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Offline Diocletian

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #255 on: June 10, 2014, 10:31:49 PM »
I must admit I don't really see much in Matt.
I just cannot see what roll he would play in a decent side?
A lock down small back?
An attacking HBF?
A wingman?
Small forward?
What?
Is there a good player out there that people think he might become?
I'm with you on this one. Has some pace but his disposal is poor. Why draft a small forward to play him in defense?

He's no Ablett but his disposal looks ok enough to me (and often looked a class above in the VFL ) considering he's often under extreme pressure, seems to gets sold into trouble quite a lot and is not playing in his natural position....actually does better than a few other more experienced heads in the side all things considered. Not afraid to keep taking the game on or make a mistake...all of which suggests to me he's at least not mentally weak and at Richmond that's an incredibly rare commodity.
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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #256 on: June 10, 2014, 10:41:47 PM »
I must admit I don't really see much in Matt.
I just cannot see what roll he would play in a decent side?
A lock down small back?
An attacking HBF?
A wingman?
Small forward?
What?
Is there a good player out there that people think he might become?
I'm with you on this one. Has some pace but his disposal is poor. Why draft a small forward to play him in defense?

He's no Ablett but his disposal looks ok enough to me considering he's often under extreme pressure, seems to gets sold into trouble quite a lot and is not playing in his natural position....actually does better than a few other more experienced heads in the side all things considered.
I know those squiggly things at the end of sentences look a little like smily faces but they are not.  :lol They are question marks. Usually requiring someone's answer. 7 questions and you answered none of them. Thanks for taking the time.  :)

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #257 on: June 10, 2014, 11:07:29 PM »
Oh dear looks like I'm going to lose marks for not answering Mr.Big Note's official questionnaire in a correct & thorough manner.
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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #258 on: June 11, 2014, 12:03:43 PM »
I must admit I don't really see much in Matt.
I just cannot see what roll he would play in a decent side?
A lock down small back?
An attacking HBF?
A wingman?
Small forward?
What?
Is there a good player out there that people think he might become?

Could play small forward or attacking HBF.
No needs to be attacking
Yes
No, unless he can build his tank which I don't think he could do except maybe for small stints
Yes
Not sure "what?" is actually a question but if I don't answer you'll have a whinge and disregard all that I said so I'll answer with Jennifer Lawrence
Maybe a Shannon Hurn type just not quite the same leg

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #259 on: June 11, 2014, 01:33:41 PM »
Has a hair style that matches Vickery which is the real concern here

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #260 on: June 11, 2014, 09:02:04 PM »
a 180cm player who is not quick. the obvious question that should be asked by people and obviously isnt very often is, what outstanding  attributes does he bring to the table to offset these things.

if we are honest there isnt any.

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #261 on: June 11, 2014, 09:08:50 PM »
Deserves games over Newman
Caracella and Balmey.

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #262 on: June 11, 2014, 09:17:56 PM »
At the moment what I feel he brings to the table is mongrel and plenty of it,something the majority of the spineless troupe who masquerade as footballers appear to not have

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #263 on: June 11, 2014, 09:26:26 PM »
what outstanding  attributes does he bring to the table to offset these things.

Innate goal sense and contested marking.

You just don't get to see much of it given the position he's playing.

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #264 on: June 12, 2014, 12:26:04 AM »
what outstanding  attributes does he bring to the table to offset these things.

Innate goal sense and contested marking.

You just don't get to see much of it given the position he's playing.

Just knows how to play the game despite his physical flaws

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #265 on: June 12, 2014, 08:02:22 AM »
clearly doesn't fit in with claws aspirations of having a master race of footballers
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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #266 on: June 12, 2014, 08:11:40 AM »
What's his outstanding attribute?

Just a natural footballer.

Yeah but what's he's outstanding attribute?

Reads the game well.

Yes but is he tall or fast

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #267 on: June 12, 2014, 08:20:01 AM »
Played the small fwd role similarly to the way LeCras plays it in the u18's. Ie is very strong on the lead and has a good goal sense, kicking multiple bags of 6 for SA against vic metro and WA.

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #268 on: June 12, 2014, 08:23:35 AM »
“He was a dominant member with his U18 team in the SANFL with two 38-possession games through the midfield, then was instrumental in is side’s premiership win with a 28 possession, four-goal grand final performance

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Re: Matthew McDonough [merged]
« Reply #269 on: June 12, 2014, 03:22:37 PM »
What's his outstanding attribute?

Just a natural footballer.

Yeah but what's he's outstanding attribute?

Reads the game well.

Yes but is he tall or fast

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Intelligence is an attribute, maybe one you're lacking?