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

[Kangaroos4eva]

I’m not talking short term with Ben, I reckon he could become a long term fwd prospect.

Taz’s gorilla replacement? Our CHB (Walker) replacement? We currently have no young kpd’s in development (besides McKay) or kpd’s capable of replacing Walker, who is very average. That would be disastrous with absolute zero kpd depth.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul.

 

[Waynesworld]

Taz’s gorilla replacement? Our CHB (Walker) replacement? We currently have no young kpd’s in development (besides McKay) or kpd’s capable of replacing Walker, who is very average. That would be disastrous with absolute zero kpd depth.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul.

It’s easier finding key defenders than key forwards.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

It’s easier finding key defenders than key forwards.

I do agree, but we have bugger kpd’s atm and kpd’s still take time to develop. If we pick up 2-3 next draft, then I’m all for McKay the forward.

 

[giantroo]

Goldy on McKay possibly making the AA Squad/ Team :"If he keeps his form up, he's definitely headed in the direction of an All Australian sort of squad member, if not in the team the way he's going"

 

[DesertRoo]

Did we shift Taz because it wasn't working or when he came back from injury the forward line was well stocked and working? My memory of when guys like Balck, Petrie, Waite and then BBB all came in and out is a bit hazy.

One thing that sets Taz apart from the rest is his footskills. It’s not just kicking for goal you have to worry about as a forward, it’s getting the ball 70m out and hitting a target inside 50.. I’ve got more faith in Taz doing it then all of our other key position players.

 

[Its a Process]

Very, very happy to say I got it totally wrong with Ben. I thought he might be a little slow over 20 metres to hold down a key post but his ability to compete 1 vs 1 is outstanding and he is going to make life very difficult for forwards for a long time.

Reminds me a lot of Harris Andrews at a similar age, imagine in 2-3 once he starts backing himself defensively to take intercept marks.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Very, very happy to say I got it totally wrong with Ben. I thought he might be a little slow over 20 metres to hold down a key post but his ability to compete 1 vs 1 is outstanding and he is going to make life very difficult for forwards for a long time.

Reminds me a lot of Harris Andrews at a similar age, imagine in 2-3 once he starts backing himself defensively to take intercept marks.

Respect.

The moral of the story is that it's hazardous to go too early on KPP's, inside mids & especially ruckmen.

They can sometimes take 3-4 years to click, and rucks can take 5-6 years.

Look for the traits early, and then back in the fitness & development staff to get them right.

 

[Shinboner1]

How long until we recontract him? Isn't he uncontracted after this year? Would hate to lose him..

 

[Val Keating]

How long until we recontract him? Isn't he uncontracted after this year? Would hate to lose him..

Yep. The sooner the better. His brother is in the same contractual situation funny enough

 

[shinboner magic]

You can have the best physical specimen like wood but without the footy IQ they’re nothing.

Ben has both - cuts off his opponents leads by reading the play.
Will only get better from here.

 

[bennymate]

Boss. So well spoken too, refreshing for a change.

 

[Lomas]

I do agree, but we have bugger kpd’s atm and kpd’s still take time to develop. If we pick up 2-3 next draft, then I’m all for McKay the forward.

If we do go for key defenders, please let us be more successful than we were in 2014. Three picks gone, just like that.

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

Amongst all the Harry talk i cant help but wonder if it is something Ben even wants, would he thrive more without his brother around?

 

[justroyal]

Lmao. Asking him about how he prepares for these intimadating big forwards. Bmac isn't exactly 186cm and 90kg

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

Lmao. Asking him about how he prepares for these intimadating big forwards. Bmac isn't exactly 186cm and 90kg

Bens reaction to that was funny

 

[R00StaR]

Boss. So well spoken too, refreshing for a change.

Outstanding attitude and work ethic

 

[teethmeetsflesh]

just give him whatever he wants

 

[Val Keating]

just give him whatever he wants

What do you think is a fair contract? 2~3 years with a decent bump in wage is fair imo. We’ve been burned handing out inflated contracts for young promising players before.

 

[teethmeetsflesh]

What do you think is a fair contract? 2~3 years with a decent bump in wage is fair imo. We’ve been burned handing out inflated contracts for young promising players before.

hmm, at the minimum we have to give him enough to be financially stable without having to do Cameo lollll

I'd say similar to Harris Andrews - like, four (4) years at 650k? Depends if/what we offer Harry. Can't have one brother getting significantly more than the other when they are in the same team and arguably contributing as much at the time of their contract offers.

 

[Val Keating]

hmm, at the minimum we have to give him enough to be financially stable without having to do Cameo lollll

I'd say similar to Harris Andrews - like, four (4) years at 650k? Depends if/what we offer Harry. Can't have one brother getting significantly more than the other when they are in the same team and arguably contributing as much at the time of their contract offers.

Forwards that kick bags get paid more. It’s just the way it is.

Don’t know what he’s on now but a bump of $150-$200k per year should do it. Personally I think 2 years is right. Then we’ll know if he’s the real deal.

 

[Val Keating]

Amongst all the Harry talk i cant help but wonder if it is something Ben even wants, would he thrive more without his brother around?

Who knows. My dads a twin and he and his brother can’t stand each other, but I also have twin sisters that can’t do anything without each other...

 

[Passmore]

Amongst all the Harry talk i cant help but wonder if it is something Ben even wants, would he thrive more without his brother around?

Probably sick of being dressed up in the same outfits when they were kids.

 

[Val Keating]

No slouch either.

 

[muttley45]

Looks pretty dialled in as a defender to me, and developing nicely too, don't want him moved to forward line in the short term.

 

[ferball]

Probably sick of being dressed up in the same outfits when they were kids.

So they'll love playing in the same footy jumpers.