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Player Watch Ned McHenry - Delisted
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I think there's a bit more to it than that, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating. All those guys have two things in common in my opinion. They run super hard, and would work their ass off at training, because they know they have to if they are going to get a game. Surely at the elite level you can find guys who do all those things while also having some genuine football ability and IQ.
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Not sure if it made the broadcast, but when the ball trickled over the line on the flank in front of me just ahead of I think Ben McKay, Ned was trailing along behind him, and tried to give McKay a big shove over the line to let him know who was in charge. I don't think he noticed though, since he didn't move, and Ned only succeeded in pushing himself backwards like the start of a backstroke race.
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I honestly can’t think of a worse player we have invested this many games into. He would not start for ANY other team. His continued selection is beyond comprehension.
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And no chance of any trade so we're stuck with him
Sad but this is actually the thinking of the football club, no one wants the player/he doesn’t want to leave, so we have invested too much time, effort and capital to just let them go without getting a return of years of service.
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Why aren't we seeking specialist small forwards? Since Cameron and Stengle, what have we recruited? Is it because we're targeting 'flexibility' e.g. Pedlar, Rachele, Rankine and neglecting players who specialise in one role?
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"Adelaide could have a new cult figure: Ned McHenry is such a bundle of excitement and enthusiasm that list manager Justin Reid says Crows fans will quickly fall in love with him."
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The sub, phew
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Sub today. Can’t wait for him to have 10 touches in junk time because he’s fresh and then get 2-3 more weeks as a result.
So close to getting rid of him. Lucky bastard
You got the 10 touches right.
But we didn't think he was going to play for 3 and 1/2 quarters
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Actually, me too. But probably the foot long. With jalapenos and olives.Hey, that’s my favourite
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Though I am actually vegetarian, and their veggie patty is bit hit and miss.
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I’m not feeling it, surely better with a meat in it
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Legit question - has this guy ever actually been a strong contributor in any game he’s played? Like after the game you’ve thought - McHenry really made a difference today.
Over the years there have been many players that I’ve thought we’ve spent way too many games on. Guys like Mackay, Van Berlo etc. but at least those guys had their day on a few occasions where they were a solid contributor.
This guy is just nothing - how does he keep getting games?
Same goes for that Murphy bloke too.
Over the years there have been many players that I’ve thought we’ve spent way too many games on. Guys like Mackay, Van Berlo etc. but at least those guys had their day on a few occasions where they were a solid contributor.
This guy is just nothing - how does he keep getting games?
Same goes for that Murphy bloke too.
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There was a game where he came on as the sub and did have an impact with fresh legs. Mind you, that’s the whole point of the sub when injury/timing allows it to be used tactically.
For Murphy I think he’s kicked a bag once or twice while applying good tackling pressure.
I’m having to stretch though, and it sure does not happen often. Both fit the bill of setting the example of cracking in for a rebuilding side, but we’re past that now with improve quality in the list and both should now be depth players at most.
