Jack promoted to senior list

[Supernova7]

Congratulations Kieren! Now what nickname does he have?

Cracker?

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Doubt it is for Kennelly unless his prognosis has worsened. A player has to go onto the LTIL for a minimum of 8 weeks, and he's not allowed to play in any competition while on that list (ie it can't cover the period while a player might be regaining match fitness in the twos).

The spot is available because LRT was placed on the LTIL a few weeks ago. That means Jack has a month's window - at least to start with - in which to play senior football.

You'd have to think the timing of his elevation means he's a chance to debut this week, depending on whether Buchanan and/or Ablett fail to come up for the game.

If he does make his debut shortly, at least commentators will have heard of him!

I didn't mean Kennelly's spot on the senior list, I was thinking along the lines of HBF. Although now that I look at his height (179cm) he may be too short to play there.

[royboy42]

It's always exciting to see a kid come through the club's growth programme...good luck KJ!

[liz]

I didn't mean Kennelly's spot on the senior list, I was thinking along the lines of HBF. Although now that I look at his height (179cm) he may be too short to play there.

He'll be started off with tagging roles. Roos pretty much said that this is how he'd have to make his way when he was given the role on Aker in the NAB Cup.

If he plays this weekend, I wonder if they'll throw him straight into the fray and get him to tag Daniel Wells.

[Matt79]

If he plays this weekend, I wonder if they'll throw him straight into the fray and get him to tag Daniel Wells.

Perhaps also Adam Simpson after his 35+ possies against the Cats last week.

[satchmopugdog]

That would be quite funny. Wells has really long strides and KJ would have those little legs pumping away trying to keep up.

[liz]

Perhaps also Adam Simpson after his 35+ possies against the Cats last week.

One attribute that Jack brings to a tagging role is his speed. Don't see the point in wasting that on Simpson when you've got the likes of Brett Kirk to play on Simpson. We know that Kirky can both shut a player out and win a lot of possession himself. But he'd be run ragged by someone like Wells.

With someone like Jack in his debut you'd probably instruct him not to worry too much about winning his own ball, but just to stop his opponent. Wells has been pretty lively for the Roos so far this season and if his influence were quelled it would go a long way to winning the game. The main risk of Jack on Wells is whether Jack can match him overhead.

Dempster and Ablett (I'm pretty sure) have played on Wells in the past. Dempster's done a pretty good job on him too. But obviously one definitely won't be there on Saturday and the other might not be. McVeigh or Schneider are other possibilities and at least one of them will probably spend some time on Wells during the game. But they're also more capable - at this stage - of providing some offensive thrust than Jack possibly is.

[TheHood]

One attribute that Jack brings to a tagging role is his speed. Don't see the point in wasting that on Simpson when you've got the likes of Brett Kirk to play on Simpson. We know that Kirky can both shut a player out and win a lot of possession himself. But he'd be run ragged by someone like Wells.

With someone like Jack in his debut you'd probably instruct him not to worry too much about winning his own ball, but just to stop his opponent. Wells has been pretty lively for the Roos so far this season and if his influence were quelled it would go a long way to winning the game. The main risk of Jack on Wells is whether Jack can match him overhead.

Dempster and Ablett (I'm pretty sure) have played on Wells in the past. Dempster's done a pretty good job on him too. But obviously one definitely won't be there on Saturday and the other might not be. McVeigh or Schneider are other possibilities and at least one of them will probably spend some time on Wells during the game. But they're also more capable - at this stage - of providing some offensive thrust than Jack possibly is.

Geesh, who out of all those blokes could match Wells in the air? I have never seen Scheides in the air, maybe Macca? I haven't seen Keiran plan, but if he can spring for a punch, then maybe he's ok. Wells is just taller.

The Kangaroos have had 2 good wins given their prospects at the start of the season. I think they are just ok wins and I think the Swans are still cranky about their average form and I hope that translates on Saturday night...mainly because I am making the trek south.

Now, as for Keiran, I have been itching for him to make a senior debut and this is really exciting for him and the club. I can see Keiran being Crouchy's succession plan and then some.

[Jeffers1984]

Congrats to the young lad. He has really surprised me so far this year and he fully deserves this chance (if he gets picked).

[Triple B]

This is way left field, but Keiran Jack to be elevated from the rookie list to put a tag on McLeod.

I doubt those who have seen Jack's development in the past few seasons and especially his form this season would consider it impossible.

Looks like I went off a fortnight early !!!

This kid absolutely deserves it. He will surprise plenty of Melb. based fans who have seen very little of him.

He is built like a tank, quick and his foot skills have improved out of sight.

You can probably tell, but I have to say, I'm bloody well excited and so happy for him.

[liz]

Geesh, who out of all those blokes could match Wells in the air? I have never seen Scheides in the air, maybe Macca? I haven't seen Keiran plan, but if he can spring for a punch, then maybe he's ok. Wells is just taller.

That was my thought (ie Wells just being taller) before I posted but I looked up their statistics in the AFL guide. Wells is listed at 180cm, and Jack and Schneider at 179cm. It surprised me a little, as I'd thought Wells was taller than that. He seems to have very long limbs so I'd guess his reach is greater than either Schneider or Jack.

[Supernova7]

That was my thought (ie Wells just being taller) before I posted but I looked up their statistics in the AFL guide. Wells is listed at 180cm, and Jack and Schneider at 179cm. It surprised me a little, as I'd thought Wells was taller than that. He seems to have very long limbs so I'd guess his reach is greater than either Schneider or Jack.

If he's had success against Aker, then Anthony Stevens may be a better match for KJ.

Oops! AS retired! meant Brent Harvey.

[TheHood]

That was my thought (ie Wells just being taller) before I posted but I looked up their statistics in the AFL guide. Wells is listed at 180cm, and Jack and Schneider at 179cm. It surprised me a little, as I'd thought Wells was taller than that. He seems to have very long limbs so I'd guess his reach is greater than either Schneider or Jack.

Got that classic indigenous thin limbed reach.

I am still not convinced of Schneides work ethic on the park, he is interchanged so much that his motor is never really tested. We know he is reknowned for loving a goal, particularly late in a game. I just want to see more consistency from him in a particular facet of the game, be it tag, rebound or attack. Maybe he's a small utility until ??

[liz]

If he's had success against Aker, then Anthony Stevens may be a better match for KJ.

Oops! AS retired! meant Brent Harvey.

LOL at Anthony Stevens!

I wonder if Brent Harvey might not be just a bit too wily for a complete newbie. I'd be sticking Crouch on him as first opponent.

[ScottH]

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