Player Watch Max Michalanney - Re-Signed to End of 2026

[Pugsley]

Jim used to be a teacher at Direk Primary school back in the late 70s, early 80s. Every lunch time he would go out on the oval and kick the footy with the kids.

Huge unit. Wouldn't have wanted to piss him off.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Look him up on Wika. You will find all you need to know. Jeffcrowe remember Benny? Played red ball well as well.

apparently an absolute ripper bloke , met him a few times ... heart of gold, huge talent

 

[Pugsley]

apparently an absolute ripper bloke , met him a few times ... heart of gold, huge talent

Spot on. Just a great fella.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Let me guess. Body of work?

 

[Danger in Texas]

Let me guess. Body of work?

He’ll get one at some point, don’t worry

Ginbey’s definitely been impressive in his own right so far

 

[1990crow]

Let me guess. Body of work?

Ginbey has been pretty bloody good.

 

[ams4crows]

Pedlar and Michalanny both worthy but they will give it to Cam Mackenzie

100% disposal efficiency 4 intercept marks 5 tackles and did an amazing defensive job. It's sad the AFL just give out the award to whoever gets the most stats... Poor Defenders always get ripped off

 

[Multiballz]

And to think there's almost his exact clone style wise coming through this year's draft and looks similarly talented going on his debut for the Legs League team Friday night...put the name of 17 year old Logan Evans in your black book come draft time.

Huge talent.
Tank and maybe temperament his only knocks AFAIC.

 

[mtbkym]

I loved how any little scuffle or push and shove and Max was in there protecting his team mates. When arrow boy took that grab over Capt Jordy, Finlayson and some others tried to get in the Capt’s face, Maxy was there getting in between them. It happened again up the other end too. Absolute Jet this kid.

 

[whattagun07]

Ginbey has been fantastic in all 3 games. He's probably outperformed Max in all 3.

Seriously, let's not get too strung up on Rising Star noms. Honestly, who gives a fk

 

[whattagun07]

once max puts on a few kg and fills out, i see him as a tom stewart type. a doedee with more offensive /attacking tricks

 

[Shuestar13]

It’s our first one in nearly four years, please let us have it

Max is seriously impressive, his composure and decision making for someone right at the start of his career is absolutely elite. Brilliant on the weekend and have no doubt he will receive a nomination soon. Another one of the fantastic young players the AFC has

 

[crowholder]

I am loving how well Max has performed over his past few games. He will have a great career with the crows if he continues his development. I know that some have compared him to Ben Hart

Ben Hart

Age

50

Ht

190cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.6

4star

No current season stats available

D

14.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

0.8

3star

...hopefully he has a career with the crows as great as Ben, but with more premierships

 

[Pugsley]

100% disposal efficiency 4 intercept marks 5 tackles and did an amazing defensive job. It's sad the AFL just give out the award to whoever gets the most stats... Poor Defenders always get ripped off

Fair point. I always joked ruckmen were slow because it took longer for the blood to flow to their brain.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

once max puts on a few kg and fills out, i see him as a tom stewart type. a doedee with more offensive /attacking tricks

Who was the captain of WB 5 years ago. Defender who could play tall or small? Was basically a brick wall in defense - the ball would come in and rebound straight back out.

 

[Scorpus]

Who was the captain of WB 5 years ago. Defender who could play tall or small? Was basically a brick wall in defense - the ball would come in and rebound straight back out.

Easton Wood

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Easton Wood

Yeah, that’s him. The guy who captained their premiership!

 

[Mutineer]

 

[BunjiMC]

Fast becoming my favourite player

 

[Crow till I die]

It’s our first one in nearly four years, please let us have it

Max is seriously impressive, his composure and decision making for someone right at the start of his career is absolutely elite. Brilliant on the weekend and have no doubt he will receive a nomination soon. Another one of the fantastic young players the AFC has

And the very best part, there was a real grey area over whether his father Jim played the required number of games - 200 for Norwood during that window between the 1980's and 1990's under that old rule. There might have been some escort cup games there and it was touch and go whether he played 200 excluding those games which were not counted towards the required number. The port people were trying to highlight it so we couldn't get him. Luckily for us Jim had kids later in life as we might have landed a Ben Hart clone here in Max - fingers crossed.

 

[Shuestar13]

And the very best part, there was a real grey area over whether his father Jim played the required number of games - 200 for Norwood during that window between the 1980's and 1990's under that old rule. There might have been some escort cup games there and it was touch and go whether he played 200 excluding those games which were not counted towards the required number. The port people were trying to highlight it so we couldn't get him. Luckily for us Jim had kids later in life as we might have landed a Ben Hart clone here in Max - fingers crossed.

That’s brilliant, thank you for the information I only knew that this father played for Norwood based on Dwayne’s commentary haha, one thing he does know is his SA football history as you would expect.

I will be sure to read up some more I know you guys have been dudded a bit in relation to the SANFL father son rules.

Yes definitely, can see Ben Hart in him. The solid (well more than solid), dependable, higly skilled and composed defender. They are gems. I think Max has shown he is more than capable and very easy to see why he was in the team from Round 1.

 

[Crow till I die]

That’s brilliant, thank you for the information I only knew that this father played for Norwood based on Dwayne’s commentary haha, one thing he does know is his SA football history as you would expect.

I will be sure to read up some more I know you guys have been dudded a bit in relation to the SANFL father son rules.

Yes definitely, can see Ben Hart in him. The solid (well more than solid), dependable, higly skilled and composed defender. They are gems. I think Max has shown he is more than capable and very easy to see why he was in the team from Round 1.

And Max has a younger footballing brother.........

 

[radiojake]

Sydney bidding at #17 was actually perfect as it gave us a first rounder in the draft, which gives us more agency to trade out in future drafts, especially next year when we're likely to et Tyler Welsh

 

[Crow till I die]

Sydney bidding at #17 was actually perfect as it gave us a first rounder in the draft, which gives us more agency to trade out in future drafts, especially next year when we're likely to et Tyler Welsh

yep..every cloud has a silver lining applied there

FWIW, there has been discussion on our board about trading our F1 into this year. I would not mind looking at trading it to the saints for NWM and a F2 coming back. Assuming Welsh comes on, trading it out would be a wise idea to nab another quality F/S like Mac this year. I hope Max's brother comes on as he will be draft eligible next year too

 

[50BC]

Sydney bidding at #17 was actually perfect as it gave us a first rounder in the draft, which gives us more agency to trade out in future drafts, especially next year when we're likely to et Tyler Welsh

Yes indeed, the 2 in 4 year rule might have been a barrier if not for Sydney's bid, did us a very nice favour.