Matthew McDonough [merged]

[Lozza]

Again its getting used to the speed of the game but there was one instance against the Saints where in the forward 50 the ball basically just fell into his lap and he didn't get close to the goals with the resulting snap. For me a natural footballer would have nailed it even accounting for the fact he hasn't seen a lot of senior football. Maybe my definition of a natural footballer is different to others, my interpretation is they do things without appearing to think long about it and on most occasions make the right decisions under pressure. From what i have seen so far he is a workmanlike player who with some perseverance might become a better player via hard work rather than drawing on sheer natural ability. To me an example of a natural footballer is Corey Ellis, Donut needs to emulate how he moves around the ground and executes when required to do so.

[Willy]

The issue is that he's not an athlete

the argument is nor is the like of Swan and he goes alright

True. But Swan is at least quick. Donuts is short, slow and pudgy. Has a few tricks though. We'll see.
Hope he gets a run of games.

[Jonah Vark]

Excellent footskills, decision making and a good clearance player, with the right development, he could become a very useful player despite the physical deficiencies. A bargain bin Mitchell.

[Penelope]

never ceases to amaze me that people expect players to just step into the team and adjust to the pace and intensity of afl footy straight away.

[Tigeritis™©®]

never ceases to amaze me that people expect players to just step into the team and adjust to the pace and intensity of afl footy straight away.

Fair enough comment Al but I would suggest most people would like to altleast see something they can hang there hat on when a player breaks into the senior team.
Do you think he looks fat?

[Penelope]

couldnt give a stuff how he looks, but if people are going to call for a player to be dropped after one game then dont bag the selectors for doing so with other players.

most players will need a number of games to adjust to the pace of AFL footy, and while he didnt show anything spectacular last game, i saw things i liked about him in previous games, but then he got dropped without a chance to find his feet and settle into the team.

on the flip side, how many players have a blinder of a debut that gets everyone moist, only to fade into obscurity?

[Tigeritis™©®]

couldnt give a stuff how he looks, but if people are going to call for a player to be dropped after one game then dont bag the selectors for doing so with other players.

most players will need a number of games to adjust to the pace of AFL footy, and while he didnt show anything spectacular last game, i saw things i liked about him in previous games, but then he got dropped without a chance to find his feet and settle into the team.

on the flip side, how many players have a blinder of a debut that gets everyone moist, only to fade into obscurity?

Yes so true don't remind us of Polo and McGrath please.

[Yeahright]

Or McIntosh