Player Watch Zac McCarthy

[localfootylegend23]

A natural key forward at 18, on our list.
Well knock me down with a feather
Very excited about this kids future.

Steene and McCarthy ruck fwds. Future is looking v good

 

[TradeDraft]

Steene and McCarthy ruck fwds. Future is looking v good

Not sure about McCarthy as a Ruckman but I guess could be a 2nd Ruck

 

[Harry O]

Not sure about McCarthy as a Ruckman but I guess could be a 2nd Ruck

Certainly played the role a lot in juniors .
Obviously needs to bulk up a bit before doing it against men

 

[localfootylegend23]

Not sure about McCarthy as a Ruckman but I guess could be a 2nd Ruck

Yep, obviously quite skinny atm. Once he builds some size (like Steene did!) he could definitely pinch hit at 199cm (?)

 

[sr36]

Certainly played the role a lot in juniors .
Obviously needs to bulk up a bit before doing it against men

Can he jump?

 

[localfootylegend23]

Can he jump?

Super athletic from what i've seen

 

[TradeDraft]

Can he jump?

Yes he can

 

[TradeDraft]

Yep, obviously quite skinny atm. Once he builds some size (like Steene did!) he could definitely pinch hit at 199cm (?)

He is Listed at 199cm but could be Taller now

 

[Jen2310]

Can he jump?

 

[localfootylegend23]

He is Listed at 199cm but could be Taller now

Need to build him up over the next two years and get some size on him.

Also

We've spoken about our VFL team being vital to our young players future. Losing to a bunch of vfl listed players in GWS on friday was completely unacceptable seeming we were not far off full strength. We haven't had many years like essendon did last year (10+ long term injuries) yet most years our VFL team is mediocre at best. Why? Coaching? Gameplan? Resources?

It simply has to lift or our young players development will be affected.

 

[TradeDraft]

Need to build him up over the next two years and get some size on him.

He is a Very Long Away with his Body being Ready for Senior Footy

 

[sr36]

Need to build him up over the next two years and get some size on him.

Also

We've spoken about our VFL team being vital to our young players future. Losing to a bunch of vfl listed players in GWS on friday was completely unacceptable seeming we were not far off full strength. We haven't had many years like essendon did last year (10+ long term injuries) yet most years our VFL team is mediocre at best. Why? Coaching? Gameplan? Resources?

It simply has to lift or our young players development will be affected.

It's a catch 22 - our best VFL team probably doesn't have as many of the AFL kids in it as we'll play when they're all fit.

 

[sr36]

He is a Very Long Away with his Body being Ready for Senior Footy

Plus it's complete guess whether he can bulk up enough to be ready to play as a genuine KPF.

 

[TradeDraft]

Plus it's complete guess whether he can bulk up enough to be ready to play as a genuine KPF.

Hopefully can but we wait and see

 

[sr36]

Hopefully can but we wait and see

He's likely to get plenty of time. Such a smooth mover for his height.

 

[footballsack35]

realistically, can we expect mccarthy to still grow a couple cm given he is still only 18? Fingers crossed...

 

[localfootylegend23]

realistically, can we expect mccarthy to still grow a couple cm given he is still only 18? Fingers crossed...

He's 199cm already and athletic! what more could you want haha