Player Watch #26: Luke Parker - Welcome to North Melbourne - Konstanty and Parker traded for Pick 44

[Colby Cheer Squad]

Atley was hardly tried in the midfield. Maybe a few stints here or there. He certainly wasn't given an opportunity along the lines of a whole season to show what he could do.

I remember watching his junior highlights and some of his burst from stoppages was Judd like. Seemed to me like a waste to just chuck him on a back flank for his career like we did. But that's Brad Scotts for you.

And really, how much time did we give communism? Surely not enough to prove itself.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

And really, how much time did we give communism? Surely not enough to prove itself.

Hopefully none and never.

 

[Heaps of fun]

The other day I thought about Shaun Atley

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Shaun Atley

Age

32

Ht

189cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.3

4star

K

8.5

3star

HB

8.8

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

273.1

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.1

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.0

3star

MG

246.4

4star

D

13.6

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

7.4

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

3.0

5star

. We played him from whoa to go for 10 years straight. He ended up with over 200 games. We delisted him at the age of 28 and that was the end of his career. It's really bizarre.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Genuinely the single worst disposal I've ever seen from a North player. not sure ive ever seen a north player shit themselves as bad as that in a crucial moment

I have.

 

[verypoorboy]

The other day I thought about Shaun Atley. We played him from whoa to go for 10 years straight. He ended up with over 200 games. We delisted him at the age of 28 and that was the end of his career. It's really bizarre.

Wasn’t nearly as bad as people made him out to be. Would certainly prefer him over McDonald atm.

 

[LB2Snake]

Wasn’t nearly as bad as people made him out to be. Would certainly prefer him over McDonald atm.

He could actually defend. Not saying LMac can't, but Ats was a pretty good defender

 

[koshari]

It was a shocker though

yep there are moments you simply don't forget, like when basti got monstered by JJ johanson in the goal sqaure and cost us a game v dogs, or more recently curtis squizzy taylor getting owned by a 66kg tsatis.

 

[koshari]

Wasn’t nearly as bad as people made him out to be. Would certainly prefer him over McDonald atm.

i prefer hungary jacks over mcdonalds, but hey pretty low bar, gimme a squires loft or asado steak anyday.

 

[verypoorboy]

He could actually defend. Not saying LMac can't, but Ats was a pretty good defender

And at least Ats had elite straight line speed to close distance and/or run off half back.
McDonald is one of the slowest players off the mark I’ve ever seen. Looks like he’s stumbling/tripping over himself in one spot for a full second, before he actually makes his first forward step. Not just this year, but pretty much his whole career. Does my head in.

 

[DuckYeah]

Atley was hardly tried in the midfield. Maybe a few stints here or there. He certainly wasn't given an opportunity along the lines of a whole season to show what he could do.

I remember watching his junior highlights and some of his burst from stoppages was Judd like. Seemed to me like a waste to just chuck him on a back flank for his career like we did. But that's Brad Scotts for you.

He was a worse kick inside 50 than jy is

 

[William Caresser]

Genuinely considering moving into one of those apartments on Macaulay St (with a view of the ground) so I can watch training now Parker is moving to us.

 

[DunderHead]

And at least Ats had elite straight line speed to close distance and/or run off half back.
McDonald is one of the slowest players off the mark I’ve ever seen. Looks like he’s stumbling/tripping over himself in one spot for a full second, before he actually makes his first forward step. Not just this year, but pretty much his whole career. Does my head in.

Played well at half forward a few times. You'd think he would have a been a good player to have adding defensive pressure and leading again and again like a maniac in the forward half.

 

[franjon]

Genuinely considering moving into one of those apartments on Macaulay St (with a view of the ground) so I can watch training now Parker is moving to us.

The stalking part is usually reserved for the younger players.

 

[Horizons_00]

The stalking part is usually reserved for the younger players.

 

[franjon]

He could actually defend. Not saying LMac can't, but Ats was a pretty good defender

McDonald actually can't, not one on one, he get's beaten almost every time. Some of the criticism of Atley is misdirected but most of it is spot on. He did have lightening speed but no awareness hence the continual shatting himself and turning the ball over whenever an opposition player got anywhere near him. He'd panic and then look to make it someone elses problem which usually resulted in a turnover.

 

[Midas]

McDonald actually can't, not one on one, he get's beaten almost every time. Some of the criticism of Atley is misdirected but most of it is spot on. He did have lightening speed but no awareness hence the continual shatting himself and turning the ball over whenever an opposition player got anywhere near him. He'd panic and then look to make it someone elses problem which usually resulted in a turnover.

Phark me he was an above average footballer - KB warriors throwing shade are so frustrating.

He was a very good servant as is Luke.

They’re not all superstars.

 

[Danni_Benson]

Genuinely considering moving into one of those apartments on Macaulay St (with a view of the ground) so I can watch training now Parker is moving to us.

Live stream it for your fellow supporters!

 

[zoomba23]

McDonald actually can't, not one on one, he get's beaten almost every time. Some of the criticism of Atley is misdirected but most of it is spot on. He did have lightening speed but no awareness hence the continual shatting himself and turning the ball over whenever an opposition player got anywhere near him. He'd panic and then look to make it someone elses problem which usually resulted in a turnover.

He doesn't get beaten close to every time. Where do you people get this shit. His loss% rate in 1 on 1s was better this year than McGovern, Broad, Pearce, Scrimshaw, Ridley, to name a few. Of all the things to criticise about McDonald, you pick his defending... Jesus Christ

 

[Lomas]

He doesn't get beaten close to every time. Where do you people get this shit. His loss% rate in 1 on 1s was better this year than McGovern, Broad, Pearce, Scrimshaw, Ridley, to name a few. Of all the things to criticise about McDonald, you pick his defending... Jesus Christ

Yeah, his contested and intercept marking is actually pretty good.

 

[shinboner magic]

can’t see him going to QLD, and Essendon doesn’t need that seniority, with guys like Merrett, Shiel, Laverde, Parish are covering that leadership requirements

You’re lost man

Laverde a leader is laughable- stick to the dimmies as footy isn’t for you

 

[amaz199]

can’t see him going to QLD, and Essendon doesn’t need that seniority, with guys like Merrett, Shiel, Laverde, Parish are covering that leadership requirements

 

[BrownPaperBag]

can’t see him going to QLD, and Essendon doesn’t need that seniority, with guys like Merrett, Shiel, Laverde, Parish are covering that leadership requirements

Lol

 

[LB2Snake]

McDonald actually can't, not one on one, he get's beaten almost every time. Some of the criticism of Atley is misdirected but most of it is spot on. He did have lightening speed but no awareness hence the continual shatting himself and turning the ball over whenever an opposition player got anywhere near him. He'd panic and then look to make it someone elses problem which usually resulted in a turnover.

Think being too harsh on LMac. He goes back as hard as anyone with the flight. Not a bad intercept mark. He can defend. I think it’s his use with the ball that’s the issue

 

[Whippet1]

Atley had straight line speed(as mentioned) and I recall was a reasonably neat short distance kick(both sides) who just struggled with decision making. Rarely injured.
Parker, to reiterate, addresses a yawning chasm in leadership, experience and maturity.
Sole captaincy please as a statement. Up to the players then to get in behind him.

 

[Ruckle]

I find the captaincy calls a bit bewildering. I get the leadership chasm but I am not sure having someone from outside get the "c" is the way to go. Its a bit embarrassing and does it not create some possible bruised ego or issues in the group? Now Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

has been close to my favourite / only footballer I even know about outside of North for a long time despite his seemingly constant destroying of us so I am thrilled and excited enough by his arrival to forget that Jack Darling

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Jack Darling

Age

32

Ht

191cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.2

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.4

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

14.6

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

4.0

5star

G

1.4

5star

is coming as well. I think his on field, off field traits etc are going to be fantastic for our group. Doesnt need to be captain for that. Does he?
Stick with Jy solo until Harry can take over would be my vote.