Senior 5. Abbie McKay

[Aphrodite]

Abbie McKay has officially joined Carlton as the first father-daughter signing; the Blues giving up pick 16 after other clubs placed bids on the midfielder.

 

[BlueGum]

Not a shabby signing. Welcome Abbie.

Proud to have the daughter of a Carlton great in the AFLW side. Go get em

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Blubagger71]

Welcome Abbie. Let's see some of the old man's composure. Historic moment.

 

[drunkill]

Good news!

I had no idea we could sign her pre-draft. I wonder which other club placed a bid, maybe just to drive up the cost of her in the draft like how * bid on Jack Silvagni to 'make us pay'

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Psychochook]

This is really cool.

Best of luck to her.

 

[katmanblue]

Good news!

I had no idea we could sign her pre-draft. I wonder which other club placed a bid, maybe just to drive up the cost of her in the draft like how * bid on Jack Silvagni to 'make us pay'

Pricks. Just let us have her for a late pick. But no, they can't do that.

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[Aphrodite]

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Jimmae]

Naturally plays a bit like her dad, who loved to run straight ahead and take the game on when in possession. Will play more midfield (as her dad probably should have at points in his career) though, but has an excellent burst of pace for the size of her frame.

The goal for her over time is similar to a lot of our key midfield and medium players: to refine her body shape, build up running capacity and clean up her foot skills. These all should improve synergistically.

Unfortunately, still very samey compared to our existing midfield contingent, but an excellent player none the less.

 

[katmanblue]

Welcome home Abbie.

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[Bostonian]

Is this player worth pick 16? Or were we simply made to over pay for the story of having a father-daughter pick.

 

[Jimmae]

Is this player worth pick 16? Or were we simply made to over pay for the story of having a father-daughter pick.

She's no dud, and there was a bidding process. She's been in the junior footy system for years.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2018-10-23/highlights-abbie-mckay

 

[Bostonian]

She's no dud, and there was a bidding process. She's been in the junior footy system for years.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2018-10-23/highlights-abbie-mckay

But was she worth pick 16?

Given the ladder position of last season if we're using our second pick on a sentimental pick rather than best talent available that would be a worry.

 

[Jimmae]

But was she worth pick 16?

Given the ladder position of last season if we're using our second pick on a sentimental pick rather than best talent available that would be a worry.

She's a balanced mid in the Hosking mould and ready to go. I'd hazard a guess that it was a fair bid.

The draft order is there if you want to see if her talent level was in that range, but I'd suggest as much. She looks like a 10-15 type player.

 

[drunkill]

Andy and Abbie McKay had a chat with Raf Epstein this afternoon on 774. Here is the recording (which will go offline in two? weeks)

Starts at the 2 hour 16 minute mark:
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/drive/drive/10385318

 

[ferrisb]

Article on Abbie McKay becoming AFLW's first father-daughter recruit.

Andrew is pleased the daughter he calls 'Abbs' enjoys the game and is happy to watch her develop from afar under the guidance of AFLW coach Daniel Harford after the Blues used pick 16 to select her after Collingwood's bid during the draft.

Sort of old news, as she was nominated a while back. But now official after the draft. Interesting that she got bid on pretty early.

I love the idea of father-daughter recruits. AFLW is a new competition, and this is a way to create instant nostalgia/connection to players.

Can't wait til Abbie plays her first game for Carlton. Will increase # of her family members to have played for the club from 1-2.....

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Article on Abbie McKay becoming AFLW's first father-daughter recruit.



Sort of old news, as she was nominated a while back. But now official after the draft. Interesting that she got bid on pretty early.

I love the idea of father-daughter recruits. AFLW is a new competition, and this is a way to create instant nostalgia/connection to players.

Can't wait til Abbie plays her first game for Carlton. Will increase # of her family members to have played for the club from 1-2.....

Also means that Carlton have the first VFL/AFL father son player and the first AFLW father daughter player.

 

[Blue Pulse]

Andy and Abbie McKay had a chat with Raf Epstein this afternoon on 774. Here is the recording (which will go offline in two? weeks)

Starts at the 2 hour 16 minute mark:
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/drive/drive/10385318

False news, Andy McKay laughing and gushing, I don't believe it is him.

He sounds as proud as punch, good on him and good luck to Abbie, as hard as her old man she reckons, feel sorry for the opposition already.

 

[ferrisb]

Also means that Carlton have the first VFL/AFL father son player and the first AFLW father daughter player.

Forgot about that......well Dunn, sir.....

 

[thylacine60]

Aphrodite can we get an aflw discussion thread of some sort on the main page please?

 

[Aphrodite]

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2018-10-24/past-and-future-driving-abbie

 

[drunkill]

Interview by Vescio.
(click through for video)

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

Also means that Carlton have the first VFL/AFL father son player and the first AFLW father daughter player.

To go one step further could we in the future possibly have the first mother son AFL player?