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Matthew McDonough
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Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Not sure with his athletic traits he makes it at his height as a forward. Not many do.
As you suggest Sin, he needs get mega fit & push through the middle to make it. He is certainly clean & skillful enough to make his mark in that area. He can then roll/rest forward & use his ball use to advantage.
But his tank will be the key. He'll need to become a 20+ touch player to earn his keep ILO. His increasing numbers last year suggest he could.
Sintiger said:
Not sure with his athletic traits he makes it at his height as a forward. Not many do.
As you suggest Sin, he needs get mega fit & push through the middle to make it. He is certainly clean & skillful enough to make his mark in that area. He can then roll/rest forward & use his ball use to advantage.
But his tank will be the key. He'll need to become a 20+ touch player to earn his keep ILO. His increasing numbers last year suggest he could.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Going by the most recent comments in his interview on the RFC site it looks as if he'll initially be targeting the positions of King and Edwards in the side as a small forward who applies pressure. Be a good starting point if he can force one of those out this season from the 22.
Going by the most recent comments in his interview on the RFC site it looks as if he'll initially be targeting the positions of King and Edwards in the side as a small forward who applies pressure. Be a good starting point if he can force one of those out this season from the 22.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
A 15 possession forward kicking 40 goals a year would be fantastic for us. Cyril Rioli was AA with those sort of numbers.
Not saying McDonough will reach those levels btw but that sort of role is where I see him.
20+ plus possession player who is forward and pushing into the middle is elite. Not sure that is a realistic target tbh. I see him differently, a player who can play 80% forward , get 14-15 possessions but kicks goals because his use is so good.Leysy Days said:
A 15 possession forward kicking 40 goals a year would be fantastic for us. Cyril Rioli was AA with those sort of numbers.
Not saying McDonough will reach those levels btw but that sort of role is where I see him.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Has Mcdonough got tha pace of White , and break the lines like he can ??
SCOOP said:
Has Mcdonough got tha pace of White , and break the lines like he can ??
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Agree with this, the player most likely to replace White is Banfield, from a pace perspective I think they're on par.
tigertim said:
Agree with this, the player most likely to replace White is Banfield, from a pace perspective I think they're on par.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
They're 2 different types of player but they'd probably fill the same spot in the 22 as a small/med forward running through the midfield. While McDonough isn't as quick or fit he's a lot smarter and more skilled, which IMO makes up for it.
They're 2 different types of player but they'd probably fill the same spot in the 22 as a small/med forward running through the midfield. While McDonough isn't as quick or fit he's a lot smarter and more skilled, which IMO makes up for it.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Still need a line breaker, just look at the impact guys like Jetta, Varcoe & Isaac Smith have had in Grand Finals. Crafty players like McDonough are also required but don't underestimate the speed factor.
Stylo said:
Still need a line breaker, just look at the impact guys like Jetta, Varcoe & Isaac Smith have had in Grand Finals. Crafty players like McDonough are also required but don't underestimate the speed factor.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Yeah, I agree with you. I don't think Banfield is that guy though, not sold. I'd rather lose the pace and add the extra smarts/skills than maintain the pace but gain nothing else.
Assuming we can only fit one of Banfield or McDonough into the 22 of course, which may not be the case
Yeah, I agree with you. I don't think Banfield is that guy though, not sold. I'd rather lose the pace and add the extra smarts/skills than maintain the pace but gain nothing else.
Assuming we can only fit one of Banfield or McDonough into the 22 of course, which may not be the case
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Banfield's first two seasons would be up there with White's 2013, if we can get him delivering 1 goal a game and 3-4 tackles he should be able to hold his place. The acid test for Todd will be his DE, he has tendency to spray the ball both in general play and goal kicking. If he sorts this out then he will be another Blair Hartley special.
Stylo said:
Banfield's first two seasons would be up there with White's 2013, if we can get him delivering 1 goal a game and 3-4 tackles he should be able to hold his place. The acid test for Todd will be his DE, he has tendency to spray the ball both in general play and goal kicking. If he sorts this out then he will be another Blair Hartley special.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
I think White was unfairly deemed as unskilled or not an intelligent footballer. yes it took him a few years to get to where we all hoped he would be but he was never given enough of a consistant run at it.
McD will need to be crafty as he is nowhere near a quick as Whitey.
But to be honest I have high hopes for McD. His preview tape from the draft for me screamed of a kid who had all the tools but was nowhere near fit enough (he was a fatty bom bah) to be a top level player. His video clips this preseason look positive, has dropped the weight and looks far more solid.
Stylo said:
I think White was unfairly deemed as unskilled or not an intelligent footballer. yes it took him a few years to get to where we all hoped he would be but he was never given enough of a consistant run at it.
McD will need to be crafty as he is nowhere near a quick as Whitey.
But to be honest I have high hopes for McD. His preview tape from the draft for me screamed of a kid who had all the tools but was nowhere near fit enough (he was a fatty bom bah) to be a top level player. His video clips this preseason look positive, has dropped the weight and looks far more solid.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Will be pleasantly surprised if he shows anything this year
Won't be holding my breath though
Will be pleasantly surprised if he shows anything this year
Won't be holding my breath though
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
Very happy with what I saw of McDonough today. Small, but looks to make good decisions and clean hands and feet.
Very happy with what I saw of McDonough today. Small, but looks to make good decisions and clean hands and feet.
Re: Welcome Matthew McDonough at pick 42
He did impress today. Showed good poise across half back.
He did impress today. Showed good poise across half back.
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