Past #31: Connor Menadue - delisted end '21 - 7 NM games - 46 AFL games - thanks Connor

[Merlin007]

I thought this guy was very good in key parts yesterday - some good poise and skill shown

I agree; as a back-up pick-up (if that's the expression) he's been a find. Kudos to the list management team - they found a steady professional who still fits in the 24-26 year old demographic we need

 

[Mr north man]

I agree; as a back-up pick-up (if that's the expression) he's been a find. Kudos to the list management team - they found a steady professional who still fits in the 24-26 year old demographic we need

His best game for North hopefully he keeps playing well.

 

[Devington]

I agree; as a back-up pick-up (if that's the expression) he's been a find. Kudos to the list management team - they found a steady professional who still fits in the 24-26 year old demographic we need

Honestly he has a lot of upside still too. A year out from footy would have set him back heavily, and he's only just getting a consistent run of games. There's no reason he doesn't have some legitimate development left in him on top of regaining more feel for the game.

 

[hilly]

I feel like he has a bad 5-10 minutes each week. But apart from that he's been solid and should stay in imo.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I reckon he was stiff to get dropped in the first place.

 

[Passmore]

His best game for North hopefully he keeps playing well.

Might be the best game of his career.

 

[hellas_johnny]

I was critical of us getting him but he's a solid pick up. Was talking to someone who is his brother in law. Said he had said to him that he felt as if the club had made him the scapegoat for the rd 1 loss. This guy goes hard doesnt shirk a contest and deserves his spot especially with boner injured

 

[Heaps of fun]

Just 24 and missed an entire year of his development as a player by being VFL listed during covid. There could be a lot of growth left in Connor.

 

[King Corey]

Don't mind him. Unless I'm missing it, seems to be playing more in a set defensive position/zone rather than utilising his main strength (run and carry) that much. So far anyway.

 

[justroyal]

I reckon he needs to take a good look at Atley, and do the complete opposite.

Connor should take the game on - he and Hall could be electric.

 

[koshari]

I was critical of us getting him but he's a solid pick up. Was talking to someone who is his brother in law. Said he had said to him that he felt as if the club had made him the scapegoat for the rd 1 loss. This guy goes hard doesnt shirk a contest and deserves his spot especially with boner injured

we need another 3 or 4 pick ups like this, reliable developed journeymen to fill the 24-27 year olds black hole that we created drafting spuds like Wagner.

 

[The Anvil]

Really liked his game against the Pies, would assume he stays in for the Hawks.

 

[andana]

Really liked his game against the Pies, would assume he stays in for the Hawks.

Looks to be building after not playing last year.

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

Have a good game Menadue! Loved his story about getting back into the afl and hope he continues to make the most of his second chance. Its good to have players who are genuinely grateful to be out there.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Was just thinking that he's been pretty decent and I'm usually pretty calm when he's got ball in hand, so checked Footywire and I'm maybe surprised to see he's ranked 20th in the league in disposal efficiency (EDIT: it's actually effective disposal percentage, which I think makes it a better stat than disposal efficiency alone). I think it's fair to say he usually takes simple options when he has the pill, which contributes to that, but that's certainly not a criticism. As arguably the 44th player on the list, he's actually been really solid imo.

 

[Ligma]

Not gonna lie when I was watching the game and when he got the ball I was like wtf why is comben playing, they lowkey look similar. My brain is fried


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[Merlin007]

Was just thinking that he's been pretty decent and I'm usually pretty calm when he's got ball in hand, so checked Footywire and I'm maybe surprised to see he's ranked 20th in the league in disposal efficiency (EDIT: it's actually effective disposal percentage, which I think makes it a better stat than disposal efficiency alone). I think it's fair to say he usually takes simple options when he has the pill, which contributes to that, but that's certainly not a criticism. As arguably the 44th player on the list, he's actually been really solid imo.

good find, thanks, and even though I've previously posted that he's been a handy pick-up, I'm surprised too by that kind of ranking; efficiency like that at HBF is pretty useful

 

[shinboner magic]

Has been pretty decent - like that he takes the game on.

 

[Agenda 21]

Has been pretty decent - like that he takes the game on.

He's a bit like the 2012 Atley.

A bit, not a lot.

 

[bennymate]

Systematic player and has courage, will fit in. Thanks Dimma x

 

[Caracas]

He's a bit like the 2012 Atley.

A bit, not a lot.

In fairness, if Menadue had put in the same performance as Atley did at the weekend, we’d be celebrating even more than we are.


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[Devil Fish]

Bullshit aside I don't mind him. A poor man's Isaac Smith.

Gotta feel for The Poor Man.

 

[shinboner magic]

Really isn’t up to it.

Will be delisted at seasons end

 

[harper2bastinac]

He’s been a decent pick up but I dont think he will be in the team once tarrant, corr and McDonald come back.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Really isn’t up to it.

Will be delisted at seasons end

Probably worth keeping for depth TBH.