Player Watch Andrew McPherson

[WaynesWorld19]

QUOTE BISHOP
McPherson I've been a big fan of since last year. I think it was the SA v WA game at Football Park which really caught my eye. Had him in the mix as a first rounder earlier in the year, but his constant injuries probably means he slips closer to a 3rd rounder. Good ball user, makes good decisions. Hard to judge him off limited viewing this year too - but I like what he brings. Can play anywhere from small defender to inside midfielder. Know Blues are keen on adding another HBF - but think it's more in a sense wanting a LF running defender in a Kade Simpson mould. They've got Pick 37, ideally they'd like Stoddart to be there - but gut feel is he's gone by then. McPherson would be a decent addition - as would Adam Saad if they went down that route in the terms of trade.

 

[1990crow]

Nah, 36 in the Goody mould who started off half back.

Good call.

 

[pjcrows]

Looks like a taller Luke Brown to me. Not quite the zip of Smith or Laird.

 

[BunjiMac]

Looks quick if mind with an intent on attacking.

The comparisons with Smith has merit from those highlights.

 

[jackster83]

Looks like a taller Luke Brown to me. Not quite the zip of Smith or Laird.

Reminds me a bit of Torney.

 

[beartoo]

Haven't seen him before looking at the highlights' package on here--thanks for putting that up. Looks well balanced, good skills, some speed. Great get by our master recruiter.

 

[Cleric]

Adding another ruckman behind O'Brien and Hunter would be madness. Where would he play ??

Neither Hunter or ROB are going to be long term AFL prospects.

 

[Mismatched]

Neither Hunter or ROB are going to be long term AFL prospects.

In your opinion. No point having a developing ruck if he's not going to get any game time as a ruckman in the 2's. Better off just running with what we have now, at least for this year, and when Jacobs retires probably just trading for a replacement if ROB/Hunter aren't up to scratch. Although I think ROB will be.

 

[Mike Smyth]

We know so little about McPherson .....only 49 posts for our 2nd round pick ?

Exciting. So with both picks we have kids with genuine talent so now we have to bloody play them.

 

[Scorpus]

Exciting. So with both picks we have kids with genuine talent so now we have to bloody play them.

Not before David Mackay reaches 300 games

 

[Pea Nut]

Neither Hunter or ROB are going to be long term AFL prospects.

You don't know that. O'Brien has looked more than capable in the few games he has played. And we re-committed to Hunter. Look at most of the starting ruckman in the league. Most are cheap pick ups. I don't think it's an area to really stress about. If the next Grundy or Nic-Nat pops up and is from SA, then sure do everything we can to grab them. Otherwise project ruckman are the way to go.

 

[Cleric]

You don't know that. O'Brien has looked more than capable in the few games he has played. And we re-committed to Hunter. Look at most of the starting ruckman in the league. Most are cheap pick ups. I don't think it's an area to really stress about. If the next Grundy or Nic-Nat pops up and is from SA, then sure do everything we can to grab them. Otherwise project ruckman are the way to go.

ROB is an average SANFL ruckman at the moment, and represents the dinosaur ruckman that is on the outer. He will get destroyed around the ground by players like Grundy, Nic Nat and Gawn.

 

[Bicks]

 

[azza77]

I think what I like about this guy most is that he is really good over that 20-30m range with his kicking, something most struggle with. Looks to be very safe with the ball in hand, and composed too.

 

[DD#23]

ROB is an average SANFL ruckman at the moment, and represents the dinosaur ruckman that is on the outer. He will get destroyed around the ground by players like Grundy, Nic Nat and Gawn.

right now, one or two rule tweaks and he could be the next big thing.

 

[BunjiMac]

right now, one or two rule tweaks and he could be the next big thing.

Needs to actually play some games first

 

[DD#23]

Needs to actually play some games first

well sure, not saying he's a sure thing by any means - just that the archetypal ruckman can change with the breeze along with the rules of the game.

 

[Cleric]

right now, one or two rule tweaks and he could be the next big thing.

Relying on rule changes isnt how you put together a list. I see him as a reserve level backup ruckman. I dont see him as a first 22 ruckman.
JJ is 29 next year, Sauce is 30. Hunter and ROB in no way replace these two. Dear hasnt shown enough yet and Himmelberg is still raw. Neither are ready or guarenteed to make it yet.
We should have found a far better young ruckman by now with our list management.

 

[Jars458]

Neither Hunter or ROB are going to be long term AFL prospects.

Can you be more negative

 

[CrowBloke]

Will be interesting, will he allow Smith to play on the wing when he returns in 19?

Elite Crow
Good thinking. Reckon he'll only take a year to play AFL?

 

[JohnnyD]

Obviously just looking at the highlights but as mentioned previously, you can defo see some similarities to Brodie Smith...those short sharp first steps as he bursts away when he first gets the ball...maybe a bit more of a natural defender than Smith...

 

[ThreeLeggedCrow]

McPherson's handball on both sides... looks like a weapon.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

McPherson's handball on both sides... looks like a weapon.

Has a similar playing style to the Brayshaw brothers ......we'll see if his talent is more Andrew or Hamish

 

[DD#23]

Relying on rule changes isnt how you put together a list. I see him as a reserve level backup ruckman. I dont see him as a first 22 ruckman.
JJ is 29 next year, Sauce is 30. Hunter and ROB in no way replace these two. Dear hasnt shown enough yet and Himmelberg is still raw. Neither are ready or guarenteed to make it yet.
We should have found a far better young ruckman by now with our list management.

no I agree, but the reality is any half decent ruck takes years to develop and ROB is no worse than the Angus Graham-recycled-backups of this world - much better in actual fact.

 

[Dogga79]

As others have noted, it is rather eerie how he sorta moves a bit like Smith and Brown. It's a shame he's not a couple of centimetres taller. Quality utility players are undervalued