Delisted Connor McFadyen (2018-2022)

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Connor McFadyen: 190cm, 81kg, 04/12/2000

  • Lions Academy/Wilston Grange junior
  • Midfielder/forward
  • Represented Lions NEAFL in five games this season
  • Been part of the Club's Academy program since age 11
Steve Conole, Recruiting Manager, says:

“Connor is a Lions Academy product who has had a fantastic season, coming off a limited pre-season. He was All Australian for the Allies."

“Big, strong-bodied midfielder who can play forward. Really strong and clean. His season finished early with a foot injury so he will have a delayed start to the pre-season.”

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2018-11-23/lions-select-mcfadyen

McFadyen watched on as Brisbane, season after season, dwindled near the bottom of the AFL ladder. And after those bottom-four finishes, he’d see the Lions lose players to rival clubs during the trade period. It was an unappealing cycle.

But the Brisbane narrative and hype has changed — and so has McFadyen’s passion to join the club as a full-time player.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...l/news-story/8e510655e1ae0375ccd4f8c9e9568876

Brisbane Lions Academy member and draft fancy Connor McFadyen wouldn’t be alone as a prodigious talent in two sports throughout his teenage years.

Along with his nous as a tall goal-kicking midfielder, McFadyen rose to prominence as a gunning cricketer and it was there where a professional sporting career loomed most prominent.

A consistent all-rounder on the cricket oval where he bowled at first drop and batted in the high middle order, McFadyen enjoyed success with the cherry in part due to the guiding ways of his father Brian, who is the current High-Performance Network Lead at Cricket Australia.

https://www.aflq.com.au/footy-the-only-sport-for-mcfadyen-as-draft-draws-close/
 
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AFL Draft review: Brisbane (Pete Williams)
Connor McFadyen – Inside Midfielder/Forward

McFadyen was always likely to head to the Lions, and is that inside midfielder who possesses similar speed and agility to Berry. He uses the ball better than Berry, but could also use his athletic gifts more effectively in a game. He is a blank canvas in many ways, with his consistency an area to work on, but he has some traits that very few have, being a great overhead mark for his size, and an ability to play a role similar to Jordan De Goey at Collingwood out of the square or in the guts. He has more of an impact up forward than the other selections, which is his point of difference here.
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Draftees pick jumper numbers (Michael Gosman)
#45 - Connor McFadyen
Lastly, Lions Academy graduate Connor McFadyen (Pick No. 42) will wear the number 45 jumper next season.

The recently retired Jack Frost was the previous wearer of the jumper. No Lions player has played over 50 games in the jumper to date, with Fitzroy's Brad Gotch currently the most with 40 games.
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The unseen: Who is yet to play senior footy at your club in 2019?
Connor McFadyen: Dogged by injury from the moment he was drafted, the Lions' Academy graduate has struggled to impact when he's played. Needs more continuity.

Who might play in 2019? With a reliable squad of 28-30 players to choose from, injury is the only avenue for any of the above to get a call-up. Lyons, Skinner and Berry are the most likely candidates if injury should strike.
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McFadyen flourishing in debut season as Grand Final berth within reach (Jess Webster)
Brisbane youngster Connor McFadyen never expected his first season to be quite like this. A former Lions Academy member, McFadyen was taken with pick 42 in last year’s NAB AFL Draft and started 2019 not knowing what lay ahead of him. Fast forward nine months and Brisbane finished second on the AFL ladder and first in the NEAFL after a record-breaking and historic undefeated season.

Quite simply, the Lions are up and about. “It’s an awesome environment at the moment,” McFadyen told neafl.com.au. “Everyone is stoked and excited – it’s obviously the first time in a while the (AFL) side is in finals. “It’s been a good season for the NEAFL boys (as well). Every week we just take it as it comes and hopefully this week is nothing different, just stick to our processes and hopefully we can get up over the Swans again. “All the club has spoken about is playing at AFL standard every week because each player doesn’t know when they are going to get their chance to play in the AFL, and it’s just about being ready.”

McFadyen has played 17 out of a possible 18 NEAFL games and has hit form at the right time of the year and he looks forward to a first finals series for the club. With forward superstar Charlie Cameron taking the Kedron and Wilston Grange junior under his wing, McFadyen says he has grown a lot in 2019.

“Charlie is a very good bloke and he’s looking to help anyone at the club,” he said. “He has been really good for me, looking at vision with me at training and he’s been a good mentor for me. “It’s been a good year learning off the older players. I couldn’t have asked for anything better, really.”

The Lions’ challenger in Sunday’s NEAFL Preliminary Final is the mighty Sydney Swans, who have made it through to the Grand Final five times. The last time the two sides met was just a fortnight ago when the Swans led in the final term, only for the Lions to put on the afterburners and seal an undefeated home-and-away season.

McFadyen said he expects nothing less than another close battle against their rivals. “It was a pretty good game (in Round 21) – the Swans have been good all year. It was good to get that challenge leading into finals,” he said. “We’ve said we’ve needed to play a bit better than that game if we want to win this weekend because obviously Sydney will bring the pressure. “Finals are a lot different to a normal game and hopefully we can match it with them and get over the line.”

For McFadyen, the dream of playing in a Grand Final for Brisbane is only one win away, but he has his eyes firmly set on Sunday’s blockbuster final first and foremost. “I’m not thinking about the Grand Final too much at the moment,” he said. “But if we’re lucky to make it to the Grand Final then I’m sure the boys will be up and about ready to give it their best shot.”
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The sad part, given these absurd NEAFL rules is that Connor may be omitted from the side despite having played 18 of 19 games given we 6 players have to be omitted out of yesterday's team plus one player will replace Mitch Robinson.

Good to see Charlie has been working and mentoring Connor.
 
Luckless Lion suffers setback, young gun tears ACL
IT'S A triple blow for Brisbane on the injury front with Marcus Adams, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Connor McFadyen set to spend time on the sidelines.

In a cruel blow just a week after performing strongly against Adelaide's Matt Crouch in a scratch match, McFadyen will undergo a knee reconstruction.

"They played a bit of match practice and Connor did his ACL so that's really disappointing for him," Austin said. "He's been really positive and will have an operation this week."
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How is Connor progressing? I liked the look of his draft highlights, but has had a few massive injury set-backs. Any news on how his recovery from his ACL injury going?
 

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Coleman Knocking The Door Down

There was also a host of Lions AFLW premiership players on hand to cheer Connor McFadyen on in his return to action.

The 20-year-old played mostly as a half forward in the Lions 18-point loss to Coburg on Sunday and kicked two goals from 16 disposals in an encouraging display.

McFadyen’s partner is premiership player Nat Grider and he has been a regular at AFLW games this season.

Lions coach Mitch Hahn said it was a testament to McFadyen’s attitude and commitment to his rehabilitation that he was able to return after just 10 months following his reconstruction.

“He’ll be heaps better for the run, he gassed out a bit towards the end which is to be expected,’’ he said.

“But it was a great day for him, he looked really dangerous at times and will continue to improve as he builds match fitness.
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McFadyen looked a steal in his draft year, moved like Stevie J and was a dynamic and strong mid/fwd.. has had alot of injuries, but the game is cruel.. will he get another year in 2022?
 
Extended until 2022.

20-year-old Connor McFadyen has also been rewarded after a consistent season of hard work.

After diligently working his way back from an ACL injury, the Lions Academy product put together eight strong VFL performances this season that saw him find a good mix of contested and uncontested football and showcase his strong overhead marking.

“And Connor has really impressed us with his fantastic attitude and the positive outlook he’s brought to his ACL recovery.


“He hasn’t complained, he’s just done the hard work and reaped the rewards of that this year with some really good, consistent football in the VFL.


“When you consider that he’s still only 20 years old, CJ has a really good opportunity in front of him to work on his growth areas and have a good run at the next pre-season to start hopefully knocking on the door of some senior footy,” Ambrosio said.
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Who’s Knocking on the Door?

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After injury, including a ruptured ACL, dogged his first two years at the club, Connor McFadyen showed Lions fans a glimpse of his enormous potential in eight VFL games last season.

McFadyen can play as an overhead marking third tall forward or even push into the midfield with his stronger frame and power around the contest.

Now with some continuity behind him, the 20-year-old could be close to forcing his way into the Lions’ powerful team.

McFadyen was rewarded with a contract extension this year, seeing him at the club until at least the end of 2022.

Brisbane Lions List Manager Dom Ambrogio said he is looking forward to seeing what Connor can do.

“Connor has really impressed us with his fantastic attitude and the positive outlook he’s brought to his ACL recovery.

“He’s never complained, he’s just done the hard work and reaped the rewards of that this year with some really good, consistent footy in the VFL.

“When you consider that he’s still only 20 years old, CJ has a really good opportunity in front of him to work on his growth areas and have a good run at the next pre-season to start knocking on the door of some senior footy.”
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What You Missed at Men's Training This Week

Noah Answerth was a tackling machine in the Lions match simulation drills, applying plenty of heavy hits and pressure as he continues to eye his return, while Connor McFadyen is looking dangerous in the forward line with his strong hands and impressive leap.
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