Player Watch Fischer McAsey - Steps Away from Football, Not Returning

[Big Dub]

And that’s where we differ.
I don’t see any pieces but athletic ability and effort from him.
He doesn’t seem to understand the basic game, and that is fundamentally where it breaks down for him, he can’t draw you a footy, he’s not a great decision maker and he’s below average with his desposal.

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1 game with over 20 touches in 4 years is not best 22 material especially when he’s been played in prime ball getting positions.

Just because Jones is below average, doesn’t mean he isn't best 22. Just under half the players actually playing AFL are below average. That's how "average" works. Every team has half a side of below average players every week. Jones is one of those.

I think that he has an upside, but think he's good enough if he doesn't realise it. You don't believe either. Which is fine. Differing opinions are why we have the forum. If we all agreed, I wouldn't know what to do with myself for 5 months a year.

 

[Big Dub]

He’s only a best 22 player because we are trying to make him into one, we’ve been very patient with him. He was drafted as a mid and we are trying to turn him into a defender because you just don’t give up on a pick 9 so easily but if he doesn’t come on this year, the pressure will be on to retain his spot on the list.

This isn’t a key position player we are talking about here.

I hope we do have players go past him. Him and every other player on the list. But they haven't yet. Until they do, we should keep trying to make him (and every other kid) into a best 22 player.

We shouldn't be getting rid of players just because they aren't best 15 players.

 

[George Kramer]

I hope we do have players go past him. Him and every other player on the list. But they haven't yet. Until they do, we should keep trying to make him (and every other kid) into a best 22 player.

We shouldn't be getting rid of players just because they aren't best 15 players.

No one is suggesting we do but is he really a best 22? You brought up Parnell before, he’s had a year compared to Jone’s 4 and I’d want him in the team to see what he can become and he has a great kick.

 

[cleanhands]

I hope we do have players go past him. Him and every other player on the list. But they haven't yet. Until they do, we should keep trying to make him (and every other kid) into a best 22 player.

We shouldn't be getting rid of players just because they aren't best 15 players.

I hope he turns into what I see, but it has to be this year

 

[Big Dub]

No one is suggesting we do but is he really a best 22? You brought up Parnell before, he’s had a year compared to Jone’s 4 and I’d want him in the team to see what he can become and he has a great kick.

I do like Parnell. Think we stick with him and see how he goes. Do need more running half backs still.

 

[1970crow]

Imo he’s been gifted games over the past 4 years and I don’t believe he’s best 22 for us (in the worst 2 teams over the last 3 years)
So dud interms of an AFL player is where I place him.

I'm not convinced he's played ahead of anyone back there. I understand the reasoning behind your view on him, but I still see a footballer. Albeit one with perhaps questionable mental resilience that we broke and are slowly rebuilding. But I don't think he hasn't earned his continued selection based on his performances. I'll concede there might be an element of patience for inexperience. But there's nothing wrong with that.

 

[1970crow]

Nicks has been very generous with Milera. Seems to like him up forward too which I don't really understand.

before injury Milera was shit up forward. Kicked 3 in about 10 minutes once, which was about the only kicks he got up forward ever. Half back or wing, if not, SANFL. Has never been AFL quality ahead of the ball.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

before injury Milera was s**t up forward. Kicked 3 in about 10 minutes once, which was about the only kicks he got up forward ever. Half back or wing, if not, SANFL. Has never been AFL quality ahead of the ball.

I just think it's wasteful. What was the point of sinking games into Milera as a forward? Those games are valuable.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

before injury Milera was s**t up forward. Kicked 3 in about 10 minutes once, which was about the only kicks he got up forward ever. Half back or wing, if not, SANFL. Has never been AFL quality ahead of the ball.

Apparently is training in defence , definitely a make or break season for him

 

[skittlebrew]

before injury Milera was s**t up forward. Kicked 3 in about 10 minutes once, which was about the only kicks he got up forward ever. Half back or wing, if not, SANFL. Has never been AFL quality ahead of the ball.

Yep, he was always lost up forward.

 

[betterthanu]

 

[DJ75]

Confirmation from the club that Fish is not coming back. Has stepped away from AFL altogether.

Sad for us, but best thing for him.

 

[FR0GGY]

All the best Fischer, a shame the writing couldn’t have been seen on the wall before the trade/draft period though.

 

[George Kramer]

And yet had he found a new club he wouldn’t have stepped away.

Still think we wouldn’t have traded him if we could?

 

[George Kramer]

What does placed on the inactive list mean? Does it give us a spot?

 

[Jetafl]

I wish Fischer all the best for the future and good health and happiness as at the end of the day there is nothing more important than your health.

 

[Mostyn]

What does placed on the inactive list mean? Does it give us a spot?

Yes, same as when we put Gibbs on it at the start of last year (or the year before?).

 

[Danger in Texas]

All the best Fish, hope you find enjoyment in what you do next

 

[Peter Doherty]

Glad this is sorted before the season starts, wish him all the best.

 

[jackster83]

It's obvious he was headed for the delist heap at the end of 2023, so best for all parties that we move on and he gets to do whatever makes him happy.

 

[George Kramer]

Yes, same as when we put Gibbs on it at the start of last year (or the year before?).

I don’t believe we have anyone training with us so you’d think it would be mid-season draft.

 

[Cap]

This would have been far more useful pre draft surely?

But i guess it was out of the clubs hands. Good luck Fish with your future.

 

[relapse]

Are the rumours true that his Dad is sick?

 

[crow2crow]

surely ethan phillips to replace fish as some KPD backup?

 

[UcantCme]

Confirmed what we already know

McAsey was an absolute bust pick

Hopefully this will result in the McAsey rule at the club

No more using 1st round picks on KPD


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