Beerfish
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McLuggage > McGrath unfortunatelySounds like we want him to do the things McCluggage does?
Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.McLuggage > McGrath unfortunately
He bites off a lot at times and sprays the odd one. I haven’t felt it happens a lot but will keep an eye out.Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.
Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.
Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.
Think the suggestion that McGrath has lost his pace and agility is incorrect. To me he’s never really used it offensively at AFL but he still showcases it with his desperate tackles and smothers.
Think he needs to be told in practice matches to try and take 5 steps before he disposes of the ball just to show him that he has the athleticism to be a dynamic player around the ball.
I bet you there’s more players who have Hind/Saad/McKenna speed in the AFL than you expect. It’s the willingness to back yourself to tuck the ball under your arm and take the opposition on with your leg speed that is rare.
Bailey Smith torched him in that last quarter on Saturday.Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.
I completely disagree. When given the opportunity (infrequently) Parish always showed his capability. They’re only 1 year apart and McGrath hasn’t shown any glimpses that he’s anywhere near the footballer Parish is or has been, again when he’d been given the opportunity.I still think McGrath has Parish-like improvement in him
I completely disagree. When given the opportunity (infrequently) Parish always showed his capability. They’re only 1 year apart and McGrath hasn’t shown any glimpses that he’s anywhere near the footballer Parish is or has been, again when he’d been given the opportunity.
People on here were asking to trade Parish not so long ago. In fact even to trade Stringer after last seasonI completely disagree. When given the opportunity (infrequently) Parish always showed his capability. They’re only 1 year apart and McGrath hasn’t shown any glimpses that he’s anywhere near the footballer Parish is or has been, again when he’d been given the opportunity.
McGrath hasn’t shown any glimpses that he’s anywhere near the footballer Parish
Yes there were but there were also people saying he’d been played out of position for years.People on here were asking to trade Parish not so long ago. In fact even to trade Stringer after last season
Just on McCluggage anyone else notice how many times he kicks it to the opposition ? He is a good kick and nails some good ones but their are also a lot that misfire by a long way.
Haven't been a huge fan of McGrath but he still has some decent scope to improve, maybe more so than the others. Next year will be defining. Mids come good in year 5 or 6. Hoping for that jump.
I mean, he's shown a glimpse or two this season pre-injury that he's got some ability.
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There was a few games I think back in 2019Yes there were but there were also people saying he’d been played out of position for years.
It’s been reported Stringer was carrying an injury last year - he was definitely carrying some pudding.
He missed 6 with ankle injury from Pies game where he was BOG. Then rushed back and struggled ..and yes was carrying some weightIt’s been reported Stringer was carrying an injury last year - he was definitely carrying some pudding.
Another very good midfielder with this group by the length of the flemington straight. Especially considering he wouldn't be that much of an upgrade of what we have back there.I can’t be the only one that thinks he clocked the backline too quickly.
Incredible small defender so we tried for more, which is fine, but would you rather have the best small defender in the AFL or another very good midfielder?
Very much my thinking. This way you keep him as a rotating mid but you add a pressure forward and hope that he learns how to get dangerous and kick goals.I’d look at using McGrath forward with stints through the midfield, we have enough wing options and McGrath could also offer genuine speed and pressure inside 50. Could also help him refine his attacking game and show he can be a damaging player forward of centre.
Not this little black duck. I couldn't believe people wanted to trade either.People on here were asking to trade Parish not so long ago. In fact even to trade Stringer after last season
I can’t be the only one that thinks he clocked the backline too quickly.
Incredible small defender so we tried for more, which is fine, but would you rather have the best small defender in the AFL or another very good midfielder?