20. Jeremy McGovern (2011 - )

[Noctorniquet]

After a big preseason where he actually builds a tank and puts on muscle mass, the sky is the limit with McGovern next year.

Plonk him at FF and watch him dominate. Mitts will mark everything coming in. So hard to defend against.

Agree, how good he has been this year, its scary to think how much better he can get with a more chiseled seasoned AFL body. Hopefully puts in the hard yards over summer.

 

[Noctorniquet]

McGovern signs an extension through 2018

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-09-22/eagles-glove-gov

Exciting key position prospect Jeremy McGovern has signed a contract extension binding him to the West Coast Eagles until the end of the 2018 season.

McGovern, who has played almost exclusively in defence this season, ultimately is expected to play his career as a swingman, with the capacity to play at either end of the ground.

He has been required to play in the back half this year and has done so which such aplomb that he was named in the 40-man all-Australian squad last week. He will find out tonight whether he has won a spot in the final 22.

McGovern, 23, has made a rapid transition from a rookie list player to a highly-regarded member of the senior squad. He was elevated off the rookie list at the end of the 2013 season, made his debut against Carlton in round six last year and has now played 31 senior games.

“It’s great to extend my contract,” McGovern said. “I am keen to repay the faith that Adam Simpson, the rest of the coaching staff and the club generally has shown in me.

“Other than my father (former Fremantle and Sydney midfielder Andrew McGovern) there has not been a bigger influence on my career than Simmo, I’m really enjoying my footy and believe we are building something special here.

“We have great unity in the team and are an exciting young group, so it was pretty much a no-brainer to be a part of it.”

McGovern has been required in defence because reigning John Worsfold medallist Eric Mackenzie and fellow key defender Mitch Brown have been unavailable all year because of serious knee injuries.

He has shown an outstanding capacity to read the play and is one of the most effective intercept marks in the competition.

“We’re delighted that Gov has re-committed to the club as we see him being an integral part of our future,” Craig Vozzo, General Manager – Football, said. “We have all seen the impact he has had in the last two seasons and believe he has even more upside.

“He is still in the early part of his career and as we take aim at a period of sustained success, he will be an important part of the plan.”

 

[Noctorniquet]

Preliminary Final v North Melbourne

Kicks: 10
Handballs: 9
Marks: 5
Behinds: 1

Despite having 19 disposals his overall influence was limited. Uncharacteristic with his hands and some disposals saw him off the pace a touch. Did what he had to do defensively however. Hopefully will bounce back for a massive Grand Final.

 

[Noctorniquet]

Good article on McGovern's 2012 offseason and his banishment from the club and subsequent career explosion.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-29/unprofessional-eagle-mcgovern-learns-his-lesson

AN OVERSEAS holiday with some old high school mates almost cost Jeremy McGovern his football dream. The year was 2013, and life was good for McGovern. Despite battling a raft of injuries during his time as a rookie on West Coast's list, McGovern was upgraded to the senior squad. His recent operation to fix a hip complaint had gone well, and he headed off to Phuket for a well-earned rest. The food was good in the tourist hot spot, and the beers tasted even better. As each day passed, McGovern's body started to change shape. The weight piled on, and his fitness base diminished. McGovern didn't realise it at the time, but he was fast falling off the pace of what was required to be an elite AFL player. McGovern was noticeably heavier when he returned to pre-season training in late 2013, and it didn't take long for the club's coaching staff to cotton on that something was awry. New coach Adam Simpson was confronted with his first big call. In the end, it was an easy decision to make. McGovern was banished from the club, and told he wouldn't be allowed to return until he improved his fitness and lost some weight. The 195cm swingman was a nobody at the time, and the outside world wouldn't have blinked an eye if he simply faded from the AFL scene. But McGovern didn't want that to happen, so he worked hard to regain his fitness and win back the trust of everyone he loved at the Eagles. After losing almost 10kg and improving his skin folds, McGovern was welcomed back with open arms. He has repaid the club in spades ever since. "I definitely deserved it. I had no one else to blame but myself," McGovern says of Simpson's decision to exile him. "I was pretty unprofessional off the field. "I just really wanted to enjoy myself in the break. "I didn't get that balance right between being a professional athlete and trying to enjoy myself. "When I came back to training, I didn't think I was going to be that bad. "But when you come back and see that your teammates are really upset, it definitely hurts. "From there I just tried to clean up my act, and I got a lot more professional. "I'm very grateful Simmo did what he did. Him sending me away really opened my eyes. It was a big wake-up call for me. "It made me realise I was so close to losing what I love doing." McGovern's hard work off the field was rewarded with a debut against Carlton in round six, 2014, and by the end of that season, McGovern had established himself as a vital cog in the side. His ability to hold down a key defensive post or swing forward to boot clutch goals gave Simpson vital flexibility at the drawing board. And when key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown suffered season-ending knee injuries earlier this year, McGovern's importance to the side grew. At that point in time, West Coast was being tipped to finish at the lower end of the ladder. But that was before the emergence of the 'Weagles Web' - a zonal defensive system in which McGovern has played a defining role with his intercept marks. West Coast's undersized defence went from being a weakness to a strength, and the side is now just one win away from landing a dream premiership. McGovern can't wait for his chance to battle Hawthorn in Saturday's grand final at the MCG. And he will do so sporting a new nickname - Plasticine Man. McGovern has become known for his knack of being wounded by a host of knocks, niggles and ailments during games. The sight of McGovern limping towards the bench has become a common occurrence this year. One moment he's in a world of pain and seemingly done for the day. The next, he's pulling off a gutsy contested mark after being assured by the club's medical staff that everything is OK. At the moment McGovern is nursing a sore left shoulder after being crunched by Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker in round 22, but he has vowed to play through the pain in a bid to curb Hawthorn's star-studded attack. McGovern isn't quite sure what to make of the Plasticine Man nickname. But one thing's for certain - he won't be going soft and pudgy during his next holiday.

 

[sydney eagle]

Jeremy has been great this season. He should be a good chance for the All Australian team (although the competition for spots is pretty hot ).

 

[Beutbrute]

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/player-profile/jeremy-mcgovern

Name: Jeremy McGovern

Nickname: Gov, Turbo, Can Crucsher, Mclovin

If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: Tradie

Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by: Pain is weakness leaving the body

If you could ask someone to be your mentor, who would it be: Conor McGregor

Morning or evening person: Morning

Favourite timeslot to play in: Friday night

Favourite TV caller/commentator: Jonathon Brown

Worst injury: Broken leg

How many text messages do you send a day: 2

Three phone apps you can’t live without: Real Estate, Gumtree, Spotify

Best concert you’ve been to: Dizzee Rascal

Where did you holiday after last season: USA

Favourite sport other than football: Basketball

What sport would you like to compete in at the 2016 Olympics: Shot put

Can you change a spare tyre: Yes

Do you iron your own shirts: No

Favourite restaurant: North Shore Tavern

Do you believe in UFOs: No

What three items would you take to a desert island: Boat so I can leave

Three famous people you would like to meet: Conor McGregor

 

[sydney eagle]

Can crusher ? I wonder what the story is behind that ?

 

[Noctorniquet]

Can crusher ? I wonder what the story is behind that ?

It relates to his ability to inhale copious amounts of p1ss. Would you expect anything less from the great man?

 

[sydney eagle]

It relates to his ability to inhale copious amounts of p1ss. Would you expect anything less from the great man?

Logical. I knew that he was supposed to have liked his drink when he was first drafted. Is that still the case ?

 

[Beutbrute]

Jeremy McGovern is featured on an episode of EaglesBackchat
The All-Australian discusses a wide range of topics including scaffolding, karaoke, plumbing and of course, a little bit of footy

Click here to download the podcast through iTunes

 

[Beutbrute]

McGovern in another episode of EaglesBackchat

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-04-19/eagles-backchat-episode-5

 

[Beutbrute]

Highlights for McGoverns 2017 all Australian season

 

[Beutbrute]

McGovern rated 7 in the league for performance relative to excpectation for players 25 or under in 2017

 

[Beutbrute]

 

[ozzyoslo]

Congrats Jeremy......he let it slip that he's there to pick up the AA award on SEN radio.

Gun player

 

[sydney eagle]

It turns out that Jeremy played under considerable physical distress during the grand final. Shows the mettle of the man that he had such an outstanding game !