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[Floridog]

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Won't play here in North America. Of course it didn't inform me of that until after I had sat through the advertisement for products I can't get here either.

 

[True Dog]

Watched the 2nd qtr in the GF and was impressed. May be more to this kid than I first thought.

 

[jaxie1]

Here's a little interview with the lad. Interviewer looks like Bruce Mcavaney's grandson.

thanks the buck good interview we may have another Morris on the way ,enjoyed the background I lived the last 20 years 200 m from there in Lockleys .

 

[yebiga]

Not to be scoffed at, kid can play! Has played against men. This is a good pick.

 

[perro_loco]

Here's a little interview with the lad. Interviewer looks like Bruce Mcavaney's grandson.

great kid doing the interview. hope he makes it as a journo.

 

[hatescaptcha]

He kinda looks like a young Ben Cousins.


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[stefoid]

He kinda looks like a young Ben Cousins.


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Not as much speed as Cousins...

 

[Fossie 32]

Not as much speed as Cousins...

Doesn't matter as long as you crack in

 

[X_box_X]

It's probably just a coincidence you can find the words "line" and "ice" in 'McNeil'.

 

[immortalmike]

Doesn't matter as long as you crack in

Hopefully not as much crack as Ben.

 

[Boristown]

Hope he doesn't meth up this opportunity.

 

[Triple Baileys]

I like this guy too. He looks nuggety but quick, which is a good combo. Interesting running and patented double handed bouncing style, really leans forward. Looks like a decent long kick.

So how come he only gets picked up in the rookie draft?

 

[Mojorisin]

I like this guy too. He looks nuggety but quick, which is a good combo. Interesting running and patented double handed bouncing style, really leans forward. Looks like a decent long kick.

So how come he only gets picked up in the rookie draft?

Doesn't look to have to much contested game. Not that it would bother us

 

[Virgin Dog]

Doesn't look to have to much contested game. Not that it would bother us

Vandermeer didn't either, and we reached for him, but he's turned out to be one of our best bang for buck picks in years. I'll admit I'm still unsure about that Bedendo pick, but I like the look of McNeil

 

[dogzrule]

Vandermeer didn't either, and we reached for him, but he's turned out to be one of our best bang for buck picks in years. I'll admit I'm still unsure about that Bedendo pick, but I like the look of McNeil

Looking at the highlights of both McNeil and Benendo, they both have X factor. Both late pick so you need to go for the X factor and see if it works out.

From a structural view we don’t need either to actually play in the next 2 years so if one comes through it is a bonus.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Vandermeer didn't either, and we reached for him, but he's turned out to be one of our best bang for buck picks in years. I'll admit I'm still unsure about that Bedendo pick, but I like the look of McNeil

to tell you the truth I like the look of Bedendo

 

[Triple Baileys]

Doesn't look to have to much contested game. Not that it would bother us

we have developed a massive forward rush whenever we transition between defense and attack - easy rebound goals for our opponents all season.

Vandermeer didn't either, and we reached for him, but he's turned out to be one of our best bang for buck picks in years. I'll admit I'm still unsure about that Bedendo pick, but I like the look of McNeil

Vandermeer, yeah, he had just about reached "automatic selection when fit" status in 2020. It was not so much a volume thing with him, it's where and in what situations he was getting his possessions and what he did with them. Very damaging player. Much prefer him to a player that racks up 30 disposals and 12 marks by constantly providing the safe defensive kick option but doesn't hurt the opposition at all - not saying we have any quite like that but other teams do.

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

Doing a bit of reading about McNeil, one thing I'm really impressed about is how he's willing to do the defensive stuff. Lots of games where he had 10+ tackles, and consistent mentions of his desperation to win every contest. He went undrafted due to a lack of outside game and poor use by foot and really worked hard in the SANFL to improve that. In the SANFL grand final he sprayed his first shot and next quarter in a similar position nailed it. Maybe reading too much into it but I think he's got a good head on his shoulders and was able to correct his mistake which is something lots of AFL footballers can't do mid-game.

I keep going back to a Picken comparison. Can be inside or outside, really team oriented, is a nice mark for his size, capable of hitting the scoreboard as well as piling on pressure. I think we need someone like that to balance how much of our midfield does their best work as more outside link-up players and forward-half types. I'll be excited to see how he goes in the VFL next year and if he has what it takes to push into a stacked AFL midfield.

 

[dogwatch]

Finding a player like that who missed out in his u18 draft year is a great filter for a few attributes, like determination, application, persistence, willingness to listen and adapt, and an appreciation of how much you should value your opportunity when it finally comes.

I get the impression he'll give it everything to make his career a success. A bit like Pickers did.

 

[D Mitchell]

Doing a bit of reading about McNeil, one thing I'm really impressed about is ...

Don't get too excited about what you read about junior footballers, b o b, look at who wrote the material, even better, his/her sources. We all hope rookie picks become Moz/Picko.

PS Particularly Picko, my favourite FFC footballer of all time, now if he could only fly a spitfire like Blueyl

 

[Mofra]

I keep going back to a Picken comparison. Can be inside or outside, really team oriented, is a nice mark for his size, capable of hitting the scoreboard as well as piling on pressure. I think we need someone like that to balance how much of our midfield does their best work as more outside link-up players and forward-half types. I'll be excited to see how he goes in the VFL next year and if he has what it takes to push into a stacked AFL midfield.

Interesting comparison because his pathway to an AFL rookie list is pretty close to Matthew Boyd (overager who started the year in the State league seconds)

 

[Libba39]

Bump.

This guy continues to impress and grow with each game despite numerous calls for him to be dropped by many on here.

14 disposals and a goal the other night. Covers the ground well, applies pressure, and is hungry for a goal. On top of that he goes hard at it as demonstrated by his effort against Casboult(?) last week where he got pole-axed.

All in all a great addition to the team and might I say it, a lucky charm, with our only loss coming when he did not take the field.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Plenty of good signs but needs to fix his disposal going inside 50. Hopefully it comes with time, he needs to slow down a little to make the right decision.

 

[SayerTheCreator]

He’s looking more and more settled and is backing his ability.

Handball game fits well with our style.

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

Never would have picked him for a best 22 spot off the bat but he's looking comfortable there.