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Welcome to Richmond - Jayden Short

ILUVDISCO

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Well done young man! I'm another on here who has been critical but happy to put my hand up and say I was wrong
 
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Punt n Brunton

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What a great story. From rookie pick to B&F in a premiership year. Well done Shorty, all your hard work and perseverence has perfectly complimented your natural footy ability. Clearly second BOG in the granny, so this is thoroughly deserved. :cupgold
 
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Scoop

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1967 - Kevin Bartlett
1969 - Royce Hart
1973 - Kevin Bartlett
1974 - Kevin Bartlett
1980 - Geoff Raines
2017 - Dustin Martin
2019 - Dion Prestia
2020 - Jayden Short

Fair company.
 
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King Kong

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Aug 26, 2016
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Well done Shorty. Unfairly maligned by shortsighted folks who focussed on your areas to improve instead of your skills, run and meters gained. Always saw the talent and justified to all now
 

eZyT

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The most deserving b&f in the history of out club.

Mr process. Mr 1 %. Mr superb

We are richmond
 
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TT33

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1967 - Kevin Bartlett
1969 - Royce Hart
1973 - Kevin Bartlett
1974 - Kevin Bartlett
1980 - Geoff Raines
2017 - Dustin Martin
2019 - Dion Prestia
2020 - Jayden Short

Fair company.


Also Re-inforces how good KB was, 3 B & Fs in Premiership years
 
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leon

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Apr 6, 2014
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Well done Shorty. Unfairly maligned by shortsighted folks who focussed on your areas to improve instead of your skills, run and meters gained. Always saw the talent and justified to all now
Ditto from me, KK. I have always been on board. Posters need to stop expecting young players to be "everything possibly required" in an AFL footballer immediately.
What? His courage to win the ball, usually kick it superbly, and be one of the leading metres-gained players in the comp wasn't a promising enough start? For a young bloke who I am pretty sure, played wing or SF in his junior career; not as a defender so had to learn this trade.

Brilliant year and GF performance. Congratulations Jayden Short.
 
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Rancey18

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Ditto from me, KK. I have always been on board. Posters need to stop expecting young players to be "everything possibly required" in an AFL footballer immediately.
What? His courage to win the ball, usually kick it superbly, and be one of the leading metres-gained players in the comp wasn't a promising enough start? For a young bloke who I am pretty sure, played wing or SF in his junior career; not as a defender so had to learn this trade.

Brilliant year and GF performance. Congratulations Jayden Short.
Correct. Too many people were blinded by his shortcomings.

Thankfully Dimma and co embrace our players and focus on their strengths instead.
 
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DavidSSS

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We have such an even team it was hard to predict who would win.

A very deserved winner.

I think one aspect is his consistency. Doesn't sound sexy but what do you want in a half back if not consistency? You need players you can rely on: defend and rebound. He does it week after week but consistency also means you often get noticed less.

I've had my doubts at times, I think most of us have, but the ability to learn and improve is invaluable and now he gets his just reward, good to see.

DS
 
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Coburgtiger

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People can dig up old posts if it makes them feel good. Fact is, Jayden was soft. He was panicky, he was poor defensively. He is no longer. All credit to him.

You can use my old words to try to bury me if you like. But as Dimma says, I choose to be planted. Cheers!

Wrong, wrong, wrong.

Shorty has been a gun from day 1.

Some of the old posts calling him soft came AFTER he dislocated his elbow, AND THEN tried to slap away the ball to save a goal.

He's improved defensively, definitely. But it was obvious he would. Of course a young player improves. But has been an automatic selection for three years.

And is an absolute weapon with his cleanliness, creativity, skills and decision making. Which have always been A grade.

Is now a best and fairest in a premiership year.

And your 'old posts' had him dropped on at least three occasions this year.

Shorty is now a legend of the club. All the haters can stick that in their pipes!
 
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waiting

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Apr 15, 2007
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Didn’t get to hear his speech last night.
Just heard it this morning and I got quite emotional. Teared up as it brought memories back for me.
I feel bad that I couldn’t remember him losing his bad.

Just makes his win more courageous.
 
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French Tiger

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B & F in a premiership year with a team full of stars.

Absolutely stoked for him. Brilliant achievement.
 
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French Tiger

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Didn’t get to hear his speech last night.
Just heard it this morning and I got quite emotional. Teared up as it brought memories back for me.
I feel bad that I couldn’t remember him losing his bad.

Just makes his win more courageous.
Yep spot on.
 
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Carter

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Nov 14, 2012
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Always loved Shorty, so happy for you dude. MY MAN

Spooker - love your *smile*, you are a legend. we’re all wrong sometimes. (Ahem, McBean)

Coburg - bro, we disagree on occasion but we are Short brothers. A prestigious club to be in!
 
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BrisTiger24

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Oct 16, 2003
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So proud of Shorty.

Has always had the skill and attacking flair. But this year he has really added a strong defensive side to his game. This was shown in his highlights. Plenty of heavy tackles and intercept marks
 
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spook

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Jun 18, 2007
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Wrong, wrong, wrong.

Shorty has been a gun from day 1.

Some of the old posts calling him soft came AFTER he dislocated his elbow, AND THEN tried to slap away the ball to save a goal.

He's improved defensively, definitely. But it was obvious he would. Of course a young player improves. But has been an automatic selection for three years.

And is an absolute weapon with his cleanliness, creativity, skills and decision making. Which have always been A grade.

Is now a best and fairest in a premiership year.

And your 'old posts' had him dropped on at least three occasions this year.

Shorty is now a legend of the club. All the haters can stick that in their pipes!
Nope. Not once this year did I call for him to be dropped.
 
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Coburgtiger

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May 7, 2012
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You're kidding aren't you?

Short? There's an argument he's been our outright best player all year.

In 2020 at Richmond he is:

Number 1 for disposals.
Number 1 for kicks
Number 1 for marks
Number 1 for disposal efficiency
Number 1 for metres gained
Number 6 for contested possessions (only behind midfielders and equal with Baker)

He's playing as an attacking defender. And doing extremely well. Dropping him would be about as sensible as dropping Dusty.

Not a credible one. He's improved, but come on.
 
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