James Magner

[dazzledavey36 48,922]

thought he was awsome last night! could almost pencil him for round 1. loved his bump and shove on jonathan brown! tough as guts this bloke :D

[Fork 'em 6,538]

Obviously not intimidated , good stuff .

[rpfc 27,539]

Glad to hear he had an impact.

Probably a good thing for Couch, Magner and Bate to have the weather they did for their new roles.

Nothing better to settle the nerves of being a big bodied mid than a wet sherrin.

[Red N Blue Society 165]

Yep,liked what I saw in this guy Magner!

Really had a hard crack at it and got the pill alot for the time he spent out there.

Agree with throwing it at J Brown was nice! Mitch giving it to Warnock wasnt he...

Mitch loves to talk doesnt he! I love it and he will be brilliant for us.

I wonder what Magner has for a nickname?

Magnum?? Gun? I hope he is one!

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

I think theres room for Magner and McKenzie in the same team. Magner, McKenzie and Viney though probably a different story but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

How strong are the guys tackles? Dead set look like he was gonna kill a player. Like the aggression, like it a lot!

[sydneydee 647]

Loved his game last night.

His 1%'s, blocks and tackle were outstanding. My two favourite moments were the the two bumps on K. Hunt & J Brown.

Barring an injury i think he is a lock for Round 1. Really looking forward to seeing him repeat his efforts against the Pies A grade midfield next week

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Clark aside, he was the best take out from last night IMO. Simply top pick up - especially as a rookie.

[Mgdee 319]

Thought Magner performed well in the conditions, will hold judgement till I see him play in dry conditions against quality opposition.

So saying loved his bump on Brown, shows he won't take a backwards step regardless of who gets in his way.

Something sorely missed in recent years.

[BIG JIM 508]

Great to have a strong man who is not scared to get the dirty ball that has got to be neelds go to man for the queens birthday game he was talking about hope he drives all them magpie dirtbag's heads into the ground GO DEMONS

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

Agreed. He will be a monster at stoppages this year. Great pick up for the recruiting team.

[nutbean 8,837]

Kevin Dyson

[stephen247 68]

I wonder what Magner has for a nickname?

Magnum?? Gun? I hope he is one!

When he's upgraded and loaded into my SuperCoach team - let's hope its (ball) MAGNET...

[Red N Blue Society 165]

Magnet...nice!

If he keeps it up he will be elevated and put in round 1..but it is only one game & lets see how he fairs against others.

But so far very handy.

[old55 21,378]

Nathan Jones said his nickname is Cannonball and that he bench-presses the heaviest at the club. I get the distinct impression he isn't going to die wondering - he's worked hard for his chance and he's going to make the most of it. I doubt he thinks he's "made it" now, unfortunately some players appear to.

[McQueen 17,864]

Nathan Jones said his nickname is Cannonball and that he bench-presses the heaviest at the club. I get the distinct impression he isn't going to die wondering - he's worked hard for his chance and he's going to make the most of it. I doubt he thinks he's "made it" now, unfortunately some players appear to.

The Coach is delivering the reality check to players you allude to. Magner will show a desperation and hardness at the contest we have lacked so badly in years gone by. His use of the ball will be important obviously, but I think his attack will be the most valuable trait the younger (and older) brigade can gain confidence and learn from.

I'd be very surprised if he does not make it on the seniors list this season.

Ed: A new Mod' (I just noticed), thanks Old55.

Edited February 28, 2012 by McQueen

[Dee Dee 1,046]

I believe I mentioned this in another thread but Brian Royal told me at the AGM that they were all very pleased with Magner and that he would probably start in round 1.

His attack and hardness at the ball and at the opposition is something we have sorely missed for some years.

And I reckon he'll revel in the midfield. And yes that little encounter with JB was heartening to see.

I suppose that as a mature age recruit and having played 5, 6 or more years at VFL level, Magner's seen a somewhat cruder, less mature version of the game and probably isn't in particular awe of anyone.

[juzzk1d 1,354]

His work ethic and 1%'s to get the initial possession to feed it out to our running players was great to see. We have been without a player like this, and if he performs like this week in week out he will definitely be a valuable midfielder for our long term success.

[Flemo56 383]

YEW! Where getting some SIZE & GRUNT!

[Sir Why You Little 34,615]

How did the Aints not pick him up???

Who cares...this guy could be a ripper & if it happens i shall remind my bro regularly!!

[Arrow 1,257]

How did the Aints not pick him up???

Who cares...this guy could be a ripper & if it happens i shall remind my bro regularly!!

Hope he's so good just so you can really shove it up him WYL!

[The Chazz 4,077]

Watching Magner this year will be quite interesting. He has probably sat back and watched guys that he's either played with as a junior, played alongside of that were AFL listed players, or played against AFL listed players and outplayed a number of them. He has probably asked himself a number of times why he isn't on an AFL list. He now has his opportunity, and I don't think he will rest now.

On the other hand, he will have to be very careful at how agessive he is. I'm not wanting him to take a backward step, but if he starts giving away silly free kicks, he could be umpired out of the game. A lot more gets noticed off the ball in the big league.

This is not criticising him, I just hope it's something we don't have to worry about and that he can get away with playing his natural, tough game.

[rpfc 27,539]

Watching Magner this year will be quite interesting. He has probably sat back and watched guys that he's either played with as a junior, played alongside of that were AFL listed players, or played against AFL listed players and outplayed a number of them. He has probably asked himself a number of times why he isn't on an AFL list. He now has his opportunity, and I don't think he will rest now.

On the other hand, he will have to be very careful at how agessive he is. I'm not wanting him to take a backward step, but if he starts giving away silly free kicks, he could be umpired out of the game. A lot more gets noticed off the ball in the big league.

This is not criticising him, I just hope it's something we don't have to worry about and that he can get away with playing his natural, tough game.

Sometimes I think we overthink...

If any club could afford to give away free kicks for being overly aggressive it is the MFC.

I'm happy for him to give an account of himself in 2012 that will rub off on the Gysberts and Co.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Sometimes I think we overthink...

If any club could afford to give away free kicks for being overly aggressive it is the MFC.

I'm happy for him to give an account of himself in 2012 that will rub off on the Gysberts and Co.

RP - I am making this comment based on my observations of what I saw off the ball sitting at Metricon in the mosoon the other night. I'm not discouraging toughness whatsoever, I was one of the first to my feet to let Brown know about Cyclone Magner, I just hope that he is smart with his agression.

Knowing for a fact that the umpires targeted Moloney in his early days at Melbourne, I don't want the same to happen to Magner (or Trengove for that matter).

[olisik 4,060]

Should give him a lower jumper number. I would suggest give him 31

[Mgdee 319]

Halfway through third quarter versus Pies, now I'm convinced. HE'S GOOD!!! First round certainty after elevation from the rookies list.

Edited March 3, 2012 by Mgdee