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Kane McAuliffe
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Don't worry @Harry he is a jet:
"McAuliffe’s power and speed shone through in the 20m sprint, where he was the fastest South Australian and fifth quickest overall with a time of 2.930 seconds."
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He has speed in reserve, uses as much as he needs to avoid a tackle and pass to a team mate. Other players like Cumbo go at full speed all the time which can work against them, causing poor disposal and missed shots at goal...last qtr.
No one has mentioned his tendance to hoist 50 mt. bombs rather than hit up targets. Most of these bombs were picked off by the Essendon defence.
Will take his game to the next level if he lowers his eyes and hits up shorter targets.
Will take his game to the next level if he lowers his eyes and hits up shorter targets.
He did that a couple of times, but across his few games he's also showed his ability to kick darts. I think its a composure issue that he will get with more experience. I have more concerns with the exact same sort of bombs (though he doesn't get 50m) from Dow. He has shown little ability by foot to be more aggressive with quality kicking. I don't really have too many concerns with McAuliffe in this, as I say reckon its a composure thing that he will get as he plays more games.
This bomb and pray kicking tactic has been with us all season and as we have no height to speak of in out forwards, it is easy pickings for the opposition. My concern is, we keep on doing it game after game hoping for a different outcome. It is the definition of insanity
The kid had the biggest smile on his face after Dusty kicked the goal - he knew he was going to be included in a Best of Dustin Martin collection for eternity.
I can't imagine what a buzz it would be at that particular point in time when Dusty has just celebrated a brilliant goal with you. One that you had a direct assist in.
The stuff of dreams.
I can't imagine what a buzz it would be at that particular point in time when Dusty has just celebrated a brilliant goal with you. One that you had a direct assist in.
The stuff of dreams.
Played a brilliant first half. But naturally faded away.
Keep playing him. Get him another preseason under his belt and these fade outs will disappear.
Keep playing him. Get him another preseason under his belt and these fade outs will disappear.
Mighta got a contact injury, Harry. But yeah. Did drop out of it. We'll be finding out plenty over the next few months.
For someone with such limited experience at AFL level, he sure looks good on the ball and running patterns. A lot to like about his game and more importantly right no, his attitude. Another one for our future as his experience grows.
Yep, kids definitely got game, all we gotta do is get the motor run in properly without popping a valve or blowing a piston n we'll be able to sit back n enjoy the ride.
Problem with Dow is he does seem to have footy smarts and can find the football but he gets pushed of it too easily fumbles a lot and loses possession often. When Ooze talks about us getting first hands on the football but losing the clearance count this kid is a big contributor to this stat. He will never be a Dusty type hulk but needs to seriously work on his core strength and spend a whole preseason in the gym. You look at someone like one of my all time Favourite Players in the Late Shane Tuck he was no hulk but he was strong great core strength could break tackles. You can't have kids bodies playing against men.
