AFL Player 1: Andrew "Pidge" McGrath (vc) - The skip we didn't know we needed

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2030
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 13, Vindicater

 

[Rack Watts]

I guess I better get used to these two holding up multiple trophies.

Not to mention, a number 5 and 18 duo.

 

[RearNaked]

Cant teach leadership

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

And to think we still have Francis waiting in the wings.

Jizz.

 

[Drummer_19]

Still feels quite weird that we had pick 1.

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

Considering his speed and name , surely he has to be known as The AMG.

 

[Liberator]

I reckon he might play as a defensive forward early on. Can see how he might have blitzed his interviews... Can't wait to see what he adds, bring on 2017!

 

[Andronicus]

Could he play like Petracca?

**** that.

Petracca could play like McGrath perhaps.

 

[Rack Watts]

AMG.

I like it.

 

[eDPS]

 

[JayJ20]

Yay!

 

[Andronicus]

Calling it early. He is the value pick of this draft.

 

[Westlo]

Calling it early. He is the value pick of this draft.

Can't believe he was still on the board @ #1.

 

[Lore]

First BomberTV interview!

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2016-11-25/btv-mcgrath-interview

 

[Rack Watts]

Is that video playing up for anyone else?

 

[Lore]

Is that video playing up for anyone else?

It did something funky for a minute but I've managed to get it to play through twice without screwing up.

If you refresh and it doesn't work you can also try this link; http://player.ooyala.com/player/all...7&US=a75ceedbe2e5c674dd68960809c515b9de21802c

That's the link for the raw upload before it gets embedded on the website (which is awesome if you want to use your device's native video player).

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

Missed the whole draft due to a wedding grr.
Can't believe we had pick 1.

Looks like i need a McGrath2Green name change.

 

[yaco55]

It's impressive the McGrath family has already embraced EFC.

 

[Saucy]

Can we give him the nickname 'The Canuck'.

 

[blitzer]

Other than his obvious abilities its great that he's got a mature head on his shoulders. Its not easy being the number 1 pick and for most players it only hinders rather than helps them. I think he will be able to cope much better than most other young men would.

Can't wait to see him play in Essendon colours. Reckon round 1.

 

[Trucker Tiger]

By adding McGrath, you now have, according to Sportsbet, the first two favourites for the Rising Star. (Francis is fave.) Nicely done.

 

[freddy mercury]

A truly sensational choice by our mob. Couldn't be happier with this kid coming to Bomberland..gunna have a few Ouzos to celebrate me thinks.

Mixed with raspberry?

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

don patch sword how's his tank?

 

[Charlie Payne]

His family and his mates are all stoked including my Godson; they all had a party and it was full on after #1 pick called.

Future Captain.....no doubt.

 

[Charlie Payne]

don patch sword how's his tank?

He is a 400m junior hurdler NATIONAL champion. I think you'll find it goes OK.

 

[eth-dog]

Can we give him the nickname 'The Canuck'.

I was thinking "Squab"