Connor Menadue [merged]

[Diocletian]

If Fyfe was the new prototype, then Menadue is the first off the production line. 

[Chuck17]

Hope he doesn't get snapped in two

[🏅Dooks]

whippetman has delivered 

[Willy]

The Duegong!

[torch]

Menadue was the most exciting thing to come out of the first half today where he had 8 possies and kicked a couple. He must have been subbed off in the 2nd half as I didn't hear his name mentioned.

Also his running forward and in defence to get into spots and mark. Hard running is very good and his potential should put him ahead of Grigg in the team!

[Heart of Darkness]

Hope he doesn't get snapped in two

Yeah he's still very slight. That's why I think he'll still be in and out of the 22 this year but there's some great signs there. Love seeing how hard he runs both ways. Kicking goals and taking marks deep in the defensive 50. Excellent foot skills as well.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Bob Murphy MkII?

Has skills and speed. Just needs confidence that he belongs.

[Diocletian]

Will be better than Bob....

[1980 I Was There]

This kid can and certainly will play a lot of footy, given a couple of years experience.
This one we better keep.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Play him and he'll catch up much quicker

[one-eyed]

Menadue's post-match interview:

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-02-28/nab-challenge-2-menadue-postmatch

* I think knowing the roles and structures, both backline and also the wing and just playing your role helps a lot to find a bit of the ball.  And, it helps out your teammates. My role last Saturday was to play a bit of wing, backline and to hold the width and just try and play outside.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-02-29/menadue-on-the-rise

[one-eyed]

Liked the look of: 12 eye-catching players from week two of NAB Challenge

AFL.com.au
February 29, 2016

Connor Menadue (Richmond)
Richmond blooded the 19-year-old utility in five games last season and on Saturday's showing, Menadue could easily push towards the best 22 if he continues his development. A handy size at 187cm, Menadue can take a strong grab, finds the footy and finishes off neatly – as evidenced by two impressive set shot goals he booted despite a swirly breeze that troubled others at Beaconsfield on Saturday. Word out of Tigerland is Menadue has taken his professionalism to another level this summer and his flexibility could be handy in the reduced interchange era.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-28/liked-the-look-of-12-eyecatching-players-from-week-two-of-nab-challenge

[mat073]

You would have to assume this kid is now a walk up start to round one.

[Simonator]

Like the way he plays. He's hungry. Aggressive and puts pressure on despite his light frame. Moves fast. Kicks accurately. I remember him nailing a pass inboard to the centre in the 3rd quarter. Something a lot of our players struggle with. Reckon we have a Very handy player here especially if he can develop further. Plays with urgency but doesn't panic ( b. Ellis )

[🏅Dooks]

Best 22 easily. Gives us outside run and sharp ball use which is something we lack