Jarrad Grant make any impression? Great report.
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Jarrad Grant make any impression? Great report.
He's looking OK - did some nice things such as quick handballs or using his pace to cut off a lead well (even though that drill is premeditated, but you still need to get there which he did). As always with Grant, the real test is on game day.
He does look happy though, good chemistry with Gia.
No problem. Haha you might have to only wait a week or so. I'll try and get down next week when (hopefully) there's a bit more substance.
Tom.
Interested in your comment on Jong's disposal TBB. When you say it looks to have improved are you talking about hitting targets or penetration as it's the latter I'm keen to see improve. If he can make decent strides in this area then it really only leaves his game sense and decision making to step up. He's an exciting package and I have him in our starting lineup round one.
I've heard the biggest improvement Jong has made this preseason has been in building his tank. This was a real weakness previously and he should reap the benefits from improving it.
It's encouraging to hear the positive reports around Jong, but to be honest I was expecting it at this stage; his physical stature and athleticism are really tailored to pre-season performance, endurance improvements notwithstanding.
The big test will be when the match simulation is ramped up, and we can see if he has made any improvements in his spatial awareness. Even in his dominance at VFL level, short handpassing and what would be poor decisions were masked by raw athletic ability. It's the big question I have over him, and until this improves I have his ceiling mirroring Koby Stevens.
Jong was the star of the last preseason too. He made huge strides last year and it looks like he has worked on and improved a couple of key areas of his game.
He was huge in the GF win last year. If he can clear the ball from stoppages and centre bounces the way he didin that game on a consistent basis then he's worth his weight in cockie poop.