Player Watch Trent McKenzie

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McKenzie has been close to if not actually Port's best `tall' defender since he has been at Alberton, in a better defence with another genuine tall kpd to take the gorillas he would have been more regularly matched up on the oppos 2nd or even 3rd tall, and if that had been the case I suspect he would have been even more valuable to the team so like no doubt many I'm happy with his contract extension.
 
I'm going to write for the thumbs down on this one.

He's played as well as he can this year but needs to be Paxmaned for us to have a better chance of winning.

Like Jonas, can be burnt on the lead and that never plays well in September.

The idea that Moose has plenty left in the tank is batguano crazy.
 

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jackag24 said:
Just FYI Trent Mckenzie has kicked 1 goal for us.

He's not that guy
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Kicked 7 goals from full back in the SANFL in 2019. Here are 3 examples of when he pushes up.

 
RossFC said:
Kicked 7 goals from full back in the SANFL in 2019. Here are 3 examples of when he pushes up.

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Kicked a ripper against Freo in the pre season last year too. He can kick them pretty much as well as Farrell, he's just always on the last line so rarely gets the chance.
 

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Trent McKenzie (Port Adelaide)
Teams are screaming out for reliable, ready-made key defenders and Port Adelaide now has a surplus thanks to their work in the trade period. Someone like a North Melbourne would be a perfect home for McKenzie, who wouldn’t be a long-term solution, obviously, but could at least make them more competitive this year. Collingwood could also use the depth given the question marks around Nathan Murphy.

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Holden Hillbilly said:
Trent McKenzie (Port Adelaide)
Teams are screaming out for reliable, ready-made key defenders and Port Adelaide now has a surplus thanks to their work in the trade period. Someone like a North Melbourne would be a perfect home for McKenzie, who wouldn’t be a long-term solution, obviously, but could at least make them more competitive this year. Collingwood could also use the depth given the question marks around Nathan Murphy.

10 players who would likely be in the mix if there was a mid-season trade period

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Why on earth would we trade McKenzie mid season. 1 injury and he’s in. Clurey would be the one to go.
 
Holden Hillbilly said:
Trent McKenzie (Port Adelaide)
Teams are screaming out for reliable, ready-made key defenders and Port Adelaide now has a surplus thanks to their work in the trade period. Someone like a North Melbourne would be a perfect home for McKenzie, who wouldn’t be a long-term solution, obviously, but could at least make them more competitive this year. Collingwood could also use the depth given the question marks around Nathan Murphy.

10 players who would likely be in the mix if there was a mid-season trade period

We’ve picked out 10 players from around the league who either would benefit from a fresh start or who could be in hot demand.
www.sen.com.au www.sen.com.au
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If he went to North mid season he'd probably win their best and fairest.
 
I'll be sad to see him go.

Was a superb match up on much bigger opponents, his judgement and unwavering determination not be beaten was an example to everyone around him.

I certainly never expected him to be an effective full back when we picked him up but there you go.

He pulled off some of the best run with the flight of the ball spoils I've seen. Managed to deflect the ball and miss the opponent.

His kicking was a thing of beauty.

Go well Trent.
 
Ford Fairlane said:
I'll be sad to see him go.

Was a superb match up on much bigger opponents, his judgement and unwavering determination not be beaten was an example to everyone around him.

I certainly never expected him to be an effective full back when we picked him up but there you go.

He pulled off some of the best run with the flight of the ball spoils I've seen. Managed to deflect the ball and miss the opponent.

His kicking was a thing of beauty.

Go well Trent.
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Quick, strong, brave, good set of hands, magnificent left boot. He was basically playing at an All Australian level circa 2020-2021. He's had a good career but is also one of those guys who you wonder what might've been had his body been able to hold up to the rigours of the game.
 
I was at Marvel in round 4 of 2018 when Stronger made McKenzie look so slow he would have been out run at a nursing home.

Was on the scrap heaps until the final round of 2019 when he played down back and looked a natural. This propelled him into 2020 where he became the most unlikely success story as an undersized fullback who was always assured of himself in possession leading out from defence.

He never seemed to have the full trust of the coaching staff but by the end of each season he was always entrenched as the last man in defence.

It's disappointing he never got a proper run at it this.year, but he got the most out of himself in that 2020-2023 four year stretch and should be applauded for being such a reliable player during that period.
 
Chewy316 said:
I was at Marvel in round 4 of 2018 when Stronger made McKenzie look so slow he would have been out run at a nursing home.

Was on the scrap heaps until the final round of 2019 when he played down back and looked a natural. This propelled him into 2020 where he became the most unlikely success story as an undersized fullback who was always assured of himself in possession leading out from defence.

He never seemed to have the full trust of the coaching staff but by the end of each season he was always entrenched as the last man in defence.

It's disappointing he never got a proper run at it this.year, but he got the most out of himself in that 2020-2023 four year stretch and should be applauded for being such a reliable player during that period.
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Thank Trent for his service he tried his guts out as an undersized defender. But was a ridiculous decision to sign him for this year before draft and trade period. Could see the way he finished in 2023 he was cooked. Waste of a list spot for 2024.
 
PortVic said:
Thank Trent for his service he tried his guts out as an undersized defender. But was a ridiculous decision to sign him for this year before draft and trade period. Could see the way he finished in 2023 he was cooked. Waste of a list spot for 2024.
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Think two years was the issue. Easily justified signing for one - despite how it ended up.
 

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