Early Trade Rumours 2023

[lemmon]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

What sort of player is Jordan?

I can't say I've paid much attention to him.

I like what I've seen - think he's a good player (nice user of the footy, seems to be a good runner and lays a big tackle for a slight guy), but we're starting to stockpile those outside, wing/half forward types so it's an interesting one to go after considering we've just re-signed Baker, Poulter, have Scott on the list and would start wanting Gallagher, Arty (and maybe Bedendo) for those spots. If we do get a young mid, it's probably where they spend minutes too.

I think he's an upgrade on what we already have there but we've got a lot of middling players in those spots.

[Mofra]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

What sort of player is Jordan?

I can't say I've paid much attention to him.

Good player until he has to kick the thing

[lemmon]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Good player until he has to kick the thing

That's interesting! I've always thought he was a pretty clean user of the ball and gets good depth on his kicking.

[Bornadog]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

What sort of player is Jordan?

I can't say I've paid much attention to him.

some highlights

[EasternWest]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

I wouldn't know him if he stood up in my cornflakes - apparently he won a premiership medal 2 years ago as the sub but I have no recollection of anything after the 20 minute mark of the 3rd qtr.

I mistake him for Jeremy Jordan when I hear his name, so I guess that would makes him a poor man's Peter Andre.

Surely you could have the right kind of love for him if he was in our colours though?

[Sedat]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Other than jokes no one is expecting much for him.
This will certainly help to facilitate bringing in Croft and we move on.
Look forward to Port forums pondering if playing Sweet is the bold move that the coach needs to make to turn their season around

I get the mirth around the Sweet discussion and such black comedy is always appreciated.

The reality is that we never really tried to explore the Sweet/English combo thing - that is undeniable. What is also undeniable is that the absolute pinnacle (2016 finals aside) and clearly the best stretch of sustained form we've showed during the entire Bevo era was the first 6 rounds of 2021 - Stef Martin was no 1 ruck and English was 2nd ruck/forward and causing all sorts of match-up problems in F50. And extrapolating that further, the absolute best game we have ever played in my lifetime was the 2021 PF - again with Stef in ruck and English as ruck/forward. Stef is not a million miles from the type of player Sweet is - Stef was clearly better but was also clearly older.

Maybe Sweet simply wasn't/isn't much chop, and he really was badly torched by Gawn in that first H&A match in 2021 which seemed to stamp his papers with us/Bevo. We'll never know, and I personally think it was worth having a proper look at a Sweet/English combo for a month or so at some stage in 2022.

[Critter]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

some highlights

One small thing stands out to me towards the end of Jordan's highlight reel. In the 2022 game against Freo, the ball comes to him in front of goal, 20 or so metres out. Freo defenders coming hard on his right side. Now that could be a problem because Jordan is right-footed. But rather than trying to squirt the kick out quickly with his right foot, he takes a moment, kicks on his left foot and negates the incoming pressure of the Freo defenders. Result: goal. Shows composure.

[Bornadog]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Jordon has played 64 games and is only 22.

Career Season Averages Team 2023 Demons 17* 6.3 6.9 13.2 2.6 0.2 0.2 2.1 0 0.7 0.4 0.3 2.5 1.2 1.8 0.8 2022 Demons 22* 10.6 9.6 20.2 3.8 0.3 0.1 1.9 0 0.8 0.3 0.1 2.7 1.1 2.1 1.4 2021 Demons 25* 7.1 7.4 14.5 2.6 0.2 0.2 3.8 0 0.7 0.4 0.2 1.8 1.2 1.9 1.0 Career 64* 8.1 8.0 16.1 3.0 0.3 0.2 2.7 0 0.8 0.4 0.2 2.3 1.2 2.0 1.1 * Includes 3 games as unused substitute, 9 games as activated substitute, and 2 games subbed off.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Mcadam has chosen the Demons.

[kruder]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Talk Jordon is going to St Kilda.

[chef]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Do we get the feeling we aren't going to be a destination club this off season?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Do we get the feeling we aren't going to be a destination club this off season?

We're never a destination club. Every year we all hope we're secretly doing deals but often the end result is underwhelming. We only get have beens. Even the saints attract more players. Now whether that is down to us not being overly active or aggressive due to wanting to build from within or whether it's that players don't want to come here remains to be seen.

[Axe Man]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Do we get the feeling we aren't going to be a destination club this off season?

I doubt we are going for any big names so I'm not sure it will be an issue. Fringe types should choose a combination of what is best for their career and the terms offered, rather than picking the most attractive club.

[Sedat]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

We're never a destination club.

Suckers would beg to differ.

I recall at the time Bruce and Keath were both pretty high-profile and talented trade targets who chose us over others. You could also mount an argument that Bruce and Keath are proof that sometimes it is better to dodge that bullet. Only need to look at 12 months ago and GWS were the competition laughing stock for losing Taranto and Hopper and 'only' picking up Bedford in return.

If we strengthen our national draft hand and also bring in moneyball types who can add value in specific areas of need, I'd be happy with that. It's a less sexy sell than the 'big names' but it is usually more impactful.

[EasternWest]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Suckers would beg to differ.

You only said that to trigger me.