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Senior 11. Mitch McGovern
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Bosustow is the one that comes to mind.
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Mitch is a great acquisition.
Takes the pressure right off curnow and McKay... And who ever else is forward... Plus you can plonk him anywhere.
Takes the pressure right off curnow and McKay... And who ever else is forward... Plus you can plonk him anywhere.
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He has 'real or natural' as opposed to manufactured athleticism...people bagging Pickett's physique should have a good look at Tipp from Essendone - a little fatso pocket rocket.
Looking forward to him having a good preseason and seeing what he can do. Feel his off the pace right no, certainly has the talent.
How impressive is this guy? Doesn't find a huge amount of the footy but he's a pure footballer. Never wastes a disposal, very calm with ball in hand, and finally a KPF who doesn't miss. Averaging a touch under 2 goals a game, and starting to gel with Charlie and Harry.
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Agreed, he is a constant threat to the opposition.
You get a feeling of great comfort when he is lining up for goal because you know he is most likely going to kick the goal. I'm not sure there is any other player at the club who gives you that same feeling.
This man is a steal in my opinion. Hurt factor personified. Not even fit yet. Russell will get him right.
The one you want on the MGC in the big one.
The one you want on the MGC in the big one.
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Agree, but contested football was not his go.
The other problem was we couldn't find a way to integrate him more into the midfield and overlap play in order to mitigate that.
He was a very good kick, but he only went at just over a goal a game. Of course this was partially due to him playing outside the forward line at times.
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Mitch looks in tip top shape. Will need to be with all the scampering about he will need to do with Charlie and Harry out
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Some of McGovern's work in 2020:
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surprised there was 3 minutes of footage available.
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Does plenty of good stuff, just takes too long between appearances. Hope he gets fit
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Probably our best set shot for goal. Hopefully the penny has dropped
Russell stated that it's the best shape he's entered a pre-season, in.
Plenty have turned off him, but I still see attributes there that many just haven't got.
Does have to get his arse into gear now, though.
Plenty have turned off him, but I still see attributes there that many just haven't got.
Does have to get his arse into gear now, though.
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If he can put it together he adds another dimension that makes us hard to match up on.
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Starts the season not in our best 22, it’s on him to change that opinion..
currently is behind McKay, Curnow (when fit) Casboult and JSOS for the tall/medium forward role.. and if we play 2 ruckman TDK slots in their as well and we can play a max of 4 of these types
currently is behind McKay, Curnow (when fit) Casboult and JSOS for the tall/medium forward role.. and if we play 2 ruckman TDK slots in their as well and we can play a max of 4 of these types
As much as Im annoyed by his weight issues, he's always been in best 22.
JSOS probably works harder but McG is just much more talented.
He need to have the aerobics fitness of a midfielder .
He needs to play as hff who runs up and down the ground and blows up his opponent. This will give him space so he can get to the marking contest as the third man up from the side. Like gunston , lynch (Adelaide)
He is actually a good kick off one step in a play on situation.
We need to play him to his strengths.
Also he isn't a kpf and not sure he is backman even though his brother can play there.
I also think he needs to prove he deserves his spot at the moment.
I think he has the talent but he may need to play a couple of reserves game where he can kill it and get a few more touches.
He needs to play as hff who runs up and down the ground and blows up his opponent. This will give him space so he can get to the marking contest as the third man up from the side. Like gunston , lynch (Adelaide)
He is actually a good kick off one step in a play on situation.
We need to play him to his strengths.
Also he isn't a kpf and not sure he is backman even though his brother can play there.
I also think he needs to prove he deserves his spot at the moment.
I think he has the talent but he may need to play a couple of reserves game where he can kill it and get a few more touches.
You say he has to play to his strengths...but also that he needs to build a tank like a midfielder?
At the moment his strengths are that he's mercurial, explosive and a good set shot.
His tank would be a weakness if anything hence the fat camp training.
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Anyone else find it incredibly childish and frankly cringe-worthy that some continue to post about his 'weight issues' as though they're ongoing?
He (and his brother) have never been the fittest blokes running around but that's never stopped them from having an impact.
Mitch broke his back and couldn't train properly for ages hence the lack of conditioning which is fair enough. He worked hard to get into shape which to his credit was achieved, yet people overlook that and continue to rip into him as though he's obese.
The ongoing carry on by some supporters is embarrassing.
He (and his brother) have never been the fittest blokes running around but that's never stopped them from having an impact.
Mitch broke his back and couldn't train properly for ages hence the lack of conditioning which is fair enough. He worked hard to get into shape which to his credit was achieved, yet people overlook that and continue to rip into him as though he's obese.
The ongoing carry on by some supporters is embarrassing.
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JSOS offers the defensive pressure that Mitch will never be able to provide, a year out of the side with injury has everyone forgetting how valuable those 1% he brings were for our forward set up.
for me it comes down to 1 of Levi or Mitch..No room for both and if TDK develops his fed craft and Charlie comes back then both will be playing 2s.
I used the term "weight issues" in the past tense, hence the word "annoyed" and actually defending him as best 22.
If your post was directed at me think you're being a bit over the top and missing the context.
