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Jamarra - How excited are YOU???
So.
We have picked first in the draft before...but never in the draft era has a 'generational' player been bound to our club. How it ends? Well, no-one knows...but he is an exceptional talent and really does jump at the ball in the forward 50 like few others in the history of the game.
How excited are YOU?
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Extremely excited to have a player of his caliber. He will make a huge difference to the team.
I hope he can become a very good player and stick with the club for 200 plus games.
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Pretty hyped. If he reaches his potential, we have a pretty fun 10 years to look forward to.
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Pretty excited but with a level of caution.
A lot of highly rated young KPF's have struggled to make an impact at AFL level, but it does sound like he has some pretty raw traits that set him apart.
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Very excited if his name is called out at number 1, no less excited if it's any later.
All of our supporters need to be patient with expectations though
He's obviously had no season this year and will need some time to adjust
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There is a strong element of "too good to be true" in my expectations. Cannot wait to actually see him in action though.
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Extremely excited. This kid will not be a bust. He's not your classic tall forward who dominated at U18s because of his size. He isn't THAT big. Supremely talented kid with crazy athleticism to boot. Looks to have great work ethic too so it's a scary proposition. Combining him with Naughton up forward has me excited for our forward line, especially if we can surround them with crumbers.
I don't have great expectations for his first year given he'll be extremely raw following no football due to COVID. That said, I expect him to play a fair amount of games and he'll have me tuning in simply to watch him play. I mean, I'd watch anyway but you get what I mean.
I am ever so slightly worried about our ability to keep him but I'll worry about that in a few years (btw I hope we sign Bailey Smith up soon).
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Cautiously optimistic.
Apart from the obvious and somewhat lazy Buddy comparisons, what sort of player do people expect him to become? Would a more athletic Jack Reiwoldt be around the mark?
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Love the fact he brings xfactor to a group that is crying out for it, it will be very interesting to see how Bevo will use him early. My question mark is kicking for goal at this stage, I hope we work on this with him from day one( In theory should have already been on the agenda)
He has spoken really well in the lead up to the draft and seems to have easily slotted in with the group going by social, the club looks like they have handed it well. So much to like.
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Cautiously optimistic.
Apart from the obvious and somewhat lazy Buddy comparisons, what sort of player do people expect him to become? Would a more athletic Jack Reiwoldt be around the mark?
Who was Buddy like? Who is Dusty like?
I feel like Jamarra will be like no one else.
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bulldogsthru&thru
Who is Dusty like?
Leigh Matthews.
And a bit like Sebastian Rioli before he got fat.
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Capital V Very excited. If he's bad I'll be astounded.
My real concern is when he hits the end of his first contract.
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Originally Posted by
mjp
So.
We have picked first in the draft before...but never in the draft era has a 'generational' player been bound to our club. How it ends? Well, no-one knows...but he is an exceptional talent and really does jump at the ball in the forward 50 like few others in the history of the game.
How excited are YOU?
I literally can’t sleep
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Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Cautiously optimistic.
Apart from the obvious and somewhat lazy Buddy comparisons, what sort of player do people expect him to become? Would a more athletic Jack Reiwoldt be around the mark?
I don't see the Buddy comparisons at all. I really don't.
If there's any player right now I think he plays like, it's Aaron Naughton. That launch at the ball is sublime, and he has really sticky hands. Super quick when the ball hits the ground - like Naughts, quicker than our smalls.
Nobody would say JUH's kicking is a weapon.... just like Aaron.
I hope we're patient with him as he hasn't played any football in 2020 so I'm expecting him to need VFL time to work out senior football forward structures.
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Mofra
I don't see the Buddy comparisons at all. I really don't.
If there's any player right now I think he plays like, it's Aaron Naughton. That launch at the ball is sublime, and he has really sticky hands. Super quick when the ball hits the ground - like Naughts, quicker than our smalls.
Nobody would say JUH's kicking is a weapon.... just like Aaron.
I hope we're patient with him as he hasn't played any football in 2020 so I'm expecting him to need VFL time to work out senior football forward structures.
I think he's dead on for Daniher. The Buddy comps are just lazy.
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I actually think he's most like a Daryl White if you bred him as a pure forward but J's a better mark and a bit taller.
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So I've been hearing about Jamarra since he was 14 or 15. And if he reaches the heights that some in the industry (and footy club) believe he will reach....then I'd say our supporter base is nowhere near as excited as it could be.
He could be unlike any player we've ever had at our footy club.
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Super excited. Reckon Marra is something special. When Cal Toomey is excited I reckon we should be too.
Kind of player who if he reaches his potential will bring folks to games just to see him weave some magic.
He and Astronaught taking speccies or bringing our small forwards into game-like wow baby!!
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Think I'd have to go back as far as Leon Cameron for the anticipation of seeing a 1st round draftee in our colours.
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josie
Super excited. Reckon Marra is something special. When Cal Toomey is excited I reckon we should be too.
When Cal Toomey is excited we should be WORRIED!
(That said, I am confident about JUH).
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Such a great feeling that someone so highly rated is coming to the kennel and there's nothing other clubs can do to stop it.
The media has built him up so much i'm sure there is some that will have a crack if he isn't an instant hit.
And please God, do not let this once in a generation kid have serious injuries/concussion issues.
'Marra' is the man.
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Hi mjp-I find Cal pretty measured compared to others. Suppose it’s hard not to get caught up in hype train.
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It is great stuff!
Hopefully it all pays off in the end. We have a huge opportunity to do well next year. Consistency in the season must be a priority And hopefully not many injuries to our big names.
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I'd sign him right now to his RFA window, instant five year extension to the two he will get on draft night. Plus an ASA on the side. (The huge amount needed to keep him comes savings from Hunter/Wallis/Libba/Macrae/Bonts retiring or winding down.)
The only other player with 0-3 AFEL games I've said that about is Tom Boyd. Fair to say I have been plenty excited about Tom before, during and after the 2016 finals series. But even more bullish on JUH.
As an aside, both had similar very impressive bottom age years and were considered pick 1's from a long way out.
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If he can reach a level where he is a consistent threat and impacts games regularly he just makes us such a better side.
Extra size is good. He’s been good in the air, but will need the strength too.
Who was the last key forward we drafted in the first round? Tim Walsh?
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Originally Posted by
Go_Dogs
If he can reach a level where he is a consistent threat and impacts games regularly he just makes us such a better side.
Extra size is good. He’s been good in the air, but will need the strength too.
Who was the last key forward we drafted in the first round? Tim Walsh?
Ayce was in theory a forward before turning ruck. Stringer not a KPF. Possibly yeah.
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bulldogtragic
Ayce was in theory a forward before turning ruck. Stringer not a KPF. Possibly yeah.
Feels like a lifetime ago.
Let’s see how our track record improves 19 years later.
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Go_Dogs
Feels like a lifetime ago.
Let’s see how our track record improves 19 years later.
Yep! We drafted a full back that’s goes ok forward though. Just needs to kick straight.
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I'm really excited about what Jamarra can bring to our club on a number of levels but I'm prepared to be patient. I do expect him to be a dominant player in the competition but I think we are going to have to wait until he settles in for a while before seeing his full potential.
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The Doctor
Think I'd have to go back as far as Leon Cameron for the anticipation of seeing a 1st round draftee in our colours.
I remember being pretty excited about Cooney after seeing a couple of clips of him playing in the SANFL and doing some pretty amazing things. Watching Andrejs Everitt using his kicking skills I thought we'd picked up a pretty special player. Richard Cousins was pretty big news when we drafted him. Andrew Purser was the first number one draft pick and pretty much walked into the team and dominated other ruckmen from his first game.
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Very excited, but I am trying to keep a lid on it. Tom Boyd is a cautionary tale that lingers. I know that Tom was colossal when it mattered most, but he was supposed to be an unstoppable key forward etc.
Fingers crossed.
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Reminds me of Schache - tall, skinny, highly skilled, nice guy - hopefully he has the strength and mongrel
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I'm not looking forward to Essendon coming after him in two years, like literally every Essendon fan reckons they will.
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Vred
I'm not looking forward to Essendon coming after him in two years, like literally every Essendon fan reckons they will.
They’d be silly not to. We have to hope that they remain a basket case (like I needed another reason to).
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I'm super excited by the prospect of securing a very highly rated talent like JUH.
I know its all a highly speculative process, and a highly rated prospect doesn't automatically equate to a successful AFL career, however there is no denying for a the last two or so years we've been as supporters looking forward to securing Jamarra.
Up until earlier this year, I still had concerns the AFL would intercede and change the rules, so I didn't allow myself to get too invested. But as soon as it became clear he was going to remain ours to bid on, I've been all in.
If he goes at 1, there is a great deal of unique marketing leverage for us to make from this, and drive fan optimism and membership up. I hope we take full advantage of that if Adelaide do hand us this by bidding on him with pick 1
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boydogs
Reminds me of Schache - tall, skinny, highly skilled, nice guy - hopefully he has the strength and mongrel
Shache never attacked the ball in the air like Marra, and Schache tested slow for acceleration. JUH has a 2.9s 20m, which is insane for a guy his height.
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Vred
I'm not looking forward to Essendon coming after him in two years, like literally every Essendon fan reckons they will.
They couldn't get Dunkley across the line, I'm less worried now
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Mofra
Shache never attacked the ball in the air like Marra, and Schache tested slow for acceleration. JUH has a 2.9s 20m, which is insane for a guy his height.
What did Buddy test for in 20m?
It's the one asset which can really set Marra apart from the likes of Schache, McCartin, Boyd, Patton etc. who all struggled.
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Originally Posted by
Go_Dogs
If he can reach a level where he is a consistent threat and impacts games regularly he just makes us such a better side.
Extra size is good. He’s been good in the air, but will need the strength too.
Who was the last key forward we drafted in the first round? Tim Walsh?
Jarred Grant was expected to become one when he filled out. I'm sure he will with just a bit more time.
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hujsh
Jarred Grant was expected to become one when he filled out. I'm sure he will with just a bit more time.
Scott Clayton is still holding out hope.