I can't help but believe that Russell will take another step up. He's a great physical specimen and last week he showed that he knows where to run and does so very well when he (in his words) takes the 'bold' approach. I really believe in him. He's only 22 and getting better. At this very minute, he's ahead of Johnson, Stevens, Garlett, Robinson, Browne, Anderson, Yarran, Fisher, Cloke, Wiggins, Hadley, Bannister and the rookies in my books. Go Jordie...the world is your oyster. ![]() |
Author: | Sydney Blue [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Go Jordy ![]() |
Author: | stubba [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Time to break the mental shackles JR |
Author: | TheBluesMuse [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
I love the Kid.....reckon he's tops! I love seeing him out there and last week he had a bit of a purple patch to kick start our comeback.....It was his time to shine and he did. He's got a brain Jordy...can tell he's a smart bloke so I wish him all the best wherever he ends up...hopefully it's at Carlton tearing it up! |
Author: | Koro [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
''I was confident, I was trying to break through the lines; it was just something I'd shown in glimpses before." Best of luck to him today. I really enjoyed the attacking side of his game last week and hope he does back it up again today. |
Author: | murraycray [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
''he's a nice boy''. ![]() |
Author: | Heavs [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
He kept running today. Pretty much the only one. Still a fan. |
Author: | DownUnderChick [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
I think the MC choosing not to drop him when he clearly felt that he should be dropped was more about the physch profile the MC has on him and what dropping would do to him upstairs. |
Author: | aramari [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
DownUnderChick wrote: I think the MC choosing not to drop him when he clearly felt that he should be dropped was more about the physch profile the MC has on him and what dropping would do to him upstairs. Looks like they were wrong, doesn't it? |
Author: | LosAzules [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Crossing Jordan |
Really good insight into JR. Proves what I always thought .... it's all above the shoulders with JR. When he starts to believe himself and manage the negative mind set, he will be a valuable part of our 22. That he didn't get dropped because of perhaps the MC's view on the impact on his confidence but then that the dropping actually spurred him to change his thinking is also interesting stuff. Bit of "tough love" has worked there. Thought his game yesterday was terrific. His tackling was excellent ... one of the few that really hits them hard and drives the player into the ground. Few tiges were getting up slowly after his hits. Speed, nice side stepping, taking them on, good decision making ... really added value to the team. Well done JR. |
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