Player Watch #10: Colby McKercher - R9 AFL RS nom - progressing slowly in return to AFL after bone stress injury in foot

[The Dougster]

JHF is an absolute gun when the ball is right infront of him. He can out-compete just about anyone once he's near it.

Wait until Wardlaw gets a chance at him. I’ll back our boy.

 

[My Left Foote]

That sounds great and I hope McKercher reaches that transcendent level.

I just thought you sold Harry short (and continue to do so). Sheezel has an “accurate, penetrating kick” and isn’t a slouch when it comes to running either.

I think something is getting lost in translation, not my intention to sell Harry short he was arguably our best player last season and will most likely go to another level this year.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Glides over the turf.

And left footers always look better.

 

[Jonnoo]

Here’s his doppelgänger

 

[Val Keating]

As someone that has more insight into JHF than most on here, I can honestly say I hope he breaks his leg so badly that he never plays again. And I've never wished injury on a player before.

100%

 

[Val Keating]

The boy needs a perm. The straight spikey hair is freaking me out.

If it was the 90’s he could rock the perfect flat top

 

[bennymate]

Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it

Ben Cousins anyone?

 

[Dan]

Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it

Ben Cousins anyone?

I don’t get the drug addict vibes from Colby.

 

[Premieroos]

I think he will completely transform our backline, the run and carry he will provide will transcend anything we've seen in the last few years.

You're seriously forgetting about Shaun Atley and Marley Williams, disgraceful conduct there.

 

[shinboner magic]

I don’t get the drug addict vibes from Colby.

When you watch him play, you’ll want that jabbed into your veins

 

[Val Keating]

I don’t get the drug addict vibes from Colby.

Honestly though, Ben Cousins story is incredible. Rising Star, Premiership player, Brownlow medalist, 4x BnF, 6x AA, then spends years as an addict, goes to jail, still looks amazing, cleans up and gets a job on channel 7.

He’s been on a hell of a journey.

 

[DesertRoo]

Honestly though, Ben Cousins story is incredible. Rising Star, Premiership player, Brownlow medalist, 4x BnF, 6x AA, then spends years as an addict, goes to jail, still looks amazing, cleans up and gets a job on channel 7.

He’s been on a hell of a journey.

He was an addict during those 4x BnF 6 xAA years, complete animal.

 

[RHLK]

Honestly though, Ben Cousins story is incredible...... cleans up and gets a job on channel 7.

Kerry loves a bad boy.

 

[Val Keating]

Kerry loves a bad boy.

Also handy that he’s still kept his looks.

 

[Mcarcherey]

Honestly though, Ben Cousins story is incredible. Rising Star, Premiership player, Brownlow medalist, 4x BnF, 6x AA, then spends years as an addict, goes to jail, still looks amazing, cleans up and gets a job on channel 7.

He’s been on a hell of a journey.

Goes to show that drugs won. With all those accolades, the money, the looks, the women.... He thought drugs were better

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[marklovesbeer]

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[amaz199]

You're seriously forgetting about Shaun Atley and Marley Williams, disgraceful conduct there.

Marley had his perks as a pick 105 trade.

Ats was pivotal in our finals runs between 2012-15. I thought he had tools we didn't harness well enough. The Judd comparisons were definitely a bit out there but he had explosive pace that we somehow couldn't use to our maximum advantage. You could say the same thing about a few of the draftees that showed some promise during the same period.

He was, and is the perfect example of a footy department that lacked core player development focus. There were just far too many names that were hampered by the same issues for it to be a coincidence.

If Atley was playing under Clarkson, he would be the explosive receiver in the midfield. Maybe he'll get some half back time, but priority will be midfield.

It's remarkable that we look a better outfit footy department wise despite the fact we had more resources under Scott and co. That says it all.

 

[Val Keating]

Goes to show that drugs won. With all those accolades, the money, the looks, the women.... He thought drugs were better

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Most people wouldn’t come back from what he went through. Hope he stays clean

 

[dus]

Huge get. Prefer him over Reid.

Looks sublime.

 

[DuckYeah]

I can’t believe the simping for cousins. He is a convicted DV perp.

 

[Gasometer]

Wat does Cuz host on Ch 7?

And I can’t believe that is my first post in this thread…

 

[Val Keating]

Wat does Cuz host on Ch 7?

And I can’t believe that is my first post in this thread…

He does the morning sports report

 

[shinboner magic]

He does the morning sports report

Fits in well with his lifestyle as he’s on the way home from his bender

 

[Val Keating]

I can’t believe the simping for cousins. He is a convicted DV perp.

I’m not condoning what he did, but he was never convicted for domestic violence. He was found guilty of stalking his former partner because she put an AVO on him, he was off his nut and wanted to see his kids. That would’ve been awful for her. I’m not simping for him at all. Life isn’t black and white, it’s complicated. I don’t think he’s been so evil that he doesn’t deserve a second chance.

I’ve known a lot of people that went off the rails and never came back. The people that do go off the rails and get their lives together are an inspiration to someone who is currently feeling like they can never get out of the hole they’ve put themselves in.

 

[DuckYeah]

I’m not condoning what he did, but he was never convicted for domestic violence. He was found guilty of stalking his former partner because she put an AVO on him, he was off his nut and wanted to see his kids. That would’ve been awful for her. I’m not simping for him at all. Life isn’t black and white, it’s complicated. I don’t think he’s been so evil that he doesn’t deserve a second chance.

I’ve known a lot of people that went off the rails and never came back. The people that do go off the rails and get their lives together are an inspiration to someone who is currently feeling like they can never get out of the hole they’ve put themselves in.

Stalking your ex partner is DV buddy