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Hasn't transferred to well but BM stats on left with Dmac on right. There's actually not a lot of difference with Dmac higher disposal eff reflective of going by hand more than foot. Also BM % suffered a bit through some inaccurate goal kicking.
By and large they are quite similar in size, age and stats, with the main difference being 1 has played 124 games and 1 just 35, and 1 is on a 4 year 1.6m deal and 1 struggles year by year.
And that's a common position - I'm just wondering how it's supported. Given Martin has played 35 games and MacKay 124. I can see an argument that having played just 35 games there's scope for BM to improve - any player can improve after just 35 games.
How does a midfielder who has played 124 games still have upside? What's left to see that we havent already seen?
Fair dinkum he will be coming up for 200 games and we will still be discussing his upcoming break out year.
I don't think that anyone on here is arguing that DMac is a front runner for All Australian. Whilst there are some similarities in stats - I think DMac still has the edge (and a lot more upside).
For me personally - the big differences are:
1. Use of the football. Get Mackay out into space and give him the football and he is an absolute elite user of the football. Has the ability to deliver the ball perfectly. I have not seen this from Martin. He isn't a horrible user - but isn't up to the standard of Mackay.
2. Pace. Mackay has it. Martin doesn't.
3. Durability. Once again Mackay has proven himself to be durable. Martin is the exact opposite. He has managed 35 games in 7 seasons.
Also - there should be a compelling case as to the reasoning behind replacing a starter player with a backup. I just can't see any reasoning as to why Martin should get the gig.
Can anyone explain to me what attribute he has that is elite? His effort cannot be questioned. I don't think he has any particular glaring weaknesses, but for the life of me cannot see any elite qualities to his football.