Retired #39 Paddy McCartin - Thank you Paddy - Always a Blood!

[Marcel Proust]

When is the deadline for the supplementary signings or have we passed that. I wasn’t sold on mccartin at first but he looks to be in better condition than he was throughout his career. Shows a high level of dedication. Worth a rookie spot at least

I think richmond signed a kid yesterday so it's open.

 

[Superstar swan]

Makes little sense to not sign him to the list now. Minimal coin so lowest risk possible

 

[RUNVS]

Makes little sense to not sign him to the list now. Minimal coin so lowest risk possible

I think the reason is that this years mid-season draft is going to be an absolute cracker as every bolter who would have been drafted if 2020 was a normal season will be available this midseason draft. Had covid been around in Clayton Oliver's draft year then he would not have been drafted, and he would have been available in the mid-season draft the following year.

Especially if they are Victorian as none of them got to play last year, and think of all the players that did not show much in their 17th year but really came on in their draft year. All those kids will be available.

 

[BarneyBent]

Still think we should have taken him instead of Malachy in the rookie draft. No knock on Malachy, but if we've assessed McCartin as fit enough to play, then he's fit enough for a rookie list spot.

I get that we got McDonald and didn't want to double up on key forwards but they are such different players.

I'm still not sure if he should be playing footy at all, but if he's going to play then it should be on the rookie list at least.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Good luck to him, hopefully he turns out to be the feel-good story to come out of the year

 

[Kiama Chris]

Still think we should have taken him instead of Malachy in the rookie draft. No knock on Malachy, but if we've assessed McCartin as fit enough to play, then he's fit enough for a rookie list spot.

I get that we got McDonald and didn't want to double up on key forwards but they are such different players.

I'm still not sure if he should be playing footy at all, but if he's going to play then it should be on the rookie list at least.

I reckon the club are more than competent to manage all these issues to the best outcome for all involved.
By signing him to ressies we leave our spare spot open for the mid year draft. Maybe Paddy gets that spot, maybe someone else.
Beatson and Dalrymple know what they're up to.

 

[Olian]

All the best to him. Hopefully he finds some form. Shouldn’t expect too much early given he’s barely played in the last few years.

 

[ashep]

Incredible to think he's the same age as the likes of Curnow and younger than Charlie Cameron

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Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

.

Could still be anything yet if his body is right.

 

[SGBeach]

If all goes well, could be a great pick up.. If all goes perfectly, will be f***n fantastic!!
Theres been a fair few key forwards taken in the last few drafts.. King twins, Lukosius (who I reckon is better than the twins), Ugle-Hagan, Thilthorpe, McDonald. McCartin is still only 24yo, was pick 1 in his draft, potential to win the coleman!?! Hard to get a high quality key forward. either a very high draft pick and a few years of development, or, a Very expensive trade (picks and $$), or a Very expensive free agent ($$$$).
McCartin is free
McCartin(24), McDonald (19), McLean (22) is a damn good future forward combo for a long time yet. Would probably only play two at a time which leaves us with some depth.. not to forget Tommy McCartin could still be a good forward in the future too.

The Swans can still sign him as a rookie until March 9. Prob won't happen

 

[mikey_san]

Seemingly out of step, but not keen on Paddy's signing.

35 games from his debut in 2015 to his delisting at the end of 2019. 8 separate concussions.

AFL 2019: St Kilda’s Paddy McCartin details horrific impact concussions have had on him

‘Can’t do basic things’: Saint left ‘a shell of a person’ by concussions

www.foxsports.com.au

Sure he has got the 'all clear', but what happens when he gets his next knock to his head?
Sometimes a person has to be protected from themself.
And I hope we took legal advice, to protect ourselves, if it goes pear-shaped.

Was my thinking previously, but now it's happening I wish him nothing but the best.


Paddy is in full training and ready to play though, as seen below.

 

[Punts]

IMO he is nuts pulling the boots back on after everything he went through.

crazy by him amd the club IMO but they know better than me so we will see

 

[Slingshot Footy]

IMO he is nuts pulling the boots back on after everything he went through.

crazy by him amd the club IMO but they know better than me so we will see

Don't worry if McCartin gets concussed then all he has to do is sit out for 12 days and then he'll be sweet...

 

[Slingshot Footy]

I've forgotten the ruling with the mid season draft.

Is it the same order from the previous year's national draft?

 

[bungee]

IMO he is nuts pulling the boots back on after everything he went through.

crazy by him amd the club IMO but they know better than me so we will see

I think the club and mccartin probably have the inside dope on his medical condition. No need for fans to be unduly concerned.

It must be terrible to go from No.1 pick to can't even play a game in just a few years, especially when younger bro is cementing a key role in a future premiership side. Personally I hope he can resurrect his career and end up playing a big role for us. Our future forward lineup just gets rosier and rosier.

 

[Punts]

I think the club and mccartin probably have the inside dope on his medical condition. No need for fans to be unduly concerned.

It must be terrible to go from No.1 pick to can't even play a game in just a few years, especially when younger bro is cementing a key role in a future premiership side. Personally I hope he can resurrect his career and end up playing a big role for us. Our future forward lineup just gets rosier and rosier.

No one actually knows until he is in a position.

let’s hope it doesn’t happen again but until then no one knows

 

[Bonz]

I've forgotten the ruling with the mid season draft.

Is it the same order from the previous year's national draft?

It goes by the current AFL ladder.

 

[Ticky009]

It goes by the current AFL ladder.

So by current ladder there's a cut off date or do they just take it as at the week before?

 

[Bonz]

So by current ladder there's a cut off date or do they just take it as at the week before?

I confident it's as of the week before.

 

[Slingshot Footy]

I confident it's as of the week before.

So we're tanking until June and then marching into finals come September!

 

[Ticky009]

So we're tanking until June and then marching into finals come September!

Its not like we haven't done it before, aside from the tanking bit.

 

[mtooler]

I dont mind a rookie contract, he must have had no takers anywhere as he borked at staying in sydney after the rookie draft from memory in the media.

 

[scaryness]

IMO he is nuts pulling the boots back on after everything he went through.

crazy by him amd the club IMO but they know better than me so we will see

Agreed. I feel really apprehensive about him possibly joining the AFL squad later on.

It really doesn't sit right with me with the head trauma he has gone through. It's his choice, but it feels deadly at this point imo.

 

[rustycrate]

Agreed. I feel really apprehensive about him possibly joining the AFL squad later on.

It really doesn't sit right with me with the head trauma he has gone through. It's his choice, but it feels deadly at this point imo.

I read in the Murdoch rag on Monday, in an interview with Hocking, that he not yet been cleared to play.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Three weeks from potentially lining up for our "VFL" side.

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[hairy biker]

Paddy reflecting on his first game back (practice game V GWS a couple of days ago);

Paddy McCartin on returning to footy

Paddy McCartin spoke after his first hit-out in 2 years in a practice match against the Giants.

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