Opinion Number 1 pick

[eDPS]

Because it's a focused question, I rate it.
We can also bump it, when we inevitably select the wrong player

Yep we can all laugh that we didn't pick Taranto, Ainsworth or someone else out of those 2 that ends up the better player haha

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Still have both behind Mathieson.

#nevergetsold

 

[Rack Watts]

Still have both behind Mathieson.

#nevergetsold

#neverliveitdown

 

[Mercuri Rising]

Still have both behind Mathieson.

#nevergetsold

S I M P S O N S T A P P E D O U T

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

More seriously is it a case of footballer (Luggage) vs athlete (McGrath)?

 

[scanlon]

More seriously is it a case of footballer (Luggage) vs athlete (McGrath)?

No not at all. Just because McGrath is athletically gifted it doesn't mean he doesn't know what he's doing out there. His athletic ability doesn't give him 32 possession and 6.7 clearances a game

 

[Rack Watts]

It's class versus power.
Been watching the Judd vs. O'Loughlin game.
Josh Battle, gee he moves like Ablett Sr.

 

[eDPS]

It's class versus power.

Honestly it's defence vs forward. Both are classy players, good footy IQ and play on instinct.

 

[Towno78]

Jennifer Hawkins or Miranda Kerr?

When you put ot that way... 3some?
Make it happen Disco

 

[quotemokc]

Honestly it's defence vs forward. Both are classy players, good footy IQ and play on instinct.

It's pretty obvious that we need more scoring from the midfield

 

[Rack Watts]

Honestly it's defence vs forward. Both are classy players, good footy IQ and play on instinct.

Might be McCluggage then, we have some good defensive mids.
I need to see McCluggage smile, convinced he's a robot.
Smile.exe

 

[eDPS]

Might be McCluggage then, we have some good defensive mids.
I need to see McCluggage smile, convinced he's a robot.
Smile.exe

I think McCluggage is the better fit for us but think McGrath will end up a better player, instill think Taranto would be the best fit for us.

It's pretty obvious that we need more scoring from the midfield

Not sure how we can fix it up in our midfield but Parish and Zerrett have shown to be handy around goals they just don't seem to get down there enough. McCluggage always just finds a way t get forward and kick a goal he just bobs up out of knowhere a lot of the time haha

 

[RearNaked]

McGrath seems like a winner he will be the better player overall and will be able to slot right in and replace pig straight away aswell

 

[Rack Watts]

McGrath seems like a winner he will be the better player overall and will be able to slot right in and replace pig straight away aswell

Tippa and McGrath, great tackling pressure but too short to have two of in the backline?

 

[RearNaked]

Tippa and McGrath, great tackling pressure but too short to have two of in the backline?

tippa forward

 

[frenchfri12]

McGrath

 

[Hand Luggage]

Well I stoopidly created a BF user name a few months back based on a man crush for the lug.

It's all about me dodo. Lets not make this weird, call out mccluggage loudly and proudly on draft night.


PS...my vote is for McGrath...

 

[abers47]

I shall fight to keep this separate. Where is the independence from that crazy round-about?


I'm guessing that you're talking about McGrath?

First time we have had a number one pick - deserves its own thread!

 

[Zach Package]

I'm not as wedded to Clug as I once was so I'll be chuffed no matter what we do.

They're not without question marks though, McGrath's kicking leaves a bit to be desired for mine. It's not as if he can't hit water from the beach but if I'm an opposition team I certainly want him kicking it rather than running with it.

 

[84859300]

No not at all. Just because McGrath is athletically gifted it doesn't mean he doesn't know what he's doing out there. His athletic ability doesn't give him 32 possession and 6.7 clearances a game

Don't get me wrong, because I certainly think there is potential there - but 32 and 6.7 is against kids in a game that doesn't allow tagging.

All the stats under the sun have to transpose from TAC (20/20) to AFL (test) and sometimes, they just don't come together.

 

[eDPS]

Don't get me wrong, because I certainly think there is potential there - but 32 and 6.7 is against kids in a game that doesn't allow tagging.

All the stats under the sun have to transpose from TAC (20/20) to AFL (test) and sometimes, they just don't come together.

Same can be said for McCluggage then I don't think anyone expects him to get 30 touches and 2 goals every game. TAC stats can exaggerate a performance but they are still handy none the less. If your struggling to find the footy in TAC it mustn't be a good sign

 

[84859300]

If your struggling to find the footy in TAC it mustn't be a good sign

I'm sure those kids will enjoy playing back with their mates.

 

[Chief Hopper]

Essendon should be drafting mids that can score goals. If McCluggage has this over McGrah then go McCluggage.

 

[DraftMe]

I'm not as wedded to Clug as I once was so I'll be chuffed no matter what we do.

They're not without question marks though, McGrath's kicking leaves a bit to be desired for mine. It's not as if he can't hit water from the beach but if I'm an opposition team I certainly want him kicking it rather than running with it.

McGrath kicked at 72% efficiency this year in the TAC Cup which is elite and higher than all the other top prospects.
For some comparison:
McCluggage 62%
Scrimshaw 61%
Ainsworth 57%
Brodie 55%
Taranto 55%

 

[scanlon]

Don't get me wrong, because I certainly think there is potential there - but 32 and 6.7 is against kids in a game that doesn't allow tagging.

All the stats under the sun have to transpose from TAC (20/20) to AFL (test) and sometimes, they just don't come together.

So what's he meant to do to prove that he's a good footballer then? That's the level that he plays in and he's dominating it.