Had a brief chat with him at Family Day, seems a really focused lad, looks as fit as a mallee bull and pulled up well from the Collingwood game (Bail also mentioned this that they all pulled up well, they're fit!), "looking forward to the Hawks game".

Congratulations James Magnar. Officially promoted from the Rookie List,

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/demons-promote-james-magner-from-rookie-list/story-e6frf9jf-1226304028774

Well deserved i thought

As expected

So do we know if he just rolled his ankle or what?

So do we know if he just rolled his ankle or what?

He walked off the ground with the team after the loss without limping. My 'expert' analysis says he'll be good to go in Perth.

He walked off the ground with the team after the loss without limping. My 'expert' analysis says he'll be good to go in Perth.

Good news for Dreamteamers all over Australia. Not to mention Melbourne supporters.

He walked off the ground with the team after the loss without limping. My 'expert' analysis says he'll be good to go in Perth.

Yeah i saw that to, why i referred to it as just a rolled ankle, havnt heard much talked about it either which is generally positive

There wasnt much to cheer about on Sat but I was trmendously enthused by this bloke. He CAN play footy. A bonus.. he CAN actually KICK a footy too, how novel !! He seems very efficient with ball and a no nonsense type. Can we get a couple more like him please...... pretty please

Well done on debut James. Probablyone of the few who can be excused not to hang their head in shame.

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Well done on debut James. Probablyone of the few who can be excused not to hang their head in shame.

Absolutely. Even better, he got plenty of uncontested ball as well as contested.

If he keeps up his form it will be interesting to see how he copes with a tag.

If he keeps up his form it will be interesting to see how he copes with a tag.

MRP comes to mind...

If he keeps up his form it will be interesting to see how he copes with a tag.

He'll probably eat him !!!

Worth a read. Big Footy thread from 2005:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200760

Anyone know who gets credit for the Magner selection?

Hoping like crazy it isn't Prendergast.

Anyone know who gets credit for the Magner selection?

Hoping like crazy it isn't Prendergast.

It was Neeld

Give him a 3-year deal now.

The Grunt is a gun.

Just wanted to bump this thread and praise Magner on his tagging performance on Boyd. 4 games under his belt against an influential player, and limiting him for the whole night was very impressive from what I thought.

Just wanted to bump this thread and praise Magner on his tagging performance on Boyd. 4 games under his belt against an influential player, and limiting him for the whole night was very impressive from what I thought.

Yeah he cut alot out of Boyds game yesterday.

was not great for his SC though.....haha but will take the match day result anyday of the week

Just wanted to bump this thread and praise Magner on his tagging performance on Boyd. 4 games under his belt against an influential player, and limiting him for the whole night was very impressive from what I thought.

Defenitely, super impressed with his game. Don't think Boyd would have gone under 20 possessions a lot in the last few years.

It was Neeld

you know this how ?

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/tabid/8667/contentid/455751/default.aspx

This link should take you to the Channel 7 pre-game 'bit' with Magner.

Impressive professional who I hope rubs off on the kids.

Go the Magnum!

Anyone notice James Magner's boots? There unlike any I've ever seen. I'd love to get my hands on a pair.