Jackson Macrae

[Mofra]

Like who?

Stringer to start with.
At least twice against Richmond he needed to make an aerial contest just to bring the ball to ground but didn't commit. If he can't take the mark, he'll hang around for a crumb even if he's the biggest player in position to attempt.
Sometimes he needs to do the team thing when the ball is in the air but he often avoids it.

[Mantis]

Like who?

Maybe just my opinion, but some players with just one number on their back... thinking more the odds, than the evens.

[Happy Days]

Maybe just my opinion, but some players with just one number on their back... thinking more the odds, than the evens.

I see what you did there.

[jeemak]

I'm pretty sure he'd be referring to Wallis.

[jeemak]

Ozza touched on something that I brought up a while back about Jackson that is super valuable and why I like him so much, and that's his tendency to hold the ball, soak up the pressure but still find a good option at his own physical expense.

It won't make the stats sheet, but is vital in congested play.

[Mantis]

I'm pretty sure he'd be referring to Wallis.

One number on the back = 1-9

Odds = 1,3,5,7,9

Pick any 4 you want... and I'm not saying it's 100% of the time.

[Bulldog4life]

Jack is such a vital player for us. I love his consistency week after week. One of our best players.

[jeemak]

One number on the back = 1-9

Odds = 1,3,5,7,9

Pick any 4 you want... and I'm not saying it's 100% of the time.

I knew who you'd be referring to. That I singled out Wallis essentially excludes him.

[Ozza]

Ozza touched on something that I brought up a while back about Jackson that is super valuable and why I like him so much, and that's his tendency to hold the ball, soak up the pressure but still find a good option at his own physical expense.

It won't make the stats sheet, but is vital in congested play.

Not that he is one of our players any more, but it was one of the things I noticed about Callan Ward when he was just a young player with us. Geelong's Selwood does it all the time. It is a great trait. To me, it is real footy toughness (as opposed to Luke McDonald/Spud Firritto/Scott Thompson sort of faux-toughness).

[ratsmac]

Dunkley is also good at taking the contact just before the release. Its one reason we will miss him this year.

[bornadog]

Maybe just my opinion, but some players with just one number on their back... thinking more the odds, than the evens.

Personally, I think this is one of the most unselfish Bulldog teams I have seen in all the years following them.

[EasternWest]

Gun. Out and out gun.

[Go_Dogs]

Made the comment on the Game Day thread, but is anyone else with me in saying Jacko looked quicker yesterday? There were a few moments where he was able to use leg speed to create separation and move through a contest, which isn't something I normally associate with his game.

In his 5th year on our list, he's become one of the most consistent midfielders we've had in the past 15 years.

[GVGjr]

Made the comment on the Game Day thread, but is anyone else with me in saying Jacko looked quicker yesterday? There were a few moments where he was able to use leg speed to create separation and move through a contest, which isn't something I normally associate with his game.

In his 5th year on our list, he's become one of the most consistent midfielders we've had in the past 15 years.

Good observation, he's also moving better and he is holding his marks.
I think he is improving each year and he is certainly one of the more consistent players this season.

Just needs to fix up some kinks with his kicking.

[Twodogs]

Good observation, he's also moving better and he is holding his marks.
I think he is improving each year and he is certainly one of the more consistent players this season.

Just needs to fix up some kinks with his kicking.

And he will fix those problems. He's the sort of player who won't stop until he does because he wants to make himself a better player. We were talking about who will step up in the midfield to take some of the pressure of Bont. Macrae will be one of them.