Lukey McGuane! [2012 Thread]

[acr2751]

looking forward to the day that someone moves ahead and takes his spot,it will put us that much closer to a finals spot but until then it is his spot some else needs to step up and take it with out being gifted the spot

 

[Jammo1111]

Wart? That says it all. Are these syllables sufficient?

 

[sregit]

There is no doubt that Luke has some intractable inherent foibles. However, he is at least an experienced serviceable back up both forward and back. He is in my view a better deal than brad miller. We cannot afford to lose him if either of our two major forwards get injured. Although everyone just about makes out that Griffiths is the answer he has yet to perform. A few nick kicks. But no grunt as yet. Astbury is a total unknown and both to me are way off so far. The very flawed port Adelaide full forward would be an asset now perhaps? So, I vote to keep Luke and like most I hope that others make the play.

Wake up! He is not serviceable. He is useless footballer who by his own actions and performances has shown he can not cut it. Stop waisting games on this guy and give the experience to a younger player like Astbury, Elton or Griffiths.

 

[Rayzorwire]

It's a good lesson in not getting ahead of what you have on paper on the list to read the articles from a few years back on how Thursfield, McGuane and Moore were going to form an unbreakable, quality backline. Thursfield began his career with every bit the same sort of fanfare as Grimes has received.

To their credit, all of them played some good games, but consistent output is what making a career in football is all about and none of the three were able to sustain their best, due to injury as much as anything.

There's a lot to be said for the blokes whose bodies allow them to have a full career where they play most games somewhere near full fitness.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Wake up! He is not serviceable. He is useless footballer who by his own actions and performances has shown he can not cut it. Stop waisting games on this guy and give the experience to a younger player like Astbury, Elton or Griffiths.

Well with his chicken legs if McGuane got any more 'waisted' he'd be fairly anorexic...
McGuane has been servicable as a backman in a young side being smashed every week...his 15 goals up forward for 9 games last year indicate his servicability...
Including his Indigenous game...and 2 NAB Cup games so far...
And given more time up forward...a position for which he was recruited...it is possible he may yet suprise us all...Kingy did...
Astbury is coming back from a serious knee injury...and may take all of 2013 to run himself back into some consistent form...McGuane is already running..
Griffiths...has those shoulders that may pop with the crash and bash at CHF or up forward...
but if he gets through this year without serious injury would be my choice for forward...McGuane is fit and already running...
Elton is still young and learning and has yet to kick a goal...McGuane can kick them...
AEdwards...who knows...McGuane again...
Pettard...maybe...and my choice to put pressure on McGuane...
Post and Miller...both gone...
So its McGuanes to lose...he's tough...durable...can take a mark...a total of 127 marks in 2009...and can kick a goal...
McGuane is a serious wake up call for other forwards who want to break into our side...that they need to put up some noteworthy performances..to be picked...
McGuane is not useless...he is a handy back up for our side for this year...

 

[Boston tiger]

Well with his chicken legs if McGuane got any more 'waisted' he'd be fairly anorexic...
McGuane has been servicable as a backman in a young side being smashed every week...his 15 goals up forward for 9 games last year indicate his servicability...
Including his Indigenous game...and 2 NAB Cup games so far...
And given more time up forward...a position for which he was recruited...it is possible he may yet suprise us all...Kingy did...
Astbury is coming back from a serious knee injury...and may take all of 2013 to run himself back into some consistent form...McGuane is already running..
Griffiths...has those shoulders that may pop with the crash and bash at CHF or up forward...
but if he gets through this year without serious injury would be my choice for forward...McGuane is fit and already running...
Elton is still young and learning and has yet to kick a goal...McGuane can kick them...
AEdwards...who knows...McGuane again...
Pettard...maybe...and my choice to put pressure on McGuane...
Post and Miller...both gone...
So its McGuanes to lose...he's tough...durable...can take a mark...a total of 127 marks in 2009...and can kick a goal...
McGuane is a serious wake up call for other forwards who want to break into our side...that they need to put up some noteworthy performances..to be picked...
McGuane is not useless...he is a handy back up for our side for this year...

More like McGuane sends a message to the younger players that you can stuff up pretty badly; consistently poop yourself when the going gets tough and still get a game. Which he wont anymore. There is no way Dimma is going to go down that path. It leads to nowhere.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

More like McGuane sends a message to the younger players that you can stuff up pretty badly; consistently poop yourself when the going gets tough and still get a game. Which he wont anymore. There is no way Dimma is going to go down that path. It leads to nowhere.

Interesting...when it comes to McGuanes football performances for the Tigers...your mind rises to the gutter......

 

[Boston tiger]

Interesting...when it comes to McGuanes football performances for the Tigers...your mind rises to the gutter......

Well all you do is talk crap so I thought I'd better mention it some where.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Well all you do is talk crap so I thought I'd better mention it some where.

And now your making it all personal...is your use of 'crap' and 'poop' really all you got in relation to McGuane......
Cos really its an adult forum for Football supporters and football opinions not a kindergarten or a play school...

 

[Boston tiger]

And now your making it all personal...is your use of 'crap' and 'poop' really all you got in relation to McGuane......
Cos really its a Forum for Football supporters and opinions not a kindergarten or a play school...

Come on buddy don't talk about " my mind and gutters" and then get on your high horse about being personal.. You get it?

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Come on buddy don't talk about " my mind and gutters" and then get on your high horse about being personal.. You get it?

I am not 'buddies' with a poster who rates McGuane's football performance for this Proud club... with the following posted words ...'sh*t'...'poop' and 'crap'...
Cos if your mind isnt in the gutter in relation to McGuane...please tell me and the forum where it is exactly...

 

[tunksy]

ok seriously mods, this thread is going around in circles. shut it down. its clear that no matter what has been said nobodies mind has been changed. the haters still hate the likers still like. now its just degenerating to name calling...

 

[tiggywigs]

Generates some strong feelings does our McG.

He's on the list and it's the start of the season, not the end.

How about we all hope we've underestimated the man and see him shine when/if he gets the chance?

 

[tunksy]

Generates some strong feelings does our McG.

He's on the list and it's the start of the season, not the end.

How about we all hope we've underestimated the man and see him shine when/if he gets the chance?

sure does, its a win win really.

he performs win
he doesn't perform another bloke is. win.


pretty straight forward.

 

[Tigersman]

If Astbury had finished last year with 15 in 9 this board would be filled with praise. McGuane does the job for us and we can't get him out soon enough?
He doesn't have to look pretty out there. He just needs to keep the third defender Accountable and provide defensive pressure, which he does well. We are not at a stage where we are gifting games for development. We are pushing to compete with the big boys. I'll be fully behind any player on the list who forces McGuane out of the side with strong performances at VFL level or nab cup. At this stage no one has done that IMO.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

If Astbury had finished last year with 15 in 9 this board would be filled with praise. McGuane does the job for us and we can't get him out soon enough?
He doesn't have to look pretty out there. He just needs to keep the third defender Accountable and provide defensive pressure, which he does well. We are not at a stage where we are gifting games for development. We are pushing to compete with the big boys. I'll be fully behind any player on the list who forces McGuane out of the side with strong performances at VFL level or nab cup. At this stage no one has done that IMO.

Thats a fair call......

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

If Astbury had finished last year with 15 in 9 this board would be filled with praise. McGuane does the job for us and we can't get him out soon enough?
He doesn't have to look pretty out there. He just needs to keep the third defender Accountable and provide defensive pressure, which he does well. We are not at a stage where we are gifting games for development. We are pushing to compete with the big boys. I'll be fully behind any player on the list who forces McGuane out of the side with strong performances at VFL level or nab cup. At this stage no one has done that IMO.

Grand finals are also not played in Feb or March , it's about winning enough games and having the best side available in September .
You could argue giving younger players opportunities early you would gain more from them in Sepember and most likely even by May.
Meaning that although they may be a tad behind now they will provide more for the entire year .
It's all about the big picture .

 

[Harmichael]

If Astbury had finished last year with 15 in 9 this board would be filled with praise.

....and Astbury's age & experience compared to McGoof's is....?.....Geez....

 

[Boston tiger]

I am not 'buddies' with a poster who rates McGuane's football performance for this Proud club... with the following posted words ...'sh*t'...'poop' and 'crap'...
Cos if your mind isnt in the gutter in relation to McGuane...please tell me and the forum where it is exactly...

So you were getting personal?

 

[Heisenberg_]

Let's use this thread to talk about Luke McGuane, good, bad or whatever and leave out the childish name calling and circular arguments or this thread will find itself closed
People have different opinions doesn't mean to you doesn't mean you can throw out insults.

 

[Tigersman]

As I said, I'd love to see Astbury or someone else push past McGuane, but I'd like it to happen on the back of some consistent, impressive form at VFL level or even Nab cup. No one has shown anything near enough to suggest they can perform at a level above that of McGuane. Those most likely are in the same age bracket as McGuane.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

So you were getting personal?

No i was stating a fact...i am not your 'buddy'......

 

[THE_GUN]

Does anybody have Luke McGuan's statts so far in this game - how many has he kicked so far ?

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Two goals so far bro..

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Does anybody have Luke McGuan's statts so far in this game - how many has he kicked so far ?

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/nab-cup/2013/2/ess-v-rich.