Clint Jones on the weekend

luckysaint · Post: # 579677Post **luckysaint** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 9:40pm

I hadn't seen this brought up in the forum so i thought I'd raise it for discussion. I thought his impact was fairly decent. Looking over the stats today he had 20 possies, 7 tackles, 2 assists and a goal. Apparently his efficiency was 75%, however when i watched the game i didn't seem to notice any glaring errors at all. I really liked his run and carry as well.
It may be because Melbourne weren't really in a position to apply pressure, but I'm hoping that this could really be a breakout game for Clint and that it will reassure him that he belongs at the top level.

iwantmeseats · Mon 02 Jun 2008 9:54pm

Can t question his endeavour. Unfortunately his disposal varies from fair to downright ugly. He isnt alone though.

Armoooo · Post: # 579698Post **Armoooo** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:11pm

IMO his game on the weekend was actually very good, even for AFL standard, and I have been a CJ critic for a while now, if he could play like that week in week out I would be over the moon, but we have to remember that it was against Melbourne...

123 · Post: # 579704Post **123** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:19pm

I think he reminded me a bit of Hamill... I think he has something....something intangible

Mooksy · Post: # 579715Post **Mooksy** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:34pm

HE SHOULD NEVER BE OUT OF THE TEAM FULL BLOODY STOP NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT!!!!

123 · Post: # 579723Post **123** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:43pm

Armoooo wrote:IMO his game on the weekend was actually very good, even for AFL standard, and I have been a CJ critic for a while now, if he could play like that week in week out I would be over the moon, but we have to remember that it was against Melbourne...

He is not in every weekend, so how can he play like that every weekend? Give the guy some game time to find his feet and confidence. He has something I know it I can see it.

iceman · Post: # 579727Post **iceman** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:46pm

played better because he backed himself, ran FORWARDS and when in doubt when long down the line to a, at worst, contested situation.. Work Rate can never be doubted, added a bit of midfield pace to compliment Ball Dal Hayes.

perfectionist · Mon 02 Jun 2008 11:24pm

123 wrote:I think he reminded me a bit of Hamill...

Me too. Two arms, too legs.

123 · Post: # 579765Post **123** » Mon 02 Jun 2008 11:37pm

perfectionist wrote:
123 wrote:I think he reminded me a bit of Hamill...
Me too. Two arms, too legs.

- defensive forward pressure, hard at the ball.

Ignore his talent at your own peril

St.Kenny · Post: # 579817Post **St.Kenny** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 12:39am

Impressed greatly. Not wishing to sound 'deviant' in any way but he really is a useful weapon when hardness matters.

savatage · Post: # 579818Post **savatage** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 12:41am

perfectionist wrote:
123 wrote:I think he reminded me a bit of Hamill...
Me too. Two arms, too legs.

This made me laugh!

mightysainters · Tue 03 Jun 2008 1:08am

been talking him up and is starting to show his worth... well done clinton... late bloomer and adds aggression and want to the team

saintsRrising · Tue 03 Jun 2008 1:48am

Well one thing you can say about Jones is that he has improved greatly asa player since he arrived..

He has played relatively few senior games and so there is a large potential upside if he can keep improving.

Furphy · Post: # 579849Post **Furphy** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 2:29am

When I see him, with that mop af blond hair, I keep thinking Trevor Barker is back.

congorozides · Tue 03 Jun 2008 8:20am

he is certainly worth persisiting with. just get a biomechanist to help him with his kicking. seriously, if the new board want to spend more on the footy department, here is a chance. get some professionals in and look at this kids kicking action.

i mean he is certainly better thatn blake, fizzer, raph, mcqualtar. and we have been perisiting with fizzer for 100 games FFS.

CJ is the LEAST of our worries. just teach the kid how to kick. if that means working on it 2 hours per day so be it.

saintsRrising · Tue 03 Jun 2008 12:01pm

congorozides wrote:he is certainly worth persisiting with. just get a biomechanist to help him with his kicking. seriously, if the new board want to spend more on the footy department, here is a chance. get some professionals in and look at this kids kicking action.

i mean he is certainly better thatn blake, fizzer, raph, mcqualtar. and we have been perisiting with fizzer for 100 games FFS.

CJ is the LEAST of our worries. just teach the kid how to kick. if that means working on it 2 hours per day so be it.

I think that they may already have been working on this as he has improved quite markedly from when he arrived.

I think he has good from awful to below average.

Most of his kicks were actually ok...and I note that this last game that his overall disposal effectiveness was 75% which is afiar bit up on the 50 odd % that he used to rack up.

About the one poorish kick I remember was when he attempted to pass aross to the running in space sam Fisher and it fell short for an esay interception bya Dees player.

Saint Bev · Post: # 579928Post **Saint Bev** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 12:03pm

CJ shows alot of potential, he's got that tough edge about him. I thought all the kids did pretty well Sunday.

Hurricane · Post: # 579966Post **Hurricane** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 1:32pm

Mooksy wrote:HE SHOULD NEVER BE OUT OF THE TEAM FULL BLOODY STOP NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT!!!!

I agree totally. I must admit to being very critical of CJ last year (mostly his disposal) but he just throws himself in to the contest with Hamill like intensity and as far as im concerned we have missed that this year.

I would love to see him become a regular in the side.

BANG BANG

bergsone · Post: # 579971Post **bergsone** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 1:41pm

Disposal has been the problem ,as we all know,but against melb it was allright.improving which we all want .See how this holds up against better sides under more pressure.certainly have him in my 22 ,especially if the skills KEEP improving

Huzzad · Post: # 580129Post **Huzzad** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 6:05pm

Great game on Sunday. I saw one or two small skill errors, but I also saw some great passes to Roo on the lead which hit him right on the chest. He seems to be improving in the skill area for sure. Hopefully the game lifted his confidence.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 580135Post **GrumpyOne** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 6:17pm

Shows the benefit of astute rookie recruitment.

congorozides · Tue 03 Jun 2008 6:22pm

at least he seems to take the game seriously... he gets 10/10 for effort.

bigcarl · Post: # 580143Post **bigcarl** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 6:29pm

always has a fair dinkum go and seems to give us a bit of zip. did enough to keep his place.

St DAC · Post: # 580181Post **St DAC** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 7:24pm

Sunday was the best game of CJ's I've seen at the Saints. Well done to the young man for his persistance. Nothing wrong whatsoever with his endevour, and if his disposal continues to improve he may yet make a player.

Post: # 580187Post **n1ck** » Tue 03 Jun 2008 7:27pm

Kicked a good goal too.

If he can get his 10-15 possessions with an efficiency around 75-80%, keep an opposition player quieter than himself and snag the odd goal, he could be a very important player for us.