I've just been looking through the game stats and the thought strikes me (as it did last week) that Jordie McKenzie is playing some brilliant football. Now he's still only 19 and has played fewer that 10 games. Is he eligible for the Rising Star given that he's on the rookie list? I know a few people have mentioned Trengove, but looking at the stats, Jordie was be far the better player again, and his 12 tackles will probably be the best of the round again.

I've just been looking through the game stats and the thought strikes me (as it did last week) that Jordie McKenzie is playing some brilliant football. Now he's still only 19 and has played fewer that 10 games. Is he eligible for the Rising Star given that he's on the rookie list? I know a few people have mentioned Trengove, but looking at the stats, Jordie was be far the better player again, and his 12 tackles will probably be the best of the round again.

Yes, he's eligible. Sportsbet has him about 65/1.

Yes, he's eligible. Sportsbet has him about 65/1.

Worth backing I'd say. He's doing some pretty impressive stuff.

At the game today i thought young Jordie stood out as our best in the first half.

Edited April 3, 201015 yr by Enforcer25

Jordie McKenzie, thats 23 tackles from 2 games at an average of 11.5. Very good sign for a young player. I like him

34/1 now on Sportsbet.

I'd like to say he's not flashy enough to win, but when Rivers beat Davey (and not undeservedly may I add) it proved anything can happen.

Should get a nom soon, is leading the comp in tackles.

If he can keep this up he may very well be the leading tackle getter at the seasons end.

I cannot recall a kid ever landing this many tackles in consecutive weeks. Something special happening down at the MFC!

Clint Bartram was similar in his debut year but didn't get the kind of numbers Jordie's had. Clint had "only" 13 after two games. Nothing to be sneezed at by any means. Jordie is setting a cracking pace.

Doesn't it feel like were a big club now. Un-earthing undiscovered diamonds etc like all the clubs around us.. it's exciting, we're like all professional and stuff now! Makes me proud!! Go Dees!!

Clint Bartram was similar in his debut year but didn't get the kind of numbers Jordie's had. Clint had "only" 13 after two games. Nothing to be sneezed at by any means. Jordie is setting a cracking pace.

the differance is, that Bartram started his career in a top 4 side.

Mckenzie career, is starting a top 4 side........ B)

Edited April 7, 201015 yr by tatu

the differance is, that Bartram started his courier in a top 4 side.

Mckenzie courier, is starting a top 4 side........ B)

Uh... career?

McKenzie is also a good and penetrating kick

and makes good decisions with the pill.

Bartram does not.

McKenzie is also a good and penetrating kick

and makes good decisions with the pill.

Bartram does not.

Every great team has a few lower order picks that turn out to be stars - look at James Hird (pick 93), Dane Swan (pick 58) and Matthew Boyd (rookie). And that's just from instant memory. There's two I can think of for Melbourne - Aaron Davey and Jordie McKenzie.

And I'm surprised Bartram is actually still on our list. I don't rate him very highly and I don't think there are many that do.

Uh... career?

I think he meant Korea

And I'm surprised Bartram is actually still on our list. I don't rate him very highly and I don't think there are many that do.

Me too. We delisted Buckley yet re-signed Bartram for 2 years.

I reckon Banfield (red head) from Brisbane deserves to nominated this week. His first 2 performances have been very impressive.

Jordie derserves a nomination before Scully & Trengove at this stage.

Every great team has a few lower order picks that turn out to be stars - look at James Hird (pick 93), Dane Swan (pick 58) and Matthew Boyd (rookie). And that's just from instant memory. There's two I can think of for Melbourne - Aaron Davey and Jordie McKenzie.

And I'm surprised Bartram is actually still on our list. I don't rate him very highly and I don't think there are many that do.

And Cameron Bruce

Jordie is currently leading the competition in tackles (23). Kane Cornes is second (20), James McDonald is third (18).

Fantastic effort from Jordie. It would be great if he could keep that rate up -- can we rely on that? You might expect such a young player to have a few off days during the year, though with this guy I reckon he's got the drive to keep it up consistently.

Also nice to see Junior maintaining his usual high standard in this stat.

Also nice to see Junior maintaining his usual high standard in this stat.

That he is that far ahead of a battle-hardened and consistent tackling machine like Junior, just makes Jordie's efforts that much more impressive.

Big big wraps on this kid and if he maintains that tackle count I can't see how they could ignore him for the Rising Star.

and I don't just mean a nomination.

Uh... career?

McKenzie is also a good and penetrating kick

and makes good decisions with the pill.

Bartram does not.

Ha Ha... sorry about that, shouldn't of had that last wine.

Courier = Career

Edited April 6, 201015 yr by tatu

These days it seems you have to get a heap of possessions or goals to be considered, Hanneberry with his 20 odd is this weeks nomination.

I had a really good chat to Jordie at the Family Day, loves the tackling and the in and under, but wants to work on his disposal and getting goals, very very humble, wasn't sure he had done enough in the preseason to be elevated at that stage. Loves the Club who gave him a chance, had other offers (Adelaide), but was easy decision to stay.

Junior (who I spoke to also) said he loved playing alongside and with him, would assume there will be quite a few opposition players panicking in the next few weeks if they hear a couple of sets of footsteps coming towards them

It also seems they like to give the nomination to a team that won on the weekend.

That being said, I think Jordy may get a nomination, but there are many impressive young players going around at the moment, so to just be nominated is very impressive in itself.

I would love if all our young players get nominated at one time or another, as it will help boost their confidence.

On Bartram, I am surprised he got 2 years, but i do think he ended last year pretty well, he was actually being more attacking. He is good depth when the yonger defenders are struggling or injured for the 2 years. I also though he did a good job on the weekend, Davis kicked the final goal, but he was not very damaging.

Jordie's problem is that he flies under the radar the way he plays. The media will be focussed on the Sculgove twins. Its also easier to get the nomination if you are winning.

Bartram was a cheap last minute rehire. He has a great tank and can effectively play a run with role on his day. However his decision making at times is flaky and is disposal is at times diabolical.

Jordie's problem is that he flies under the radar the way he plays. The media will be focussed on the Sculgove twins. Its also easier to get the nomination if you are winning.

Bartram was a cheap last minute rehire. He has a great tank and can effectively play a run with role on his day. However his decision making at times is flaky and is disposal is at times diabolical.

Which is why it's best served down at Casey.

Though I haven't seen the Sydney game, so I don't know how well Hannebery played, McKenzie did really well and I was somewhat surprised that he didn't get a nomination this week.

Doesn't matter, he'll get one at some point.