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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on January 20, 2009, 05:46:38 AM

Title: Jake King - 2009 expectations?
Post by: one-eyed on January 20, 2009, 05:46:38 AM

What are your expectations for Kingy this year and what would be a good return from him?


career so far

           games  disposals   marks   tackles
2007:     19        16.9          5.5        2.6
2008:     14        19.6          5.4        3.1

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1729&SeasonID=ALL

Title: Re: Jake King - 2009 expectations?
Post by: Mr Magic on January 20, 2009, 12:44:07 PM

Love his tenacity & endeavor but I expect Jake will see plenty of time at Coburg in '09.

Opposition coaches have have got him targeted.

Title: Re: Jake King - 2009 expectations?
Post by: yellowandback on January 20, 2009, 08:11:57 PM

I'm a bit surprised at his numbers in 2008 - did not realise that he averaged that much possession or game time.
The bottom line we discovered that Jake was found out with decision making when in possession, vulnerable to brain fades under pressure which cost free kicks/50m penaties/goals and really struggles when faced with a 50:50 marking contest.

I like his competitive spirit, it just needs to be harnessed a little but he is at an age when he needs to make every post a winner (like the Hussler this Autumn)

Title: Re: Jake King - 2009 expectations?
Post by: WilliamPowell on January 20, 2009, 09:59:50 PM

to keep his sometimes short fuse under control  ;D

He is one of those players that is fighting with so many others for a position down back....

Not sure what to expect to be honest