Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

[GVGjr]

Jarrad Boumann is a typical Scott Clayton 'project player. He is tall, quick for his size, not a bad kick, possess a reasonable grab and like many Bulldog project players before him he certainly needs to add a bit of size to his frame. He has all the physical attributes though to become a regular senior player in the future.

Boumann debut season, which was always going to be a development year for him, was mainly confined to the Williamstown 2nds side although he did get a couple of senior games. He also battled injuries but saw the season through which is a good sign of his ability to carry an injury.
His season was somewhat of a mixed bag though, some very nice quarters where he often appeared to have the ball on a string would be followed up by a somewhat lax quarter when his effort and concentration almost deserted him. Obviously given his age and inexperience these are things that the club and player can work on.

He seems better suited to playing as a forward but in this era of versatility he will need to become a more rounded player and be capable of playing as a defender.

Over the pre-season he has been recovering from surgery and the times I have seen him he has pretty much been restricted to his running.

For 2009 I don't see a lot of difference for him as it will once again be one of development. He should primarily play in the seniors for Williamstown although he would also need to make sure that his work rate and concentration improve on last year and I can see him being used as a leading CHF.

He is certainly another one to watch this year.

[Mantis]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Come the end of the 09 season what would be a good result (games breakdown) for Jarrad?

Realistically he probably won't play for the Bulldogs this year, but would a 65:35 (Willi senior's: reserves) be a good result?

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Come the end of the 09 season what would be a good result (games breakdown) for Jarrad?

Realistically he probably won't play for the Bulldogs this year, but would a 65:35 (Willi senior's: reserves) be a good result?

I think it depends, if he starts in the twos and plays well and then finishes the year strong, showing increased committment to the defensive/team stuff then yes

But if he is given senior opportunities only to find out he still wont do the defensive stuff or concentrate for long enough and has to be demoted then no

But I guess given his pre-season its probably the right break down of VFL senior to reserve games. It sure would be nice for him to establish himself at VFL senior level this year.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

I guess one thing that Boumann will have to be weary of is the amount of game time he'll be able to get in the senior Wiliamstown side.

If Grant as expected plays the majority of the year there, with Skipper, Wight, Tiller, Cordy and Roughead all also likely to be played (at least at some stage) in a forward role in that side too, there might not be a whole heap of opportunities.

I'm content to let him have another year developing, as long as he shows continuous improvements in those areas that he needs to work on.

[comrade]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

I know it seems harsh, but I'd rather watch Boumann develop in the seniors than have Wight clog a spot for a whole season and most likely be delisted (or traded if he's lucky) at the end of it.

[Mofra]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

As long as his attitude improves, the level of football he plays isn't too much of an issue. I'd hate to see another wasted talent that could've made it if he really applied himself.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

As long as his attitude improves, the level of football he plays isn't too much of an issue. I'd hate to see another wasted talent that could've made it if he really applied himself.

Is attitude change short hand for maturing his grey matter?

Much of last season seemed to go in a blur caused by an inability to handle the demands made of him, and the situations he found himself in. I suspect at times it overwhelmed.

That said he was quite handsomely reimbursed, and most posters who have one would give their left xvz to be in his place.

Nevertheless he seems to me to be one of the furthest behind socially and personally that we have had in a very long while. I hope we have got someone working on these issues with him because I supect that unless these matters are overcome his performance won't improve dramatically and he will drift into that vast club of underperformers.

[GVGjr]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Come the end of the 09 season what would be a good result (games breakdown) for Jarrad?

Realistically he probably won't play for the Bulldogs this year, but would a 65:35 (Willi senior's: reserves) be a good result?

I think that would be a great result. A good taste of senior experience and if his form slips a couple of weeks in the reserves.

I wonder if he will be tried as a defender sometime during the season?

[GVGjr]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

I guess one thing that Boumann will have to be weary of is the amount of game time he'll be able to get in the senior Wiliamstown side.

If Grant as expected plays the majority of the year there, with Skipper, Wight, Tiller, Cordy and Roughead all also likely to be played (at least at some stage) in a forward role in that side too, there might not be a whole heap of opportunities.

I'm content to let him have another year developing, as long as he shows continuous improvements in those areas that he needs to work on.

I think you will see Cordy playing a lot in the reserves and Tiller as a defender so it sort of cancels out those two plus I think Skipper will mainly be in the ruck. Grant and Boumann should be two of a 3 or 4 man tall forward line and both have the pace to play on flanks.

Boumann's mobility will provide him with some chances to still play in a few different positions even if we do have a bit of a logjam up forward.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

I think that would be a great result. A good taste of senior experience and if his form slips a couple of weeks in the reserves.

I wonder if he will be tried as a defender sometime during the season?

Do you think they would bother after his earlier disaster in the backline last year?

[GVGjr]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Do you think they would bother after his earlier disaster in the backline last year?

I wouldn't write him off because it will be up to the coaches to let him know that he needs to be able to play where they need him. If the coaches allow any young player to dictate where they will perform or won't then we are really in trouble.

He's young and has a lot to learn and we have the right teachers to help him on his way.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Played half a practice match at full back on Ayce. Really funny; two of the skinniest would be league footballers imaginable. Ayce looked so thin I thought the wind would bend him.

Jarrad needs to learn about close checking. His natural instinct is to make space, which is amusing when you're playing FB. He even tried it when he was guarding the goal square as the last one back for at a stoppage in the pocket, 'till one of the senior players did a bit of redirecting. He's not comfortable playing close.

Mind you he has v good closing speed, caught someone wihth a tackle when they were moving and made it look like they were standing still, also did some nice things linking up the play and held his ground under pressure to mark a couple of times.

Can't really judge where he's at from one outing - looks to be making progress, but a long way to go and think Willie firsts will be his limit this season.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Played half a practice match at full back on Ayce. Really funny; two of the skinniest would be league footballers imaginable. Ayce looked so thin I thought the wind would bend him.

Jarrad needs to learn about close checking. His natural instinct is to make space, which is amusing when you're playing FB. He even tried it when he was guarding the goal square as the last one back for at a stoppage in the pocket, 'till one of the senior players did a bit of redirecting. He's not comfortable playing close.

Mind you he has v good closing speed, caught someone wihth a tackle when they were moving and made it look like they were standing still, also did some nice things linking up the play and held his ground under pressure to mark a couple of times.

Can't really judge where he's at from one outing - looks to be making progress, but a long way to go and think Willie firsts will be his limit this season.

I take heart that you are more positive about him than your earlier comments.

[alwaysadog]

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I take heart that you are more positive about him than your earlier comments.

They weren't designed as a put down or in a negative way but as an attempt to explain his errant behaviour early last season. The signs were much better socially as well as football wise last Friday.

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Jarrad Boumann - 2009 Outlook

Played half a practice match at full back on Ayce. Really funny; two of the skinniest would be league footballers imaginable. Ayce looked so thin I thought the wind would bend him.

Jarrad needs to learn about close checking. His natural instinct is to make space, which is amusing when you're playing FB. He even tried it when he was guarding the goal square as the last one back for at a stoppage in the pocket, 'till one of the senior players did a bit of redirecting. He's not comfortable playing close.

Mind you he has v good closing speed, caught someone wihth a tackle when they were moving and made it look like they were standing still, also did some nice things linking up the play and held his ground under pressure to mark a couple of times.

Can't really judge where he's at from one outing - looks to be making progress, but a long way to go and think Willie firsts will be his limit this season.

He did look a bit at sea in defence, perhaps they are trying to teach him a thing or two about defending and defensive pressure so he can take that when playing up forward.

He looks a very raw footballer, Ayce is the complete opposite in terms of someone who oozes class and looks like he has the ball on a string. Bouman however looks very much like one of the queensland import that take up the game in their teens. Physically he's got great attributes but looks a little lost at times.

Personally i don't see a lot in Bouman, i think he now has a lot of competition in Cordy, Grant and Roughead for a forward role, and will play the season at Williamstown.

A good season would be for him to put some weight on. He looks fitter but he's still too lean for a KPP. He will also need to improve on last year, which means he will need to play more games in the Willy firsts, and hopefully have an impact (kick some goals, take some marks). So far he's been playing in the reserves against much smaller opponents. If he's going to succeed then he should be able to beat larger bodied opponents with his ability. If he can't even do that now i can't see a future for him.