Jack Steven

noreason41 · Sat 04 Jun 2011 9:40pm

Anyone else still think he's out of his depth?

With Lenny gone and Montagna missing for most of the Collingwood game, he's stepped up amazingly.
Almost overnight.

Wins clearances, kicks goals, tackles and breaks lines...

St. Luke · Post: # 1084883Post **St. Luke** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 9:58pm

When I saw this kid, I knew he was going to be the goods! Watch this space, he's got all the makings of a star.

Milne · Post: # 1084888Post **Milne** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:00pm

Not a future superstar of the game but it's been him and armo who have stepped up this season. Gives me confidence for the future.

baf · Post: # 1084917Post **baf** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:17pm

lets keep getting games into theses kids . its the way to go

saintbob · Post: # 1084927Post **saintbob** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:27pm

Going very, very well.....

What a pity it took RL so long to play this kid preferring muppets like Eddy and Mini!!

noreason41 · Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:29pm

Milne wrote:Not a future superstar of the game but it's been him and armo who have stepped up this season. Gives me confidence for the future.

Why not?
He's 21, he's started getting a typical midfielders possessions, winning clearances and kicks goals regularly.
What's stopping him?

Bardon Saint · Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:51pm

He is a gun. He and ledger (at this stage) will be the stars of our midfield in the future. Am hoping armo can get first use of the ball to these guys and that at least one more youngin' can come through. Crocker or a draft pick in future years.

SainterK · Post: # 1084957Post **SainterK** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 10:56pm

I was about to scold.

I thought you said does anyone think he is out of his depth....

saintsRrising · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:27pm

Is coming along nicely...

Teflon · Post: # 1085006Post **Teflon** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:29pm

Played well again IMO....BUT falls over at crucial times way to often.

Dr Spaceman · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:35pm

saintbob wrote:Going very, very well.....

What a pity it took RL so long to play this kid preferring muppets like Eddy and Mini!!

Ever think it's because Ross took the time to let him develop that he's now doing so well?

Cripps, Winmar, Siposs, Ledger etc all show potential but they are just kids and will only be able to give little glimpses of their potential until they've had a few of pre seasons.

plugger66 · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:36pm

To slow still.

perfectionist · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:40pm

Other than the fact that he can't mark, kick to a teammate or run, he's a gun. I saw more in Tom Ledger in one quarter than I've seen from Jack Steven in four years.

SainterK · Post: # 1085039Post **SainterK** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:42pm

perfectionist wrote:Other than the fact that he can't mark, kick to a teammate or run, he's a gun. I saw more in Tom Ledger in one quarter than I've seen from Jack Steven in four years.

23 disposals says he can find it, 13 contested possessions says he can put his head over it, 6 clearances says he can get through traffic.

However yes, he needs to work on his kicking efficiency.

plugger66 · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:43pm

perfectionist wrote:Other than the fact that he can't mark, kick to a teammate or run, he's a gun. I saw more in Tom Ledger in one quarter than I've seen from Jack Steven in four years.

And that proves why you actually have no idea. See you later. Please quit this forum again.

bigcarl · Post: # 1085043Post **bigcarl** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:43pm

perfectionist wrote:Other than the fact that he can't mark, kick to a teammate or run, he's a gun. I saw more in Tom Ledger in one quarter than I've seen from Jack Steven in four years.

You're trying to be sarcastic like Plugger, aren't you. The game is up.

plugger66 · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:44pm

bigcarl wrote:
perfectionist wrote:Other than the fact that he can't mark, kick to a teammate or run, he's a gun. I saw more in Tom Ledger in one quarter than I've seen from Jack Steven in four years.

You're trying to be sarcastic like Plugger, aren't you

No he actually doesnt have a clue unlike myself who hasnt many clues.

SaintSimmo · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:46pm

I have number 3 on the back of my 2011 guernsey....he is a gem!!

saintbob · Post: # 1085061Post **saintbob** » Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:52pm

Dr Spaceman wrote:
saintbob wrote:Going very, very well.....

What a pity it took RL so long to play this kid preferring muppets like Eddy and Mini!!
Ever think it's because Ross took the time to let him develop that he's now doing so well?

Cripps, Winmar, Siposs, Ledger etc all show potential but they are just kids and will only be able to give little glimpses of their potential until they've had a few of pre seasons.

Surely you jest, RL has practically admitted that he showed faith in some players for far too long.
The real development comes when kids like Steven get given an extended crack at the elite level.
Armo has proven that this year, as will Sipposs and Ledger.

Saintersss · Sat 04 Jun 2011 11:55pm

saintbob wrote:
Dr Spaceman wrote:
saintbob wrote:Going very, very well.....

What a pity it took RL so long to play this kid preferring muppets like Eddy and Mini!!
Ever think it's because Ross took the time to let him develop that he's now doing so well?

Cripps, Winmar, Siposs, Ledger etc all show potential but they are just kids and will only be able to give little glimpses of their potential until they've had a few of pre seasons.
Surely you jest, RL has practically admitted that he showed faith in some players for far too long.
The real development comes when kids like Steven get given an extended crack at the elite level.
Armo has proven that this year, as will Sipposs and Ledger.

The bloke has had OP the past few years. Did you really want to rush him in and have another Luke Ball situation, where he can't run or kick in 6 years time.

Moods · Post: # 1085086Post **Moods** » Sun 05 Jun 2011 12:03am

The one massive positive to come out of tonight's game, was the performance of Jack. Get's in there and wins the bloody thing. Much prefer him in the guts than down in the fwd line.

fugazi · Post: # 1085099Post **fugazi** » Sun 05 Jun 2011 12:09am

I don't understand the criticism of him being slow, he seems one of our faster players and has got a pretty good tank too.

dcstkfc · Post: # 1085109Post **dcstkfc** » Sun 05 Jun 2011 12:13am

He's getting there.

Best inside mid on the night (not saying much).

stinger · Post: # 1085112Post **stinger** » Sun 05 Jun 2011 12:16am

fugazi wrote:I don't understand the criticism of him being slow, he seems one of our faster players and has got a pretty good tank too.

it's only one poster who says he is slow.....and he wouldn't know s*** from sugar.....

R. Harvey 3 votes! · Sun 05 Jun 2011 12:23am

I was on the same plane as the saints coming home from Tasmania when we had just beaten Hawthorn after Jack Stevens first game. Jack ended up sitting next to me on the plane. I was pretty drunk and offerred him a beer, he refused it of course, but he was a nice guy and I really want him to do well and kick on and be the player we all know he can be!