Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Pick 51, 2022: Bailey MacDonald - a Hawk until 2026

[toomanysquibs]

Did Bailey play basketball growing up ? Asking for a friend

I'd like to hear more about it if he did – 7-10 times per game bare minimum.

Would also like to hear the word 'background' used to describe his basketball career

 

[toomanysquibs]

Is this the McMost Mc players we have had?

Ahhh just lost McBigBoy

McMaximum all time number I believe

 

[Brishawk]

McMaximum all time number I believe

A shame we didn’t draft caleb Mitchell. Could have been the Mitchell and Macca club

 

[MrPremiership]

Traded up, got this kid. Seems a good move.

Welcome Bailey

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Waiting for some footage…

 

[MrPremiership]

Waiting for some footage…

Club just released some.....real dash

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Welcome to the Mighty Fighting Hawks !!

 

[streetspirit]

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Has got some serious wheels. Kicking action looks good enough. Wonder if he could slide up to a wing

 

[KermitJagger]

There are players who test as quick but it doesn't come through in game. MacDonald here is not one of those players.

He'll need to be more conscious and aware of who is around at AFL and VFL level, but there aren't too many catching him when he puts those jets on.

 

[Holy Rioli]

a lot of Bradley Hill about him, even how he settles his stride before he kicks rather than just go full speed

 

[Blackhawk42]

a lot of Bradley Hill about him, even how he settles his stride before he kicks rather than just go full speed

I'm getting Jayden Hunt vibes which would be a nice result if he develops into a player of that ability.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

I'm getting Jayden Hunt vibes which would be a nice result if he develops into a player of that ability.

I was pi$$ed when Sydney took Vickery. Feel better now that we have BMac. Few comparisons being bandied around - my two cents, reminds me a fair bit of Max Holmes who I desperately wanted until Geelong got him. Great pick up

 

[moginie]

He's got some toe and he's got time to develop.

Welcome.

 

[SSSSSS]

Looks like Jayden Hunt

5

Jayden Hunt

Age

29

Ht

188cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.3

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

4star

MG

78.7

1star

D

5.3

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.0

1star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

3star

MG

78.7

1star

D

5.3

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

4star

MG

78.7

2star

but can actually hit a target.

 

[Tomohawks]

I was pi$$ed when Sydney took Vickery. Feel better now that we have BMac. Few comparisons being bandied around - my two cents, reminds me a fair bit of Max Holmes who I desperately wanted until Geelong got him. Great pick up

I rated him higher than Vickery and wasn't pi$$ed when the swans took him. I was happy to take him in the rookie draft if he got through and that was it. I see a lot of Jayden Hunt in Bailey's game but with a little more spatial awareness. Stoked with this pick.

 

[Dewnior]

Plenty of dash and dare. The ball drop didn't look quite right though

 

[suburb whispers]

Do we have a legitimate contender for the Grand Final Sprint here??

 

[Tassie Cryptik]

Do we have a legitimate contender for the Grand Final Sprint here??

Unfortunately not.
Can't play and be in the sprint at the same time.

 

[threesixpio]

Unfortunately not.
Can't play and be in the sprint at the same time.

Bailey will break the mould

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

the new Mighty Mouse.

 

[Davo-27]

Didn't see much of MacDonald this year, popped up in the vm v vc finale with some good run and carry and I like how he handles the interviews, hope he can break a few lines in the vfl this year.

 

[fairdinks]

Some good highlights. Young Bailey reminds me of Kenny Hunter from Carlton. Great player in the eighties for these old enough to remember.

If Bailey reaches anything near that level, he will be a real steal.

 

[cityslick1]

Great pickup this kid. Reckon he could leave a few oppo recruiters with egg on their faces

 

[Tomohawks]

I'm getting Jayden Hunt vibes which would be a nice result if he develops into a player of that ability.

Yes he definitely does give you that vibe. I truly believe that he can be even better than Hunt judging by his rapid development and composure on the ball.