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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #465 on: September 30, 2019, 11:38:47 AM »
Of course Jack was considerably worse in the prelim than George was in the GF....because George wasn't bad at all. He'd be gutted not have joined the party at some point with a snag but still.

Yes, he has perhaps some of the worst finishing going around but the rest of his game can be fantastic. Every so often he'll get the fumbles but a lot of the time he's a super quick, strong in the air, a manic pressurer (that even a word?) + hard nut who contributes in many ways. Have always said if you merged Butler & Castagna, you get a gun. I wish he had Dan's leg but you get what you get, we've still got a pretty good player.

Get someone in to do some work with him on his goal kicking. Schulzy lives in Melbourne....:shh Kid could easily kick 40+ per year with a reliable technique
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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #466 on: September 30, 2019, 12:18:10 PM »
I think I just take serious objection to the line being toted that he's selfish.

Its "Grimes is soft"-esque.

Couldn't imagine a guy who's more team orientated.

He's like a young colt that can't quite truly harness his powers to the full extent. But man did he slice em up on Saturday.

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #467 on: September 30, 2019, 01:58:57 PM »
He is still young too
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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #468 on: September 30, 2019, 04:42:51 PM »
If George is to settled he thinks to much and misses.
If he's going flat out or at extreme pace, his mind can't keep up with his body and he misses.
If he's moving not to fast, not to slow and his mind stays with him he will kick them.

In the GF, his mind couldn't stay with his body, this effected his goal kicking but made him outstanding in other areas.

I might nick name him Goldilocks because he needs to be moving, not to slow, not to fast, but just right to be an effective goal kicker.
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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #469 on: September 30, 2019, 10:38:46 PM »
If George is to settled he thinks to much and misses.
If he's going flat out or at extreme pace, his mind can't keep up with his body and he misses.
If he's moving not to fast, not to slow and his mind stays with him he will kick them.

In the GF, his mind couldn't stay with his body, this effected his goal kicking but made him outstanding in other areas.

I might nick name him Goldilocks because he needs to be moving, not to slow, not to fast, but just right to be an effective goal kicker.

Great assessment of his game.

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #470 on: October 01, 2019, 09:17:04 AM »
Agreed, mind can't keep up.

But FMD he has pace to burn this kid. Has left Butler behind, and IMO is less talented than Rioli but puts in significantly more effort.

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #471 on: October 01, 2019, 09:29:29 AM »
Former Stawell gift runner so you always knew he had pace to burn.....
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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #472 on: January 26, 2020, 03:48:57 PM »
Richmond's 4th best forward: Jason Castagna

Season returns of 26, 26 and 27 highlights Castagna’s consistency, even if he mixes his best with his worst from minute to minute. Capable of both the incredible and the incompetent, he always puts himself in the picture with relentless forward line pressure. He is building a very nice CV and if he can straighten up in front of goal, can make himself even more dangerous.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/01/24/who-are-you-clubs-six-most-dangerous-forwards/

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #473 on: February 04, 2020, 02:34:37 PM »
Jason Castagna has ranked in the top 30 [for tackles] for three straight years.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/368952/why-the-lions-can-emulate-the-tigers-historic-flag-win

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #474 on: February 04, 2020, 02:56:56 PM »
Jason Castagna has ranked in the top 30 [for tackles] for three straight years.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/368952/why-the-lions-can-emulate-the-tigers-historic-flag-win

Top 30 doesn't sound good to me.

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #475 on: February 04, 2020, 04:22:10 PM »
Jason Castagna has ranked in the top 30 [for tackles] for three straight years.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/368952/why-the-lions-can-emulate-the-tigers-historic-flag-win

Top 30 doesn't sound good to me.
More than solid for a guy who doesn’t play midfield.

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #476 on: February 04, 2020, 09:32:07 PM »
Jason Castagna has ranked in the top 30 [for tackles] for three straight years.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/368952/why-the-lions-can-emulate-the-tigers-historic-flag-win

Top 30 doesn't sound good to me.

There's what, 800 AFL listed players?

That puts him in the top 4% what more do you want? FMD hahahaha

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #477 on: March 21, 2020, 03:30:08 AM »
If George can kick 2-3 goals per game as he did on Thursday night then that would have him finishing with 40+ goals even in this shorter 17 round season. That would put him as one of the top small forwards in the AFL. Of course, that all depends on him kicking straight most weeks. On the positive, he is regularly involved in games now to have a number of shots.
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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #478 on: March 21, 2020, 08:56:53 AM »
I couldn't believe he composed himself and slotted that drop punt on the run. I was saying to mates watching that he was about to have a stuff up. Hopefully he's turned the corner

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Re: Jason Castagna [merged]
« Reply #479 on: March 21, 2020, 02:04:49 PM »
Yeah, they're the shots he usually sprays. Hopefully it's not a once off from here onwards. 
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