Player Watch #10: Colby McKercher - R9 AFL RS nom - progressing slowly in return to AFL after bone stress injury in foot

[giantroo]

I thought there was something in that deal that meant they were prevented from signing extensions until part-way through their first season?

They can extend after round 6.

 

[KangaRooster]

To be fair I've been surprised we don't have a contract extension in place yet.

Fairly sure Sheezel/Wardlaw did by the corresponding stage though am aware 1st round deals are now 3 years.

Kingy at quarter time of round 1, 2023.

“I think the North management have just run a contract extension straight down to Harry Sheezel”.

I think you’re right about that third year, gives these talks a bit of breathing room and no need for concern on our part.

 

[pupstar]

Hasn't Colby also said words to the effect of heck Tassie, I love Melbourne

So he is going to the Demons

 

[big_e]

They can extend after round 6.

 

[BoomerRoo]

From what I hear and know, the Tassie Devils certainly aren't confident Colby will head their way, and from knowing Colby, he's certainly a loyal person, so I'd be surprised....... Ryley* on the other hand, is a different story.

*Just to clarify, I'm not saying Ryley is disloyal, I just think his intent or direction if you like, is different to Colby's.

 

[Passmore]

From what I hear and know, the Tassie Devils certainly aren't confident Colby will head their way, and from knowing Colby, he's certainly a loyal person, so I'd be surprised....... Ryley on the other hand, is a different story.

Look, by 2028, you’d kinda hope North are starting to push up the ladder and showing something. He might not fancy leaving a team on the verge to go to a start up. Dunno. Maybe he’ll love it at North.

We’ve got 4 years to make this the kind of club that Colby, amongst others, wants to spend his career.

 

[amaz199]

From what I hear and know, the Tassie Devils certainly aren't confident Colby will head their way, and from knowing Colby, he's certainly a loyal person, so I'd be surprised....... Ryley on the other hand, is a different story.

Ryley is certainly gettable. Even when Tassie comes. I'd watch that space.

 

[The Warlord]

I have to say I watch Ryley and I'm not entirely sure what the hype is - yes he can rack it up and it good defensively, but also doesn't seem to have an absolute cutting edge weapon.

Like say Colby with his pace and kicking

 

[archereleven]

I have to say I watch Ryley and I'm not entirely sure what the hype is - yes he can rack it up and it good defensively, but also doesn't seem to have an absolute cutting edge weapon.

Like say Colby with his pace and kicking

Elite mids don't need cutting-edge weapons. They need ball getting ability, good decision making, and poise.

Having an elite trait is the biggest fallacy in football atm. I mean, it's nice, but it doesn't define who will be A grade.

Sanders will be a gun. Every time I've seen him play, he seems to have time under pressure and finds teammates. The best trait of all imo.


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[King Corey]

Elite mids don't need cutting-edge weapons. They need ball getting ability, good decision making, and poise.

Having an elite trait is the biggest fallacy in football atm. I mean, it's nice, but it doesn't define who will be A grade.

Sanders will be a gun. Every time I've seen him play, he seems to have time under pressure and finds teammates. The best trait of all imo.


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Agree but I'd class natural ball winning as a trait that can make a player elite.

 

[archereleven]

Agree but I'd class natural ball winning as a trait that can make a player elite.

No doubt.

Serong is the best example of ball winning ability with no elite physical traits. His decision-making, poise, neat disposal, and strength in the contest is what makes him A grade. Makes me spew he isn't in North colours.

Imagine LDU, Serong, and Wardlaw around stoppages.

His family would have loved it, too, being from Longwarry.

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[The Warlord]

Elite mids don't need cutting-edge weapons. They need ball getting ability, good decision making, and poise.




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You've described a good mid, not an elite one.

He was pick 6 (pick 4 in the "organic" draft) Dogs traded up to get him. everyopne had a cry when we suggested we pre-list him.

I'm not saying he's shit or anything, I just don't see him being a cut above like a do others.

 

[archereleven]

You've described a good mid, not an elite one.

He was pick 6 (pick 4 in the "organic" draft) Dogs traded up to get him. everyopne had a cry when we suggested we pre-list him.

I'm not saying he's s**t or anything, I just don't see him being a cut above like a do others.

I described Scott Pendlebury.

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[amaz199]

The forgotten man.

Love him.

 

[DuckYeah]

The forgotten man.

Love him.

Its a good thing not to have the media up your arse. Can simply go about his business and get on with it

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Hopefully he is back this weekend. Will shred the Craypot over in the west up!!

 

[giantroo]

 

[King Corey]

Wonderful.

 

[giantroo]

Wonderful.

Wonder if it's related to the same foot injury he had late last year.

"The only hiccup in the midfielder's season was a foot injury (fracture and bone bruising) sustained in the Devils' Round 16 win over Calder Cannons."

 

[Better Loosen Up]

If I heard correctly, apparently you have to play minimum 17 games to be eligible to win the Rising Star?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

If I heard correctly, apparently you have to play minimum 17 games to be eligible to win the Rising Star?

...no?

 

[The Dingrel]

If I heard correctly, apparently you have to play minimum 17 games to be eligible to win the Rising Star?

Just give it to Wardlaw and move on.

 

[Event Horizon]

Wonderful.

will end up being a 6 week injury or in true North style a season ending, in order to come back "bigger and better" next year

 

[muttley45]

No problem with taking absolutely zero risk with our blue chip draftee, it aint like we're pushing for finals just yet.

 

[DuckYeah]

Wonder if it's related to the same foot injury he had late last year.

"The only hiccup in the midfielder's season was a foot injury (fracture and bone bruising) sustained in the Devils' Round 16 win over Calder Cannons."

Its because the Footy’s aren’t kicked in. 30 kicks a match on a sharp pointy hard footy isn’t ideal.