Player Watch Finlay Macrae

[No SPIN]

How do we know this?

AFL app summary of Team changes - post was more about Kappa’s logic.

 

[gouki88]

AFL app summary of Team changes - post was more about Kappa’s logic.

The app summary is written oddly - sub isn't announced until 1hr before game. Dunno why they even list the sub from last week

 

[3rdMan]

Fin a bit unlucky. But we're actually well stocked for smaller forwards who spend a bit of time through the middle. Only missing one in Elliott and have brought in Richards, HH and in a more midfield role, Sullivan.

So while we have injuries, of the type that Macrae is competing against, there is not a great shortage.

 

[Ctracks]

Bruzzy free to play the enforcer.

 

[JuniorB]

Exactly my point? Or is the post I’m quoting referring to making HH sub in the past?

HH was the sub last round.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

He’s in some middle ground limbo state where he’s not quite clicking at AFL level, but he looks like a superstar that doesn’t belong in the VFL.

Does he though? I like Finn and I want him to succeed but this is a bit much.

 

[ThePhantom777]

Unlucky to be dropped while we debut 2 newbies

 

[Mollythedolly]

Fin a bit unlucky. But we're actually well stocked for smaller forwards who spend a bit of time through the middle. Only missing one in Elliott and have brought in Richards, HH and in a more midfield role, Sullivan.

So while we have injuries, of the type that Macrae is competing against, there is not a great shortage.

He'll continue to develop, and more opportunities will come his way. Big summer in the gym in his future.

 

[PieBeast]

Unlucky to be dropped while we debut 2 newbies

Luck has **** all to do with it when he can't get a game in our decimated side.

 

[Kappa]

yep my sentiments too in my post above. He’s in some middle ground limbo state where he’s not quite clicking at AFL level, but he looks like a superstar that doesn’t belong in the VFL.

He looks like your pretty standard VFL midfielder TBH.

 

[Kes1984]

He looks like your pretty standard VFL midfielder TBH.

I feel he’s an above average VFL player. Definitely looks closer to a VFL player than an AFL player though

 

[sr36]

I feel he’s an above average VFL player. Definitely looks closer to a VFL player than an AFL player though

He's above average vfl on the spread but average in the contest.

 

[Basil brush]

As I believe Fin is contracted for next year, it will be interesting to see what we do if he asks to be traded at the end of the season.

I think he still has a fair bit of improvement in him, but as proven recently with adams and ginnivan, if a player wants out we generally let them go, but we did obviously try to fight to keep ollie henry.

I do also understand those players being traded are all different circumstances.

 

[nahnah]

As I believe Fin is contracted for next year, it will be interesting to see what we do if he asks to be traded at the end of the season.

I think he still has a fair bit of improvement in him, but as proven recently with adams and ginnivan, if a player wants out we generally let them go, but we did obviously try to fight to keep ollie henry.

I do also understand those players being traded are all different circumstances.

Given he is a 4th year player who is now out of the team that has 14 injuries and includes 4 players who are either debuting or debuted in the past month i think we would grant his request

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

As I believe Fin is contracted for next year, it will be interesting to see what we do if he asks to be traded at the end of the season.

I think he still has a fair bit of improvement in him, but as proven recently with adams and ginnivan, if a player wants out we generally let them go, but we did obviously try to fight to keep ollie henry.

I do also understand those players being traded are all different circumstances.

'It pushes you harder': Opportunity-starved Pie seizing chance

After managing just 12 games across his first three seasons, Fin Macrae is taking every opportunity that comes his way in the Magpies' talent-laden midfield

www.afl.com.au

 

[LuckyLee]

Given he is a 4th year player who is now out of the team that has 14 injuries and includes 4 players who are either debuting or debuted in the past month i think we would grant his request

I doubt there would be a stampede of suitors for Fin. He’s very much in the same mould as the Brown brothers and Bianco. Hard working but very vanilla. With no real weapons or X-factor, I reckon most teams would prefer to take a punt on an 18 year old with greater upside potential.

I think Fin will play out his contract with us and unless he suddenly makes a big leap forward, will be delisted at the end of 2025. It’s a tough and unforgiving caper as a professional footballer.


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[The Royal Sampler]

I feel he’s an above average VFL player. Definitely looks closer to a VFL player than an AFL player though

“Above average” is quite the stone’s throw from “superstar” VFL player.

 

[No SPIN]

I doubt there would be a stampede of suitors for Fin. He’s very much in the same mould as the Brown brothers and Bianco. Hard working but very vanilla. With no real weapons or X-factor, I reckon most teams would prefer to take a punt on an 18 year old with greater upside potential.

I think Fin will play out his contract with us and unless he suddenly makes a big leap forward, will be delisted at the end of 2025. It’s a tough and unforgiving caper as a professional footballer.


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Your egregious compulsion to continually ignore and acknowledge Finn’s abilities does not make him a lost cause.
It just makes you look biased and irrational.

 

[Horaceg]

The two I had high hopes for, AJ and Finn, written them off for now, it’s up to them, write yourselves back in.

 

[31550]

The two I had high hopes for, AJ and Finn, written them off for now, it’s up to them, write yourselves back in.

Aj has had ample chances and delivered donuts. Fin has had few chances and has delivered a few glimpses including a 3-goal game. Without knowing what actual parameters for success the club has imposed on him, it's hard to see why he isn't getting more game time while we are depleted.

 

[manicpie]

Aj has had ample chances and delivered donuts. Fin has had few chances and has delivered a few glimpses including a 3-goal game. Without knowing what actual parameters for success the club has imposed on him, it's hard to see why he isn't getting more game time while we are depleted.

I think you answered your own question

 

[VinnieB]

Aj has had ample chances and delivered donuts. Fin has had few chances and has delivered a few glimpses including a 3-goal game. Without knowing what actual parameters for success the club has imposed on him, it's hard to see why he isn't getting more game time while we are depleted.

I've been a supporter of Finn, however, I will be surprised if is he wearing the black and white next season.

 

[Horaceg]

I've been a supporter of Finn, however, I will be surprised if is he wearing the black and white next season.

Could be at Southport

 

[sr36]

I've been a supporter of Finn, however, I will be surprised if is he wearing the black and white next season.

I'm betting he's at Collingwood. He's contracted and I doubt there will be a queue lining up for his signature. The reality is we'd all be really non-plussed if we recruited him from another club.

 

[manicpie]

Could it be that we see him as valuable depth?. He's contracted for next year and there isn't a spot for him this week. Someone might be interested in him, which is a good reason to have him on the books. If no one else wants him, then we'll just keep him. Maybe they see a role for him next year. I have no idea if he'll make it. Just not sure we should be jumping to conclusions just yet