BJ signs on to the end of 2017 season !!

[Auntie.Gerald]

i think there is a few more important points re KJ vs BJ

KJ came in as a tagger with naturally a better long distance tank and was 20yrs of age for his first game. 2007 was a year when we came 7th on the ladder

BJ came in as a small forward which is a role where we as supporters see the brilliance and the mistakes and mark generally quite harshly. BJ was 19yrs of age for his first game. BJ busted into a team that came 4th in the comp.

I think the role of tagger is certainly not easy to hide week in week out from a coaching department as the area of nullifying opposition key midfielders is so critically analysed ................but in general I do believe it is easier for us supporters to miss the little things of a tagger vs a forward pocket / HFF.

[caj23]

I think there's going to be a few eggs on faces in the coming years.
BJ took a bit of a step backwards last year but I think he came on well in 2015 and will turn into a very good player

[cartman48]

I think the role of tagger is certainly not easy to hide week in week out from a coaching department as the area of nullifying opposition key midfielders is so critically analysed

Tagging can also be an excellent development tool for some young Mids, being taken to good positions by the likes of Gary Ablett and Nat Fyfe every week can teach you a lot about the game if you take notice, some very good midfielders start as stopping players.

I can't see Brandon being as good as KJ but KJ has been a good player for a long time.

[Triple B]

Some hard markers here. I would have given him little chance to keep his spot mid way thru the year, but his second half was excellent and he totally deserves an extension imo...

[stevoswan]

I thought his form in the second half of the season, especially the latter part was a real insight into his worth for us as an effective small forward who also exerts tackling pressure on defenders. Worth sticking with, and now with the upside that he knows he's got two years to prove he's worth a further contract or his AFL career is over. Motivation.

[Mug Punter]

I'm glad we've shown faith in him, he really came on well at the end of this year and with a strong pre-season he could be one to watch next year.

I'm sure he's on fairly modest terms so won't be taking up too much cap but he's still young and if he does the hard work over the next 18 months that side of things will look after themselves for the lad

[dejavoodoo44]

Yes, I'm glad that we have stuck with BJ. I've never quiet seen what the knock on him was? Fast, skilful, good chase down pressure and can hit hard when he catches them.