Player Watch #27 Justin McInerney

[Kennedy Parker]

Justin McInerney
Sydney Swans youngster Justin McInerney

27

Justin Mcinerney

Age

24

Ht

189cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

12.5

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

is lightning-quick, an endurance machine and a clean user of the footy who’s best used on a wing or at half-back. The Northern Knights product was called up for his AFL debut against Melbourne at the SCG in Round 4, 2019, and although he wouldn’t feature at the top level again in his first year at the club, he was a stand-out in the NEAFL. McInerney is eyeing more opportunities at senior level in 2020.

Justin McInerney

27

Justin Mcinerney

Age

24

Ht

189cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

12.5

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

DOB: 18 August 2000
DEBUT: 2019
DRAFT: #44, 2018 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Banyule (Vic)/Marcellin College (Vic)/Northern U18

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[Heeney2Franklin]

I honestly have my doubts about that. Clocked him walking away from the VFL game and his knee was strapped up like he was an escapee from the Mummy.

And even if he does get back, I'm not sure we're going to get much out of him.

Could be wrong. Hope I am.

Leftover tape from Buddy no doubt

 

[giantsully]

Easy to underestimate how important he's been for us this year. Hope he gets a decent crack at it, for his sake as well as the team's.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

How did Jmac go today ? Any reports ? If he was kicking long bombs that would be a good sign

 

[Kiama Chris]

How did Jmac go today ? Any reports ? If he was kicking long bombs that would be a good sign

I'd be interested if he could kick across his body ie twisting his knee. That failed in the QF.

 

[Swan_Lifer]

I'd be interested if he could kick across his body ie twisting his knee. That failed in the QF.

Indeed, and so would I KC.

Little faith. This is the same club and coach that played Sam Reid in a GF.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Indeed, and so would I KC.

Little faith. This is the same club and coach that played Sam Reid in a GF.

Agreed.
In the past, I have defended the decision to play Reid in the GF even though it was clear to everyone from the minute he ran onto the field that he wasn't right, but we really had no one else that could do what he could do at the time. I always thought that the moment he got injured in the '22 prelim, was the moment the wheels fell off. As good as Jussie is, we have plenty of players that can cover for him so I'd like to think they won't make the same mistake again.
Let's all hope the two extra weeks have helped Jussie get back to 100% fitness.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I hope Juzzy's fit, because at his best he's definitely a game changer. But if he's not up to it, I can't see how Adams or Fox couldn't add something.

The QF version of JMac was substandard.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Song for the prelim:

Get back, get back, get back to where you once belonged

 

[bedford]

Are you going through every player !

 

[Kiama Chris]

Are you going through every player !

Are you following him?

 

[bedford]

Are you following him?

Couldn't keep up

 

[Kiama Chris]

Couldn't keep up

I gave up.

 

[DeathlyAccurate]

I gave up.

Is that the Giants’ prelim song?


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[Jewelsbon]

Is that the Giants’ prelim song?


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That's mean.....

Funny but mean.

 

[bedford]

Played well , now who didn't want him lol

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I dont think anyone "didn't want him". The consensus was that at his best, or even close to his best, he's a critical part of the team and one of our most damaging players.

For me personally. The way he was moving in the QF concerned me because he was well off his best. So I'll put my hand up as someone who doubted his fitness. In saying that, I'm stoked that he's back to his best and was better for the run against GWS.

 

[Punts]

Favourite player but I even doubted after the gws

 

[bedford]

Favourite player but I even doubted after the gws

Good on you mate

 

[BarneyBent]

Still was a bit off his best, but much improved over the QF. I think it was the right call to risk him and get a run into him against GWS, knowing if we lost we'd still have a second bite of the cherry and he'd be better for the run.

Here's hoping he's better again next week.

 

[The King!]

Ran everywhere last night was excellent.

 

[bedford]

Ran everywhere last night was excellent.

Your very good today

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

With everything going on, Remiss of me not to comment on his GF performance.

Looked injured again, zero run, absolute stinker, zero impact. Another horse GF special.

 

[The King!]

With everything going on, Remiss of me not to comment on his GF performance.

Looked injured again, zero run, absolute stinker, zero impact. Another horse GF special.

Looked fit the week prior to be fair

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Looked fit the week prior to be fair

He did indeed. So sack the fitness staff - terrible call. You and I would have beaten him in a sprint he was that slow, looked like the titanic turning as well.

 

[ashep]

Agree with the above. Stiff against the Giants, looked 85% back against Port, but could barely move on Saturday.