Jake Stringer

[doggies ftw]

Re: Jake Stringer

Could he be the full forward we desperately need? People say he's too short to be a modern FF, but I don't really buy that. Would you call Redpath too short to be a FF in the AFL? Nope, and he's what 3cm taller, really think about how much 3 cm is. I just can't see how that would make a difference, its all about how they play. Macrae/Grant on the other hand are the same size as Stringer but obviously will never be KPFs because they don't play like KPFs.

I think if we focused Jake solely on that role he could make it, but I still feel he will be much better used when he can be a midfielder in the Patty Dangerfield mould. Skilled, fast and strong. Rest him forward and he can kick a couple a game as well. Thats where he will play his best footy imo.

[boydogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

I think if we focused Jake solely on that role he could make it, but I still feel he will be much better used when he can be a midfielder in the Patty Dangerfield mould. Skilled, fast and strong. Rest him forward and he can kick a couple a game as well. Thats where he will play his best footy imo.

I still see him as a Pavlich, can go into the middle but is better up forward. They are both 192cm and no-one questions Pavlich's ability to play any role in the forward line

[The bulldog tragician]

Re: Jake Stringer

I don't want any of our players to be arrogant, but we have lacked an extrovert, or someone who looks like he enjoys the big stage and big moment. This was something Eade was very surprised by when he came to our club - how quiet most of our guys were. for that reason I really like Jake's air of confidence, we don't want to break that down, just harness it, and we saw that on Sunday. His best game, but he should have kicked more, that kicking style has become much more erratic yet was a feature of his first games.

[westdog54]

Re: Jake Stringer

Bump.

Just had to laugh at some of the stuff he pulled out today. Most confident second year player I've ever seen.

He was a bargain at pick 5.

[F'scary]

Re: Jake Stringer

Sensational forward. Jake "Mr Goals of Year" Stringer.

[Twodogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

He was really good today. Looking forward to seeing him line up in a forward line with a big forward. He will be much more effective.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Jake Stringer

He seems to have gathered some pace.
Jake is an absolute headache now and will be for a long period.

[comrade]

Re: Jake Stringer

He just gets the ball, says 'watch this' and then does some sort of magic dub step before kicking a ridiculous goal.

Again and again.

Can't wait until he's even fitter after another pre season.

[Twodogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

He seems to have gathered some pace.
Jake is an absolute headache now and will be for a long period.

I don't think that he's gathered more pace, it's more that he runs to better places.

[F'scary]

Re: Jake Stringer

He is that rare type of player who can sell memberships off his own exploits. One of those players for whom neutral supporters will pay the entrance fee just to see him play. Jake "Mr Bums-on-seats" Stringer. Expect to see him featured prominently in next season's membership promotions.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

He is that rare type of player who can sell memberships off his own exploits. One of those players for whom neutral supporters will pay the entrance fee just to see him play. Jake "Mr Bums-on-seats" Stringer. Expect to see him featured prominently in next season's membership promotions.

I hope so as he just has that "get out of my way" attitude

I know some on here were saying he wants to play midfield but boy he is looking dangerous playing forward. Tough one for the MC as he could be anything.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Jake Stringer

It was good to engage the fans on the fence. I'm sure they enjoyed it.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Jake Stringer

To think someone said he was a wasted pick!
Who said that?

[Twodogs]

Re: Jake Stringer

He is that rare type of player who can sell memberships off his own exploits. One of those players for whom neutral supporters will pay the entrance fee just to see him play. Jake "Mr Bums-on-seats" Stringer. Expect to see him featured prominently in next season's membership promotions.

Yep, agree with what you say there. He is just the type of player that gets fans through the gates. We haven't had one of those for quite a while.

[Webby]

Re: Jake Stringer

To think someone said he was a wasted pick!
Who said that?

Looking at our last three top 6 picks:
Bontempelli, Stringer & Macrae

And they sure trump Farren Ray, Tom Williams, Jarrad Grant and Tim Walsh!!
To be fair, Ray's a 200+ AFL player, but there's been a clear improvement in our drafting in recent times...