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

[kool kangas]

He's getting better with ever game...Definately a keeper..

 

[shintemaster]

Another solid game. Looking positive now - if he can keep building on this with his build and size it would be a massive boon longterm.

 

[Colbys Boots]

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.

I would also suggest that it was a blue but it wasn't very bad. He was caught out of position from the start and you could see a desperate glance back to Taz for help. In the end, he got a lot closer to spoiling it than he had any right to. As he gathers more experience playing on sneaky cheats like Hawkins, he will not allow them to hold the best position. He will be the one nudging them under the ball or out of the play rather than the other way around. It's partly strength but it's more about learning to use his size to occupy the right space and to subtly unbalance his opponent.

 

[Colbys Boots]

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

Okay so we can agree that Tom Hawkins is not the total s**t truck like Tom Lynch and that jerk from *. Perhaps a compare the pair clip could be edited together.

 

[Heaps of fun]

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

He's an awesome footballer though. Incredible shot on goal for a big guy. You'd back him from pretty much any spot within 55m of goal. Reads the play just as well as anyone too.

 

[shintemaster]

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

Not gonna lie, the guy looks confused by his shoelaces at times.

 

[gokangas]

Another solid game. Looking positive now - if he can keep building on this with his build and size it would be a massive boon longterm.

I had little faith in McKay but must admit he is looking ok and if he can hold his spot on form it will be a real bonus. I wrote Tarrant off at one stage so I hope I am wrong about McKay too.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Been good.

Long may it continue because we bloody well need it.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I would also suggest that it was a blue but it wasn't very bad.

Agree, it was more of a mistake made from inexperience, but it needs to be reinforced a few times in order for Ben to learn that the ball is always live until he knows it has been killed.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Agree, it was more of a mistake made from inexperience, but it needs to be reinforced a few times in order for Ben to learn that the ball is always live until he knows it has been killed.

Tarrant no better example in this regard.

Kills the ball as well as most if not all.

 

[adas]

I loved that Shaw gave him the job on Hawkins where Taz would’ve been the safer option.

Scamper clearly invested in his development and sees him as a key part of our future.

 

[guapo]

I loved that Shaw gave him the job on Hawkins where Taz would’ve been the safer option.

Scamper clearly invested in his development and sees him as a key part of our future.

Spot on

 

[The Filth Wizard]

His last month has been the joy of the season.

That's real f***ing sad.

 

[shinboner magic]

His last month has been the joy of the season.

That's real f***ing sad.

Accidental hero.
No late change and he might never of got a chance

 

[the big lebowski]

His last month has been the joy of the season.

That's real f***ing sad.

So unexpected given he seemed out of calculations.

 

[Billy Not Really]

He's ready, and what he's shown the past few weeks has been an exponential rise in confidence and application of skill we've all seen at VFL level, but not yet here.

He still has more to show, and he's clearly owning any mistakes and making up for it pretty soon.

Got a good experience playing on Hawkins, he's one of the only classic forwards left in the league and he's one of the best.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Once he winds up after 5-6 steps, he can move fairly swiftly.

 

[Shermanator]

Once he winds up after 5-6 steps, he can move fairly swiftly.

His agility for a guy his size has surprised me a bit.

If he continues to improve at the rate he is well we might be covered when inevitable gapping hole is created after Taz’s departure.

 

[tazaa]

Everything that I have seen from McKay this year has been at polar odds to what’s been reported about him at VFL level in the past.

 

[the big lebowski]

Just reflecting on the chalk and cheese difference on Ben between today and last time he played Brisbane. When big O took those 3 contested marks in a row on Ben last year as he feebly attempted to spoil, to today where he looked like an afl footballer. Composed. Forceful in his defending.

 

[Asifhe Givashe]

He has a yard of pace too, hopefully as his fitness builds over the next decade we get to see him unleash...

I think he is growing nicely now and is one of the great positives of the year.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Just reflecting on the chalk and cheese difference on Ben between today and last time he played Brisbane.

The difference is that the really good footy judges around here can detect raw talent which requires further development & the poor ones need to see it on display. They basically know nothing about football, and you can find them regularly represented in the "I went too early on him" posts.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Making every post a winner.

Kept Hipwood to 7 disposals and 1 goal.

Hipwood is a slippery little customer, so it was really good to see McKay easily close the distance on him in a number on contests.

 

[the big lebowski]

The difference is that the really good footy judges around here can detect raw talent which requires further development & the poor ones need to see it on display. They basically know nothing about football, and you can find them regularly represented in the "I went too early on him" posts.

I’d be surprised if the difference in his performance is down to what these football judges say about him on bigfooty. Whatever the reason I’m glad he’s come on.

 

[Devington]

Another week, another tick.

Not making many of the egregious errors that come with inexperience and defensively has been solid.