Player Watch Reef McInnes

[sr36]

I think he's on the De Goey trajectory

Got the Nat Fyfes about him.

 

[gouki88]

Got the Nat Fyfes about him.

Don't jinx him, like T Brown

 

[sr36]

Don't jinx him, like T Brown

He's not likely to get near Nat Fyfe, but that's the comparison in terms of strengths and style.

 

[pz5151]

I think he's on the De Goey trajectory

He does have a certain Kouta’esque style to his play. If he could turn out half that player it’d be awesome.

 

[Soups]

Kid will be special. Slow burn but it will be worth it.

 

[Mollythedolly]

He had 1 mark, 1 kick and a goal for a half of footy. Of which was due to him not following his man and being one of 3 loose players deep in his forward 50.

He improved in second half but no where near their better players

Lucky for him the game goes for 4 quarters.

 

[Monco Matt]

Looks a likely type does The Great Barrier. Has pretty good goal sense and decision-making ability. I think he might be a keeper.

 

[MoreMoore]

I think he's on the De Goey trajectory

I can’t wait to see a centre bounce with DeGoey, Reef and Carmichael all going beast mode

 

[Vedder]

this guy has been so impressive throughout preseason and last night

think he is going to be a very good player

 

[Fat Jesus]

I can’t wait to see a centre bounce with DeGoey, Reef and Carmichael all going beast mode

Add Edward and we are set.

 

[HFF]

He’s starting to believe that he can belong at the level.
A strong summer he has put in you can tell…and he is starting to have a presence about him.

 

[upnsmoke]

Reef has the skill set and explosiveness to be a tackle breaker attacker from the midfield and also do the same inside 50.... Pies need to get this kid as much opportunities as possible to expedite his development.

 

[Ugene41]

Issue with Ollie is that even though he is an elite mark, he's slow and stuck in that tweener size so likely to struggle to take that next step to become truly elite.

Reef has both the height (194cm) and pace and showing surprisingly good aerial ability for someone I thought was a tall midfielder. He can genuinely become an elite x-factor Gunston type.

 

[Jen2310]

Always had a feeling we had something special on our hands here.

 

[Quicky]

Reef gave us what Henry would have but unlike Henry he tackles hard too.

 

[nahnah]

I still don’t get why all the talk is that they want McInnes to be a midfielder. Everything I’ve seen from him shows he’s got huge potential as a marking forward.

Agreed. He is a forward at this point and an exciting one, he hasn’t played midfield.

 

[gouki88]

Reef gave us what Henry would have but unlike Henry he tackles hard too.

Consistency of effort is not an issue with Reefer

 

[rand corp]

Took his chance very well last night when it came.

 

[Jen2310]

Fly said in his presser that he had been so impressive at training, they probably would have liked to put him in the 22, but the sub was the best they could do, had to reward him for such a great pre-season.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Issue with Ollie is that even though he is an elite mark, he's slow and stuck in that tweener size so likely to struggle to take that next step to become truly elite.

John “Jack” Anthony.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Reef had back issues when he was recruited which stifled his development. I am pleased with his progress and expect he will be a valuable asset for Collingwood for years to come. He certainly has the potential to be DeGoey-esq as a big-bodied mid who rotates forward. His marking ability is up there.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Reef has the skill set and explosiveness to be a tackle breaker attacker from the midfield and also do the same inside 50.... Pies need to get this kid as much opportunities as possible to expedite his development.

So what you're saying is..

Just play him

 

[Jen2310]

So what you're saying is..

Just play him

You might be onto something there..

 

[pz5151]

So assuming Frampton comes in next week for Howe, who makes way for McInness if he makes it into the 22? I actually think it should be Mihocek but don’t think that’ll happen

 

[manicpie]

I have a feeling we have a very special player on our hands. 194cm and moves like a small forward. Can rreallymark and has a bit of mongrel