VFL Past #65: Shaun McKernan 🐴 - Returns to the Dons

[Zach Package]

I think we win ANZAC day and tonight with him, brings such a strong structural focal point. Straightens us up a shitload

No one is talking about it but our forward line has been absolutely smashed by injury, yet again

 

[Old Campaigner]

I think we win ANZAC day and tonight with him, brings such a strong structural focal point. Straightens us up a shitload

No one is talking about it but our forward line has been absolutely smashed by injury, yet again

Yeah, that’s the main mitigating factor in the loss. We looked so clumsy moving the ball forward without Brown running up and down the wing providing the link in the chain, and McKernan close to goals providing a contest and bringing the ball to ground.

 

[windyhill]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

 

[Lore]

Full training, should be available next weekend (against Richmond).

“Shaun’s back in full training this week, he won’t be available this weekend, but we’re expecting him to be available for the following match.

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2019-05-14/dons-set-for-forward-boost

 

[Old Campaigner]

Thank *

 

[VelvetSledge]

HE HAS RISEN

 

[VelvetSledge]

See above.

He's back.

 

[Pweter]

So is Smack someone who is plug and play where he is at a decent level straight away, or does he generally need to build up to decent form?

 

[fairbump_playon]

Smackstreet's back alright!

 

[VelvetSledge]

So is Smack someone who is plug and play where he is at a decent level straight away, or does he generally need to build up to decent form?

He's a deity. He played out the match where he ruined his hamstring, and just wanted to let the rest of the boys catch up to his level in his absence.

All hail.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

DUKES

 

[Runk]

MY BOY!

 

[eth-dog]

Is he really going to play a full game after 6 weeks of not playing at all?

 

[VelvetSledge]

Is he really going to play a full game after 6 weeks of not playing at all?

Finished the game last time with half a hamstring, Lord Smack can do it all

 

[Pweter]

HE HAS RISEN

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Needs more neck action

 

[Bunk Moreland]

PUT HIM IN THE SQUARE

PUT IT ON HIS HEAD



CLLLLLLLL-UNK!

 

[Runk]

PUT HIM IN THE SQUARE

PUT IT ON HIS HEAD



CLLLLLLLL-UNK!

Everytime

 

[Bigjobss]

Smackstreet's back alright!

Yeeeeaaaahhh

 

[TheGrizz]

I would have thought bringing a guy - who relies in his ability to run and jump at the footy - straight back in after a 6 week hamstring is straight up irresponsible by us

 

[Howard Moon]

I would have thought bringing a guy - who relies in his ability to run and jump at the footy - straight back in after a 6 week hamstring is straight up irresponsible by us

we did it with a guy after 12 months out! same run and jump action too

 

[fairbump_playon]

I would have thought bringing a guy - who relies in his ability to run and jump at the footy - straight back in after a 6 week hamstring is straight up irresponsible by us

But if you think (as I do) that as a club EFC has a responsibility to be true to itself, it would be irresponsible not to do something so irresponsible. Get him in!!!

 

[Howard Moon]

whats the difference? running and jumping in the 2s or 1s? if it goes it goes

 

[TheGrizz]

whats the difference? running and jumping in the 2s or 1s? if it goes it goes

Difference in intensity, plus you can manage game loads easier at VFL level. If you play a guys at 60% game time at AFL level you are at a major disadvantage. At VFL level the 23rd player alleviates this.

 

[VelvetSledge]

I love how much he's grown on (most) people on this board.

The only downfall is that if he has another stellar 4-5 goal game, he'll also end up getting injured

 

[Maddogm]

I love how much he's grown on (most) people on this board.

The only downfall is that if he has another stellar 4-5 goal game, he'll also end up getting injured

I can't decide whether to like this or not