Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

It's a good question TBB and I can't really make my mind up. He has talent but lacks heart, he provides great attack but no defence. Watching the way Hunter stood out on the weekend makes me think Yarran wouldn't fit in with the way we want to play as he is now. The big question is do we think we can change him?

It's a tough call. Given Carlton's likely asking price, you'd probably err on the side of caution. Chances are he delivers much of the same. An average side (as Carlton is now) can't carry him, a very good side could. For mine - he's similar to Higgins. Shaun suddenly looks a quality player again, but it's because he's playing in a good side - he's allowed to 'fade' in and out of games without the result really depending on him. Getting Yarran would be a similar scenario.

I do think Yarran is an upgrade on Hunter though. He's much more powerful through the hips, quicker and a better kick.

Undecided too. Hard to judge from the outside, you'd need to speak with him to find out his values/ambitions re: footy.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

I really like a lot of what Yarran can do as a player, but it's a no for me.

PS - Jones on $400k? I'm shocked.

[Bornadog]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

I really like a lot of what Yarran can do as a player, but it's a no for me.

PS - Jones on $400k? I'm shocked.

i wonder where those dollars came from? I haven't seen any reports on what Carlton paid

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

i wonder where those dollars came from? I haven't seen any reports on what Carlton paid

It just doesn't quite resonate with me, but then again, I guess it's not significantly more than most 24 year old key forwards would be on, even the ones who haven't become consistent performers.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

It just doesn't quite resonate with me, but then again, I guess it's not significantly more than most 24 year old key forwards would be on, even the ones who haven't become consistent performers.

Not only did it need to be higher than our offer, it needed to be high enough that if he fell to the PSD the price tag would mean he slipped past a few clubs needing a KPF. He was no 1 for contested marks and obviously they thought they could transform him into a gun player. It's about market rate really.

[ledge]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

Not sure if he played today in the seconds , didn't kick any goals if he did

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

A recalled Jones with 5 touches, 1 tackle and no scores to 3/4 time... I'm seriously still frustrated for him, when you get dropped and then recalled just show anything Liam, anything whatsoever...

[comrade]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

A recalled Jones with 5 touches, 1 tackle and no scores to 3/4 time... I'm seriously still frustrated for him, when you get dropped and then recalled just show anything Liam, anything whatsoever...

On a positive note, Tutt has been adequate. Copped a few bone crunching tackles, too.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

On a positive note, Tutt has been adequate. Copped a few bone crunching tackles, too.

I think he made a good call to leave, I'm not sure why we wanted to keep him. I think regular games might be good for him.

[ledge]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

He gets caught a lot though and has no kind of build to even break a tackle, he runs he tries but I don't think he is up to it.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

A recalled Jones with 5 touches, 1 tackle and no scores to 3/4 time... I'm seriously still frustrated for him, when you get dropped and then recalled just show anything Liam, anything whatsoever...

In could only bear watching for the first half, but Jones did a couple of good things. Had a big influence on a the Bulldog goal kicked by Tutt. That was Everitt along the wing long to Jones in the square. Jones brought the ball to ground and tapped it out to Tutt for a goal.

[azabob]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

A recalled Jones with 5 touches, 1 tackle and no scores to 3/4 time... I'm seriously still frustrated for him, when you get dropped and then recalled just show anything Liam, anything whatsoever...

What exactly do you expect him to show when they lose by 13 odd goals?

[Twodogs]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

In could only bear watching for the first half, but Jones did a couple of good things. Had a big influence on a the Bulldog goal kicked by Tutt. That was Everitt along the wing long to Jones in the square. Jones brought the ball to ground and tapped it out to Tutt for a goal.

And Malthouse coached it!

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

Lacks belief in himself. Panics, doesn't take full responsibility. I think Mick can show him the kind of care to get him to his potential, if he is allowed to stay that long, and if Carlton is prepared to persist with Jones.

[Twodogs]

Re: Liam Jones' First Outing In Carton Colours

Lacks belief in himself. Panics, doesn't take full responsibility. I think Mick can show him the kind of care to get him to his potential, if he is allowed to stay that long, and if Carlton is prepared to persist with Jones.

He has a three year contract on good money. He will see out the three years at least.