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

[Snake_Baker]

Starting to show some form. Some have said he has zero footy smarts. Reckon he’s going ok.

I'd wager that "some" had never seen him play.

 

[hellas_johnny]

was good giving him a bit of a run in the ruck at the end of the game also, to get him into the game a bit more.

 

[Bend_It_Like_Brown]

Has to play for the rest of the season. Very solid again tonight.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Has to play for the rest of the season. Very solid again tonight.

Made one very bad blue that he needs to learn from when the ball dropped short on the boundary and Hawkins marked, and Hawkins got a couple of lace outs that no one would have stopped, but otherwise he held his own against a very strong and seasoned forward. He's building nicely. Definitely fully committed.

 

[the big lebowski]

Solid again. Tough night for him opponent wise and acquitted himself reasonably well.

 

[Fish Sticks]

Thought he was ok. Playing on one of the great forwards of the last decade. Geelong’s delivery to him was excellent most of the night.
Got to play the rest of the season & probably will if Browns injury is season ending, with Walker playing as swingman.

 

[Horizons_00]

Made one very bad blue that he needs to learn from when the ball dropped short on the boundary and Hawkins marked, and Hawkins got a couple of lace outs that no one would have stopped, but otherwise he held his own against a very strong and seasoned forward. He's building nicely. Definitely fully committed.

If we keep it in perspective, it’s only his 4-5th game this year?

I think he’s slotted in perfectly. Done a great job in 2020

 

[Cool Kangas]

He’ll be good I reckon

 

[Snake_Baker]

If we keep it in perspective, it’s only his 4-5th game this year?

I think he’s slotted in perfectly. Done a great job in 2020

Having a coach who believes in him has helped him significantly. He's shaping as a 200+ game KPD.

 

[Roosurgence]

He will get a lot out of tonight playing on Hawkins.

He looks to be getting better each week and turning into the player we are crying out for.

 

[shinboner magic]

Did a few things during the game , that makes you think he’ll make it.
Great learning curve against Hawkins

 

[Flawed Genius]

Belongs! He will make it

 

[Merlin007]

He's starting to play rather than just spoil; will be okay. Herewith nominated as a member of the Jy Brigade

 

[The Nostradamus]

would like to see a bit more intensity and urgency in his game

 

[DarwinRoo]

All aboard the Benga bus.

 

[The Ardent Army]

would like to see a bit more intensity and urgency in his game

Durdin thread

 

[king rising]

Looked like Hawkins was having a good chat to him post game. Look to almost be a bit of mentoring going on. Was quite nice to see

 

[Horace]

Looked like Hawkins was having a good chat to him post game. Look to almost be a bit of mentoring going on. Was quite nice to see

I was just about to mention the same thing. Hawkins is not a bad bloke, except when he plays against us and it is nice to see that sort of conversation after the game.

I think Ben acquitted himself well tonight and maybe that was what Hawkins was saying to him. He is starting to show and believe himself that he belongs in the big league and we just might have found a long term defender.

 

[guapo]

Looked like Hawkins was having a good chat to him post game. Look to almost be a bit of mentoring going on. Was quite nice to see

Except when they interviewed Hawkins after the game he said something about talking to his opponent about something, but clearly had no idea what his opponent’s name was


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[Flawed Genius]

Except when they interviewed Hawkins after the game he said something about talking to his opponent about something, but clearly had no idea what his opponent’s name was


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Tom also couldn't figure out how much the Cats won by while looking at the scoreboard. I'd suggest he's a few ingredients short of a meal

 

[Shermanator]

Looked like Hawkins was having a good chat to him post game. Look to almost be a bit of mentoring going on. Was quite nice to see

TH: “hey Ben, great to see you finally getting a run after being tucked away in the 2’s for the last millennium. You know we need a replacement for Harry Taylor next year?..”
BM: “yeah really Tomahawk?..”
TH: “absolutely BMac, we’ll throw the Roos a late 4th rounder and they’ll take the cheese..”
BM: “you reckon?..”
TH: “trust me mate, see you next year”
BM: “oh, ok Tomahawk see you then brother..”

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Looked like Hawkins was having a good chat to him post game. Look to almost be a bit of mentoring going on. Was quite nice to see

I also noticed he patted McKay on the back a few times after some tough contests when they ended up on the ground. It did seem like he was giving him some advice or mentoring after the game to me too

 

[Jasemon]

Benny was good again. Looking forward to when he starts taking the angry pills. Would love him to throw his weight around.

 

[giantroo]

Looks to have learnt his lesson and used his hands more instead of the short dinky kicks.

 

[King Corey]

TH: “hey Ben, great to see you finally getting a run after being tucked away in the 2’s for the last millennium. You know we need a replacement for Harry Taylor next year?..”
BM: “yeah really Tomahawk?..”
TH: “absolutely BMac, we’ll throw the Roos a late 4th rounder and they’ll take the cheese..”
BM: “you reckon?..”
TH: “trust me mate, see you next year”
BM: “oh, ok Tomahawk see you then brother..”

Nearest the pin.