Speculation Jaxon Prior

[Lore]

"Without a contract for next year, a bit under the radar. Played VFL recently with lots of recruiters watching. If delisted there would be more interest, may move as a free agent as clubs won't want to spend picks given he's been out of the side for so long. Essendon have had a look at him, need to replace Heppell." - Cal Twomey

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[eth-dog]

Would be very happy with him. As far as picks go, a nothing F4/F5 would get it done, right?

 

[Donflicted]

Would be a good get for us!

 

[Perrip]

Wouldn't be surprised if he's one of our delistings this year along with Lane, Madden, and Michael.

It's a shame because he's a great player and can contribute to a team, but isn't breaking into the side next year

 

[The Nostradamus]

Wouldn't be surprised if he's one of our delistings this year along with Lane, Madden, and Michael.

It's a shame because he's a great player and can contribute to a team, but isn't breaking into the side next year

These same like made up people

Have they played any games?

 

[Perrip]

These same like made up people

Have they played any games?

Lane: Been overtaken in the ruck order by Henry Smith. Zero games played.

Madden: Consistently an emergency but rarely breaking into the side. Played 9 games in 2021, 2 in 2022, and 2 in 2023.

Michael: Consistently injured. Never been able to string VFL games together without getting injured. Played 1 game, the Rd. 17 2020 Essendon game where half the team got covid, and kicked a goal.

Prior is the complete opposite of these 3.

 

[Dan12]

He will be like Keays and Hinge after they left us. If the Eagles aren't looking at a West Australian with his talent they are missing a trick.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

He will be like Keays and Hinge after they left us. If the Eagles aren't looking at a West Australian with his talent they are missing a trick.

Yea agree that left foot is very good
East Perth boy, would be direct upgrade on Witherden

 

[Vindicater]

So what would Essendon need to trade for him be or is he likely a DFA?

 

[chaddy22]

Yea agree that left foot is very good
East Perth boy, would be direct upgrade on Witherden

Actually a West Perth boy unllike his father.

 

[Yoda_]

Harry Sharp is the depth Lion I would be interested in. Prior still being 21 would have some upside I guess and maybe an astute move for 3 - 5 years

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Harry Sharp is the depth Lion I would be interested in. Prior still being 21 would have some upside I guess and maybe an astute move for 3 - 5 years

Harry Sharp has a contract for next season. Prior doesn't.

Wouldn't be surprised if he's one of our delistings this year along with Lane, Madden, and Michael.

It's a shame because he's a great player and can contribute to a team, but isn't breaking into the side next year

I agree. In the same boat as Dev Robertson, a good player but in a position we have extremely strong depth in. Should easily make a starting spot in any of the bottom four sides.

 

[Perrip]

Cal Twomey

Delisted Lion Jaxon Prior hasn't nominated for the national draft - paving the way for him to be signed by a club as an SSP rookie when that window opens. Essendon, where his father Michael played 81 games, has been keen on the half-back through the year and remains interested.