Andrew McGrath Rising Star Winner

[exxcessivve]

Richmond out in straight sets will be the next narrative
#membershipsinthemicrowave

Wtf is that Kyle Maciaszek in your profile picture?

 

[Andronicus]

I just read Hawthorn Board

Amusing

They went so early claiming the win. Was fait accompli.

Might benefit from some sort of nasal spray.

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

Hawks fans should be laughing their player was the guy they got for Jed Anderson.

Slightly more complicated than that but still a complete bargain. Poor North will never learn!!!!!!! They can have Hartung for pick 4 this year if they'd like

 

[Dennis Trumpet]

how exactly could they have had him again?

If they let Riewoldt kick a few more goals last year.

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

SPP never had a chance, he's a West Australian playing in SA.

Welcome to the VFL, where the Herald Sun and Fox Footy run the game.

Seven of the last nine winners were from interstate clubs...

But yeah, keep pushing that argument when you have clowns like Tredrea clearly pushing their own agenda's

 

[Handsome_Jack]

Yeah SPP totally should have won despite being 7th in the AFL in total clangers whilst averaging a paltry 17 touches a game

Gets punished a lot for taking on the game when maybe sometimes he shouldn't, in time when he has developed a bit more of a brain for the highest level that will come out of his game. I'd rather the clangers at this point of his game than a guy with his frame and abilities being a shrinking violet afraid to make mistakes in his first year.

 

[EssendonPride]

Seven of the last nine winners were from interstate clubs...

But yeah, keep pushing that argument when you have clowns like Tredrea clearly pushing their own agenda's

7 from 10. But 2 of the 3 were from Essendon. Clear Essendon Bias, it's obvious.

 

[Coldacre]

Still don't think Essendon should have gotten pick 1. With their players coming back from suspension, they were not really the worst team in the league.

hahahahaaaaa!!!!


it just isn't FAIR!

 

[Coldacre]

This completes the comeback story manufactured by the AFL #sobrave

you can't have a manufactured comeback story without a manufactured drug cheating team.

#sowhat

 

[hk89]

And this is the problem. When tredrea picks the only kid he knows. The best way to make this award legit is to give the umpires or the coaches or the players themselves the vote.

Yes, game-day coaches or umpires would be greatly preferable over the current mess. At least you can be sure they've watched the games they are voting on.

 

[hk89]

Youre suggesting Essendon are fortunate to make the 8

They had better record

Yes I think I said that. 1.5 wins better. I didn't say they were fortunate to make the 8, so don't put words in my mouth. In fact, I said they were unfortunate not to make the top 4 if they are so much better than us, which is what the comment I was responding to suggested. 1.5 wins is not a massive margin, especially when you consider they had by far the easier draw, as a result of finishing bottom compared to Hawthorn who finished top 8.

Rest is BS

Yes, your post added nothing, we can agree on that.

 

[Coldacre]

Not overly upset about Burton not winning but definitely a real head scratcher, more so than previous years IMO...

Burton averaged more disposals, marks, tackles, inside 50s, rebound 50s, intercepts, score involvements and metres gained.

quality not quantity

 

[Coldacre]

yeah I'll take your word for it. You probably think Orazio's better than Betts and Heppell's better than Dusty.

you probably think Melbourne will one day make the finals.

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

7 from 10. But 2 of the 3 were from Essendon. Clear Essendon Bias, it's obvious.

Now it's 7 from 10, I was referring to before the count where Powell-Pepper fans were already claiming a VFL bias despite 7 from 9 being from outside of Victoria.

But yeah, of course, #freedraftpickessendom

 

[Ryder_Hooker]

The look on Burtons face when they announced it. He looked so disappointed. To be fair, I haven't watched too many games outside of Essendon, but McGrath is the most composed played I've seen come through for a long time

 

[Coldacre]

Do people really give a shit about this pissant award?

it's bigfooty mate. people give a shit if an ex-Essendon player wins $1.50 on a scratchy. cos, you know.... tha drugs!

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Most outstanding supporter base melt ever

 

[Beerfish]

Most outstanding supporter base melt ever

They'd probably crack it if they lost that too so just smile and clap.

 

[branedotorg]

The Judges were Gillon McLachlan, Kevin Sheehan, Kevin Bartlett, Luke Darcy, Andrew Dillon, Danny Frawley, Glen Jakovich, Chris Johnson, Cameron Ling, Matthew Richardson and Warren Tredrea.
Not like many of them have a historical bias towards Essendon.

not many of them demand much respect though tbh.

 

[yodellinhank]

The look on Burtons face when they announced it. He looked so disappointed. To be fair, I haven't watched too many games outside of Essendon, but McGrath is the. OST composed played I've seen come through for a long time.


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There's always next year.

 

[The Bomb]

Like others, i find it perplexing that not one judge gave Burton 5 votes..............

when 17 reporters from AFL.com judged the award during the week... the results were:

Ryan Burton: 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 4, 4 (77 votes)

Andrew McGrath: 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 5, 5 (67)


And CrownBet had Burton as a $1.40 hot favourite on Monday. Andrew McGrath, was at $3.25, Not exactly close!

Fair enough that some Hawks supporters are annoyed, and some non-hawks supporters are surprised.

Well done to McGrath.

I also thought the vote deserved to be close. Shame it wasn't.

In the last three weeks the "Essendon Mafia" in the media have been explicitly campaigning. Okay if they believe McGrath was the best, but their predictions were normally expressed as a no-contest outcome. It stunk of desperation and was annoying.

So after 17 reporters and 11 judges voted, 28 total voters, McGrath 118 votes, Burton 118 votes, but Hawk supporters think Burton has been screwed over.

 

[StonesThrow]

Very very good player. Will be interesting to see his development.

 

[hk89]

Most outstanding supporter base melt ever

But it is only day 1. Surely a little too early to call, given the multi-year melt you engaged in during the dark years.

 

[Jade]

Most outstanding supporter base melt ever

Gotta say, I've had a great day.

 

[Fear Boner]

One things for sure, no ones rating Essington. Even with your rising star.

Straight sets and you'll be