Player Watch Max Michalanney

[BunjiMC]

He will be top 8 at bnf if he stays injury free. Kid is a star

 

[John Who]

Very good again today. However I believe he made 1 bad kick to the middle of the ground after taking a great mark which led to a goal. Forgivable but it was impressive to see he didn't put his head down and just went on and kept playing to a high standard. Shows great maturity.

Also shows he has a natural attacking mindset. Apart from that one kicking error, I think he’s a pretty good kick overall.

His start to the season reminds me of Mills from Sydney, who had an impressive 1st season as a defender with some attacking flair, who ultimately won the Rising Star. Both are similar in their reliability and footy smarts.

 

[50BC]

Watching him at times, I get flashbacks of watching his Dad play, even though Jim mostly played in the forward line. Not only looks and moves like Jim, same effortlesss class as well.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Watching him at times, I get flashbacks of watching his Dad play, even though Jim mostly played in the forward line. Not only looks and moves like Jim, same effortlesss class as well.

You remember Jim playing?

Were you born in 50BC?

 

[50BC]

You remember Jim playing?

Were you born in 50BC?

Just about, feels that way someday anyway. I remember the 82 and 84 premierships he played in. But I was too young for the first 2 he played in. 84 was particularly sweet cos we beat Port to win that one. Although I seem to recall it was Rocky Roberts who kicked most of the goals that day.

 

[Mutineer]

 

[Cap]

It's interesting how Sydney knew.

I'd love to know who in that club is running their talent ID, they seem to really know their stuff

 

[Mutineer]

It's interesting how Sydney knew.

I'd love to know who in that club is running their talent ID, they seem to really know their stuff

LOL google Kinnear Beatson and Simon Dalrymple 2 of the best in the business for decades..

 

[radiojake]

question for the board Norwood fans who watched him regularly last season - Why exactly was he left out of the GF side? Has he improved markedly since joining the AFL squad? because I don't see how he wouldn't have been best 22 for Norwood with how he's played so far

 

[Dirty Bird]

Just wish his name was easier to say and write. Gonna switch to Max and hope we don't get another one

For the first 2 games I attended, I was just going "Maxy"

But I THINK it's pronounced Mach-elany

 

[Dirty Bird]

question for the board Norwood fans who watched him regularly last season - Why exactly was he left out of the GF side? Has he improved markedly since joining the AFL squad? because I don't see how he wouldn't have been best 22 for Norwood with how he's played so far

I'm not a fan, but I read it was because he was only in to cover an injury, and the player was due back for the GF.

 

[George CantStandYa]

Just about, feels that way someday anyway. I remember the 82 and 84 premierships he played in. But I was too young for the first 2 he played in. 84 was particularly sweet cos we beat Port to win that one. Although I seem to recall it was Rocky Roberts who kicked most of the goals that day.

84 was a brilliant grand final, one of the best I’ve seen and in particular been too.

Yep Rocky cleaned up.

 

[cleanhands]

84 was a brilliant grand final, one of the best I’ve seen and in particular been too.

Yep Rocky cleaned up.

A bit of entertainment before the bounce

 

[WeeBlake]

every bit as promising as Rachele and TT for mine

 

[cleanhands]

Watching him at times, I get flashbacks of watching his Dad play, even though Jim mostly played in the forward line. Not only looks and moves like Jim, same effortlesss class as well.

Played quite a bit in ruck as well

 

[cmndstab]

I'm not a fan, but I read it was because he was only in to cover an injury, and the player was due back for the GF.

Correct, yes. Came in for Pierce Seymour, who managed to get fit in time for the GF.

 

[mtbkym]

Leigh Montagna

Leigh Montagna

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42

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76kg

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23.9

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14.8

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9.0

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4.7

4star

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4.0

5star

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482.3

5star

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5.0

1star

K

3.8

2star

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1.2

2star

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2.4

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1.4

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gave him a big wrap on MMM today to his other radio colleagues. Told them to add his name to their little black books. Basically reeled off his opponents stats, was very glowing

 

[huludicidal]

Leigh Montagna gave him a big wrap on MMM today to his other radio colleagues. Told them to add his name to their little black books. Basically reeled off his opponents stats, was very glowing

Completely unrelated to this post, but Montagna has genuinely surprised me with the quality of his game analysis over the past couple of years. He is excellent at what he does, and I really didn’t expect that he would be.

David King is a complete knob of a bloke, but he is good at breaking the game down too.

Jason Dunstall is a highly intelligent individual who understands the game better than most.

Basically everyone else at Fox Footy are blithering idiots who have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.

 

[cleanhands]

Completely unrelated to this post, but Montagna has genuinely surprised me with the quality of his game analysis over the past couple of years. He is excellent at what he does, and I really didn’t expect that he would be.

David King is a complete knob of a bloke, but he is good at breaking the game down too.

Jason Dunstall is a highly intelligent individual who understands the game better than most.

Basically everyone else at Fox Footy are blithering idiots who have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.

Listen to Montagna……………… then TRY and listen to Jarman

 

[Bay62]

For the first 2 games I attended, I was just going "Maxy"

But I THINK it's pronounced Mach-elany

I’m also old enough to have watched his father Jim play for Norwood

Everyone used to pronounce his name Michael-Annie - pretty close to how it’s actually spelt

 

[GreyCrow]

84 was a brilliant grand final, one of the best I’ve seen and in particular been too.

Yep Rocky cleaned up.

84 holds good memories for me

And I didnt even go - but the pre-bounce stuff with Timmy and Craig was fun

82 is not so much a blank but just holds no place for me - I think Woodcock and Aish played well

78 annoyed me a lot

75 was a 25 year drought breaker - Bob Hammond the King of the Parade

 

[GreyCrow]

I’m also old enough to have watched his father Jim play for Norwood

Everyone used to pronounce his name Michael-Annie - pretty close to how it’s actually spelt

I was a Michael-aney

 

[Crouch]

Leigh Montagna gave him a big wrap on MMM today to his other radio colleagues. Told them to add his name to their little black books. Basically reeled off his opponents stats, was very glowing

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[Crow-eater]

Completely unrelated to this post, but Montagna has genuinely surprised me with the quality of his game analysis over the past couple of years. He is excellent at what he does, and I really didn’t expect that he would be.

David King is a complete knob of a bloke, but he is good at breaking the game down too.

Jason Dunstall is a highly intelligent individual who understands the game better than most.

Basically everyone else at Fox Footy are blithering idiots who have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about.

It's actually why First Crack is probably Fox Footy's best show. Montagna, King and Huddo go through the weekends games, but seriously, unlike Bounce. Dunstall should permanently replace Robbo on 360, but that'll never happen.

 

[Sir Ronald Mac]

Best player from the 2022 draft, future capitano