Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
I've only looked at Casley's highlights video, but he doesn't seem to have much going for him. Decent mark, but not tall enough for a key position at AFL level, very slow, poor kick, there really isn't much to get excited about from his highlights video. I have no idea why anyone would want to pick him up.'And the Western suburbs erupt!'Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
While you obviously have some base knowledge of Casley's ability I am doubtful that you have seen him play, and even if so only on one or two occassions. Further, I would assume your knowledge of Schofield is almost entirely from this thread. So from a brief assesment courtesy of mjp, you have made a clear decision that Casley is a better AFL prospect.
Surely Dalrymple and company would have spent hours analysing various players, and in the end decided to go with Schofield (who also is a prospective half back, an area which we need replacements in and in which Casley is not adept).I should leave it alone but you're not rightComment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
Highlight reels cn be misleading but Schofield certainly has a more impressive reel than Casely. Looks like he has an appetite for the ball and is prepared to chase.I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
I think the hype around Casley has been a touch misleading and rather then being based on performace or ability has been based on the fact that
a. He was able to kick goals at VFL level and
b. He's keen on coming to the dogs and is good mates with Liberatore and Wallis
His reputation as a footballer seems to have been boosted by these two points when really he was unspectacular for a struggling Jets team, was named most consistent at the awards night but didnt make the TAC team of the year nor represent Vic Metro. I wouldnt mind seeing him drafted purely because at this point there isnt much left available, his attitude seems healthy, he is keen on the bulldogs and he has performed against men at senior VFL level. In saying that what position he would best suit Im not sure, probably a hit up half forward where he can use his marking and clean hands (undoubtedly his best asset) but even then Im not sure he has the pace or fitness base to regularly break away from a defender on the lead.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
Well, I wouldn't mind another Liam Picken. If Schofield has more or less the same amount of bulldog bite, can't see a problem. That kind of swagger is pretty common these days. CAn anyone be a bit more specific on some incidents re Jayden?
IF it stays on field and within the rules, then part of the game. What Aker did was outside the game and that's where it can be so damaging.You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― EpicurusComment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
How misleading can a highlights vid be?
Schofield looks like an athletic, running half back who's dangerous around the goals, but has been compared to Josh Carr and Steven Baker by mjp (who's seen him plenty).
It will be interesting to see what sort of player he turns into.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
On draft night Kevin Sheahan said that Schofield was a lot like Josh Carr in his apporaoch to the game. I took that to mean that he would do jobs that noone else wanted to do and would do anything to get his team across the line.They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
Once I get over the disappointment of one of my least liked players being drafted by the Bulldogs I will try.
Don't get me wrong - he can play - but does things that only supporters of the club he is playing for would appreciate...home fans love him, opposition hate him. Until yesterday I fell into the latter category.OK. Here goes:
- The poster who said 'think Josh Carr' is on the money.
- Blinding speed? Haven't really seen it in a game but that said he does receive the ball in space a fair bit...this represents either cheating (my previous take on things) or hard work and hard running (my new assessment).
- His decision making is a bit 'down the line' - not particularly inventive with the ball, seems to get a bit of tunnel vision. He is a 70m per possession player though who does try to run his measure and kick long to a target/space. I would like to see him swivel his head more and look to the corridor/open player a lot more but I guess that will come.
- Kicks it OK. Serviceable without being brilliant. Think Addison I guess - comes undone due to decisions not due to skills.
- Very determined tackler.
- Definitely team focused. Played a couple of roles in finals that some other guys who had played in the National champs would have resisted. That said, there were a heap of guys ahead of him in the WA group which was obviously not great this year and didn't win a game against a division 1 opponent.
I am somewhere between mildly surprised and completely shocked he has been drafted. But. If we have selected him with the thought that he could have a career similar to say - Josh Carr or even Steven Baker - then I understand it. I guess he has more athletic capability that both of those guys so might end up having a bit more impact on the attacking side of the ball.
That is about it."It's over. It's all over."Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
I felt like doing that when Scotty Chisolm elbowed Chris Grant in the jaw at Optus right in front of all us Dogs supporters.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
As supporters, there are 2 sets of rules, we love it if they are on our team, but want to jump the fence and knock his lights out if they deck one of ours!
I felt like doing that when Scotty Chisolm elbowed Chris Grant in the jaw at Optus right in front of all us Dogs supporters."It's over. It's all over."Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
Of course, he's a perfect gentleman now in my eyes.The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield
Behind play? No - but he would enjoy a bit of niggle.What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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