Player Watch Father-Son Pick #25 (2019) - Jackson Mead

[gbear]

When I saw the tweet this morning about his jumper presentation I thought he must've retained his spot, because it would be a s**t thing to do to put that out and then drop him on the same day. That tweet should've come out on game day anyway.

I thought the same thing.

 

[davesnothere]

Looks a legitimately good footballer.
The club is right to rate him.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

He looked alright. Wins contested ball, no frills, sticks to the basics and plays a solid game.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Awesome first quarter, almost more of the ball in the first than the next 3.
With experience should stay more involved in the game, a bit to be excited about today.

 

[davo999]

Yea definite tick in the first quarter, had good energy , something to build on hopefully as his body thickens up

 

[philthy05]

Yeah some nice signs from mead. His composure and decision making in the first Qtr particularly were top end stuff.

We are struggling to find the midfield minutes for him and I think he clearly has very little idea what to do when not playing midfield. No second position, so I think for a while we might see him come in and out of games.

But it is good to be getting these games into him now.

Maybe it’s the body type but reminds me somewhat of roger James

Roger James

Age

48

Ht

177cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.9

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.6

3star

except I probably recall James had a bit more burst (tho it was a long time ago and through rose coloured glasses)

 

[TeeKray]

Looks a solid foot soldier, second rotation type midfielder. Useful and reliable.

 

[Chewy316]

Clearly has talent - he has somewhat surprised me because I really didn't think he would make it at AFL level. Right now I do think he feels pressure and is in a rush with his decision making. As he develops I suspect the game will slow down for him and his decision making won't be so hasty.

Would like to see him develop his forward craft as well because I don't think he has the ability to be a full time on-baller, but rather he has a place as a rotational midfielder who can go forward and pinch hit down there.

 

[Powerage]

I thought his disposal was pretty damn good for a second game player. Definitely retains his spot.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Reminds me of that blue collar midfielder Port built lots of success on.
Has a bit of class both sides but the work ethic and hard nose to back that up.

 

[davesnothere]

From his draft analysis on Rookie Central.

“his decision making when having time and space is impressive, given he can use the ball well and hit targets down the field.”

Maybe develop his outside game a little more get him on a wing half forward? What Is Motlops role in the side?

 

[Chachi]

A bit of Sam Mitchell about him. Really like this kid.

 

[philthy05]

From his draft analysis on Rookie Central.

“his decision making when having time and space is impressive, given he can use the ball well and hit targets down the field.”

Maybe develop his outside game a little more get him on a wing half forward? What Is Motlops role in the side?

Nah he’s an inside mid. He won’t make it as an outside mid.

Needs to develop his ability to spread from the contest though.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Best word I have to describe him at the moment is that he is a neat player. Hopefully it expands.

 

[RossFC]

28 touches and a goal this week in the SANFL. Arguably his best game for the club, was terrific with his work just outside 50.

 

[Coobk001]

Wasn't named in the bests, but IMO he was easily second to Duurs. He hurt the opposition with all his touches, and did a lot of the grunt work. Was an impressive game. He's coming along well. Really want to see an extended streak of games like that from him at SANFL level to stamp his name as pushing for an AFL gig.

 

[robbo1981]

Also really liked what I seen from Jackson on the wkend.
Clean with the ball on both sides and strong through the core.

 

[VineValerian]

Also really liked what I seen from Jackson on the wkend.
Clean with the ball on both sides and strong through the core.

Has good vision, directs his passes well, nice reader of the play so that he is on the move already when he collects the ball (although he's not super quick).

And needs to impact the scoreboard himself.

 

[Lefti93]

i like meady too. not sure he is suited to be pigeon holed in that half forward/wing role. getting proper midfield minutes in the seconds is good, hopefully keeps building his form.

 

[Long live PAFC]

So very much a centre square mid? What’s he need to get to AFL again?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Meady has had a couple of solid weeks in the sanfl. Could be worth a call up in a side that is spluttering along.

 

[Coobk001]

Meady has had a couple of solid weeks in the sanfl. Could be worth a call up in a side that is spluttering along.

Think Dumont is in his spot personally.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Think Dumont is in his spot personally.

I think he could take Motlop's spot, run the channels and Mead will actually tackle.

 

[Long live PAFC]

Bit of a whack from Davies.

Strange that it was so public.

 

[PowerLil]

Bit of a whack from Davies.

Strange that it was so public.

I'm absolutely furious at this. Meanwhile Hinkley "Don't expect too much from Dixon". Sack Hinkley and Chris Davies now.