Past #23: Ben McKay - gone to * as RFA - NMFC awarded Band 1 pick #3 compo

[Morcosovich]

If he turns out to be a key defender we really need to look at 2 key forwards in the upcoming draft

Yeh we dont really need another key back for the moment. Looks like the next few yrs will see Taz, EVW, Nielson and Durdin in the backline.

 

[Groin guru]

His move could spell the end of both thompson and hansen next year.

 

[Jindrrk]

I dont know why people say we dont need another key back. What if he as a key back may become one of the best in the comp and better than what we have? Durdin is capable of being a forward as well.

Just hold your horses. Its not unnatural for him to play back for development purposes anyway

 

[Heaps of fun]

I dont know why people say we dont need another key back. What if he as a key back may become one of the best in the comp and better than what we have? Durdin is capable of being a forward as well.

Just hold your horses. Its not unnatural for him to play back for development purposes anyway

It's not like Tarrant is going to be around forever either.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

I hope McKay makes it because I'd love the crowd to sing the "Mkay" song from South Park every time he kicked a goal, like we did growing up with him climbing Mt Gambier from the steep side drinking through straws.
His junior coach described him as a black canvas & isn't the picture taking shape now?

 

[Jack Bradley]

Named in this week's extended bench

 

[hellas_johnny]

dont think he'll play this week. other debutants have been announced on the thursday beforehand by the club so can only see him coming in as an emergency.

 

[Jindrrk]

Yeh we dont really need another key back for the moment. Looks like the next few yrs will see Taz, EVW, Nielson and Durdin in the backline.

I rebuilt the NMFC logo (for another purpose) and that avatar was making my eyes cringe. Hopefully you can replace it with the attached so my eyes can rest

 

[giantroo]

McKay to debut

 

[Donkey Chop]

Strut it Benny, shackles are off. Just play with a bit of fun

 

[Firestarter]

Strut it Benny, shackles are off. Just play with a bit of fun

Just ... don't break a leg.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Hopefully he plays defence and we send Durdin forward for this game. I don't won't either in the ruck.

 

[remfan101]

I have a good feeling about this bloke. The way he moves and kicks the footy is unreal for a 200cm 19 year old, and he's already well on the way to being a physical animal. Whether it's down back or up forward is unclear at this point, but I have no doubt he'll become a bloody good footballer for us

 

[Groin guru]

Great decision. Will super charge his pre-season and add fuel to the fire. Mentally massive boost.

 

[Jindrrk]

Congratulations

 

[jclei]

Well done Benny. Nice to see another one debut.

Hard to be excited about watching this game but i will for Benny

 

[toepoker]

Good luck Slasher. I only ask that you are at least twice as good as your brother

 

[shintemaster]

Big unit. He is going to be massive. Reminds a bit of Alistair Lynch in body type.

 

[DEVO]

All the best Ben. Depending on whether we want to win or not I hope your debut is a memorable as Larkey's or Coleman's.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Very happy with this. Needed to see where he's at and the injuries have opened up opportunity.

Seize it with both hands BMac!

Seems to be really respected by his team mates and comfortable and close with the coach, good to see.

 

[Marstermind]

Ben McKay

Last 10 players to wear No.23
Kieran Harper (2011-13) 40 games
Nathan O’Keefe (2010) 2 games
Nathan Thompson (2005-08) 60 games
Shane Clayton (1999-2004) 99 games
Chris Groom (1997-98) 5 games
Alastair Clarkson (1988-95) 85 games
Tim Harrington (1985-86) 12 games
David Dench (1970-84) 269 games
Terry Benton (1964-69) 76 games
Dennis Railton (1960-63) 35 games

Ben McKay is North player No.1006
Player 6 – Alf Goonan (1925-26) 7 games
Player 106 – Jim Heenan (1930) 8 games
Player 206 – Harry Hardiman (1935-38) 6 games
Player 306 – Gordon Green (1942) 1 game
Player 406 – Bill Harvey (1948) 2 games
Player 506 – Jock O’Brien (1959-61) 33 games
Player 606 – Ken Montgomery (1968-81) 189 games
Player 706 – Kevin Bryant (1979-84) 58 games
Player 806 – Mark Brayshaw (1990-92) 32 games
Player 906 – Michael Firrito (2003-16) 275 games

Alphabetically he comes between
Hamish McIntosh (2005-12) 107 games
Brad McKenzie (2012-16) 37 games

Last 10 Bens to play for North
Ben Brown (2014- ) 76 games
Ben Jacobs (2013- ) 51 games
Ben McKinley (2011) 2 games
Ben Speight (2010-11) 10 games
Ben Cunnington (2010- ) 164 games
Ben Warren (2009-12) 29 games
Ben Davies (2008) 2 games
Ben Ross (2008-10) 14 games
Ben Schwarze (2006) 11 games
Ben Robbins (2002-03) 40 games

Last 10 B.M. initials to play for North
Brad McKenzie (2012-16) 37 games
Ben McKinley (2011) 2 games
Brad Moran (2006-07) 3 games
Brett Mackenzie (1988) 1 game
Brendan Mutimer (1984) 7 games
Brian Mulvihill (1971-72) 24 games
Barry McAuliffe (1962-66) 41 games
Bernie McCarthy (1962-71) 148 games
Bill McCabe (1957-59) 13 games
Bryan Martyn (1950-58) 73 games

 

[Firestarter]

Very happy with this. Needed to see where he's at and the injuries have opened up opportunity.

Seize it with both hands BMac!

Seems to be really respected by his team mates and comfortable and close with the coach, good to see.

Damn my memory. I was thinking of Br(e)ad McKenzie even though the player in question is the title of the topic...

I look forward to him playing against Carlton next year after making his mark starting this week.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I can see the headline: BM To Make Big Splash

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Let's hope he's the new David Dench.

 

[Firestarter]

Let's hope he's the new David Dench.

I'm always fond of double d's...