Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

[Remi Moses]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Actually played his best game to date picking up 24 disposals. He is very cool and carm under pressure (take note DJ, Stack) and very few of his disposals are turned over. Can't wait to see how he progresses over summer and the new year.

Noticed that in his first game. Seems to have a little more time and is more polished than a few others.

[anfo27]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Really liked what i have seen so far and like everyone has said has that real mongrel in him that we need plenty of. I love a kid that can come in and not be overwhelmed by the situation and just comes across as fierce competitor and reminds me abit of a young Campbell Brown.
I think we've found ourselves a player here.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Thought he was probably the most impressive out of our younger pups today. He's got all the qualities of a good footballer and has shown great improvement in the past two weeks. Definitely a nice selection here.

[ledge]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

He looks like he is calm under pressure and has time, great attributes.

[EasternWest]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

I've seen him twice this year and have been impressed with his gameness. His skills are better than I thought they would be.

mjp, if you're reading this thread, how do you see Jayden's year?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

I was messing around on the HS website and came across these statistics:

Kicks 52
Handballs 31
Disposal Efficiency 82%

Obviously the last stat is very important, and a really good sign. Probably isn't noted for his skills, but he was a very clean user of the footy in his first 7 games.

The kick to handball ratio is solid, too. Tells me he will look to use the ball by foot, but also uses handball to generate run for himself and others.

His progress is going to be interesting. I think he can carve out a good AFL career.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

I was messing around on the HS website and came across these statistics:

Kicks 52
Handballs 31
Disposal Efficiency 82%

Obviously the last stat is very important, and a really good sign. Probably isn't noted for his skills, but he was a very clean user of the footy in his first 7 games.

The kick to handball ratio is solid, too. Tells me he will look to use the ball by foot, but also uses handball to generate run for himself and others.

His progress is going to be interesting. I think he can carve out a good AFL career.

Efficiency stats like that can be misleading. Schofield kicks short and safe (as you might expect from a 1st year player) almost always.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Great pick by our recruiting guys, will be a 200 game player

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Great pick by our recruiting guys, will be a 200 game player

I like his running ability and he reads the game well but I'd like to think he will become better known for his ability to play the game than for his ability to crack wise with opposition players.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

I like his running ability and he reads the game well but I'd like to think he will become better known for his ability to play the game than for his ability to crack wise with opposition players.

But he's so good at cracking wise with the opposition players.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

I like his running ability and he reads the game well but I'd like to think he will become better known for his ability to play the game than for his ability to crack wise with opposition players.

Should develop over time once he plays more football.

Is his best position always going to be a HBF? A little hard to tell, but is Jayden's defensive game good enough to go with the offensive side?

[Greystache]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Great pick by our recruiting guys, will be a 200 game player

Agree, looks a bargain at pick 74.

He has everything you could want, pace, competitiveness, decent disposal, and most importantly he has composure with ball in hand. He got caught a couple of times last year but to me that shows that he won't just bomb the ball under pressure, give him 50 games and he'll be able to cope with the extra pace of the game.

We just need to get as many games as possible into him quickly.

[GetDimmaBack]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

Agree, looks a bargain at pick 74.

He has everything you could want, pace, competitiveness, decent disposal, and most importantly he has composure with ball in hand. He got caught a couple of times last year but to me that shows that he won't just bomb the ball under pressure, give him 50 games and he'll be able to cope with the extra pace of the game.

We just need to get as many games as possible into him quickly.

...and he grew up a Doggies supporter.

In Perth!

[Maddog37]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

...and he grew up a Doggies supporter.

In Perth!

The kid is living the dream and doing it with a certain amount of relish!

Hope he can fill out and continue to improve as I really like his passion.

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Dogs Jayden Schofield

His composure stood out for me as a big plus from what I saw from him. Sure, he got caught once or twice but he never seemed rattled when he had the ball.

Will be interesting to see how fit he can get and whether he can command a spot after his second pre-season.