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

[Beerfish]

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

 

[Paul_Barnard]

Did he go onto Ainsworth in the second quarter and shut him down as well?

 

[eDPS]

Did he go onto Ainsworth in the second quarter and shut him down as well?

Our defenders kept switching up but sure it was mostly Glesson and McGrath in the 1st half and I think McKenna was on him abit in the 2nd half

 

[Runk]

He's no Begley

You're on fire.

 

[Kakkle]

One of the more impressive things for mine, is how defensively minded he is without it impacting his offensive game. You can forgive a player in their first season to have some defensive lapses due to the TAC system these players play in, but he has done really well in the 2 games so far.

 

[Pweter]

I watch him and am waiting for him to explode athletically. He gathers the ball and remains low when assessing his options and his first step in any direction is powerful. Right now he's mostly giving it out to team mates in a better position which is testament to his decision making, but I want to see that explosive step turn into 3 or 4 steps. He's like a ball of fast twitch muscles ready to unleash, I can't wait to see him really use that asset and blast into open space.

 

[JayJ20]

Hi Paul?

Paul? What who is that? Haha *looks around nervously*

 

[bjisgod9]

I watch him and am waiting for him to explode athletically. He gathers the ball and remains low when assessing his options and his first step in any direction is powerful. Right now he's mostly giving it out to team mates in a better position which is testament to his decision making, but I want to see that explosive step turn into 3 or 4 steps. He's like a ball of fast twitch muscles ready to unleash, I can't wait to see him really use that asset and blast into open space.

Agree, really don't think we will have to wait long to see this happen. Improved after his 1st game, gaining confidence....look out

 

[Lore]

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2017-03-17/btv-catch-up-andy-mcgrath-on-the-footy-show

hahaha

 

[doug85]

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2017-03-17/btv-catch-up-andy-mcgrath-on-the-footy-show

hahaha

****ing legend!!!


Took no shit from that Hughesy prick.

 

[Drummer_19]

Love that he gave Hughesy donuts. Get some actual comedic material, mate.

 

[ezard15]

Think he's got a bit of campaigner about him.

 

[raskolnikov]

Love that he gave Hughesy donuts. Get some actual comedic material, mate.

Hughesy wouldn't know funny if it smacked him in the face.

 

[eDPS]

The only one getting a laugh was Andy, good stuff haha. Heard he was on so switched from the cricket and I missed it and first thing I see is Barrett so yeah I couldn't switch back to the cricket quick enough haha

 

[Rack Watts]

Plonk him on Cyril.

 

[eDPS]

 

[donlav99]

 

[VelvetSledge]

Interesting to see that the SEN team has him winning the Rising Star. He's definitely captured attention this lad!

 

[carnthedons]

Interesting to see that the SEN team has him winning the Rising Star. He's definitely captured attention this lad!

Number 1 draft pick is favourite for the rising star?? Colour me shocked

 

[VelvetSledge]

Number 1 draft pick is favourite for the rising star?? Colour me shocked

Considering the buzz around players like Sam Powell-Pepper etc, I'm a bit shocked. Also considering that Francis was the favourite a few months ago.

 

[Runk]

Hughesy wouldn't know funny if it smacked him in the face.

As funny as a burning orphanage.

 

[carnthedons]

Considering the buzz around players like Sam Powell-Pepper etc, I'm a bit shocked. Also considering that Francis was the favourite a few months ago.

I know what you're saying but he's likely to play in what's perceived as an easier position than SPP who's looked v good but it's hard being a bash n crash inside mid as an 18-19yo and Francis while likely to be a phenomenal player in his own right seemingly is made of glass

 

[freddy mercury]

Woosha on SEN this evening all but confirmed McGrath will play! Danced around the question but answered with a lot of yeahs ect! Not sure how I feel about this

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Woosha on SEN this evening all but confirmed McGrath will play! Danced around the question but answered with a lot of yeahs ect! Not sure how I feel about this

Taking a page from Sheedy's book. Sheeds always use to debut players in big games.

 

[SydneyBomber]

IN!

Good luck young fella!

 

[JayJ20]

IN!

Good luck young fella!

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