Jake Stringer

[Bornadog]

Re: Jake Stringer

Why do you say that?

Its a perception. Nice people don't act the way he does.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Jake Stringer

Why do you say that?

1989.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Jake Stringer

He is not a nice person.

A disappointing comment. How well do you know Michael Malthouse? Malthouse managed to turn the WB into a competitive unit where he learned his coaching craft and has been very successful over a long period of time.

[SonofScray]

Re: Jake Stringer

I want to see Stringer back up front, I think.

I understand the reasons why we might want to use him down back but I just don't want him to lose that big league swagger he came into the team with. I want him to be a real leader up forward and show us the true value and joy a goal can bring. Goals are something we undervalue at Footscray.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jake Stringer

A disappointing comment. How well do you know Michael Malthouse? Malthouse managed to turn the WB into a competitive unit where he learned his coaching craft and has been very successful over a long period of time.

and bailed out when the going got tough.

Sorry NBP, don't like the man, maybe he is a good coach but still don't like him.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jake Stringer

I want to see Stringer back up front, I think.

I understand the reasons why we might want to use him down back but I just don't want him to lose that big league swagger he came into the team with. I want him to be a real leader up forward and show us the true value and joy a goal can bring. Goals are something we undervalue at Footscray.

Nothing wrong with learning some defensive skills. He will be back forward in the future.

[wimberga]

Re: Jake Stringer

I want to see Stringer back up front, I think.

I understand the reasons why we might want to use him down back but I just don't want him to lose that big league swagger he came into the team with. I want him to be a real leader up forward and show us the true value and joy a goal can bring. Goals are something we undervalue at Footscray.

I second this SonofScray. Yes there is no harm in having him learn in other positions, but we just have so few players up forward with a bit of something different (particularly when Hunter and Grant aren't playing) that Jake offers more value up there for mine.

We don't have many players that do have that big "I'm the man, kick it to me and I'll do it" swagger, but Jake does and I too am a little fearful of him losing some of this by playing down back.

People compare stringer to a Luke Hodge or a Brendan Goddard in that he can play anywhere and influence the game. Others like Cam Mooney have likened him to Mark Ricciuto in that he wants to make sure others know he is there and genuinely enjoys hurting the opposition. They all might be apt in some ways, but I personally see a bit of Tex Walker in Stringer. They are of comparable builds, both country lads and both enjoy that "I'm the man" swagger previously spoken about. In a team devoid of this type, Jake could be our Tex and that's why I want to see him moved back up front.

[azabob]

Re: Jake Stringer

We don't have many players that do have that big "I'm the man, kick it to me and I'll do it" swagger, but Jake does and I too am a little fearful of him losing some of this by playing down back.

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Could that be the reason why he is down back?

[wimberga]

Re: Jake Stringer

Could that be the reason why he is down back?

It probably is one of them, there may be a couple more too. But in my opinion we as a team, and good forwards,need that kind of confidence in the forward-line. His teammates will go elsewhere if hes letting them down and I feel like if he's to become the player we all want him too, he needs to be the man.

What are your thoughts?

[always right]

Re: Jake Stringer

Just because he's playing down back doesn't mean Macca sees him as a defender. All about learning the game and becoming a more effective forward when he moves back there.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jake Stringer

Just because he's playing down back doesn't mean Macca sees him as a defender. All about learning the game and becoming a more effective forward when he moves back there.

Cameron Mooney has mentioned this a number of times

[azabob]

Re: Jake Stringer

It probably is one of them, there may be a couple more too. But in my opinion we as a team, and good forwards,need that kind of confidence in the forward-line. His teammates will go elsewhere if hes letting them down and I feel like if he's to become the player we all want him too, he needs to be the man.

What are your thoughts?

I totally agree - I like he has the swagger, I also like that Hunter has it also. Perhaps at this young age they may have a bit much swagger considering their on field acheivements to date.

I think it is time to play him forward - if not this week, definetly next week against Brisbane.

[Twodogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

I totally agree - I like he has the swagger, I also like that Hunter has it also. Perhaps at this young age they may have a bit much swagger considering their on field acheivements to date.

I think it is time to play him forward - if not this week, definetly next week against Brisbane.

I'd go as far as to say maybe not this week. He mightn't see the ball.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jake Stringer

Jake adding strings to his bow

Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs handballs during the 2014 AFL round 07 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on May 03, 2014. (Photo: Darrian Traynor/AFL Media)

HE'S been the Western Bulldogs' swingman this season but Jake Stringer has his eye on a move to the midfield in the future.
The pick No.5 in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft, has played every game in season 2014, having started forward and then moved to defence in the past month.

Coach Brendan McCartney said the 20-year-old needed to improve his fitness first before a move on-ball is even considered.
"He'll get that [midfield position] when he gets a bit fitter, and we'll decide that at the right time," McCartney said last week.
"He'll play probably back for a while, he's making a bit of progress there. The end result is he's going to be a pretty good player.
"He's like all young people, he's got a bit to work on. This game challenges everyone and in particular it challenges young people to adapt and adjust to the game."

Stringer has shown his ability to rise to the challenge and adapt this season and is relishing his new role in defence with Dale Morris and Jordan Roughead teaching him the tricks of the trade.
"At the minute I'm happy playing as a forward and as a backman, but hopefully in the coming years I can move into pinch hitting in the midfield," Stringer told the AFL Record.

"I've learnt all the little tricks you need as a defender. Where to stand, reading the ball flight and all that type of stuff. Having Dale and Jordan there has been good. It has been a challenge, but I've enjoyed it.
"It's just being a good change up. You do get sick of playing in the same position week-in and week-out so it's been good being able to do both."

[Doc26]

Re: Jake Stringer

Its a perception. Nice people don't act the way he does.

I realise your perception is unlikely to shift but with Mick it's largely to do with whether trust and a level of respect has been established. Once established he's not hard to like and get caught up in his vision to excel.