#2 Jordan De Goey

[jonmac1954]

With a flag the temptation to party hearty will be strong, if he backs up again it will be most impressive.

If he comes back ripped the entire competition had better start hunting for a hole to hid in.

[Take_a_Screamer]

Seven longshots and smokeys for the 2024 Brownlow Medal
We’ve tried to find you some value with players who are considered longshots.

Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)
A player who’s always considered a chance, De Goey didn’t set the world alight in 2023 during the home and away season to finish with just 8 votes.
While he’s never picked up more than 12 votes in a campaign, his finals performance has again sucked us in as we see how high his ceiling can be when he’s on.
The Magpies will be up there, and if De Goey performs at his peak all season, he’s the exact type of player who will poll well. Could be hard against his vote-getting teammate Daicos, though.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/28/ ... low-medal/

[Take_a_Screamer]

Footy star Jordan De Goey receives shattering news about beloved family member he dedicated his AFL premiership medal to

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/a ... final.html

[Jezza]

^ Sad news.

At least he will have always the memories and comfort of having enjoyed the big moment with his grandmother.

[Take_a_Screamer]

This has just has been posted but I think it's 12 months old

De Goey podcast on YT channel Auscast Network (audio only)
https://youtu.be/qXwcboNBOUk?si=9Q-Mri8MXWqL2qZi

[Pies2016]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/04/24/ ... pion-data/

Really interesting article declaring DeGoey the worst kick in the competition. For those who watch him often enough, we likely won’t disagree and yet this is the same player who has polled 19 of a possible 20 by the coaches in his last two games.
For mine, and I’ve posted this previously, he is our barometer and our most important player. He is so damaging and destructive around the middle, he’s a rare player where kicking efficiency isn’t as important as the number of possessions he gains. Territory is everything in footy. It gives you second looks and allows your defenders a rest anytime you’re controlling the ball in your own forward line. DeGoeys ability to dominate and overpower any quality opposition on given days ( obviously not as often as we would ideally like ) makes him that ultimate clearance and territory player every club is craving for.
I thought his preliminary final against the Giants last year against a star studded midfield was his best for the club and last weeks midfield demolition of the Port young guns was DeGoey at his best again.
The point to this post is to remind supporters that sometimes highlighting knocks on a player can be small change when compared to the strengths they bring on game day. If Degoey was an elite kick, he would simply be the best player in the competition and that’s why he’s not but it’s his strengths that still manage to set him apart from most.
In an era that’s all about territory, he’d be one of the first picked every week in any team, especially when it comes to competing against and negating quality opposition.

[LaurieHolden]

A Magpies star is again dealing with a troublesome issue ahead of a massive milestone for his champion teammate.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is uncertain of the return timeframe for premiership midfielder Jordan De Goey, who is again dealing with a groin issue that has left him looking "really sore".

Source:
https://www.zerohanger.com/collingwood- ... 2024-07-29

[BazBoy]

Just announced one soldier out in Jordan De Goey

Just announced one soldier expected in Beau McCreery

[Mr Miyagi]

Ugh we know what what happens with persistent groin issues at Jordy’s age. Hoping Dr Hans can get it fixed.

[derkd]

^ I ask what the point of playing De Goey over the last few months?

He has looked troubled the whole time, couldn't turn, had now power in his running. Should have been put away for 2024, with an eye to having him up and ready for next year.

When his hamstring went last night, I wasn't the least surprised. The club has to be smarter then this.

Oh well, give Reef a go in his role, or call me crazy. Why not give Allen the job.

[Haff]

^only kind of but not really like for like is McReery. He at least has the power and physicality but not the same same.
Bring in the next best mid and rotate McReery through the centre bounces. He’s not got the tank to go up and down the ground but at least it’s something.

[derkd]

^ Reef has the size and build to play the role. Problem with taking Beau out of the forward line is that you lose the manic pressure.

[piedys]

^ I ask what the point of playing De Goey over the last few months?

He has looked troubled the whole time, couldn't turn, had now power in his running.
Should have been put away for 2024, with an eye to having him up and ready for next year.

When his hamstring went last night, I wasn't the least surprised. The club has to be smarter then this.

We can only presume he insisted on taking the field last night, to honour Pendle's milestone game.
It was a gamble but it paid off; sure it saw him blow a 3rd quarter hammy, but we don't win without him.
The probability suggests we'll miss the eight on either points or percentage, so no real collateral damage.
As he won't be able to run until September at least, that also mean the groin gets rested.
Chances are we'll be spectating by that stage, so we can start getting the house in order by then.

If we drop the Swans game next friday, I'd suggest the mothballs will start coming out by the monday....

[BazBoy]

Who from players that have played AFL in 2024
to slot in to fill Jordan’s spot
Maybe Sullivan???

[The Black and White Lion]

Yeah shocking for JDG but I’m stumped as to how calm and jovial he was in the media interview today and on the bench last night. Even Fly had smiles when he was on the bench. I don’t know what I missed there if he’s gone for the season. Ok maybe it was just happy emotions for Pendles.