Jesse White - the big improver

[Lucky Knickers]

So what are the general thoughts from the RWO family on Jesse's performance on Saturday? He looked to grab at his ankle after Mummy's huge clunk toward the end of the game.
I think he's been improving markedly over the last 3 weeks.

[GongSwan]

Generally seems more involved in the game, still poor marking, but providing a contest and doing rhe hard work in the ruck

[liz]

He's still just doing bits and pieces here and there but his contribution has certainly increased. I thought he had a pretty handy first half yesterday and I can't remember too many details about anyone in the second half other than Ryno, Benny and Mummy kicking straight.

I loved the way he barged through the tackle in the forward line on the boundary. It was a shame his shot missed but you could see him weighing up his options while still in tackle breaking mode and he knew no-one else was going to get to a position to give him an option other than the shot at goal.

The major improvement has come from his ruckwork. It seems he has finally realised that if he is going to carve out a long AFL career it is going to have to be as a forward/ruckman and he has started competing at ruck contests with far more purpose, and has been offering something around the ground too.

[lwoggardner]

Still dropping marks that should be taken, but at least he's getting there. I've noticed over the last few weeks that a lot of those dropped marks have led to Swans goals anyway, often through Jesse's second efforts.

[mcs]

He has been much improved the last few weeks - I think having Spangher there is helping him as well, as our forward structure is vastly improved with the 3 big guys forward. He still needs to fully realise just what a weapon he has in that big body of his and start crashing more packs, as his second effort is usually pretty good. Still needs to work harder when he hasn't got the ball, but I think he is getting there.

[Cardinal]

He certainly seems to be improving his trade value ?

[RBS1]

He played a big roll last night was dangerous up forward early and halved a few contests ... Ball didn't go inside our 50 in the 3rd so he went in the ruck and won his fair share of ball ups and centre bounces ... I know he dropped a few easy marks but stick with him we need a bits and peices player and if ge gets his confidence up he could one day tear a game to shreads ... Look at what Hawkins did on Friday for the cats

[Doctor]

He's still just doing bits and pieces here and there but his contribution has certainly increased. I thought he had a pretty handy first half yesterday and I can't remember too many details about anyone in the second half other than Ryno, Benny and Mummy kicking straight.

I loved the way he barged through the tackle in the forward line on the boundary. It was a shame his shot missed but you could see him weighing up his options while still in tackle breaking mode and he knew no-one else was going to get to a position to give him an option other than the shot at goal.

The major improvement has come from his ruckwork. It seems he has finally realised that if he is going to carve out a long AFL career it is going to have to be as a forward/ruckman and he has started competing at ruck contests with far more purpose, and has been offering something around the ground too.

+1

[Bloody Hell]

He's 23 and showing signs of improvement.

He'll get there. It's the wraps coming for him from training, both teammates and coaching staff that has me enthralled.

[Primmy]

He did some solid and reliable ruckwork. He also was down on his hands and knees and fighting for possession, which is a new dimension. He also barged a few packs. He moved up and down the ground. I am pleased with the lad. He is finding his place in the team, and he is working out what he can do, rather than being worried about what he can't do.

He is still one of the best "other person's achievement" celebrators in the game. However highest points go to Shaw on that point.

[Mountain Man]

I am often surprised at the excellent hand balls he gives from time to time.

I recall the Ressie watchers remarking on his run as a midfielder a few weeks back; given good marks then, and perhaps what was needed to get the improved overall game going. Well done Henry (again).

TDL next?!.

[AnnieH]

His second efforts have been outstanding.

[Margo]

Much improved. He seems to have more confidence in himself now. I hope he is feeling invincible on Friday night. And yes, I also like his response to other players goals as well.

[S120]

Ruckwork getting better. Really improving his tap work and his 2nd efforts in the midfield (shepherds, tackles, bumps, little handballs to space and to a target).

It's just those dropped marks that he still commits a few of every week having done the hard work (found the space, got away from his opponent, floated in from the side unconested) that is holding him back atm. There was one on the wing in the last when he went up all on his own and dropped it and a similar one having found space in front of his opponents at HF that he dropped as well. But I think he is competing well inside 50 for the most part.

Most importantly, he has been part of what has become a truly functional forward line, something that we've all been crying out for all year. We finally got what we wanted from Rohan, Parker, White, Reid, Spangher at ANZ against St.Kilda and there is no way we should be tinkering with it now after a month of really, really strong performances.

[gloveski]

His second efforts have been outstanding.

Spot on Annie I have been a big knocker but when he provides second efforts like he has the last 2 games he actually brings something to the team. When his intensity is up he is a valuable contributer , maybe he is starting to realize his chances are running out