The Jones Boy - I will declare it now - he is going to be a star

[bornadog]

Not trying to put pressure on the kid, but from the half of football I saw today he is going to be a star. His marking, leading, chasing have all stepped up from last year.

Ok, Ok I am excited about the kid and its only a practise match against his mates, but the signs are there.

[GVGjr]

You're a bit late on that declaration I would have though BAD?
I don't think Bulldogtragic will mind sharing the love but I do recall he (and I) giving glowing reports from a Williamstown reserves game at Frankston a fair while back.
By his WOOF signature Bulldogtragic even has "Official Bandwagon starter of Liam Jones" in it.

[bornadog]

You're a bit late on that declaration I would have though BAD?
I don't think Bulldogtragic will mind sharing the love but I do recall he (and I) giving glowing reports from a Williamstown reserves game at Frankston a fair while back.
By his WOOF signature Bulldogtragic even has "Official Bandwagon starter of Liam Jones" in it.

That talk was all about potential, now I am talking a level higher.

[GVGjr]

That talk was all about potential, now I am talking a level higher.

I know, I know

Some might find this worth reading again from 2006

http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=4863

Bulldogtragic certainly put forward a great read here.

http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=4879

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Long been a fan, but boy -- he HAS improved since last season. Physically, he's really developing well. He was able to out body Markovic a few times, who is extremely tough to move in one on one's.

Jones looks really fit and his reading of the play was superb. What impressed me most was the timing of his leads.

Really exciting.

[SonofScray]

His hands are elite. The rest of his game looks to be making good steps in the right direction.

[GVGjr]

His hands are elite. The rest of his game looks to be making good steps in the right direction.

He reminds me of a young Chris Grant in a lot of ways. Not a great kick from set shots, stronger mark than most credit him for and looks to have the ability to read the game like a more seasoned player. He has a long way to go to be as good as Grant but as you say, he's heading forward.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

He reminds me of a young Chris Grant in a lot of ways. Not a great kick from set shots, stronger mark than most credit him for and looks to have the ability to read the game like a more seasoned player. He has a long way to go to be as good as Grant but as you say, he's heading forward.

I have been excited by all the glowing reports on Jones but would prefer to wait and see before getting too carried away. Beating Markovic in a first up scratch match isn't a true test. Needs to develop more skills other than his marking and is a long way off Chris Grant at the same stage of their careers. As a key forward it is fair to say that Jones appears likely to stand out in our somewhat inadequate attack. Good to know that the promise shown last year by Liam is continuing to bear fruit.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

People are excited because Jones didn't just beat Markovic, he beat Markovic and two to three other opponents every contested grab he took.

He still has a lot of development left, but he's going to be a very good player.

[Sedat]

He reminds me of a young Chris Grant in a lot of ways. Not a great kick from set shots, stronger mark than most credit him for and looks to have the ability to read the game like a more seasoned player.

Whilst his set shots were sometimes wonky, Granty was always an elite field kick. I remember a stat from the 97 season that staggered me. Grant had the most effective short kicks in the comp, which was remarkable for a KPF. Jones has a way to go here but has many other wonderful attributes. We've got a serious talent on our hands.

[G-Mo77]

This coming from the person who demanded he should be dropped for so many weeks last season. I'm surprised.

[Remi Moses]

Agree Liam has the potential to be a star.
I just hope we don't get a situation where we get 2 or 3 players dropping back on Liam.
We need multiple options

[bornadog]

This coming from the person who demanded he should be dropped for so many weeks last season. I'm surprised.

If he plays like he did in those games I mentioned last year, I will be calling for him to be dropped again. Must have our best team in every week if we want to be a top four team.

[Greystache]

I've been a fan for a couple of years. Was very annoyed he was dropped for the 2010 finals, and was adamant he should have played all year in 2011 even after struggling in a few games. It's all coming together now and he looks ready to explode.

[jazzadogs]

Extremely excited about him. Haven't really seen a key forward develop at the Dogs in my time (since late 90's), so don't want to get carried away.

But there is something special about him.