Past #23: Ben McKay - gone to * as RFA - NMFC awarded Band 1 pick #3 compo

[The Dingrel]

Draft night 2015 and the club takes Ben to one of the top Italian restaurants in Adelaide, only for him to order a burger.

Says it all really

Draft night 2015 and the club takes Ben to one of the top Italian restaurants in Adelaide, only for him to order a burger.

Says it all really.

I’ve been to lots of top Italian restaurants around the world including Italy but must say I’ve never seen a burger on the menu at any of them! Is that an Adelaide thing?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

In my opinion we have options. Let's back in Xerri to be our main ruckman now that Goldy is (sadly) leaving, with Free as his back up.

The options are Comben and Coleman-Jones and these two boys should spend their entire pre-seasons trying to become key defenders. Catching sounds of many people laughing before I even post this reply, but

I remember saying many years ago that we should try Majak as a defender and was howled down by many here, saying it would not work. Well eventually the club tried it and it did work and would have got so much better if not for the tragic Westgate Bridge incident.

All they need to learn to do initially, is to follow their opponent around, pinching the ball at every marking contest, learning to read the play and then maybe eventually becoming intercept marking defenders. If one out of those two can become half decent at the caper then we will largely solve the loss of "buckets of cash" to *essendon.

(Still can't believe that someone who was drafted by North, would know about the history of the two clubs and still want to go and play there???????)

Unfortunately X isn’t up to it. I’ve seen enough to know that he isn’t going to be a top 10 ruck in the league.

Maj was a fantastic athlete, that’s why he made it as a defender. Trialling Comben down there I can understand (but that is still robbing Peter to play Paul).

CCJ will never ever be a defender. He has the lateral movement of an ice berg.

 

[Passmore]

Unfortunately X isn’t up to it. I’ve seen enough to know that he isn’t going to be a top 10 ruck in the league.

Maj was a fantastic athlete, that’s why he made it as a defender. Trialling Comben down there I can understand (but that is still robbing Peter to play Paul).

CCJ will never ever be a defender. He has the lateral movement of an ice berg.

Does Xerri need to be a top 10 ruckman in the league?


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[giantroo]

Matthew Lloyd reacts to Ben McKay's intentions to join Essendon - 3AW is Football

North Melbourne defender and free agent Ben McKay today nominated Essendon as his preferred destination, with Bombers legend Matthew Lloyd commenting on his decision.

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[DarwinRoo]

Does Xerri need to be a top 10 ruckman in the league?


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In a league of 18 teams it would be nice if we had a ruckman who was better than at least 8 of them.

 

[Frank Thring]

Can't say I'm disappointed with this news. Not a Clarko type of defender. Not a good kick, not quick and not smart but can play a lock down role. Clarko has played this beautifully

 

[nelroo]

Matthew Lloyd reacts to Ben McKay's intentions to join Essendon - 3AW is Football

North Melbourne defender and free agent Ben McKay today nominated Essendon as his preferred destination, with Bombers legend Matthew Lloyd commenting on his decision.

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Well that was a good listen.. FMD yeah Lordo we know Norths win /loss record .. what are you saying “you’re afraid Benny will bring the losses with him?” Lol

 

[pupstar]

Good luck for the future Ben thanks for your time at the NMFC.

 

[DuckYeah]

Lol Kallan Dawson >>>

I actually believe Kal Dawson is a better defender…

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Matthew Lloyd reacts to Ben McKay's intentions to join Essendon - 3AW is Football

North Melbourne defender and free agent Ben McKay today nominated Essendon as his preferred destination, with Bombers legend Matthew Lloyd commenting on his decision.

omny.fm

Geez, if they're worried about their KPDs getting monstered or pushed around, BMac isn't going to fix that. Not the most physical of beasts.

 

[zoomba23]

Geez, if they're worried about their KPDs getting monstered or pushed around, BMac isn't going to fix that. Not the most physical of beasts.

Of all the criticisms....

He's consistently handled the gorillas well mate. Come on

 

[koshari]

Wow 10 wins! Big club aiming high.

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Bard used to aim for 13.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Of all the criticisms....

He's consistently handled the gorillas well mate. Come on

He's a better intercept defender than 1 on 1 wrestler.

Sounds like Lloyd wanted the latter.

McKay beats the big guys by getting to the ball first.

 

[zoomba23]

He's a better intercept defender than 1 on 1 wrestler.

Sounds like Lloyd wanted the latter.

McKay beats the big guys by getting to the ball first.

True, but he doesn't make a habit of getting outbodied. He's a fair bit easier to outsmart than outbody

 

[DarkPhoenix]

True, but he doesn't make a habit of getting outbodied. He's a fair bit easier to outsmart than outbody

I just don't think he's going to fill the role that Lloyd seems to think he will. Doesn't mean he can't take the big forwards.

 

[bhoysdontcry67]

SEE YA

 

[Passmore]

In a league of 18 teams it would be nice if we had a ruckman who was better than at least 8 of them.

Absolutely. Can get by if he's as good as 14 of them though.

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[roos_fanatic08]

Does Xerri need to be a top 10 ruckman in the league?


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Yes. Especially when his ruck work is so deplorable.

Have a look at impact Briggs is having on the GWS midfield.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Essendon fans: North is the shittest team ever.

Also Essendon fans: we are going to be good because we now have norths ruckman and key back


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[Heaps of fun]

I told you he was shit.

 

[Passmore]

Yes. Especially when his ruck work is so deplorable.

Have a look at impact Briggs is having on the GWS midfield.

Look at Cameron and Cox. Pair of spuds.

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[Psicosis]

Wasn’t well liked amongst the playing group this year. Was thought to have been checked out. Cannot play a zone defence. They identified they could get Band 1 and decided it was the best option to part ways.

 

[Hatchy1992]

Essendon fans: North is the shittest team ever.

Also Essendon fans: we are going to be good because we now have norths ruckman and key back


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You could also say the same for the football club themselves.

 

[Nylex]

I’m a big fan of McKay. Where we desperately needed a key back, Neilson and Durden failed… McKay was a great find.
He’s had the ball getting belted down his opposing numbers throat for the last 5 years. Due to limited up ground pressure.
Hope he goes well at his next club, just not too well against us

 

[Passmore]

Wasn’t well liked amongst the playing group this year. Was thought to have been checked out. Cannot play a zone defence. They identified they could get Band 1 and decided it was the best option to part ways.

Indeed.