Joel Macdonald elects not to nominate for the National Draft

[titan_uranus 23,143]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...61/default.aspx

PSD only now for him. Probably has wind of an offer or two. Might be us.

[1858 265]

Interesting.

Thorp and others no doubt could fall to the PSD and be considered but it does at least appear that MacDonald has a plan of some sort. Has MFC been reported to have spoken with MacDonald at all? I know we've been reported to be interested in him (as much as a few others anyway).

In any case, I wouldn't be dissapointed if we went with MacDonald in the PSD. I think he has something to offer us over the next 3 or 4 years in the way of (experienced) mid height defensive depth which would cover injuries as well as free some of the younger defenders up the ground if so desired.

[Adzman 2,086]

MacDonald knows something we all don't- where he is going next year. I think given that he did not nominate he has a clear idea that he will be joining a side with an early PSD pick. I would also suggest he has had more than 1 team verbally agree to draft him via the PSD. Why else would he bypass the ND?

[Gooner 9]

It could be a money issue. Am I right in saying that if he goes to a club in the ND, he's got to go there no matter the contract they offer him, where as he's got more of an option in the PSD.

I can see him going to Richmond in the PSD if we pick Thorp and Freo takes McPhee.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Why else would he bypass the ND?

Is McDonald focussed on an AFL career in 2010?

I think senior list players can nominate their salary package for both the ND and the PSD.

[beelzebub 22,714]

MacDonald knows something we all don't- where he is going next year. I think given that he did not nominate he has a clear idea that he will be joining a side with an early PSD pick. I would also suggest he has had more than 1 team verbally agree to draft him via the PSD. Why else would he bypass the ND?

give the man a prize

[Gooner 9]

Is McDonald focussed on an AFL career in 2010?

I think senior list players can nominate their salary package for both the ND and the PSD.

You're right, although do they have any more flexibility with the PSD than they do with the ND?

[rpfc 27,677]

He nominated for the PSD?!

He obviously wants to play with the MFC.

I would be livid if we didn't pick him up.

[Carn dees 108]

Wouldn't be disappointed if we picked up Thorp with pick 50 and McDonald in the psd.

[Old Man Rivers 326]

MacDonald knows something we all don't- where he is going next year. I think given that he did not nominate he has a clear idea that he will be joining a side with an early PSD pick. I would also suggest he has had more than 1 team verbally agree to draft him via the PSD. Why else would he bypass the ND?

He's the one we want.

Experianced - Hard Bodied - 25 Years of Age.

Will compliment our list nicely & can play.

[Hobbits's 17]

Good boy.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,623]

Good boy.

Welcome to the Melbourne Footy Club Joel!

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/macdo...8219881697.html

Couldn't be happier if we use pick 1 on this ball magnet!

[JACKATTACK 17]

Stats

For those who care about them.

[rpfc 27,677]

Stats

For those who care about them.

Do you care about them?

That's a schizophrenic post if you don't.

[beelzebub 22,714]

interesting I think. Joel in the backline might fuel ideas that Garland might go forward. Jared will have toearn his keep Ido quite like the idea of Macdonalds drive off of the half back line..gives a bit more spring. Together with Grimes.. happy days

[rpfc 27,677]

interesting I think. Joel in the backline might fuel ideas that Garland might go forward. Jared will have toearn his keep Ido quite like the idea of Macdonalds drive off of the half back line..gives a bit more spring. Together with Grimes.. happy days

I would prefer MacDonald play with Junior and Bruce in the backline and push Grimes into the midfield.

I'm not sure who would move out of the 22 though.

Availability is the great unknown and, as always, will play a role.

[H_T 2,941]

I would prefer MacDonald play with Junior and Bruce in the backline and push Grimes into the midfield.

I'm not sure who would move out of the 22 though.

Availability is the great unknown and, as always, will play a role.

First thing that came to my mind. By 'gingoes', it will fuel the love 45hotgod16 has for Grimes a little more.....if that is possible.

[beelzebub 22,714]

I would prefer MacDonald play with Junior and Bruce in the backline and push Grimes into the midfield.

I'm not sure who would move out of the 22 though.

Availability is the great unknown and, as always, will play a role.

nothing wrong with that per se ..but think Grimes will spend most of next season in defence.. the midfiled might come later. I really like the poise and direction that jack gives off the half back line.. I suspect Bails does too.

Still the teamwil lgestate for some time.. nothing in concrete

Will be interestiing to see how the nature of our attack out of defence builds. Handy pickup , Joel, if happens

[buddha82 12]

Stats

For those who care about them.

stats with averages, for those (like me) who care about them.

[JACKATTACK 17]

Do you care about them?

That's a schizophrenic post if you don't.

Yes it does read that way, it wasn't my intention. Consider it protection from the "Stats don't mean anything" mob.

[do it 4 robbie 1]

Would have to be a good addition with his age and body size. Sounds great, he earned me plenty of points in supercoach, ball magnet alright.

Can someone tell me why he`s finished at Brisbane though, i seem to forget. Delisted ( why ? ) or did he leave ( why ? ).

[beelzebub 22,714]

best i can find is it gave Lions some cap room.

[Demonator 93]

Would have to be a good addition with his age and body size. Sounds great, he earned me plenty of points in supercoach, ball magnet alright.

Can someone tell me why he`s finished at Brisbane though, i seem to forget. Delisted ( why ? ) or did he leave ( why ? ).

News up here in Brisbane is that he just wanted to play footy in Melbourne. Was getting enough regular games and form wasn't an issue?!

[clark's kick 155]

McDonald is a solid player, but has terrible skills and doesn't read the play well. Why do you think Voss let him go?

Don't see him adding to what we've already got. Would much rather take a punt on Thorp.

[clark's kick 155]

Would have to be a good addition with his age and body size. Sounds great, he earned me plenty of points in supercoach, ball magnet alright.

Can someone tell me why he`s finished at Brisbane though, i seem to forget. Delisted ( why ? ) or did he leave ( why ? ).

He was delisted. Voss rates Staker ahead of him. That should be telling us something....

Edited November 19, 2009 by clark's kick