Player Watch #40 Pat McKenna

[harry000]

I was listening to SEN, Brett Anderson said we were really into McKenna and would of picked him in the 40s but GWS. He didn't play much TAC footy because of his cricket commitments.

Good pick up for mine.

Yep happy with it. We got him and a 3rd round pick up grade some how! Must have been more points in it for GWS

 

[Sprout]

If you thought picking the difference between Hunt and Wagner was tough then check out this kid's highlights package. Long blonde hair, 186cm, and almost exactly the same running style.

If they play him on a flank I'm stuffed. I'll just have to yell out one of their names and hope I'm right.

 

[Crimson Azure]

So we've drafted our own Darcy Parish?

Just with facial hair.

 

[harry000]

So we've drafted our own Darcy Parish?

Just with facial hair.

Its Darcy Guthrie

 

[schmuttt]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-10-20/pat-mckenna-a-demon

Looks like a beautiful kick.

 

[VitalDread]

Will take time to develop at Casey but a very handy player.
From memory has played as inside mid, half back and on the wing

 

[Jordie_tackles]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-10-20/pat-mckenna-a-demon

Looks like a beautiful kick.

Better than anything available at 57+ in this draft.

 

[cougar000]

I was listening to SEN, Brett Anderson said we were really into McKenna and would of picked him in the 40s but GWS. He didn't play much TAC footy because of his cricket commitments.

Good pick up for mine.

Hopefully be another Hunt story as Hunt never played TAC I believe.

 

[Humphrey BB]

This bloke has great skills, comes from an elite sports background and has leadership written all over him, was in GWS best in the NEAFL GF and is an Elite Mark and does not miss Targets, needs bulking up however could be a player at the next level and being a project player was probably going to get lost a little in the GWS low pick factory.

Will be great to see him around Gisborne again as is from a fantastic family, His brother Lachie is skipper of Carlton Cricket club 1's team also.

 

[harry000]

Hopefully be another Hunt story as Hunt never played TAC I believe.

Nope he didnt! pretty sure he was recruited on form at Brighton Grammar

 

[Topkent]

Josh Mahoney says the club rates his decision making and kicking
Well worth the risk for a 3rd round upgrade

The fact that we rated him in his draft year and are still interested 2 years later is a good sign

 

[schmuttt]

Nope he didnt! pretty sure he was recruited on form at Brighton Grammar

Can confirm. Had a bad back injury in year 11 which killed his TAC cup chances. Only reason we saw him was because we were scouting Salem and Kelly, Pies were the same.

 

[HB17]

Looks composed, quick and good skills, hopefully he can put on a bit more size and translate it to AFL level, basically comes for free so well worth the risk

 

[master bate]

He's tough, he can intercept mark and kick. Plus from his junior days he can kick a goal.

Think we've got a nice one here for free.

 

[harry000]

Really like what I see from his highlights... could be good back up for Nev as a small defender

 

[Russian Demon]

I'll take a bloke who i don't know is s**t over the blokes we have i do know are s**t

 

[master bate]

Not a bad list of uncontracted players. I'd take Henderson and Litherland, then we'd really have strong defensive depth, could probably only offer rookie spots for those guys though.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Not a bad list of uncontracted players. I'd take Henderson and Litherland, then we'd really have strong defensive depth, could probably only offer rookie spots for those guys though.

Hah! Another stab at the Hawk Heart.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Josh Mahoney says the club rates his decision making and kicking
Well worth the risk for a 3rd round upgrade

The fact that we rated him in his draft year and are still interested 2 years later is a good sign

The exact same thing was said about Newton though.

 

[Ablett2Garland]

yep, happy with this. Welcome Patty

 

[schmuttt]

The exact same thing was said about Newton though.

Don't think anyone realistically expects him to be a consistent player for us, but I like the club taking a known quantity over a random.

 

[markm106]

Worth a punt. Looks like he has some good attributes. Also the trade netted us a pick upgrade. Looks like he has the skills.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Great news! I played a bit of cricket with him, he's a great kid and a very talented sportsman.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

Jeeze 2014 draft for the Giants is a complete wash in this trade period.

 

[TheCount]

Jeeze 2014 draft for the Giants is a complete wash in this trade period.

SOS' last at GWS. He has taken most of them at Carlton, but the fact GWS were willing to part with all of them says a bit.