Richmond to grab former Collingwood midfielder John McCarthy (Herald-Sun)

[one-eyed]

Richmond to grab former Collingwood midfielder John McCarthy

    by: Michael Warner
    From: Herald Sun
    December 12, 2011 11:30PM

AXED Collingwood midfielder John McCarthy will become a Tiger today, barring a last-minute change of tack by Port Adelaide.

McCarthy, 22, will account for one of just 11 selections in the AFL pre-season draft.

But GWS could shorten the draft even further by passing on as many as four of its first six selections.

Richmond has committed to taking McCarthy and does not expect the Giants or Suns to swoop and hopes the Power will overlook him as well, with delisted North Melbourne player Gavin Urquhart its likely choice.

Gold Coast is keen on talented Hobart utility Aaron Hall, who has been training with the club.

Former Saint Zac Dawson appears certain to reunite with coach Ross Lyon at Fremantle with pick 10.

The Bulldogs will complete the draft by selecting a TAC Cup player overlooked in last month's national draft.

Clubs will then cast the talent net wide with as many as 80 rookie draft picks.

Former St Kilda forward Andrew McQualter will be rookie-listed by Gold Coast to fill a leadership role in the club's reserves team in the AFL's Northern League.

Today's drafts loom as the final chance for Brendan Fevola and Andrew Lovett to resurrect their AFL careers but neither is expected to find a home.

The AFL career of All-Australian Leon Davis, 30, also appears over. But former Hawk Travis Tuck, the game's first player to be outed for three illicit drug strikes, has been linked to a rookie spot at Melbourne.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-to-grab-former-collingwood-midfielder-john-mccarthy/story-fnb7al7m-1226220349237

[tiger101]

Port picked him up. It was always a possibility of happening. We move on.

[eliminator]

Is Brett O'Hanlon any good? What do people know about him?

[Danog]

The Richmond bigfooty phantom drafters were pretty keen on him, so I'd say he's alright.

[Owl]

Port think they pulled a big coup now lol Duds

[dwaino]

Congratulations to Port for drafting a bloke who didn't want to even move to their state.

Focus-less club.

[TigerLand]

Didn't overly rate McCarthy so I'm actually wrapped with the result going for kids, would have been interesting if we woud have drafted Marric aswell as McCarthy.

Port are a joke. Would hate to be a professional club that forces players to play there. Don't forget your boxing gloves John.

[WA Tiger]

Dirty low life port bastards, doing that in this day and age is poo, just poo. Dont care how people rate this bloke but Port knew he wanted the Tigers......bunch of pricks, well now we owe them...

[one-eyed]

We heard a whisper a few days ago that John McCarthy would be taken by Port Adelaide, so we did believe that would be the case." Richmond recruiting manager Francis Jackson.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/127102/default.aspx


McCarthy said on SEN he didn't care where he ended up (Port or Richmond) as he didn't know where he would end up and is just happy to continue his career (he couldn't say anything else really anyway even if he wasn't happy). I think he said Port told him Tuesday night they were going to pick him up which fits in with what Francis says.

[WA Tiger]

We heard a whisper a few days ago that John McCarthy would be taken by Port Adelaide, so we did believe that would be the case." Richmond recruiting manager Francis Jackson.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/127102/default.aspx


McCarthy said on SEN he didn't care where he ended up (Port or Richmond) as he didn't know where he would end up and is just happy to continue his career (he couldn't say anything else really anyway even if he wasn't happy). I think he said Port told him Tuesday night they were going to pick him up which fits in with what Francis says.

He still said in article that he wanted to stay in Melbourne and so did his girlfriend, this is players get that go home factor, dont tell me his heart will be in Adelaide...

I honestly think the AFL need to look at this, clubs where recycled players are given permission to train at that club should be given first preference to select them, regardless of the pecking order. I mean we have just put him through part of a pre-season at our cost only to join another club.....

Don't agree with it and shame on you Port, we will get you back.....

[The Big Richo]

Does seem a bit odd to take someone who publically didn't want you, I assume McCarthy said differently to their faces.

Not too concerned by the loss.

[cub]

 

[tiga]

I hope Port rot in Hell for this...oh wait....they are already there. 

[TigerLand]

I hope Port rot in Hell for this...oh wait....they are already there. 

Haha enjoyed this

[tony_montana]

This raised my eyebrows... usually for players of this calibre, clubs dont tend to stand in the way of their wishes. No biggie as I dont know enough about him, and like the way we've gone in todays drafts but poor form on Ports behalf.