Past #42: Scott McMahon - club won't renew contract (29/9) & Loose retires (13/10) - thanks Loose

[Bigeasy]

Love these threads that start about "bashing/hating" X player, the regulars jump on board enthusiastically, and.................

............. are usually based on little substance.

Other than (not me) a few posters commenting on his condition in the changes thread, where is this alleged bashing?

The long bow theory is also rife on here.

I agree that he could be fitter.

 

[Saintly31]

The long bow theory is also rife on here.

I agree that he could be fitter.

No doubt he looks out of shape, not sure if it's just appearance rather than reality though......

 

[Tas]

I love Loose but I have to admit some of his tackling attempts were a tad pedestrian. He does look a bit chubby, is he having a phantom pregnancy thing going? :stern look

 

[roosmad]

most of the bashing was about him being fat and unfit, which I don't understand...

 

[Deep We11s 1]

I don't think he's right and is carrying something. Good chance to miss this week. Wouldn't risk him on LeCras if he's not 100%

 

[LuvtheKangas]

most of the bashing was about him being fat and unfit, which I don't understand...

Glad someone else thinks this, too. It's baffling that people are running with this.

It's possible that he is slightly injury hampered at the moment. Probable, in fact. But to suggest he is overweight and aerobically unfit is just ridiculous.


EDIT: Ummm, as Deep Wells just said.

 

[Snake_Baker]

He got smashed a couple of times in the Lions and Hawks matches.

I think he is carrying a back niggle.

 

[Strummaster]

If more of BF posters went to the footy and didnt rely on Foxtel to show how hard he works there would be a statue erected in his honour for his general posture in our back 6

 

[themilkman888]

i think his problem, along with a couple of others in the team, is that when he does make a mistake it tends to be pretty memorable/costly. A such it stands out when thinking out about the game.

He then does the team things structure wise etc we can get pretty easily overlooked by some. He is massively important to as. And as has been said bashing him shows ignorance to just how important he is, shows you miss the things he does that allows the others to stand out.

 

[Contra Mundum]

On this board if one of our players has a bad game: delist/trade/drop.

If an opponent has a good game: get <insert middle of the road player>.

And it doesn't ever seem to matter how well the usual whipping boys play...

that was the Laidley approach -

 

[Contra Mundum]

that was the Laidley approach -

Cam Thurley I am looking at you - had one good game his whole career against us - the Geelong trade personnel where s******ing

 

[Saintly31]

It's possible that he is slightly injury hampered at the moment. Probable, in fact. But to suggest he is overweight and aerobically unfit is just ridiculous.

I can understand why people have said he looks a bit overweight (he does), but I also don't agree or accept it is affecting his output.

You are right, he is probably carrying something and his movement appears hampered. Key player that's for sure when 100%.

 

[True North]

He should get more of the ball and help us getting out of defensive 50 more.

I don't care how fat he is, jarman still moves ok.

 

[jacko57]

One of our most important players.

I thought he had a poor game against the Dogs ; but wouldn't want to drop him on the basis of that.

 

[mufassa]

Surprised to see this thread. He would be our most under rated player. Brave, makes good decisions and is excellent by foot.

 

[NiceCunnington]

Good thread.

I thought he had a decent game. The amount of people commenting on his "shocker" etc. was truly bizarre.

 

[winalotroos]

It was not a shocker, but not great, his name is loose for a reason , but would have him in my team every week, as he brings the back line together.

Not sure why you would hate him, a real north man.

 

[Elite Master]

I think the bashing has been aimed at his physic. He seems a bit heavier then normal.

I don't have a problem with that as long as he is playing well and he is playing well! A important member of our back 6 make no mistake..

 

[RHLK]

Seemed to be bashing himself after a few contests against the 'Scrays.

Must continue
to pull his weight.
Hungry players below.

 

[sammie]

I think the bashing has been aimed at his physic.

He's not using Dank as well is he?

 

[Tas]

His pass to Daw streaming through the middle was sublime, was probably jealous of Atley and Mullett getting all the praise for the rebounding work.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

he is one of our most important players. Missed him a lot last year when he was out of the team.

Ditto. I think it's fair to say the game has passed him by.

 

[DarwinRoo]

What bashing?

 

[Ahern2Boof]

#42 Scott McMahon

Summary
One of the veterans of the backline, McMahon endured a poor season as he struggled with fitness and as a result, had his colours lowered more than once. He missed the first game through suspension, but returned for the next 10 games. His consistency was poor, and an ankle injury saw him sidelined for three weeks. A call-up for the Friday night match against Carlton proved to be McMahon's last appearance of the season, as he looked far from a footballer and was subbed out in the third quarter. Played out the remainder of the year in the VFL. This pre-season looms as an extra important one for one of the most popular clubman at North Melbourne, as the best 22 does not include him with the form of Lachie Hansen and Aaron Mullett pushing him out.

Quote:Playing football is full of challenges, but finding form and breaking back into an AFL team can sometimes be one of the toughest tasks. That's the situation facing two of North Melbourne's most experienced defenders Scott McMahon and Michael Firrito, but neither has given up hope of returning to the Roos' best 22 before the end of the year.​

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-08-12/t...-the-belly

Quote:Scott McMahon has declared himself fit and ready for an AFL return after successfully negotiating a tricky week following an ankle injury.​

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2013-07-14/m...e-pressure

 

[Maddox]

A dissapointing year for McMahon. When at his best he is a really important player for us as he has a cool head under pressure and generally clean disposal. He'll put in a big pre-season and hopefully force his way back into the starting 22.