Lin Jong upgraded to the Senior List

[mighty_west]

Re: Lin Jong upgraded to the Senior List

Haven't seen the kid play but good luck to him, would have also liked to have seen Roberts get a game, was really impressed with his work as a forward in the u/18 GF, ripped the game apart in the final quarter to win the Premiership for Sandy Dragons.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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Good luck to the kid, but to be honest, he's another one who can't kick.

[jeemak]

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Good luck to the fella.

Hopefully he gets a run at a couple of games before the season is out.

[MrMahatma]

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Our rookies in the past 5 yrs have been better selections than our first rounders.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Congratulations to Lin Yong and to the MC on his elevation which follows the successful debuts last week by JJ and Talia.There is some hope beginning to emerge for 2013.

[The Underdog]

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Congratulations to Lin Yong and to the MC on his elevation which follows the successful debuts last week by JJ and Talia.There is some hope beginning to emerge for 2013.

He might be the new Ryan Hargreavess

[Bulldog4life]

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Good luck to Lin Jong and hope he has a good career with us. Met him at the East Meets West Family Day and got his autograph which I think made his day.

Hope Lin Jong gets a game. Love this quote.

[Ghost Dog]

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OK I know you're just having yet another shot at the MC but where do you suppose to play Roberts? I agree both deserve a chance but I just don't see any room for Roberts especially after Talia leapfrogged him last week. I'd love to get Panos in for one of the rucks but Campbell or Cordy will be selected there this week and don't forget Williams will be back and will probably play forward.

Libba's out, Cross is out, Cooney's not back and we need another on baller. No one at Willy, in this position, on our list is close and honestly don't think we have any left. Horses for courses selection and yeah he does have a crack in.

I have to agree with Chops here. I can't believe I just said that!
Has not shown enough from the games I have seen at Willy.

[Ghost Dog]

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He might be the new Ryan Hargreavess

Griffin! Smorgan, etc etc

[G-Mo77]

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I have to agree with Chops here. I can't believe I just said that!
Has not shown enough from the games I have seen at Willy.

I don't entirely disagree either, I disagree with adding another tall instead of Jong, although Tommy didn't get up so I guess there is a case there.

He probably wouldn't be getting a game if one of Libba, Cooney or Cross were available.

[whythelongface]

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I have to agree with Chops here. I can't believe I just said that!
Has not shown enough from the games I have seen at Willy.

Form lines are generally good indicators whether or not someone will make it at AFL, however sometimes caution needs to be thrown out and opportunities need to be given based on potential.

I have no idea whether Jong has any potential, however I will entrust our coaching panel that they have seen enough in Jong to warrant his selection. From what I have read JJ also had not shown much at Willy when he came back from injury and look what he achieved last week.

[stefoid]

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Heres the sitch, people. This is how I see it and how I believe the club honchos see it, even though they would never say it out loud.

1) we have already endured the season from hell, and the only good to come out of it will be some kids getting match experience and of course those low draft picks that should enable us to add two possibly elite players to the list.
2) To jeopardise the draft position now with a couple of meaningless wins would be foolish - we have taken the pain we should get the gain.
3) We are playing crap and are frightful to watch - the only thing that could bring extra bums on seats and give the supporters a reason to smile is seeing the kids that will be our future playing their first games

In that light, upgrading Jong makes perfect sense, it ticks all boxes - decrease chance of a meaningless win to upset our draft picks, give the fans a reason for hope despite the loss, and give jong, JJ and cambell a sniff of the big time heading into the next preseason.

On that basis Fletch will get a game sometime in the next month, Im sure. And anyone like Panos, Hooper, Mulligan, Moles etc... who arent getting a game, well the writing is on the wall.

[Mofra]

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On that basis Fletch will get a game sometime in the next month, Im sure. And anyone like Panos, Hooper, Mulligan, Moles etc... who arent getting a game, well the writing is on the wall.

Hooper is playing

[BulldogBelle]

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If Hoops gets selected in the 22 this afternoon, and he plays a blinder against the Tiges (3 - 5 crumbing goals, some good tackles and pressure) do we offer him another contract?

[Ghost Dog]

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Form lines are generally good indicators whether or not someone will make it at AFL, however sometimes caution needs to be thrown out and opportunities need to be given based on potential.

I have no idea whether Jong has any potential, however I will entrust our coaching panel that they have seen enough in Jong to warrant his selection. From what I have read JJ also had not shown much at Willy when he came back from injury and look what he achieved last week.

Whythelongface, I have read your post, like your work, and now agree with you.
The fact that playing anyone of real quality jeopardizing our draft pics did also not cross my mind! Play the kids!!