Big Whitey

[erica]

I still think a major weakness in White's game is his awareness and anticipation. He often can't read the play like other players can.

[Auntie.Gerald]

The "ten thousand hour rule" is once again starting to look like it exists

Jesse is starting to come up on the 10,000hrs - I am still excited for him !!!

Who knows he may actually make it in the end and Reid ends up as a our key back ?

that would be a little strange

.........sort of like a Blue Sun Rise !!

Sunrise from Space (HD) - YouTube

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or maybe it doesnt exist

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20121114-gladwells-10000-hour-rule-myth ??

[Rod_]

More games or game time = confidence!

Needs to feel part of the team!

getting there and agree played well on the weekend

Rod_

[BSA5]

With Mumford out for a month, he has a chance to string some good games together. It's fair to say this will probably be the last chance of his career. Here's hoping he takes it, if for no other reason than it helps him find another club next year.

[Bloodthirsty]

OK I was going to start a new thread about Swans look-a-likes for a bit of entertainment over the bye, but I might as well just post a Jesse White look-a-like here.

This guy is an American actor (Texas Chainsaw Massacre): Eric Balfour - IMDb

The likeness is even more amazing because White has a very unique look. This actor is really tall too.

[graemed]

I would like to say that first off I admire the fact that despite limited opportunities, white was able to make such a strong contribution last week.
I believe his issues are that unlike the majority of players his best and worst games are to close together.
This year against hawthorn his inability to affect contests and get possessions for himself or those around was in stark contrast to Saturday's match where because he was not required to do ruck duties he was able to play out of the goal square and lead up the ground. A task he performed well. For probably the first time in my memory he also did the 1%ers that have been so lacking in his game.

He made 2nd and 3rd efforts when he didn't take the mark, he made shepherds and passed the ball off to those in better positions. He chased and made tackles. Contrast this game with his efforts in the hawthorn game and you get a picture of what frustrates and annoys supporters who wish him well.

[Beerman]

Like others, I'm really happy for Jesse that he had such a great game. Used his athleticism well and made an impact - probably the best game I have seen him play, and one of his most physical. I really hope this is his "breakout game" and that he can build some more fantastic games on this. He still has plenty of time - look at Pods, for example.

Like Dosser, I'd still like to see him "bustle" a bit more. That's what I loved about his goal on the run. Not just the speed and finish, but the way he worked the opposition player off the ball. More please!! I wonder if his problem is that he's too nice and worried about unfairly infringing. There was one moment where he was chasing an Adelaide player who was about to take possession of the ball, and Jesse just held his arms out waiting for him to pick it up so he could tackle him. The tackle was good, but I'd prefer to see him work the player off the ball. I'd be happy if he gave away a couple of frees per game if he did that a bit more.

[dimelb]

OK I was going to start a new thread about Swans look-a-likes for a bit of entertainment over the bye, but I might as well just post a Jesse White look-a-like here.

This guy is an American actor (Texas Chainsaw Massacre): Eric Balfour - IMDb

The likeness is even more amazing because White has a very unique look. This actor is really tall too.

Remarkable likeness!

[Primmy]

I would like to thank the coach who embedded some self belief into Jesse, and other fringe players. Being believed in makes a big difference, and we can see it in Jesse. The mantra that even if you have a lousy game you can still contribute to the team looks to be taking hold.

[Swansinger]

Six things we learned from round 11 - AFL.com.au

4. The Crows should have taken Jesse White
Adelaide could have landed Jesse White along with the Swans' first-round pick (no. 23) for Kurt Tippett, but the Crows eventually turned the deal down. You can safely bet they would have wanted him on Saturday night. Concerns over his ability at the top level were alleviated with an outstanding three-goal, 13-disposal, seven-mark effort as the Swans' last-choice tall forward. The 25-year-old has had trouble consistently producing quality games throughout his career, his talent was on full show against Adelaide. He can play ? make no mistake about that. White's goal from a tight angle in the third quarter, after outrunning an opponent was brilliant. - Harry Thring

[barry]

There is a lot of love for White at the moment, but Ive heard both Tippet, Reid and Jetta will be avaliable for the Port game, so I think White will lose his place.

[stellation]

There is a lot of love for White at the moment, but Ive heard both Tippet, Reid and Jetta will be avaliable for the Port game, so I think White will lose his place.

I'd feel for him if he doesn't get a second run after it. I know he was just treading water until players became available, and I'd rather have us fully healthy, but I can't recall the last time Sam put on as dominant a forward performance as Jesse did against Adelaide.

I know folks say "he's had his chances", but sheesh he doesn't get a lot of luck with those chances and gets dropped to make way for a guy who's definitely ahead of him on the list but arguably not on form.

[Jewels]

White was terrific on the weekend, no doubt about it. He came out and played like I expected Adelaide would - like he/they had something to prove, but many times before he has looked like that was the breakout game and it was all going to click only for the same old Jesse to re-emerge the next week.
I do shake my head in wonderment at those on here that say he has not been given a fair shake, he has played 58 games in under 6 seasons, 51 of those in 2009/10/11 so to say he wasn't given as good a go as Reid to prove himself is just plain wrong and to say that there is some kind of vendetta against him is ridiculous. Does anybody here really think that Longmire and co would NOT play the best available team?

Anyway, lets hope for his and the teams sake that it has all finally come together for him, because being able to bring in someone like last Saturdays Jesse whenever we had an injury or even to just mix it up a bit, would be fantastic and very, very scary for any opposition.

[Captain]

White is a very good forward. They just ruin him by persiting with making him play in the ruck.

The first time he gets a game at FF and look what he delivers!

[liz]

White is a very good forward. They just ruin him by persiting with making him play in the ruck.

The first time he gets a game at FF and look what he delivers!

The counter argument is that making him play in the ruck has helped him to realise the level of fitness he needs to be an effective senior player, not to mention given him another string to his bow.