Player Watch #12: Lachie Hunter – one of our best value trades ever?

[Topkent]

Hunter is a gun & great pick up for you guys.

I think you're being a little rough on Baker. Great character to have around at the club and plays his role really well.

I was just being a smart ass to the other bloke. Hunters a ripper, old school AF love it. I got no hate for Baker if he can forge out a career with you guys then good for him

 

[Dancing Potato]

I was just being a smart ass to the other bloke. Hunters a ripper, old school AF love it. I got no hate for Baker if he can forge out a career with you guys then good for him

100% this. Baker has never lacked for attitude or intensity, just execution. Hope he can be at least semi decent for the Dogs because at least he ******* tries.

 

[Tulip]

100% this. Baker has never lacked for attitude or intensity, just execution. Hope he can be at least semi, decent for the Dogs because at least he ******* tries.

Also a ripping bloke. Love seeing him do well for them

 

[Supermercado]

He might have been suspended, but not before treating the AFL inquisitor like a dickhead. Very enjoyable. Possibly assisted by previous experience undergoing questioning by the authorities.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

One of the best value trades in MFC history

 

[LeverPuller]

One of the best value trades in MFC history

Still can’t quite believe the Dogs gave him up. I’m sure he has issues but bloody hell.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Still can’t quite believe the Dogs gave him up. I’m sure he has issues but bloody hell.

I can understand them wanting to move on, some guys just need a change, more stunned there weren't other clubs interested willing to pay more than a future third, absolute thievery to get him for what we did. Been everything we hoped for and more.

 

[Scythe94]

Has been absolutely outstanding, considering the cost. One of those players that you can just trust to win a contest and make the right decision with the ball.

Tougher than I thought, too.

 

[Bluelegs]

Still can’t quite believe the Dogs gave him up. I’m sure he has issues but bloody hell.

Him and Bevo couldn't see eye to eye. Needed a drunken gambler like Goody to really get him.

 

[The Dr]

The thing that has surprised me most is his physicality. I knew he was good on the outside but I didn't know he was so hard at the contest.

 

[Charlie_s123]

The thing that has surprised me most is his physicality. I knew he was good on the outside but I didn't know he was so hard at the contest.

That offensive bump and delivery on KB was a thing of absolute beauty

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

The thing that has surprised me most is his physicality. I knew he was good on the outside but I didn't know he was so hard at the contest.

Hits everything like it's a parked car

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Now thats a highlights package you can set your watch to

my performance of the week

He is such a smart and creative decision maker under pressure, the underground handballs, knowing hes about to be tackled and getting a handball off quick to the best option, the tap on's...its like hes one step ahead of everyone around him, processing is elite.

 

[Topkent]

Now thats a highlights package you can set your watch to

my performance of the week

He is such a smart and creative decision maker under pressure, the underground handballs, knowing hes about to be tackled and getting a handball off quick to the best option, the tap on's...its like hes one step ahead of everyone around him, processing is elite.

One thing I never realized about him is he doesn't use the shoulder shrug to buy a free kick, he actually uses it to shake the tackle and handball it off.

Looks like a bloke who played country footy against men young.

 

[Topkent]

Love that he always looks for the Shepard after a handball as well

 

[dazzledavey36]

I still remember the one in the 2021 Granny. Which he kicked a goal from. Thank God it didn't cost us.

I don't care too much for disposal numbers in todays game. Half of them over-possess the ball anyway.

I hope we go for a Markov to give us the speed that we lost in the trade period.

Wanting Markov over Hunter...

What a *

 

[danster168]

Wanting Markov over Hunter...

What a *

huh? Markov has been amazing for the pies

 

[stEdy]

Hunter > Ben Brown

50

Ben Brown

Age

31

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

2.2

5star

D

7.9

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.6

1star

M

3.7

4star

T

0.9

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.2

4star

> Markov

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

huh? Markov has been amazing for the pies

what's Hunter been for Melbourne then ? super spectacular amazing?

 

[dazzledavey36]

huh? Markov has been amazing for the pies

Same amazing Markov that has been dropped a by the pies already this year?

Yeah fully sick amazing

 

[danster168]

Same amazing Markov that has been dropped a by the pies already this year?

Yeah fully sick amazing

they got him pretty cheap. Lachie Hunter has been serviceable though. Not amazing.

But there's no shame in getting subbed or being the sub for Collingwood. Theyre top of the ladder.

 

[Topkent]

Markov would be competing with Mcvee for a spot and I know who I'd rather

 

[schmuttt]

One thing I never realized about him is he doesn't use the shoulder shrug to buy a free kick, he actually uses it to shake the tackle and handball it off.

Looks like a bloke who played country footy against men young.

I honestly think he does the shrug less now. Definitely still goes for it on occasion, maybe it’s my bias but I think he’s realized umpires don’t give you as many frees for it so he’s stopped trying as much.

Great value so far though. If he’s part of a premiership with us it’s an incredible trade.

 

[Young Redleg]

I'm glad that he's getting recognition here. On Demonland people seem to hate him for no reason.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I'm glad that he's getting recognition here. On Demonland people seem to hate him for no reason.

There is a good reason a lot of us cant stand demonland. Wouldnt surprise me if its something as simple as Lachie didnt stop so they could take a selfie with them after a win.