Jesse White's future

[Melbourne_Blood]

Jesse White's future

It beggars belief that Angus Graham got picked up, Cam Pederson was being pursued ( not sure if he got picked up), yet White couldn't generate and firm interest. I'd have him over Graham any day, and has Pederson done a single thing of note at AFL level? If he has I haven't heard about it.

[Auntie.Gerald]

the funny thing is Ted Richards at 27yrs of age couldnt get a spot in our team and was thinking his career was over

3 yrs later ends up AA !!!

stranger things have happened and maybe Jesse finds that little bit of mongrel that saids its time to run out games and be brilliant at the pressure parts of football

[ernie koala]

Is it just me or has the "Jesse wanted to be traded" morphed into "Swans trying to offload him as part of the Tippett deal"? Given the churn within our fringe community I hope he stays.

Yeah, I've noticed this...and it wont help his confidence, to know that he was the hot potato nobody wanted.

I hope he stays and have long thought they should try him in defence. He just doesn't impose himself enough for long enough when playing forward.

I think he'd be a better player being led to the ball.

[jono2707]

Yeah, I've noticed this...and it wont help his confidence, to know that he was the hot potato nobody wanted.

I hope he stays and have long thought they should try him in defence. He just doesn't impose himself enough for long enough when playing forward.

I think he'd be a better player being led to the ball.

All this might toughen him up - hopefully. A good life experience at least.

[rojo]

I saw one of the ressies games that was streamed late in the season and thought Jesse was doing a good job in the ruck. However he had at least 2 easy set shots on goal for points which made me wonder where the player who was kicking 8 and 10 goals a game a few years back, in the ressies, had gone. Maybe he (if still on the list) and Everitt should be made to spend time with Hanners over the pre-season to find out what intensity is all about.

[Nico]

It appears Jessie probably doesn't have what it takes to play at the highest level. He has been retained on the list to date (he was the one who wanted to be traded) and is earning a pretty good quid to boot. Lets hope for his sake he can improve in 2013 and be seen as a recognised player.

[707]

Forever hopeful that all those exciting positive attributes are finally put to real use and he forces his way into the 22. Not sure where but be great if he could finally get it together and produce consistently what we've all drooled over in glimses.

Come on Jesse, your time is NOW!

[Meg]

As we now know, Jesse's future moved to Melbourne and Collingwood. And a lot of us wished him a warm farewell with the hope that it would be a good move for him.

And so it seems to have been, as it appears he has acquired more than just additional tattoos since he has been there. From AFL website:

'Magpies forward Jesse White sustained a compound dislocation of his finger in the club's clash with St Kilda on Friday night.

Eade said the Magpies were confident White would be fit to take on the Demons.

"There's no fracture, which was a good result. He's in a splint at the moment but we're pretty confident he'll be able to play on Monday," Eade said.

White has attracted little of the fanfare afforded other off-season AFL recruits this year, but the ex-Swan appears a good fit at Collingwood.

The man who represented Queensland in basketball and Australian football during his school days has played every match since round two.

Against St Kilda, he was pitched into the ruck following the last-minute withdrawal of Grundy, and arguably played his best game in black and white.

"Jesse's shown when he's in and around the ball, he has great impact," coach Nathan Buckley said.

"We're still finding out whether his role is best as a second ruckman or a legitimate tall forward.

"It takes players a little bit of time to adapt to new surroundings."

For White, life as a Magpie is sitting well.

"It's been great. My family's all in Melbourne so I've got that support off field," he said.

"I've got a baby due any time now. The club's been sensational with their support and giving me the time I need.

"I can't wait (to be a dad)."

[BobLog]

I'd also like to mention Everitt. I think he's slotted in nicely at Carlton and given them some versatility. Probably been one of their better players this year. Top 6 B&F at the moment at the blues in my opinion.

[ernie koala]

In Mumford, Everitt, White, and probably Lamb, we gave up plenty to secure Buddy. COLA irrelevant!

[Ampersand]

Of those 4 I think only Mummy would get a look in on our current best 22.

[magic.merkin]

Of those 4 I think only Mummy would get a look in on our current best 22.

And he's only been available 50% of this seasons games. Thus far looking a positive move, but yes one to evaluate 5 years down the track, or maybe 9

[Doctor]

Of those 4 I think only Mummy would get a look in on our current best 22.

Absolutely, and, even then, only when fully fit. I'm sure that the number of matches he missed in more recent times was a factor in our decision making process. Good luck to all of them anyway. I wish them all well, except when they play us!

[longmile]

A little bit off-topic but I absolutely loved watching Nathan Gordon having a few runs for Richmond

[Dosser]

I have to say that I have always liked Jesse White, but unfortunately Collingwood are finding out that he is not a KPP, but is the biggest rover in the competition.