Jed Adcock

[brandon]

Player: Jed Adcock

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Height: 184cm
Weight: 84kg
Dob: 15.11.85
Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels

Games
Career: 91

Goals
Career: 27

Biography

Quiet but with a determined, steely resolve, Jed Adcock excelled at three different sports as a youngster; athletics, basketball and Aussie Rules.

The boy from Maryborough in Country Victoria has constantly been kicking a football around since starting Auskick as a seven year-old. However, football was not always his sole sporting focus.

As a 10-year-old he was the third fastest sprinter in Victoria over the 70m, 100m and 200m. By the time he reached 12, Adcock had swapped the sprinting spikes for the high-tops and made his way into the underage Victorian basketball team.

If it wasn't for footy, I'd go and pursue basketball,” Adcock said. “I started playing basketball when I was five and ended up playing for Ballarat, so we travelled there for five or six years.”

“I played until I was about 16 then found it was too hard playing both (basketball and AFL) and I started getting better at footy and obviously had to focus on that.”

“They've both been close together in terms of what I like most, but I just felt there was more opportunities with football.''

And that proved to be the case for Adcock, who soon found himself playing for the TAC Cup’s North Ballarat Rebels as a 15 year-old mixing it with players three years his senior.

While a daunting prospect at the time fronting up to more physically dominating opponents, Adcock agreed it was a necessary evil for his career.

“It was tough,” he said. “They were all wearing full beards and stuff. It was a bit of a wake-up call. But the next year when I played, I knew what to expect.”

Adcock added a leadership edge to his aggressive game by captaining the Rebels in his final year before he was ultimately taken by the Lions in the 2003 National Draft.

As an 18 year-old, Adcock served his apprenticeship with the Suncoast Lions where he regularly stood out in the early stages of the season. His impressive form earned him a senior berth by Round 7 against the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

He gathered nine possessions and kicked a goal on debut but was squeezed out of the team the following week. He played a second senior match against Fremantle in Perth in Round 9 before spending the remainder of the season in the Lions reserves.

When it comes to assessing Jed Adcock's second year as a Brisbane Lion, raw statistics can do a lot of the talking. He was one of only three Lions to play all 22 games, had the eighth most disposals at the club and finished fifth in the AFL's 2005 Rising Star award after he was nominated for a 22 possession effort against Carlton in Round 12.

Respected commentator and Rising Star judge Kevin Bartlett rated him the competition's second-best emerging player, behind only Richmond's Brett Deledio, while Rod Austin and Kevin Sheehan had Adcock ranked third.

Playing predominantly as a small defender, he provided plenty of dash and limpet-style tackling on opposition forwards. Along the way he earned the impressive scalps of Phil Matera (twice), Adem Yze and Gary Ablett.

By season's end, Adcock was considered an integral component of the Lions' defensive unit and was rewarded with third position in the club’s 2005 best and fairest award. He also fittingly received the 2005 Best Rookie and Most Improved Player awards.

A quad strain kept Adcock sidelined for the opening two months of the 2006 AFL season before he returned for the Round 8 clash with Port Adelaide. Unfortunately he re-injured his quad the following week against Fremantle and missed a further seven matches.

His body held up for the final six matches of the season and he picked up from where he left off. Despite returning to a team that had little to play for, Adcock was a shining light averaging over 20 disposals from defence.

With a frustrating 2006 season behind him, Adcock played all 22 matches in 2007, reaching new levels of fitness and performance.

“I learnt a lot about my body,” Adcock said in reflection of his 2007 training. “Every pre-season makes a huge amount of difference and you can certainly see the results when you get there.”

His increased fitness coupled with greater responsibility and a string of dashing performances down back earned him a role in the star-studded Lions midfield for the second half of the season. Adcock was also co-opted together with ruckmen Jamie Charman into the Lions’ leadership group for the second half of the season.

His efforts certainly didn’t go unnoticed by the Lions match committee who voted him as the club’s Runner-up behind Jonathan Brown at the 2007 Club Champion dinner, bettering his third placing from 2005.

It was not only his ball winning ability which caught the eye, but also his tackling pressure which earned him the additional club honour as the 2007 Most Effective Tackler.
Introduction
Jed Adcock’s sublime skills, leadership qualities and fearless approach to each contest established him as one of the rising stars of the AFL early in his career. He is tough and quick midfielder who has also proven effective in roles as an attacking defender.

Background
• Adcock grew up in the country Victorian town of Maryborough and first picked up a football as a seven year-old courtesy of his local Auskick competition.

• He excelled in other sports as a junior including athletics and basketball before choosing to focus solely on his football career at the age of 16.

• He captained the North Ballarat Rebels U18 side during his final season in the TAC Cup.

• He was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with selection No.33 in the 2003 National Draft.

2004
• Adcock served his apprenticeship with the Suncoast Lions in the early stages of his debut season with the Club.

• The 18 year-old impressed during his time with the Reserves side and earned a senior berth by Round 7 against the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

• He collected nine possessions and kicked a goal on debut but was squeezed out of the team the following week.

• He played a second senior match against Fremantle in Perth in Round 9 before spending the remainder of the season with the Suncoast Lions.

2005
• Adcock found a regular senior spot in the Lions’ team playing predominantly as small defender.

• He provided plenty of dash from defence and earned the impressive scalps of West Coast’s Phil Matera, Geelong’s Gary Ablett and Melbourne’s Adem Yze.

• He received a nomination for the AFL Rising Star award in Round 12 following an impressive 22 possession game against Carlton.

• He was one of only three Lions to play all 22 matches, had the eighth most disposals at the Club and finished fifth in the AFL’s Rising Star award.

• At the Lions’ Club Champion dinner, Adcock won the Best Rookie and Most Improved Player awards and finished third in Club’s Best and Fairest vote count.

2006
• A severe quad strain kept Adcock sidelined for the first seven matches of the season before he returned for the Club’s Round 8 clash with Port Adelaide.

• He unfortunately re-injured his quad in Round 9 against Fremantle which forced him to miss a further seven matches.

• After overcoming his injury, he featured prominently in the final six matches of the season – averaging over 20 disposals from defence during this time.

2007
• With a full pre-season behind him, Adcock played all 22 senior matches with the Club, reaching new levels of fitness and performance.

• He earned a role in the star-studded Lions midfield for the second half of the season.

• He twice collected a then career-high 30 disposals and kicked a personal best four goals from the midfield against Collingwood in Round 17 at the MCG.

• He averaged a career-best 20.7 disposals and kicked a career-high 10 goals throughout the season.

• He was chosen in the AFL’s initial 40-man All-Australian squad but missed out on selection in the final team.

• He finished Runner-up behind Jonathan Brown at the Club Champion dinner – bettering his third placing from 2005 – and earned the additional honour as the Club’s Most Effective Tackler.

2008
• Adcock’s profile within the football community had risen considerably after his standout 2007 season which meant he soon commanded greater attention from opposition teams.

• He played 21 of a possible 22 matches predominantly in the midfield and on occasion returned to his dashing defensive role.

• He collected an equal career-high 30 disposals against St Kilda in Round 9 at the Gabba.

• The only match he missed for the season was the Lions’ Round 16 clash with the West Coast Eagles at the Gabba when he experienced quad tightness in the lead-up to the game.

• He averaged over 16 disposals per game and finished 10th in the Club Champion award – his third top-ten finish in five seasons.

• Adcock was named one of four Club Vice-Captains in November alongside team-mates Luke Power, Daniel Merrett and Simon Black.

2009
• Now one of the Club's official leaders, Adcock enjoyed a greater level of responsibility both on and off the field in 2009.

• He played in a variety of roles in the midfield but was used predominantly as a running defender where he created great drive from the backline.
• He collected an equal career-high 30 disposals in a best-on-ground performance against North Melbourne in Round 10 at Etihad Stadium and was regularly named among the Lions' best players.
• He collected an equal career-high 30 disposals in a best-on-ground performance against North Melbourne in Round 10 at Etihad Stadium and was regularly named among the Lions' best players.
• He collected an equal career-high 30 disposals in a best-on-ground performance against North Melbourne in Round 10 at Etihad Stadium and was regularly named among the Lions' best players.
• Adcock was taken from the field early in the first quarter of the team's Round 15 match against Geelong with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. Scans revealed that he had fractured his knee which was expected to keep him sidelined for three months - although at least he would not require a full knee reconstruction.
• After undergoing a strict rehabilitation program, he made a remarkable bid to play again in 2010 and eventually lined up for the Lions in their unsuccessful Semi Final clash against the Western Bulldogs - his first ever AFL Finals experience.
• Despite missing eight matches through injury, Adcock finished just outside the Club Champion top ten (=11th) and averaged close to 20 disposals per game. Information from http://www.lions.com.au

[christicehurst]

Great idea Brendon. We should do this with each profile.

[Lioness]

future captain :) cant wait to see what hes got to give this year. am betting it will be twice as good as last year

[christicehurst]

I hope he goes well too this year. With over 50 games under his belt he should be playing some great games this year.

[Spanner]

Hopefully, the leg injury won't be a major problem. In fact, because it's Jed, he'll probably be right next week. But then, it is a six day turnaround.

[the_champ33]

I think he should skip this week and have him right long-term.

[christicehurst]

I think he should skip this week and have him right long-term.


Who would fill in for Adcock then?

[Spanner]

I think he should skip this week and have him right long-term.


Who would fill in for Adcock then?


Alby Proud, I reckon.

[the_champ33]

Albert Proud should be the man. Hard man who can run and hit the body.

[christicehurst]

Didn't think of him for Dream Team. Ah well. I hope he goes well if picked.

[Spanner]

Yeah, the Courier-Mail's saying that he and Copeland are likely misses for Friday.

[dannigirl lionheart]

Albert Proud should be the man. Hard man who can run and hit the body.

yes, put him in, his in my super coach team!

[christicehurst]

Albert Proud should be the man. Hard man who can run and hit the body.

yes, put him in, his in my super coach team!


I'm currently ruling in Super Coach. I can't believe it myself :)

[dannigirl lionheart]

same here, considering I had Scott Lucas in my team, its my first go at it too! :) My other half is spewing coz Im beating him! lol

[brandon]

i dont have a super coach


what the link to the website?

[Rally_21]

There's a competition on the Courier Mail website which is the same format.

Here's my team this weekend:

B: H. Shaw, Merrett, Scarlett
HB: Hudghton, Bradshaw, O'Brien
C: Dempsey, J. Selwood, Swan
HF: Dew, Brown, Didak
F: Milne, Ebert, Motlop
R: Sandilands, Mitchell, Judd
INT: Leunberger, Stiller, Maguire, Hooper

I did crap last week, but I accidently had three players that were out for the week.

[Spanner]

There's a competition on the Courier Mail website which is the same format.

Here's my team this weekend:

B: H. Shaw, Merrett, Scarlett
HB: Hudghton, Bradshaw, O'Brien
C: Dempsey, J. Selwood, Swan
HF: Dew, Brown, Didak
F: Milne, Ebert, Motlop
R: Sandilands, Mitchell, Judd
INT: Leunberger, Stiller, Maguire, Hooper

I did crap last week, but I accidently had three players that were out for the week.


Pretty sure that is SuperCoach. It's all News Ltd.

[christicehurst]

Injured last week, comes back six days later to kick the winning score!

[Spanner]

Jed Adcock is a magician. He's a genuine superstar, plain and simple. Can we get his image on the website header, please?

[christicehurst]

Jed Adcock is a magician. He's a genuine superstar, plain and simple. Can we get his image on the website header, please?


I don't know but if he becomes captain then sure!

[Spanner]

He will be soon.

[Spanner]

Why wasn't he listed on the team of the week in either the Courier-Mail or afl.com.au?

[christicehurst]

Why wasn't he listed on the team of the week in either the Courier-Mail or afl.com.au?


Not sure why. You go tell them Spanner

[Spanner]

You won't like me when I'm angry.

[Spanner]

Being serious though, I can see Adcock being one of the guns of the competition in 2-3 years. Maybe even with a Charlie around his neck... though I don't want him pressured by expectation!

[christicehurst]

Being serious though, I can see Adcock being one of the guns of the competition in 2-3 years. Maybe even with a Charlie around his neck... though I don't want him pressured by expectation!


Now the great Spanner has said it. Adcock will need to win one now!

[Spanner]

Gee thanks... now you're putting the pressure of expectation on me too!

What goes around and all that jazz, I guess...

[christicehurst]

You could have said something worse like single handled winning a GF.

[Spanner]

Or three.

[christicehurst]

Or three.


Only three? ;D

[Spanner]

I'm conservatively estimating.

[worbsy]

Not having the impact he did all of last year, but he's still a great player. He's been injured a lot during games, with head injuries and such, so I think that may be impacting on his game...

[the_champ33]

He's a hard nut and doesn't have a care in the world the way he throws his body around. I think he's doing good this year, just a bit more injury prone + more niggles.

[worbsy]

He got hurt again last night. He wouldn't have it any other way though, I don't think.

His tackling has been top notch recently, he's just not getting a heap of the ball.

[christicehurst]

Haven't thought much of Adcock but looking at it now he's going ok.

[the_champ33]

Adcock isn't doing too bad although he keeps getting hurt or niggly every week.

Superb tackler and always hard @ the footy without any due care.

I think he's doing fine.

[worbsy]

He was taken the same year as Risky, so he's still very young. He is going to be a super elite midfielder of the comp in a few years.

[christicehurst]

Adcock isn't doing too bad although he keeps getting hurt or niggly every week.

Superb tackler and always hard @ the footy without any due care.

I think he's doing fine.


Wasn't saying it in a bad way. Actually in a good way because I don't worry about him because I consider him to be a great player already like Drummond and Merrett

[the_champ33]

Adcock aka viagra is brilliant

[Kenyon]

Not an elite on baller. Better suited in the back half to fill void which will be left after the omissions of McGrath & Selwood. Well, one can only hope!

[the_champ33]

He scrubs up alright on the wing also

[worbsy]

I said elite in a few years...

If he continues developing like he has, there is no reason why he won't be because he's well on the way. Just needs to improve his endurance a bit more, which I believe he is working on.

[the_champ33]

The Adcock is always improving and getting better. Just watch and see.

[worbsy]

Out with a quad injury...

Do these quad and hamstring injuries ever stop at Brisbane?

He's a massive out, too.

[the_champ33]

Quad again!

Disappointed he's injured.

Annoyed that it's another quad injury.

What are we doing wrong to have all these muscle and soft tissue injuries?

Perhaps the drought and hard grounds? I don't know

Massive loss and hoping it's not a long time out

[christicehurst]

Any hope of him returning this week?

[the_champ33]

I hope so, but no mention how severe and how many weeks?

We'll find out Mon or Tues when the injury list is updated

[Jedstheman]

I am listed for a test this week and we all no that I will be playing.....what ever test leigh tries to throw at me.Top8in08

[worbsy]

I reckon all the tests will get up this week... and we'll need it.

Tigers have won the games between us since 2004

[the_champ33]

I believe all the tests will pass and most will resume in the reserves.

[worbsy]

If Viagra and JayMac return, Collier may struggle to hold his spot....

Hope not though, need to keep him in and let him develop.

Huge job for the backline this week. Morton, Deledio, Hughes, Nath Brown, Richo...

Very hard fwd line to stop, and they are all different sizes.

[the_champ33]

Richmond always throw in a tall forward line or mix up the size to cause match-up headaches. We always seem to be one man short, but most times find the way to victory. Our midfield is always better

[Jedstheman]

Jed has been named on the bench for the weekends clash Vs the Tigers he returns after spending a week recovering from a quad injury

[worbsy]

Good choice starting him on the bench. Then if the midfield is struggling early, chuck him there. Otherwise if the tiger's forwards are firing, start him down back.

[the_champ33]

Glad to see him back and on the bench. Best position for him to start. He can then provide the spark wing, midfield or backlines.

[worbsy]

He's a good kick too, he could even play as a defensive forward, like Copeland last year.

[the_champ33]

Either role or position, the Adcock performs.

[worbsy]

He should be playing JayMac's role while he is still out.

[the_champ33]

Some of us here have been requesting the Adcock be thrown to half-back again to perform.

[worbsy]

I don't want him there for form, I just reckon we need a running defender back there that isn't McGrath.

[worbsy]

What an improvement from last week. 10 tackles, he's a defensive machine in that regard now.

[christicehurst]

He had a good game and that will help him in the BLUM

[the_champ33]

Awesome material

[Jedstheman]

Worbs has informed me that my mate Jedda played very well Vs the Hawks this makes me happy after getting wind of the beating the hawks dished out to us.Go Jed.

[worbsy]

Our best in terms of disposal effectiveness on the weekend. 14 possessions, half of those contested, at 93% effectiveness. Also had 2 assists and 9 tackles (our best in that regard, YET AGAIN)

He was great even though 14 isn't that many possessions. Noticably very good when he had it.

[Kenyon]

Needs to play back - not a natural ball winner.

[worbsy]

He works hard enough to earn a spot in the midfield though.

[the_champ33]

Great running from half-back and where he's produced some of his best footy. But as for the on-baller material, I suggest play him on the wing. That's an open ground and plenty of running spots.

[worbsy]

On the wing? He's an inside midfielder to me. He loves the contest.

[the_champ33]

I prefer him inside the contest also, but others might suggest the wing if they want a running game from the man.

[Jedstheman]

I prefer him inside the contest also, but others might suggest the wing if they want a running game from the man.
Solid game from jed played hard at the ball got pinned twice in the first quarter looked like he got knocked out in the fourth.Hope he plays against the swans and has a blinder and a win has been down this year and maybe needs to get a bit fitter and faster looking tired...... onball has really taken it out of him in his first year in this roll.

[worbsy]

Those "holding the ball's" in the first quarter annoyed me. But he came good.

[Jedstheman]

Those "holding the ball's" in the first quarter annoyed me. But he came good.
He could of passed it but had no support and carlton would of played on and scored easy least he didn`t got pinned and slowed the play down.I always see the positive with jed don`t I hahaha

[worbsy]

Seems you do only see the positive, lol

[worbsy]

Hope he has a big game this week. He's had a bit of a down season given his massive step-up last year.

[Jedstheman]

Hope he has a big game this week. He's had a bit of a down season given his massive step-up last year.
Average season by young Jed this year he did take a big step last year and did not back it up as I thought he would have,has had a few niggleing injuries this year buts thats no excuse Vossy to push this guy and get him back to his best for next year maybe back in defence where he was a rock.

[worbsy]

His tackling was first rate, it's just that he wasn't winning enough of the ball.

[Jedstheman]

His tackling was first rate, it's just that he wasn't winning enough of the ball.
Yeah his disposal was good when he had it just needs to get it more

[Jedstheman]

Jed Adcock was given a 5.0 rating for the year by inside football.

[worbsy]

He really disappointed this year after his breakout season last year. He's done a bit of a 'Shermo'...

[Jedstheman]

He really disappointed this year after his breakout season last year. He's done a bit of a 'Shermo'...
Big year for Jed in 09 i am trusting Vossy to pull him aside a tell him how it is and get him back playing 07 footy we need it.

[lions_girl_4life]

I don't know why but I have a feeling he'll be real good in 09. I think Vossy will bring the best out in him (no offence to Lethal)

[worbsy]

He wouldn't have to do that much to better this year's performances... very disappointing.

He could be a real bargain next year in DT! He'd at least struggle to go DOWN in price.

[Jedstheman]

Now Worbs leave young Jed alone or ol Jed gunna get Nassty

[worbsy]

Now Worbs leave young Jed alone or ol Jed gunna get Nassty

You cannot argue that he was one of AFL's most disappointing this year.

[lions_girl_4life]

Just wait till next year worbs.

[the_champ33]

I expect Jed to bounce back in 2009.

[lions_girl_4life]

I'll second that

[Jedstheman]

And I`ll third that

[worbsy]

I'm sure he'll bounce back next year too, I'm just saying this year was a dud... lol

All he did was tackle.

[lions_girl_4life]

But tackling is still a very important part of the games worbs.

[b_lions16]

His determination is another thing. Young Jedda doesn't give up running after an opponent until he has got his hands on him and smashed him into the dirt. Jedda didn't even give up on Nathan Foley! lol.

[lions_girl_4life]

But it would still be better if he could get his hands on the footy a bit more

[worbsy]

Exactly. I know tackling is important but so is everything else!

[lions_girl_4life]

See we were agreeing the whole time :p

[Kenyon]

Folks, Worsby is right, mid fielders have to do more than apply pressure & tackle, they have to get the nut. Most clubs have 6-8 players capable of consistently getting 25+ possessions so we must find 2-3 more players capable of doing so. Jed Adcock should go back to defence where he was destined for an All Australian jumper.

[lions_girl_4life]

I agree Jed would be better suited to the backline.

[lion4life]

i reckon Jed would do well in the midfield if he didnt play for the free so damn often this year. I saw him many times playing for the free instead of the ball. If he starts playing for the ball he has the skills to recapture his 2007 form.

[Jedstheman]

i reckon Jed would do well in the midfield if he didnt play for the free so damn often this year. I saw him many times playing for the free instead of the ball. If he starts playing for the ball he has the skills to recapture his 2007 form.
Well bloody said and i could not agree with you more two many times this yesr i saw him dive but Boss Voss will clear that straight up I thinks.

[lion4life]

No offence to you jedda but i was at mot of the games and i saw him do it way too many times.

[lions_girl_4life]

he does do it often but when he stops he'll be back on top.

[Kenyon]

Play him in defence & he wont need to play for free kicks, he'll get an All Australian & we'll have a settled & strong defence. Simple really!

[Jedstheman]

Play him in defence & he wont need to play for free kicks, he'll get an All Australian & we'll have a settled & strong defence. Simple really!
I hear you it is good for him to play in defence Kenyon but he will be in the middle next year read my next post.

[b_lions16]

A stint for Jedda at CHB would be ideal, but he's at his best when played through the middle. Firing at Training and looking forward to a successful 09 Season. Still young, 24 I believe, pushing for All-Aussie Selection next year.

[Jedstheman]

Well it needs to put in here it is his player profile.
AFL.com pre season report on the lions reports that Jed is the man so far at pre season training he is Quote;"Turning Heads" after having an season that wasn`t his best last year.But it seems he has gone away and put in the hard yards when every one was relaxing......... really really happy about this we all Know what I think of this guy but if he comes back better than the 07 form he showed us for 22games I am thinking our Midfeild will be very very strong.
Jed will have a huge season next in D.T as well he will be pretty cheap I think so people should seriously think about it.Go Jed Go Finals awaits in 09.

[christicehurst]

I knew you would be happy about his training progress :)

[lions_girl_4life]

It's fantastic that he is putting so uh effort into it.

[worbsy]

He'll be in my DT if he can be taken as a defender, but he's a MAYBE for me as a DT midfielder. Well, more a PROBABLY. lol

[b_lions16]

Price has dropped 129,000 and is a bargain. He's firing at Training, and a stellar 09 season is awaiting. ;)

[worbsy]

He is one of the guys that had a whole year of pretty poor performances compared to his previous year, which is great for DT.

[lions_girl_4life]

Go Adcock! Being promoted to vice captain will push him to be one of the best.

[Sportzoisback]

Player: Jed Adcock

http://www.lions.com.au/portals/0/2008_AdcockJ_profile_m.jpg

Height: 184cm
Weight:84kg
Dob: 15.11.85
Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels

Games
2008: 0
Career: 54

Goals
2008: 0
Career:17


Biography

Quiet but with a determined, steely resolve, Jed Adcock excelled at three different sports as a youngster; athletics, basketball and Aussie Rules.

The boy from Maryborough in Country Victoria has constantly been kicking a football around since starting Auskick as a seven year-old. However, football was not always his sole sporting focus.

As a 10-year-old he was the third fastest sprinter in Victoria over the 70m, 100m and 200m. By the time he reached 12, Adcock had swapped the sprinting spikes for the high-tops and made his way into the underage Victorian basketball team.

If it wasn't for footy, I'd go and pursue basketball,” Adcock said. “I started playing basketball when I was five and ended up playing for Ballarat, so we travelled there for five or six years.”

“I played until I was about 16 then found it was too hard playing both (basketball and AFL) and I started getting better at footy and obviously had to focus on that.”

“They've both been close together in terms of what I like most, but I just felt there was more opportunities with football.''

And that proved to be the case for Adcock, who soon found himself playing for the TAC Cup’s North Ballarat Rebels as a 15 year-old mixing it with players three years his senior.

While a daunting prospect at the time fronting up to more physically dominating opponents, Adcock agreed it was a necessary evil for his career.

“It was tough,” he said. “They were all wearing full beards and stuff. It was a bit of a wake-up call. But the next year when I played, I knew what to expect.”

Adcock added a leadership edge to his aggressive game by captaining the Rebels in his final year before he was ultimately taken by the Lions in the 2003 National Draft.

As an 18 year-old, Adcock served his apprenticeship with the Suncoast Lions where he regularly stood out in the early stages of the season. His impressive form earned him a senior berth by Round 7 against the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

He gathered nine possessions and kicked a goal on debut but was squeezed out of the team the following week. He played a second senior match against Fremantle in Perth in Round 9 before spending the remainder of the season in the Lions reserves.

When it comes to assessing Jed Adcock's second year as a Brisbane Lion, raw statistics can do a lot of the talking. He was one of only three Lions to play all 22 games, had the eighth most disposals at the club and finished fifth in the AFL's 2005 Rising Star award after he was nominated for a 22 possession effort against Carlton in Round 12.

Respected commentator and Rising Star judge Kevin Bartlett rated him the competition's second-best emerging player, behind only Richmond's Brett Deledio, while Rod Austin and Kevin Sheehan had Adcock ranked third.

Playing predominantly as a small defender, he provided plenty of dash and limpet-style tackling on opposition forwards. Along the way he earned the impressive scalps of Phil Matera (twice), Adem Yze and Gary Ablett.

By season's end, Adcock was considered an integral component of the Lions' defensive unit and was rewarded with third position in the club’s 2005 best and fairest award. He also fittingly received the 2005 Best Rookie and Most Improved Player awards.

A quad strain kept Adcock sidelined for the opening two months of the 2006 AFL season before he returned for the Round 8 clash with Port Adelaide. Unfortunately he re-injured his quad the following week against Fremantle and missed a further seven matches.

His body held up for the final six matches of the season and he picked up from where he left off. Despite returning to a team that had little to play for, Adcock was a shining light averaging over 20 disposals from defence.

With a frustrating 2006 season behind him, Adcock played all 22 matches in 2007, reaching new levels of fitness and performance.

“I learnt a lot about my body,” Adcock said in reflection of his 2007 training. “Every pre-season makes a huge amount of difference and you can certainly see the results when you get there.”

His increased fitness coupled with greater responsibility and a string of dashing performances down back earned him a role in the star-studded Lions midfield for the second half of the season. Adcock was also co-opted together with ruckmen Jamie Charman into the Lions’ leadership group for the second half of the season.

His efforts certainly didn’t go unnoticed by the Lions match committee who voted him as the club’s Runner-up behind Jonathan Brown at the 2007 Club Champion dinner, bettering his third placing from 2005.

It was not only his ball winning ability which caught the eye, but also his tackling pressure which earned him the additional club honour as the 2007 Most Effective Tackler.

information from http://www.lions.com.au
im bak im baksportzo is bak YEAH

[b_lions16]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/JedAdcock.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/JedAdcock.jpg)
Author: Lisa Muir

[Jedstheman]

Jedstheman!

[lions_girl_4life]

Love the photo 16!

[Jedstheman]

Jed has indicated that he will be playing in the Middle in 09 and in defence as well just was reading a story on realfooty.com and he seems to be pleased to be name as a vice captian and is loving the new coach and the "structures" he is implementing for 09....... I see a new style of play this year.He also had some interesting things to say about Stumps and The Menu that I will post in there player profiles;)

[b_lions16]

BRISBANE Lions vice-captain Jed Adcock says new coach Michael Voss has brought a "fresh" approach to coaching after Leigh Matthews' 10 years in charge.
Voss was appointed after Matthews stepped down last year and Adcock said the "structures and systems in place" under the former Brownlow medallist were "a fair bit different" to last season.
"With Vossy as new coach — fresh out of the game and working with the AIS — he's fresh with the style of play from other teams," Adcock told radio station SEN yesterday.
"He's also brought a lot from what he learnt from Leigh, so probably a bit of a mixture."
Voss captained the Lions to three flags under Matthews. After Voss retired, Matthews favoured a system of co-captains.
Adcock, who made his debut in 2004, has been named as the club's only vice-captain this year under sole captain Jonathan Brown.
"To be vice-captain is a huge surprise, but I guess it shows a little bit of hard work goes a long way," Adcock said.
"It's a huge honour (and) especially to be looked at that way when a new coach comes in."
The 23-year-old, from Maryborough in central Victoria, switched between the midfield and defence under Matthews. Under Voss he expects to spend more time in the midfield.
"I'm training as a midfielder, but as long as you've got a midfield background you can always go back — the running is not as hard playing defence as the midfield," he said.
"The indication (from Voss) is maybe start midfield, but there's a huge possibility I'll play defence at some time during the year."
Taken with pick 33 in the 2003 national draft, Adcock had a horror run with injury in 2006 before finishing runner-up in the club's best and fairest in 2007.
The former Rising Star nominee said recruit Daniel Rich, pick seven in last year's national draft, had settled in well at Brisbane.
"Daniel Rich looks like he'll be playing a few games this year.
"He's got a fantastic left foot coming out of the midfield, he can play in and under, but break away from the contest and deliver, which is good."
Ruckman Matthew Leuenburger was struck down with injuries last season. This summer he's bulked up and increased his training.
"You'll notice he's put on a fair bit of weight," Adcock said. "That's the main goal for ruckmen when they come into the system and he's looking good."

Source: www.realfooty.com.au (http://www.realfooty.com.au)

[Jedstheman]

Great story eh 16? gets me all excited can not wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[the_champ33]

I believe we'll see this man fit and firing again.

With a new coach and new tactics, we'll see fresh enthusiasm from all.

[Jedstheman]

His breakout year in 07 is gunna forgottin as his best year real quick I say by about RD9 all aussie selection will be talked of for Jed.

[lions_girl_4life]

I'm going pshyco! I can't wait to see him play and I'll get some pics of him @ training going on the 21st or 23rd

[Jedstheman]

we will be waiting to see those snaps LG4L

[lions_girl_4life]

ill get as many. And I just remembered I used to play footy on the ground they train on :D:D:D

[Jedstheman]

Thats cool that you played there hope you soaked up some of the skill that has graced that feild over the years.

[lions_girl_4life]

Thing was, I didn't know at the time, I was only 10 and I didn't even know the park name! I'll be soaking it up when I'm there though.

[Jedstheman]

Just saw Photos of Jed with his shirt off and he is ripped like his name is Ben Cousins he is gunna destory teams this year Believe it.......and is a dream team must this season looking for him to be in the top 30 or so players for the year...Go Jed Go.:rolleyes:

[b_lions16]

Just saw Photos of Jed with his shirt off and he is ripped like his name is Ben Cousins he is gunna destory teams this year Believe it.......and is a dream team must this season looking for him to be in the top 30 or so players for the year...Go Jed Go.:rolleyes:

That must of killed ya seeing him topless....:p

Jedda's gunna destroy it this year.....B&F hopes....:D

[lions_girl_4life]

That must of killed ya seeing him topless....:p

Jedda's gunna destroy it this year.....B&F hopes....:D
He was fit and firing at training.

[Jedstheman]

That must of killed ya seeing him topless....:p

Jedda's gunna destroy it this year.....B&F hopes....:D
B&F is gunna be tight........... I just hope he gets back to playing footy the way I no he can:D

[b_lions16]

As reported in the pre-season report, he is set for the big stage....gunna be tough, I reckon, me B&F tip going to Magnet ATM.

[worbsy]

Same, I'm thinking Magnet to win it.

[Jedstheman]

Same, I'm thinking Magnet to win it.

As reported in the pre-season report, he is set for the big stage....gunna be tough, I reckon, me B&F tip going to Magnet ATM.


Take this trash you are talking to the Magnet thread......The Man love is strong in the two of you...LOL hahahaha

[worbsy]

Patty Garner is jealous of this thread... lol

[Jedstheman]

Patty Garner is jealous of this thread... lol

Now you just being cold dude real cold hahahaha lol Patty Garner is happy out of the limelight and will prove you wrong Worbs:rolleyes:

[worbsy]

If he ever gets onto the ground ;)

[Jedstheman]

Your cousin gunna have his whole world rocked when Patty tackles him and he pinned for holding the ball in a few weeks time.......sorry for gettin personal Worbs..........but it is Patty your hammering and thats just not cricket...lol hahahahaha

[worbsy]

Looking forward to seeing him try, but its never gonna happen.
Do you think Patty will play in that game?

[lions_girl_4life]

Jedda looked fit and firing at training.

[Jedstheman]

Looking forward to seeing him try, but its never gonna happen.
Do you think Patty will play in that game?

All jokes aside Worbs I think he will...... with the clean out last year he was one that was kept the coaches must rate him and will have to see time Vs tha Saints remember there is going to be 2 more bench players so lock him in.

[worbsy]

I think he will too. While he is fit and healthy, Vossy needs to give him a run I reckon.

[Jedstheman]

They have too worbs he was high pick has a boomimg kick and has got that knee rite.

[worbsy]

Did he have other injuries as well as the knee last year? I think I remember that he did... maybe quads or something?

It's gonna be weird seeing him actually out on the field, I'm probably gonna be watching thinking who is this guy with the great kick? Never seen him before, lol

And I'll be saying something similar with Rich too, but I'll be able to pick those stumps out for sure :)

[Jedstheman]

Did he have other injuries as well as the knee last year? I think I remember that he did... maybe quads or something?

It's gonna be weird seeing him actually out on the field, I'm probably gonna be watching thinking who is this guy with the great kick? Never seen him before, lol

And I'll be saying something similar with Rich too, but I'll be able to pick those stumps out for sure :)
4 weeks mid season with a hammy after his best game off HB where he slotted two majors to go with 20 or so touches.....it scarey when someone knows that off the top of there head eh? guess your the same with Magnet but....lol hahahaha

[lions_girl_4life]

4 weeks mid season with a hammy after his best game off HB where he slotted two majors to go with 20 or so touches.....it scarey when someone knows that off the top of there head eh? guess your the same with Magnet but....lol hahahaha
He would also know Patfull lol

[worbsy]

And Collier... those are my big 3 players :)
And Rich/King will be added to that list this year.

Will Patty play deep ya reckon, or half back flank?

[lions_girl_4life]

And Collier... those are my big 3 players :)
And Rich/King will be added to that list this year.

Will Patty play deep ya reckon, or half back flank?
I reckon half back flank would be better for him.

[Jedstheman]

And Collier... those are my big 3 players :)
And Rich/King will be added to that list this year.

Will Patty play deep ya reckon, or half back flank?

Flank is good though he does have the size to play CHB imo..........Collier would get first crack if Platful is switched me thinks

[b_lions16]

Yeah, Jedda has the size and tackling power to hold down the CHB position, but I reckon TeeCee will do that just fine for next year. He has pace to be a flanker as well.

[Jedstheman]

Inside back page of th C.Mail today Jed had a story:D he will be pretty much be back to his old ways huge pre season and he is really impressed with the new structures and training style Vossy has introduced since arriving.
Jed went on to say that he and the other guys round his age realise that a big lift is needed from them this year and he is ready to roll for 22 games............ He is gunna have a Cracker this week me thinks.
Funny thing Leigh Matthews was at training a couple of times last week the old Dog can not break his old habits hahahaha............ it said he has pretty much been involved in pre season activities since he was a youngin at primary school up untill last year of course Damn thats a long time............... but I guess it is a good thing that he is still interested in the team his input and wisdom could no doubt help Vossy a little you would think?If it is asked from him that is.

[Jedstheman]

Got a feeling he will be in the middle for the coin toss this week.

[lions_girl_4life]

Most likely he will. Blacky and King Brown are both out so it'll be atleast a 50/50 chance of him going in for toss

[b_lions16]

Article in the Courier Mail today, back page..Jedda's pumped up for the pre-season and said that Vossy has brought new sense of game style after Lee...should see a firing Jedda. ;)

[worbsy]

Must have player in the DT backline. Certainty to improve from last year, and we all saw what he could do in 2007.

[Jedstheman]

Article in the Courier Mail today, back page..Jedda's pumped up for the pre-season and said that Vossy has brought new sense of game style after Lee...should see a firing Jedda. ;)
repeating my posts again16

[b_lions16]

repeating my posts again16

Sorry mate..that's what the article said..;)

[Jedstheman]

Sorry mate..that's what the article said..;)
I know I posted it 7 hours ago

[lions_girl_4life]

I can't wait to see him in action.

[worbsy]

I know I posted it 7 hours ago

Jedda is gonna rampage soon if Scotty keeps stealing his posts ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Everybody run! :D :P

[b_lions16]

THE many unknowns of the coming season advances as a potential thrill, rather than a nagging source of concern for new Brisbane Lions vice-captain Jed Adcock.

There is a palpable sense of excitement in Adcock when he talks about seeing how Michael Voss's team structures play out once his full complement of senior players are available. It's a curiosity which won't be lessened in Brisbane's first NAB Cup match against St Kilda at the Gold Coast on Saturday night that several of Brisbane's heavy hitters will sit out. Ask him why the Lions will avoid the too-numerous fourth-quarter fadeouts which cost them a place in the finals and the faith in new coach Michael Voss, a former teammate, is apparent.
"The biggest thing with that is you change coach and from that you change your whole game style, your structures, the way you think about the game and how you see the other teams," Adcock said.
"We've changed the whole situation and also we didn't really train for those situations, which we already have now. We have started a lot earlier in trying to work out our game style in how we dictate it.
"You have to have a little faith when a new coach comes in. But every player in the club is so excited at the moment, especially having done the hard work over the season. We are itching to put the game style and structures which we believe in so strongly in a game and show ourselves we are moving in the right directions."
The 23-year-old North Ballarat product said the off-season had been "totally different" to the others he has known under Leigh Matthews, who was sighted at Lions training last Monday.
The game's player of the 20th century has only had a handful of seasons without direct involvement in football since he was in primary school, but there he was at his old club's Coorparoo training ground, surveying training alongside his former right-hand man Graeme "Gubby" Allen.
"You are one metre from the white line – BE READY," advises a sign placed near the boundary line around which Matthews saunters with fewer cares than the last pre-season.
Matthews' interest in his old team and how they perform is what separates the obsessed from the merely committed. It's a trait that Voss carried in his two years out of the game before he answered the siren call of coaching.
On the watch of Matthews, Adcock became regarded widely within the club as a possible future captain in 2007 when he was runner-up behind Jonathan Brown in the club best and fairest, bettering his third placing of 2005.
"Guys who have been under Leigh are excited to see the results we get out of the structures and the game plans we go in with," Adcock said.
"Leigh and Vossy are different in some ways and the same in others. Vossy structures the game plans and has brought other people in as well. We needed changes and hopefully now we are heading in the right direction.
"The only difference on me individually is when it comes to the coaching side of it. Vossy is fresh out of the game and being one of the great midfielders can work with me personally more closely on the techniques to play midfield, for example."
Adcock's intended recipe for success under Voss is to take one step further the motto of playing every game as it comes. Being added to Brisbane's leadership group by Voss was a big vote of confidence in the midfield term, after 2008, his least distinguished season for the Lions.
The 23-year-old, who made his AFL debut in 2004, returned to pre-season training burning with intent to improve on a season in which he played 21 games, averaging 16 possessions.
"From 2007 and 2008, there was a massive change in the intensity in games," Adcock said.
"I don't think my fitness was any different, but to be able to play 22 rounds and play every second of the game is something that's very hard to do – you have to concentrate.
"I have done everything that's been asked in the pre-season. In saying that, I needed to – it was a bit of wake-up after last season.
"What I want to do is take every second of the game on its merits and not worry about what might happen down the track, in the second half. It's what I did a bit last year."
Adcock, who said he was keen to suit up in the first NAB Cup game, said he would have wanted to assume additional responsibility even without the vice-captaincy appointment.
"I don't think you can narrow it down to one or two people (who have to excel). It's got to be extra responsibility from the group of players outside Jonathan Brown, Simon Black, Luke Power, Tim Notting and Daniel Bradshaw," he said.
"The next group of players need to show the way for the younger guys. How those players go week in and week out will probably determine how well we go during the year."

The Article Jedda was talking about. :rolleyes:

[lions_girl_4life]

I can't wait to see him in action LIVE! I'm going for certain.

[worbsy]

He'd better be back to his best!

[christicehurst]

You tell him worbsy!

[worbsy]

lol, I want him to win me some ranks in DT!

[christicehurst]

I wonder if you can tank in DT. Adcock might miss a couple points for you lol

[christicehurst]

He did have 30 processions in the last match against the Saints.

[brisbanelions4life]

cmon captain jedda vs the saints :D

[b_lions16]

He's in my DT Team, should be in everyone's. ;)

Capt Jedda is going out with the Captain Armband on tonite....40 possession, 10 goal game...BRING IT ONNNN!!!

[Jedstheman]

Solid while on the feild never stopped talking to his troops and allmost seemed to be telling the rookies what to do and where to run too hope he sees more game time next week.

[worbsy]

He's been better, but his leadership will be a big help to the side regardless of his own game. Which as you say, was solid.

[Jedstheman]

Good game by the Captian last night...Lets get it straight out of the way yeah he got caught holding the ball in the first Quart but when he receive it he was straight under the pump most guys would of got done.But anyways looked very good did anyone notice who was running the hardest in the fourth quart when we came back Jed ran hard to set up Braddy who missed the goal but hey Jed was able to run threw the bombers like a hot knife threw butter in the fourth his big pre season is paying off Magnet must get a mention too ran hard all nite back to Jed.....Lost my thoughts great game Jed:Dthats rite his disposal was very good by foot and his evaisive skills have gotton better called to play on in the second off half back begged his man to come tackle him turned him inside out from a standing start and ran straight past him put it on his foot.......... mark forward of centre..........Big year from Jed :DWe should of given the Captian his first win last nite but our goal kicking really let us down.

[brisbanelions4life]

Good game by the Captian last night...Lets get it straight out of the way yeah he got caught holding the ball in the first Quart but when he receive it he was straight under the pump most guys would of got done.But anyways looked very good did anyone notice who was running the hardest in the fourth quart when we came back Jed ran hard to set up Braddy who missed the goal but hey Jed was able to run threw the bombers like a hot knife threw butter in the fourth his big pre season is paying off Magnet must get a mention too ran hard all nite back to Jed.....Lost my thoughts great game Jed:Dthat rite yeah his disposal was very good by foot and his evaisive skills have gotton better called to play on in the second off half back begged his man to come tackle him turned him inside out from a standing start and ran straight past him put it on his foot mark forward of centre..........Big year from Jed :DWe should of given the Captian his first win last nite but our goal kicking really let us down.

yes good stuff from jeds and true we need to kick accurate!!!!

[b_lions16]

19 possessions...got alot of it...and tackling was super. :p

[Jedstheman]

19 possessions...got alot of it...and tackling was super. :p

Yep and those nineteen possies were at 89% eff didn`t waste much..... 3 clearances.....4 tackles......3 inside fifty`s 1 rebound 4 marks can`t wait to see him when we are at full strength he did well last night and was marked all game at full strength he will get loose a bit more and play even better:D

[lions_girl_4life]

He played great, I did notice his hard running, as with Rich.

[brisbanelions4life]

Jedda, vice captain and probably future captain... One of our excellent ruck rovers/half back and when he is firing he can rack em up well. Runs hard and can go forward and snap some crackers.

[b_lions16]

He hasn't snapped 'em for a while now.
He's been spending time as our ruck rover...rover boy and he needs to get forward a little more, I reckon. Not complaining about the way he's been playing, just that we could see some more of that goal-on-the-run action that I know is in there. ;)

[Jedstheman]

He hasn't snapped 'em for a while now.
He's been spending time as our ruck rover...rover boy and he needs to get forward a little more, I reckon. Not complaining about the way he's been playing, just that we could see some more of that goal-on-the-run action that I know is in there. ;)

Yeah back in 07 he kicked like ten goals when moved into the midfeild mid-year three against the piies in round 15 or 16 me thinks i know he can do it too..... now I guess it is all up to Jed to deliver.

[worbsy]

Won't surprise me at all if he drifts towards the half back line again at times this year. He was good against the Bombers in the middle, but I don't yet believe he will find his '07 form again just yet. Needs to have a couple of games averaging 25 possies or so to really get his confidence up. He was very good as acting captain though, and I still love his tackling. If he gets caught with the ball, in a way that's good because at least he's trying to take the game on unlike many others who wanna stay flat footed and just flood.

[b_lions16]

The main reason younger players don't run with the ball is that they are scared that they will get caught from behind and get laughed at. Jedda takes it into every contest, most free-kicks awarded to him @ our club and he's the sort of tackler and drive we need.

[lions_girl_4life]

You raised a point about the younger players that I have thought about for the last few days. We have gotta think how hard it is for the rookies and draftee's playing their first game. They don't want to play soo good that no one likes him for outshining them, he doesn't want to play so crap he gets himself kicked off the team, he doesn't want to make the wrong choice and get laughed at. At the moment we have been extremely lucky with the types of drafts and newbies we have had, e.g. Rich, Magnet, Redden etc.

[Jedstheman]

I have an interesting theory on why Jed Adcock had an average year last season....................Travis Johnstone was living with him I know it sounds funny but think about some dude from another club moves into your house you have to make him feel welcome even if you do not like him it could be one reason I thinks Jed was under emense mental strain last year I can just see it now
TeeJay;Jed why am in the coaches dog house?

Jed;ummm well I do not really no Trav..........Translation your not that good a kick I wish we would have got Mitch Hahn insted(Yes we were chasing Hahn at one stage)

TeeJay;Jed why can t I get a girl up here to talk to me?

Jed;ummmmm Well queensland girls are a bit more shy than the girls from Vic..............Translation look at your head.

Now I could go on and on with what may have been said but I think now that Travis does not live with Jed he will be less stressed and thus will turn his on feild proformances up in 09

[worbsy]

I have an interesting theory on why Jed Adcock had an average year last season....................Travis Johnstone was living with him I know it sounds funny but think about some dude from another club moves into your house you have to make him feel welcome even if you do not like him it could be one reason I thinks Jed was under emense mental strain last year I can just see it now
TeeJay;Jed why am in the coaches dog house?

Jed;ummm well I do not really no Trav..........Translation your not that good a kick I wish we would have got Mitch Hahn insted(Yes we were chasing Hahn at one stage)

TeeJay;Jed why can t I get a girl up here to talk to me?

Jed;ummmmm Well queensland girls are a bit more shy than the girls from Vic..............Translation look at your head.

Now I could go on and on with what may have been said but I think now that Travis does not live with Jed he will be less stressed and thus will turn his on feild proformances up in 09

Haha, bloody hell Jedda, I'm damn near pissin meself here! The 'translation look at your head bit' has got me bloody crying! Old Jedda is back to his best :D

My theory for Jed's average year was that he was playing on much higher quality players in the midfield than he was used to. Personally I'd like to hear the rest of that conversation, coz its the best thing I've read here in a while. Keep it going.

[lions_girl_4life]

Now that Jedda is being recognaised as a better midfielder it is true that he gets put on harder people. He has had time to get used to it, he will perform!

[Jedstheman]

PLayed all over the park last night Forward on Wirra for a while had a crack at Lecras down back and played threw the Middle aswell looked a bit sore in the fourth but that will happen when you throw your body around like he does he only dived once last night ThankGod............ maybe finally eradicating this from his game which is a good thing IMO :D

[b_lions16]

Scored 90 DT Points tonight. He hasn't lost it...frankly he never had. ;)
Had a crack on Wirra, like you said Jedda...didn't do that well, Wirra collected all the loose balls back there. But when he was moved through the middle, he rocked it. :)

[lions_girl_4life]

Wirra had a good game but I can forget that Jedda was on him. Jedda proved he could be damaging when he is running through the midfield.

[christicehurst]

I have an interesting theory on why Jed Adcock had an average year last season....................Travis Johnstone was living with him I know it sounds funny but think about some dude from another club moves into your house you have to make him feel welcome even if you do not like him it could be one reason I thinks Jed was under emense mental strain last year I can just see it now
TeeJay;Jed why am in the coaches dog house?

Jed;ummm well I do not really no Trav..........Translation your not that good a kick I wish we would have got Mitch Hahn insted(Yes we were chasing Hahn at one stage)

TeeJay;Jed why can t I get a girl up here to talk to me?

Jed;ummmmm Well queensland girls are a bit more shy than the girls from Vic..............Translation look at your head.

Now I could go on and on with what may have been said but I think now that Travis does not live with Jed he will be less stressed and thus will turn his on feild proformances up in 09

Let's get Jeds on Channel 10 for Special Comments :D

[lions_girl_4life]

He should be great fow the club trash corner.

[b_lions16]

Haha Jedda...Rove will be chasing you for a stint on his show sooner or later and you can stick it up to Carltank Supporter, Dave Hughes. :D

[b_lions16]

MIDFIELDER Jed Adcock, believes the Brisbane Lions have developed a more modern game style under new coach Michael Voss.

The 23-year-old says it is necessary to alter playing styles during a game nowadays, something the Lions did during a nine-goal blitz in the third quarter against West Coast in round one.

“It’s a much more adaptable game plan,” Adcock said.

“I think it’s more structured around the game styles of the era … With Leigh we still might have played – not old fashioned footy – but not playing the game styles like the Geelongs and Hawthorns were playing.”

Adcock is looking to recapture his stellar form of 2007 when he was named in the All-Australian squad and came runner-up to Jonathan Brown in the Lions best and fairest.

But the co vice-captain, who chipped in with 18 disposals against the Eagles, is not blaming heavy tagging for a quiet 2008 season.

“I probably just got a little bit complacent … I don’t know if I got tagged heavily, it was just more of a mind thing that you’ve got to get around”, said Adcock.

“Every player will go through that at some time in his career.

“It’s about going back to what you know that worked for you, and for me that’s probably just my competitiveness in a footy match; never give in.”
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/74083/default.aspx

[christicehurst]

I thought Jeds would be jumping on this thread by now. 124 DT points! and one of the stars for the Swans win!

[b_lions16]

126 to be precise. :D
30 kicks, 10 handballs, 25 disposals, 4 marks, 24 tackles and 2 goals....The stats tell everything. ;)
All @ 44% efficiency tho. :p

[Jedstheman]

126 to be precise. :D
30 kicks, 10 handballs, 25 disposals, 4 marks, 24 tackles and 2 goals....The stats tell everything. ;)
All @ 44% efficiency tho. :p
He had 15 kicks 10 handballs 4 marks and 12 tackles for the record 4 inside fiftys 6 rebound fiftys and a goal assist a goal 7 clearances your stats are off 16 he was pretty much B.O.G

[b_lions16]

He had 15 kicks 10 handballs 4 marks and 12 tackles for the record 4 inside fiftys 6 rebound fiftys and a goal assist a goal 7 clearances your stats are off 16 he was pretty much B.O.G
WTF...
http://www.afl.com.au/results/tabid/11433/default.aspx?display=3&seasonid=71&roundid=707&fixtureid=5052
The stats I got from there....

[christicehurst]

Very pleased with Adcock. Hope he keeps it going next week

[Jedstheman]

There wrong sorry buddy do the math with the hand balls and kicks.................. your smarter than that 16

[the_champ33]

The man is starting to show form and his potential again. Let's hope he can keep this up now.

[worbsy]

He was B.O.G for me. Patfull did a brilliant job on Goodes though which comes close.

[b_lions16]

There wrong sorry buddy do the math with the hand balls and kicks.................. your smarter than that 16
Was looking a bit odd tho....the handballs and marks added up to more than the disposals tally....sorry mate, just a bit giddy after this big win. :p

[lions_girl_4life]

I was going psycho round the campfire when I saw the final score.

[b_lions16]

And I was going psycho when I saw he score 126 in DT! ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Luckily there were a few lions fans camping with us when the game ended so they understood it.

[Jedstheman]

Just was reading.....Worbs sugguested that Jed run straight up with DIDS this week great idea even if we do loose his clearance work we will have Brennan back to cover him in the middle and he will keep that "Thug"in check for the game and make him work for his touches.

[worbsy]

That's what I was thinking. Jed had 6 rebound 50's last week, so he is still very damaging off the back line, and he's been winning plenty of clearances too in the middle. If he is damaging in either spot, why not get him to follow Didak who plays midfield/forward and Jed tackles hard too and won't let Didak get many cheapies. I just don't want someone unaccountable to let Did run around freely, so Jedda is perfect for the role, really.

[Jedstheman]

Yeah I second that Worbs well put and if Jed doesn't get the job who does?

[b_lions16]

With Patful on Cloke, and if Jedda doesn't get the job on Didak, then I reckon either Roe or McGrath will. Won't do the best job, but both has the tank to run with Did.

[worbsy]

Mcgrath on Didak scares me. So does Roe. We need Jed or JayMac to run with him.

[b_lions16]

McGrath or Roe would be a disaster, I know, but JayMac would be tightly marked, won't get an inch of it and he won't be as dangerous as he normally would be playing free and bouncing it out of Defensive 50。 ;)

[worbsy]

Hence my thoughts with Adcock.

Play JayMac on Medhurst. Hurt him the other way.

[Jedstheman]

What in the bloodly hell happened he he was running around pretty much doing as he pleased having a deadset corker the makings of a B.O.G performance........ then he is gone did not see him after the third quarter on ground there was no report of him getting hurt ..........Does anyone no anything? whats wrong with him ?

[b_lions16]

He got his ankle snapped, well not practically, but he's hurt it. ;)
1-2 weeks considering how serious it is. But Round 1 last year, he came of with the same ankle injury and came back the following week to kick the winner. :)
Depends on the extent, I think. ;)

[worbsy]

Doesn't sound good, but at least we haven't had any soft tissue injuries to good players yet... shit, sorry Jedda, I probably shouldn't say these things because you know what'll happen next week....

*whispers* Drummond... lol

[Jedstheman]

Going for scans tomorrow hope he takes the time to heal as I do not want him playing the season injuried like last year............. hHe ripped the first half to pieces last night and was one of the main reasons we were winning the a game at that stage just hope it is not serious as we really need him firing like the last 2 weeks for us to be a chance at the eight.

[lions_girl_4life]

I was reading an article on the game today. And one way they put was something along the lines of it was no coincidence that when Jedda and Charmo left the field something went wrong for us.

[worbsy]

Named a "test" to play in the paper today... hope he gets up, injured or not for my DT!

I really want to give Geelong a shake too, let them know other sides are coming.

[b_lions16]

Let's play mind games with them...'Adcock isn't playing this week'
* Geelong pulls out Gary Ablett *
1 minute before the first bounce
' Adcock is PLAYING!'

LOL. :D

[Jedstheman]

Just watched the winners............And Jed was in everything in the first half funny how Pendlebury was very quite untill he went off aswell:D

[b_lions16]

Individual acts in games can sometimes help spur a team on to victory.

Whether it is a goal-saving tackle, a spectacular mark or an important goal from the boundary – such moments can often have lasting effects on a team.

I thought the entire team really lifted after quarter time of our match against Richmond last Saturday – but there were two specific incidents which really stood out on the field.

The first was Luke Power’s contested mark running back with the flight of the ball against Tigers forward Jack Riewoldt in the second quarter.

It was as good as any mark I have seen so far this season – particularly given he took it against one of Richmond’s key forwards.

At only a touch under 180cm and 80kg, Luke may not be the biggest guy out on the field, but he is as tough as they come.

His mark probably saved a certain Richmond shot on goal and set an example for the rest of the team to follow.

Troy Selwood was another one who really put his body on the line for the team.

Troy is one of the most fearless and courageous players in the AFL in my opinion, although quite often his bravery results in him getting hurt.

This happened again last Saturday when he literally approached a contest ‘head on’ and collided with Tigers defender Alex Rance. It was a sickening head collision that was shown on the MCG replay screen half a dozen times after the incident.

The reaction from the crowd was enough to know that something pretty serious had happened.

Both guys showed nothing but commitment for the ball and ended up motionless on the ground.

Fortunately both guys came out of it okay considering the impact. Unfortunately Troy won’t play this week because of the lingering effects of the hit while young Rance suffered a fractured cheekbone which will keep him out for a few weeks. But the alternatives could have been far worse.

Vossy made mention of Troy’s commitment to the team during our three quarter time huddle and stressed that we needed to get the job done as his team-mates.

As it turned out, we kicked the first few goals of the last quarter and ran out comfortable winners.

After the final siren, I think every player went across and acknowledged Troy who had since regained consciousness and was sitting on the bench.

While these are probably the two incidents that stood out most on the weekend, they certainly aren’t the only ones that helped inspire our team.

I could have also included any of Browny’s four clutch goals up forward which kept us in the contest, Sammy Sheldon’s strong tackle, Daniel Merrett’s run from defence, Simon Black’s running goal in the third quarter – the list goes on.

The truth is, while stand alone incidents can help lift a team out on the field, it’s then up to the rest of the players to respond and do their part. I believe we did that on the weekend – and we ended up getting the four points.
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/76873/default.aspx

[lions_girl_4life]

Very good point from Jedda..

[Kenyon]

Jedda should concentrate more on getting the nut. He does that and All Australian here we come.

[Jedstheman]

Solid game from Jed he was very good down back tonite 17 possies 7 marks 4 tackles 3 rebound 50's

[b_lions16]

Stats don't tell everything...I thought his hardness @ the ball in the first half...he had about 2 free kicks in his way...;)

[lion4life]

Jed went off with ankle soreness late in the game but is available to take his place in the lineup next week

[Jedstheman]

Stats don't tell everything...I thought his hardness @ the ball in the first half...he had about 2 free kicks in his way...;)

I no stats don't mean shit........... a couple of his efforts in the tackling department will have some crows players feeling a little sore this Morning:D

[Jedstheman]

Top game Jed.........The Tackle on Milne saved a goal and took some pressure off It dead set looked like Milney (Bloody Rapist)was gunna kick then Jed made up a good 5 meters in a 1 second tops took down the little barstard and in true Jed style told him about it Bloody Lovedett in brought back memories of the tackle on Ryan Griffen two seasns back in which I think he cried:D.....as he tore his ACL:mad:

[worbsy]

Smashed it in Dream Team, and he was even better in reality.

I definitely prefer him in the backline at the moment. He's getting back into form.

[Jedstheman]

Yep burst onball when needed but for now its Defence for him me thinks he is getting back to that 07 form slowly I want him peaking around RD16-18 for a big final series True about him smashing it in D.T but he would be on my team regardless of what his averages were:DLove the way the guy plays the game.

[worbsy]

He was always gonna be in mine coz I know what hes like at his best, and he was well below it last year.

I wont drop him either unless i have a spare trade in the finals. So many early injuries have kinda wrecked my plans.

Hopefully by rd 18 he can be averaging at least 85.

[Jedstheman]

(85 no worries Worbs no worries

[Jedstheman]

http://blogs.abc.net.au/grandstand/files/adcock_rd10.mp3

Click the above link
Nice interveiw with Jedd after the North game Merrett or Platful or both could be in the mix for the game against the Hawks.:D

[christicehurst]

Jeds mancrush is still strong :)

Love to see Adcock with Merrett and Patfull back for the Hawks. But one game at a time!

[lions_girl_4life]

One game at a time, and this game is the Blues. I;m predicting two losses for the Blues this week - One: New South Wales Blues lose to Queensland Maroons, 2: Carlton Blues lose to Brisbane Lions

[worbsy]

JEdda was best on ground last week for mine. He's back to his best, and its driving the team towards September action!

[b_lions16]

JEdda was best on ground last week for mine. He's back to his best, and its driving the team towards September action!
He's a tough nut, Jedda is. Stay down back there mate...we need ya there. ;)
The goal he kicked where he was thrown off-balance was a RIPPER, BTW. :D

[Balony_pony16]

I loved his game against the Roos and is just what we need from him, but we need him to put a few seasons of that sort of form together

[b_lions16]

Although every player enjoyed the chance to ‘switch off’ during the AFL Split Round, it is important that we quickly switch back into game mode for this Saturday night’s clash against Melbourne at the Gabba.

The week off has re-energised the entire playing group – and coaches for that matter – and has also helped some of the guys get over those little niggles that seem to stick with you throughout the season.

However as soon as we returned to the Club on Monday morning, our focus shifted directly to this week’s game against the Demons.

It is a massive game for us in the context of the season and even though they have only won one match this season, I can guarantee that we won’t be taking them lightly.

We learned that lesson the hard way last season when Melbourne beat us by one point at the MCG.

I’m not saying that we necessarily took them lightly by any means last time – they were simply much more determined and had a far better attitude than us on that particular day.

We were actually in a similar position back then to where we are now. We were 8-5 (the Lions are currently 7-5) and sat inside the top six after a really good win against Adelaide at home the week earlier.

Meanwhile, Melbourne sat on the bottom of the ladder with only one win which had most people in the football fraternity thinking that we just needed to turn up to earn the four points.

A win for us would have cemented our position in the top eight and given us a real confidence boost heading into the second half of the season, while Melbourne were seemingly just going through the motions until the end of the season.

Unfortunately for us, the match played out differently than everyone expected. In what was a see-sawing contest, the Demons kicked two goals in the final three minutes of the game to snatch victory by the narrowest of margins.

Melbourne’s endeavour was far greater than our own and you would be forgiven for thinking that they were playing for their lives.

For whatever reason, we seemed off the boil. I’m not sure whether it was complacency or not, but that loss caused the rest of our season to spiral.

We only won two more matches for the season and missed out on playing finals for the fourth consecutive season. It was certainly a turning point for our year.

This Saturday night we have a chance to redeem ourselves. That particular loss still stings among the guys that were involved in the match and we feel as though there is plenty to prove against the young Demons side.

We know that if we don’t come prepared for battle at the Gabba this weekend that we will probably let another opportunity slip by. http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/79441/default.aspx

[Jedstheman]

That story aint to shabby just hope the rest of the team has the same mindset as this classy young gentleman

[worbsy]

Another great game from Jed. His best position is off half back, NO DOUBT. His tackling was excellent, especially towards the end of the game. He laid a moster tackle on (I think??) Nathan Jones.

[b_lions16]

He was pivotal in the 1st half but dropped off a bit in the 2nd. Tackling was top notch again with 4 and Disposal Efficiency was up @ 96%...Lovett :D

[Jedstheman]

He is back to his best and really lifted when 3 of his fellow backman went down......... along with JayMac they have goten us threw some tough weeks and they both should be comended for there efforts.

[lions_girl_4life]

I am absolutely loving his game this year.

[worbsy]

He's repaying the DT faithful this year :D

LOving his work in the backline, and his leadership too.

[Balony_pony16]

He's repaying the DT faithful this year :D

LOving his work in the backline, and his leadership too.

yeah I kept him in my DT...and ever since voss listened to us at BLU in moving Jeds to the backline it has payed off big time

[worbsy]

Yep, his last 6 or so weeks has been close to All Australian contention I reckon off half back.

[Jedstheman]

thank god some one said AA form................. my thoughts exactly Worbs but if I post such it doesn't hold much weight.................. my name and the"crush" blows any positive stuff I have to say about this champion of our club thankyou for noticing his form and on the D.T note Chris are you pissed you traded Jed;)

[b_lions16]

I stayed with Jedda for DT. :D
He's becoming our Chris/Brad Scott, Chris Johnson replacement now...except younger, better, and sexier. ;)

[Jedstheman]

I stayed with Jedda for DT. :D
He's becoming our Chris/Brad Scott, Chris Johnson replacement now...except younger, better, and sexier. ;)


Your Mancrush for Jed is nearly as strong as mine:rolleyes:

[worbsy]

Your Mancrush for Jed is nearly as strong as mine:rolleyes:

Scotty's crush is of a different type than yours though judging by his comments... ;)

[Balony_pony16]

I stayed with Jedda for DT. :D
He's becoming our Chris/Brad Scott, Chris Johnson replacement now...except younger, better, and sexier. ;)

better then johnson????? he has some work to do before we can make those comparsions