Former Commonwealth Games decathlete Jake Stein got off the mark in 2019, sliding in and out of the lineup a key defensive role in the season's latter half. He collected four tackles and eight touches a game at 82% efficiency, a step down from 14 possessions at NEAFL level. Stein's natural athleticism is his biggest asset, one which will be used mostly in the reserves yet again. The resume lacks accumulation, so let the elite runner drift into the free agent pool.
Steeplechase for Stein
Former Commonwealth Games decathlete Jake Stein got off the mark in 2019, sliding in and out of the lineup a key defensive role in the season's latter half. He collected four tackles and eight touches a game at 82% efficiency, a step down from 14 possessions at NEAFL level. Stein's natural athleticism is his biggest asset, one which will be used mostly in the reserves yet again. The resume lacks accumulation, so let the elite runner drift into the free agent pool.
Pride of lanky Stein
A former decathlete entering his second season on the rookie list, Jake Stein continued to develop within the NEAFL. In the mould of a Mark Blicavs given his height and running ability, Stein gathered 21 disposals and 10 intercept disposals on two occasions playing his role as a key pillar in defence. The signs are positive for Stein as he continues to learn the oval ball game. Never having played football as a junior, the Giants have backed in their ability to develop a skill set around the natural athleticism. Expect the experiment to take another year as he learns the craft.
