Review #36: Matthew McDonough

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Name: Matthew McDonough
Club: Woodville-West Torrence
Height: 180cm
Weight: 85kg
Position: Forward
Profile

McDonough is noted as a clever half forward/inside midfielder who represented South Australia at the 2011 and 2012 National Championships.

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He was named in the All-Australian team for his performance in the 2012 championships.

In 2011 as an underage player, he kicked 14 goals in five games, and in 2012 he kicked 17 goals in five games.

“Matt is an elusive forward who has great weapons in his football smart to time his leads then use his elite kicking skills to great effect,” said Richmond Recruiting Manager Francis Jackson.

“He had great games in this year’s carnival against Division 1 teams WA and VIC Metro, kicking six goals in each game.

“He was a dominant member with his U18 team in the SANFL with two 38-possession games through the midfield, then was instrumental in is side’s premiership win with a 28 possession, four-goal grand final performance.

“Matt’s ability to perform in the big games and execute under pressure has been highly regarded by Richmond.”

 

[richcogs]

Bit of a reach for this one I think. The so called experts here on big footy are way off on this draft. Surprises being pulled, left right and centre!

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Blairs brother?

 

[cairo tiger]

please someone give me information......

 

[Tzatziki_Man]

This guy has been hiding in Francis' basement. He should be a number 1 pick. Hahha

 

[acr2751]

who?????????????????????????

 

[peterbuch74]

From: Woodville West Torrens
Height: 179cm
Weight: 83Kg
Position: Forward

Medium forward whose marking on the lead and pin point goal kicking being features of his play for SA in the U18’s this year. Averaged 18.4 disposals and 3.4 goals per game earning a spot in the All Australian U18 team in 2012.

 

[acr2751]

why would we pick a small forward ???

 

[Madtiger2006]

Is this our final pick?

 

[MR]

Very happy about this pick.

 

[tugga]

Finished runner-up on Big brother and was in Neighbours.

 

[cairo tiger]

Very happy about this pick.

why explain?

 

[Heisenberg_]

18 touches and 3.5 goals sounds pretty impressive. Time will tell.

 

[Bojangles17]

His performances would suggest he is a goal kicking machine....in the queue behind edwards, nahas and king

 

[Punt_Road_Roar]

Teammate Matthew McDonough was a focal point up forward early, keeping his team in the contest by booting five first-half goals.

McDonough stands just 180cm tall but is accurate in front of the sticks and finished with six goals to be one of the Croweaters' strongest performers.

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=138743

 

[Lukey D]

He plays very different to Nahas and King. Think Brett Ebert

 

[DustinsGuns]

Not sure what to make of this. Seems as though it's small forward or nothing? Considering we now have Edwards, King, Knights, Nahas, A Edwards it doesn't seem as though it is an area we aren't lacking in.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

Have not met the bloke, but my mates that played with him have been telling me that he will play AFL from years ago, his nickname is plugger. Very strong apparently.

 

[Pomsta]

Sounds like a younger version of Callinan from Adelaide

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

why would we pick a small forward ???

So we can trade Nahas to GWS for Tyson...

 

[Rubber Hips]

After reading the bits and pieces this dude is exactly what we need...absolute GUN

 

[MR]

why explain?

Natural goal-kicker. Very much like Paul Chapman. I think we have a beauty. 18 disposals and 3.5 goals a game is nothing to scoff at.

 

[Lukey D]

Have a read on Richmond official website about him.

Seems very capable.

 

[THE_GUN]

This kid will become a F**** GUN - Make no mistake, I am extremely confident in this selection
Think about it this way the main thing that all small gun fowards need is to be Ugly,Dork looking,Wierd character

Think
Eddie Betts
Stephen Milne
Brett Ebert

 

[Toadvine]

Think Paul Chapman.