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Jack Riewoldt [Merged]

zgod

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Is Jack the same age as a Beefcake Hawkins? He is celebrated yet Jack is looked at as a retired stud. Jacks records defecates on Hawkins.
Its the same with 3 x premiership captain and diving flogwood.
Jack has the smarts to excel for another couple of years.
 
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The_General

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I see Jack as a more athletic Lance Whitnall. Whitnall was very smart for a footballer (off field, not so much) and he made a career out of outsmarting his opponent even though he had no athletic credibility at all. But when the little bit of athleticism he had disappeared, even the defenders who had low footy IQ but great athleticism could beat him.
Jack's had moments over the last couple of years where he just can't get away. Yes our forward delivery has been poor, but he can't separate from some opponents. He has the ability to get away from some still, and could until now take a decent mark. But if he loses half a step and/or has no leap left, he could become an ordinary player quickly.
I hope that's at least 12 months away, because I love watching him up and about.
 
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craig

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JR8 is going to impact for the Tigers this year.

His educating of Noah for a start will be invaluable, he will also demand and take the oppositions second best Key Back allowing others to step up.

Chaos footy and or quick movement allows Jack through his smarts to get the jump on his opponents before the ball is on its way and that's all he needs.

Has a big role to play in 22.
 
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tigerdell

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I see Jack as a more athletic Lance Whitnall. Whitnall was very smart for a footballer (off field, not so much) and he made a career out of outsmarting his opponent even though he had no athletic credibility at all. But when the little bit of athleticism he had disappeared, even the defenders who had low footy IQ but great athleticism could beat him.
Jack's had moments over the last couple of years where he just can't get away. Yes our forward delivery has been poor, but he can't separate from some opponents. He has the ability to get away from some still, and could until now take a decent mark. But if he loses half a step and/or has no leap left, he could become an ordinary player quickly.
I hope that's at least 12 months away, because I love watching him up and about.
Agree TG
Felt like we were seeing it last season.
Hoping we are wrong
 

turk-d-tiger

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Too many people writing off Jack too quickly for my liking , He is a very smart footballer and can squeeze out a goal from anybody's ass.

He will kick 40+ goals in 2022 and will sign a 1 year extension to play 2023 and retire after winning the 2023 premiership which will be his 350th game
 
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TigerPort

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Riewoldts footy smarts will allow him to be effective even if he slows. The opposition will not be able to peel off him as he remains dangerous
 
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Little Ziggyadee

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I'm writing him off.
So he reads it and gets motivation to smash them again.
If he starts poorly the media will go after him.
Worms like Cornes Barret Brown Even Lyon will go after him.
I hope he kicks 6 on Weithering
 
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tigerman

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Have never seen Jack fumble the ball so much, has had more of them tonight than all of his career.

But he's a champion, he'll lift in the 2nd half, we need him too.
 
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Ghost of 29

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No player deserves to call time on his career, the club has to do what’s best for the club. Gonna be a long slow end to his career judging by tonight
 
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Tigers2011

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Agree it’s his last season but when inside 50’s are 64/40 against and opposing midfield is running riot, it’s pretty hard for forwards.

It’s the midfield that has to change. Over to you coaches.
 
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Redford

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The superstar was terrible tonight. First kick to him in the pocket on the lead, he was as slow as a wet week.

Doesn’t want to bend down anymore. Lots of kicks off the ground. Slow reflexes.

Last year for the champ.