Jayden Post [merged]

[Go Richo 12]

He was very good yesterday and against North. He's played a number of decent games over his 4 years. Up forward or in defence he has looked decent. I laugh at alot of our supporters. So many unrealistic, greedy and dumb supporters out there complaining he didn't dominate in his 8th, 15th or 23rd game of afl footy. Players gradually improve on the way to 50 games. That's what happens. You don't need a brain to see he has foot skills and it's lack of confidence that may cause a turnover. He has been unlucky not to have played another dozen games. He really should have been played alot earlier in the season and shouldn't have been dropped a couple of times last season. He'll improve dramatically with another 20 games. Anyone wanting him to be dropped doesn't care that much about our future. We need to get him to 50 games quickly. Grimes has had dodgy hamstrings and Griffiths has missed a few games. Post is required down back. He may even surpass Griffiths is he continues to get games. We also need a 3rd tall forward. Griffiths may go forward or even Post. Post is a vital link in the chain. How about we support the bloke and remember he is still 22 and has played under 30 games? 

I too, rate him highly. I can understand why some don't rate though too. He reminds me of Rance in terms of development.

[Mr Magic]

He was very good yesterday and against North.

You're delusional. I laugh at you.
He's slow by foot and of mind.
Terrific, just terrific.

[Coach]

A soon to be 23 year old getting defended as if it's his first season. Terrific, just terrific.

I think MadTugger might be Posty's mum. I have a tip for you, wait until he's played an entire season of senior football before you get on here ranting and raving about how good he is. I suppose you think Hardwick is clueless for having him in the magoos most of the time?

[MADTIGER2010]

A soon to be 23 year old getting defended as if it's his first season. Terrific, just terrific.

I think MadTugger might be Posty's mum. I have a tip for you, wait until he's played an entire season of senior football before you get on here ranting and raving about how good he is. I suppose you think Hardwick is clueless for having him in the magoos most of the time?

I'm ranting that he should be fast tracked to 50 games compared to people wanting him delisted. I have never said he has cemented himself

[Dubstep Dookie]

Here's a question.

Has Post shown more than Astbury? Is he better than a fit Astbury and if not, will he be?

[Jackstar is back!!!]

Reckon Post can play
Might be better off at another club ?
Should be played forward not back

[MADTIGER2010]

He was very good yesterday and against North.

You're delusional. I laugh at you.
He's slow by foot and of mind.
Terrific, just terrific.

Yeah that has caused a grand total of 3 turnovers in the last 5 games. Kicking off 1 step has been the cause of those 3 turnovers if you took notice

[tigercub2012]

There are a lot of players mums on this forum
Mrs ohanlon attacked me
Seriously you  an see a champion defender pretty well straight away
Dylan grimes reads the flight of the ballon the early and moves into position early because he can close in early
Not super tall  but plays taller because of the above
He makes Rance look a lot better the two of them were super together
Rance looks shocking next to post because he's trying to cover him as well as his  own opponent

[MADTIGER2010]

Here's a question.

Has Post shown more than Astbury? Is he better than a fit Astbury and if not, will he be?

He's definately on par with Astbury talent wise. But he's ahead of him in development and gets picked in the 22 before him. I rate Post and Griffiths similar. Both need to improve in areas and both will with more games. Post and Astbury have similar pace, both can kick well with both feet. Astbury has looked more confident with the ball but Post is stronger in 1 on 1's and has a massive leap and mark. He looked pretty comfortable in our 22 yesterday. When Grimes comes back, I would like to see Griffiths go forward most of the time. Vickery will take the other tall forward spot. Post is a pretty vital player imo. We should aim to have 3 tall backs and 3 tall forwards on game day. Reiwoldt has found it tough with a 2 tall man forward line. Mcguane isn't the answer and Elton isn't ready. Post and Astbury are very important players considering Grimes and Griffiths injuries.

[tigercub2012]

All true except for postman Jayden
Needs a career change

[Mr Magic]

Rance looks shocking next to post because he's trying to cover him as well as his  own opponent

Excellent point. Anyone who watches the game live would notice how often Post is off his opponent. Loper.

[WA Tiger]

Gee do we need to single out the stupid players....we had plenty.

[tigercub2012]

What do we do ? Cure the cause or treat the symptom?

[WilliamPowell]

He was very good yesterday and against North.

You're delusional. I laugh at you.
He's slow by foot and of mind.
Terrific, just terrific.

Disposal efficiency is great but what about the other things, the 1%ers, the putting on the block for a rebounding defender? Or just for something different what about using your size to exert a bit hardness at a contest?

Yes skill wise (read disposal wise) he was reasonable but it continues to be his decsion making and lack of attack on the contest that is the thing for me at least that has me pulling my hair our

Will say it again, he is 6ft 4" weighs in at around 90 odd kgs but he stands back watching and waiting tooo often, when he needs to be a mongrel and throw that size around and intimidate. Can have the nest skills in the world but when your are not using one of your clear strenghts to your advantage well... then the questions and frustrations will continue to be raised

But apart from that ....

Terrific, just terrific

[Tigeritis™©®]

Post is a clear example of poor player development.

The club is absolutely responsible for ruining many football careers over many years.

It's time to cut out the crap and start again.
That includes getting rid of the players who have underperformed over the course of time regardless of who's fault it may be.
Post fits perfectly into this example of a player who looked the goods as a youngster but has been ruined by poor management and a club that has failed in its duty to adequately help him develop to a reasonable level to play good consistant AFL football.
Now that we have a development arm the club must consistantly work to improve that department to assist the new recruits to further their careers at the top level.
Unfortunately it's clear that it's too late for Post, graham, mcguane etc. get rid of them now because they'll never be any good.