Welcome To The Bulldogs - Jack Redpath

[ledge]

He also moves up the ground, might not look mobile but I think he is . Also pretty quick in the first 10 metres.
Clinks marks first grab and if he doesn't get to it opponents know he is around. A bit of xxxx in him that's what Tom needs .

[Twodogs]

The article in the OP is pretty interesting. Dalrymple gives his opinion on what sort of player Jack will be and he's right on the noggin.

I guess that's why he gets the big money.

[Ghost Dog]

From AFL.com.au
5. Redpath was Dunstall-esque
"Lead out, chest mark, kick, goal." Popular ABC radio comic musicians The Coodabeens, coined the lyrics in reference to Hawks champ Jason Dunstall during the '90s. For a term Jack Redbpath was Dunstall re-born and his midfield seemed like it comprised Darren Jarman, John Platten and company. The timing of Redpath's first quarter lead-out marking was superb, and the delivery in to him was a flashback to the Hawks in the '90s. His conversion was superb and he had three goals by quarter-time. He then faded out of the match but put the stamp on his game with a strong contested mark and goal in the final term. The Dogs' ability hit lead-up forwards and take their chances was a feature of this win.

[F'scary]

From AFL.com.au
5. Redpath was Dunstall-esque
"Lead out, chest mark, kick, goal." Popular ABC radio comic musicians The Coodabeens, coined the lyrics in reference to Hawks champ Jason Dunstall during the '90s. For a term Jack Redbpath was Dunstall re-born and his midfield seemed like it comprised Darren Jarman, John Platten and company. The timing of Redpath's first quarter lead-out marking was superb, and the delivery in to him was a flashback to the Hawks in the '90s. His conversion was superb and he had three goals by quarter-time. He then faded out of the match but put the stamp on his game with a strong contested mark and goal in the final term. The Dogs' ability hit lead-up forwards and take their chances was a feature of this win.

That was a top shelf mark in the goal square in the last quarter. Great use of his considerable strength and nice hands to go with it.

[Rocco Jones]

Over his 5 games this season...
2nd highest average contested marks
2nd highest average marks inside 50
6th highest average goals

[bulldogtragic]

I've got to say my concerns were primarily around his hands. They're a lot better now, but I've still got a few lingering concerns. But his leading on the mark and chest marks are much better. I do want to see him play with a lot of confidence from sustained good form to see if that takes him up another level.

[Ozza]

Jack's going really really well.

14.4 in 5 games. Averaging 8 marks a game (including 3 contested). Stellar return.

He's now starting to get used as a hit up player through half-forward/middle of the ground also in different stages - which is helping him stay in the game.

[Bulldog4life]

Jack's going really really well.

14.4 in 5 games. Averaging 8 marks a game (including 3 contested). Stellar return.

He's now starting to get used as a hit up player through half-forward/middle of the ground also in different stages - which is helping him stay in the game.

Yes he certainly is just not your stay at home full forward.His last tackle at half back was terrific. His physical presence in the forward line is a great plus too for the other players.When he jumps to spoil the ball and cracks the opposition player on the head instead is a thing of beauty.

[hujsh]

Highest average goals a game and highest average marks a game is about all you can ask for from your key forward. IIRC his average goals per game this year is currently 2.8 which will equal 61.6 goals in a full season. Pretty good. Combined with Stringers 48 (again extrapolating) and whatever Dickson and Crameri (and presumably Boyd in time) want to contribute we have a real forward line functioning (obviously some averages will drop once the goals get shared around unless we start kicking 150 points a game).

[GVGjr]

He has signed another deal until the end of 2017. Apparently 3 other clubs were interested.

[bornadog]

He has signed another deal until the end of 2017. Apparently 3 other clubs were interested.

Not sure why he is given yearly deals. Deserves at least two years .

[GVGjr]

Not sure why he is given yearly deals. Deserves at least two years .

It's going to be a trend going forward for many players I suspect. The star players will get longer deals.

The fact that Jack had 3 suitors and it still didn't result in a longer deal indicates to me this is how we see player deals.

I like the fact that we have been pro-active and got this finalised mid year.

[comrade]

Not sure why he is given yearly deals. Deserves at least two years .

It's possible it was his decision. The new TV rights kick in from next year I believe, and with it, an increase in salary cap is expected.

He may be backing himself in to have a big year next year and earn himself more money, rather than locking in 2-3 years now on reduced payments.

[bornadog]

Jack Redpath re-signs with Western Bulldogs rebuffing rival suitors in show of faith

THE Western Bulldogs have secured Tom Boyd’s key position partner Jack Redpath on a new deal, with the 25-year-old rebuffing three rival suitors.

Critics of the Dogs’ multi-million dollar contract with Boyd had wondered if it would jeopardise the club’s chances of securing his teammates’ signatures.

But not only does Redpath believe he and Boyd can play together, he is thrilled with the club’s camaraderie and positive vibe under Luke Beveridge.

He is in the form of his career, kicking 14 goals in his past five games after overcoming hip issues during the summer and a season which started in the VFL.

Redpath’s manager Ryan Kogelman told the Herald Sun he had committed until the end of 2017 as a show of faith.

Clubs desperate for a key forward — and aware the upcoming national draft has few key position players — had been keen to lure him away from the Kennel.

Jack Redpath celebrates a goal against Port Adelaide. Picture: Sarah Reed
“There was a bit of interest from elsewhere. He was pretty well sought after but he has committed to the Dogs for next year and an announcement will come out shortly,’’ Kogelman said.

“The Dogs have been extremely good to him in the past and he has the opportunity to play that forward role.

“Tom Boyd plays a different role to him and so does Jake Stringer. The players want to stay and be part of it. Jack loves the camaraderie and bond the players have.”

The 194cm, 100kg power forward played senior football for Kyneton at 16 but eventually was elevated off the rookie list to make his debut in 2014.

He kicked 19 goals from 12 games last year but after mediocre VFL form was given a senior chance in Round 7 and kicked three goals against Adelaide.



The next week he took five contested marks to go with his three goals against Melbourne, with a Round 9 suspension his only blemish.

Taken at No.62 in the rookie draft in December 2011, he shapes as a key figure in the Dogs’ push towards its second premiership.

Bulldogs president Peter Gordon said this week the club’s long-term signing of key players showed it did not have future salary cap concerns.

Players re-signed until 2018 include Tom Liberatore, Jake Stinger, Easton Wood, Jackson Macrae, Mitch Wallis and Jordan Roughead.

Lachie Hunter and Marcus Bontempelli are signed until 2019 and Boyd’s seven-year deal worth over $6 million expires in 2021.

Veterans Matthew Boyd and Dale Morris are out of contract at the end of the year but have the form to play on again next year.

[Rocco Jones]

It's possible it was his decision. The new TV rights kick in from next year I believe, and with it, an increase in salary cap is expected.

He may be backing himself in to have a big year next year and earn himself more money, rather than locking in 2-3 years now on reduced payments.

I would be very surprised if it wasn't his decision. His stocks are just starting to rise, but not yet at the stage to really cash in.