AFL Player # 1: Andrew "Pidge" McGrath (VC)

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2030
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 13, Vindicater

 

[fairbump_playon]

I think there was only like 3-4 guys in the entire league that average 20+ touches and a goal a game (or something like that, maybe its 25 touches). 25 goals is way optimistic and he will likely spend time in defense in some matches this year too (mostly midfield but will occasionally play back too).

So I hope you're somehow right but I reckon its bloody unlikely!

Yes, I agree it’s unlikely this year. But it’s coming sooner or later. He’s a blueblood, a number 1 draft pick about to hit his straps. The sky is the limit.

We probably haven’t yet got a grip on how strong his goal sense is, given he started in defense. It’s going to be a joy watching him.

 

[VelvetSledge]

He just looks so strong. Absolute bull.

Can't wait to see him bursting through the midfield with no-one catching him, as he boots it inside 50 to hit big Joe right on the chest 15 metres out only for Joe to spray it out on the full

 

[Pweter]

He's got that look of inner confidence at the moment. Not a cocky "I'm gonna tear you a new one" arrogant cockiness, just a quiet "underestimate me at your peril" type confidence. Hopefully it translates into the season proper where after a few rounds absolutely nobody will underestimate him.

 

[citizen-erased]

He just looks so strong. Absolute bull.

Can't wait to see him bursting through the midfield with no-one catching him, as he boots it inside 50 to hit big Joe right on the chest 15 metres out only for Joe to spray it out on the full

Lol. Joey.

Kid is a jet though.
Has not stopped improving from day 1.

He, Merrett and Shiel will be handfuls.

 

[Runk]

No pressure Andrew.

 

[citizen-erased]

No pressure Andrew.

eats it for breakfast i hear.
along with some form of pomegranate dressing according to woosha.

 

[Runk]

eats it for breakfast i hear.
along with some form of pomegranate dressing according to woosha.

Pomegranate dressing???

Delist.

 

[citizen-erased]

Pomegranate dressing???

Delist.

pomegranate is delicious
and versatile (much like Andy).

has my approval
its not at the "captaincy into disrepute" level of microwaving a steak that Hepp is still redeeming himself for.

 

[VelvetSledge]

Pomegranate dressing???

Delist.

He eats an entire pomegranate. In one bite. Plus a bag of cement

 

[Runk]

He eats an entire pomegranate. In one bite. Plus a bag of cement

#jawstrength

 

[Lance Uppercut]

#jawstrength

Giggity. Giggity. Giggitygiggitygiggity

 

[Lore]

Non-injury related bump Jade

Pidge sure aims high

Dream job if you weren’t a footballer: CEO of BHP

Get to know Andrew McGrath
https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2019-03-05/get-to-know-andy-mcgrath

 

[Milanista28]

The most famous person you have met: Michael Hurley

 

[HirdyLannister]

His game tonight was fantastic, weaving through traffic with confidence was great. Alot of grunt work which was good to see.

 

[Milanista28]

His game tonight was fantastic, weaving through traffic with confidence was great. Alot of grunt work which was good to see.

His 2nd half especially the last quarter was outstanding.

 

[dnbassador]

When he sealed the game with a drop punt dude is all silk

 

[Bomber_Dan]

Massive all night but those quick hands in the 4th under enourous pressure were huge for us to get the ball cleared from our 50. Keeps growing each game can’t wait to see what the future holds for this kid

 

[jmoo wan]

he’s awesome. he never shirks a contest or let’s a campaigner go unshoved. we need more tough private school boys like him.

 

[Mr_McBoogerBalls]

I love him. I don't have a vagine but would make an attempt at hoarding his babies.

 

[Jacques_]

Was awesome when the heat was on in the 4th, building really nicely.

 

[Espe]

He won’t get as much credit he deserves this week. But this kid was ****ing immense tonight. His clean hands in the backline saved our arse countless times.

 

[Yoda_]

Vastly different from the first two rounds, much more forthcoming in moving the ball forward which is where he does his best work,

Great from Pidge

 

[carnthedons]

Just reward for our drug cheating.

Love the pidge

 

[blitzer]

Yeah those clean touches in our backline were so incredibly pivotal in the last quarter. He's building nicely as a player.

No, not every touch he had was especially damaging and he's still guilty of some hack kicks when he shouldn't but he does a helluva lot of good things too. One of the most noticeable things is his closing speed defensively is just terrific. He routinely closes down players from a distance where most of our team wouldn't even be able to get a hand on them.

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Next captain?