Retired 45. Cillian McDaid - Officially Retires as at 15th October

[Bluey24]

Apologies if this thread is against any rules...... but I figure we could use some good news this week

Welcome to Carlton, Cillian McDaid

http://www.the42.ie/cillian-mcdaid-galway-football-3698654-Nov2017/

 

[AlecDuncan]

Welcome aboard Cillian! Thanks for the scoop Bluey.

I guess that's one rookie slot filled.

 

[BluesRule]

Welcome aboard Cillian! Thanks for the scoop Bluey.

I guess that's one rookie slot filled.

Should be an international rookie so outside primary list?

 

[footyfan1978]

* yeah!!!!!

 

[Jimmae]

Is this officially confirmed yet?

Welcome aboard Cillian! Thanks for the scoop Bluey.

I guess that's one rookie slot filled.

One of three Cat B slots.

 

[Aphrodite]

Apologies if this thread is against any rules...... but I figure we could use some good news this week

Welcome to Carlton, Cillian McDaid

http://www.the42.ie/cillian-mcdaid-galway-football-3698654-Nov2017/

Def not against any rules but haven't seen any official announcement from the Club.

Thread will be re-opened when made official.

 

[Aphrodite]

Still nothing official.



https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...d/news-story/a3e8e345ef7d98461ea6a19ad2cb6c03

CARLTON looks set to win the race to sign highly rated Irish youngster Cillian McDaid.
Foxfooty.com.au understands the Blues will secure the 20-year-old, who plays Gaelic football for Galway in his native Ireland, on a two-year international rookie deal.

One of Gaelic football’s most promising young talents, McDaid was flown to Melbourne for the draft combine and impressed recruiters with his balance and skills on either side of the body.

 

[skadoosh]

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-11-21/blues-land-young-irish-star

CARLTON has today secured the signature of highly rated Irish youngster Cillian McDaid, who joins the Blues as an international rookie.

The 20-year-old Gaelic footballer arrives at Ikon Park from Galway in Ireland on a two-year deal.

 

[Gethelred]

Finally, it's official.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Welcome Cillian. Let's get this out of the way straight up...
It's pronounced Killian, with a hard C.

 

[F_therest]

Does he play like Connor McKenna from Essendon?

That would be pretty sweet...some speed off half back to team up with Byrne, Williamson etc.

 

[ferrisb]

Pffffffft. These Irish types rarely work at Carlton.....

Welcome Cillian. You've got athletic prowess. We've got good coaching and a track record of impressive development of Irish recruits. Match made in heaven.

 

[Jimmae]

Great news! Also, no chance we're going to chase a defender in the draft now, even with Docherty's injury.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

So who is this bloke?

Has a killer name tho

 

[ferrisb]

McDAID!

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Pffffffft. These Irish types rarely work at Carlton.....

Welcome Cillian. You've got athletic prowess. We've got good coaching and a track record of turning Gaelic forwards into defenders. Match made in heaven.

EFA

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

So who is this bloke?

Has a killer name tho

McDAID!

Has to be called 'Killer McDaid' for sure to be sure, to be sure.

 

[Pablito]

Great pick up! Kid had at least 3-4 clubs interested in his signature for good reason. I predict he will make an impact at vfl level next year easy.

 

[agro]

I’m glad our indifferent treatment of Zac Tuohy hasn’t impacted our ability to attract/sign young Irish talent.

 

[skadoosh]

Any ideas as to what position he could play? Height, weight and attributes?

 

[ferrisb]

Any ideas as to what position he could play? Height, weight and attributes?

At 185 centimetres, McDaid is described by the AFL as a "skilful and composed playmaker who is a good decision-maker and user of the ball with his right and left foot kicking a feature," also possessing "elite agility and speed."

"My skills are good now and I'm happy enough with the footy. Kicking wise and on both feet I think I've improved." The talented Gaelic youngster's previous experience with the Sherrin meant McDaid was the most advanced player with the ball during training last week (an Irish recruit camp)

Scored 21.5 in the yo-yo test =9th at the combine

Mid-sized, quick, agile, running defender, nice skills and good decision-making. Sounds like Byrne MkII! Maybe we recruited him for spare parts?

 

[Jimmae]

Any ideas as to what position he could play? Height, weight and attributes?

He'd be about 184 185 cms, unsure on weight but physically ready to go in terms of strength.

Position wise, attacking defender is right there in the article you quoted, and given he's not made much in the way of senior appearances for Galway, it's not clear on his attributes from his Hurling or GAA play.

EDIT: Ferris has the height with The Age quote.

 

[footyfan1978]

I’m glad our indifferent treatment of Zac Tuohy hasn’t impacted our ability to attract/sign young Irish talent.

huh ?
I suspect the young guy even asked Zac for his opinion and he would have highly recommended us.
We treated Setanta, Zac and Ciaran's wonderfully up to this point so probably have the best reputation of any club for a young Irishman to goto and work his way into learning our game and become elite at it too.

Has any other club had so many Irish guys make a professional career of this game?

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Welcome Cillian

 

[Aphrodite]

It's official

Welcome Cillian.