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We seem to now celebrate players that have a crack when it should be the norm. Then, I suppose it's not the norm, which is why we celebrate it. So I get it. But I'll be shocked if he's a regular under Roos in 2014. He's a complete liability. There's no place in the game for a player that turns the ball over nearly every time he touches it. Zero hurt factor. He's not even vanilla, but beige.

There's a reason we've had the worst midfield in 100 years. Players like McKenzie, who has a celebrated game when he beats Ablett and we still lose easily, is the poster boy for ineptitude.

Melbourne supporters are so dumbed down they have no clue as to acceptable standards. Pretty sad really.

Not only does McKenzie not "turn the ball over nearly every time he touches it" but that does not fit the description of "vanilla" or "beige."

Beige would be a player that has no influence for the better or worse.

A break-even.

But I think you overlook his ability.

I agree that in the recent past he has been poor with ball in hand, but he does have more ability than he is given credit for.

He's a long straight raking kick when he can get it to his boot, and there was a time under Bailey when he provided some creative handball.

There is more potential there than you are willing to acknowledge.

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Not only does McKenzie not "turn the ball over nearly every time he touches it" but that does not fit the description of "vanilla" or "beige."

Beige would be a player that has no influence for the better or worse.

A break-even.

But I think you overlook his ability.

I agree that in the recent past he has been poor with ball in hand, but he does have more ability than he is given credit for.

He's a long straight raking kick when he can get it to his boot, and there was a time under Bailey when he provided some creative handball.

There is more potential there than you are willing to acknowledge.

Thanks 'Machsy', that's what I would say about Jordie. I think his last couple of years haven't been his best but he has shown in the past he has a lot to offer. Like many the Neeld era hasn't been good to him, even if he got the coaches award.

Not only does McKenzie not "turn the ball over nearly every time he touches it" but that does not fit the description of "vanilla" or "beige."

Beige would be a player that has no influence for the better or worse.

A break-even.

But I think you overlook his ability.

No, we just disagree. McKenzie has NO impact on games of footy. Actually scrap that. He impacts them badly.

 

I don't agree. He's had a disappointing two years but finished the season very strongly. He has poor traits, but for god's sake he's one of few players who actually knows how to beat an opponent, and our only midfielder who can. At least he can tag someone out of the game and be a decent inside midfielder. I think he was played out of position for a while but really showed something at the end of the season. I don't get the hate, he's not gonna be able to run and carry the ball and hit someone on the lead but he knows how to play a role

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looks like we have 2 types of posters on this thread.

Level headed supporters that understand jordies qualities and faults,

then theres posters that are being stupid - suggesting he has nothing.

Obviously he has something to bring to the table. Roos will determine whether it gets him game time next season or not. until then lets wait and see.


Often with haters they don't stick with the facts and make up stuff, eg player x always turn it over everytime, or player y ducks his head every time he goes back with the ball in a marking contest, or player z always floats his kicks, this is a real fact jordie's tackle rate has dropped in the last two seasons, this must change for him to be a better player, that is the best way for him to impact games.

When one ponders which team in the AFL he'd get a game at I can't come up with one. Perhaps GWS, but that's it. Even then they'd be blooding players with talent, as they're rich with mids. But being an older player he might get 6-8 games. Still, that's not being a "regular".

If the club really wants a specialised tagger, I'd rather try and turn another player into one. Maybe Matt Jones, or Evans. Anyone except McKenzie.

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How often has he won the coach's award now? He gets bad-mouthed on the forums, but coaches see what the barrackers often can't.

Added to this we seem to think all the players on the list will lift and show better form next year, except Jordie.

 

No, we just disagree. McKenzie has NO impact on games of footy. Actually scrap that. He impacts them badly.

Correct.

We disagree.

According to Champion Data his disposal efficiency was over 70% this season. That's better than 75% of the team.


When one ponders which team in the AFL he'd get a game at I can't come up with one. Perhaps GWS, but that's it. Even then they'd be blooding players with talent, as they're rich with mids. But being an older player he might get 6-8 games. Still, that's not being a "regular".

If the club really wants a specialised tagger, I'd rather try and turn another player into one. Maybe Matt Jones, or Evans. Anyone except McKenzie.

I think Ben that we get your message - you think he is a liability. One would also presume that Mr Roos does not.

Time will tell who is the better judge. QED.

One would also presume that Mr Roos does not.

Time will tell who is the better judge. QED.

And you can deduce this now because ...

And in his August article where he named something of a best team McKenzie appears ...

MELBOURNE

B: Frawley Garland

HB: Grimes McDonald

C: Blease? Jones Watts

HF:Sylvia Dawes Hogan

F: Clark Howe

R:J amar? Trengrove Viney

I/C: Fitzpatrick?

Roos won't put McKenzie in the back-line, so two spots are already taken. He won't put him at half-forward, so another goes. That leaves 3 left.

Add Tyson, Cross, Bernie Vince and Michie. Who knows about Toumpas ? Matt Jones ? McKenzie wasn't fighting Sylvia for a spot, so maybe there's another bench spot with Blease and Fitzpatrick not making it. So let's say there's still 5 remaining. Tyson, Cross, Vince, Michie, Toumpas, Matt Jones, Evans and McKenzie.

Either way it's very touch and go if McKenzie is in a best 22. I'll be staggered if he is.

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As long as all players are fit I think you will find you need a best 30, the best team have.around 26 players that could fit in their best 22.

As long as all players are fit I think you will find you need a best 30, the best team have.around 26 players that could fit in their best 22.

Absolutely right. It's ridiculous to concentrate on the best 22, when injury, illness, suspension and match-up requirements mean that you will always be drawing from at least 26, more likely 28. Dismissing some of those players as "depth" may feel good when you type it, but it's a little out of kilter with the actual way a team has to be managed.


This is the AFL's predictions for Melbourne's best 22 with Jordie scraping into the 22. Only takes one player to push him onto the emergency list though.

B Lynden Dunn, James Frawley, Dean Terlich
HB Colin Garland, Tom McDonald, Jack Grimes
C Bernie Vince, Nathan Jones, Jack Watts
HF Jack Trengove, Chris Dawes, Jeremy Howe
F Jesse Hogan, Mitch Clark, Viv Michie
R Mark Jamar, Matt Jones, Jack Viney
INT Dom Tyson, Daniel Cross, Jordie McKenzie
SUB Jimmy Toumpas

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This is the AFL's predictions for Melbourne's best 22 with Jordie scraping into the 22. Only takes one player to push him onto the emergency list though.

B Lynden Dunn, James Frawley, Dean Terlich

HB Colin Garland, Tom McDonald, Jack Grimes

C Bernie Vince, Nathan Jones, Jack Watts

HF Jack Trengove, Chris Dawes, Jeremy Howe

F Jesse Hogan, Mitch Clark, Viv Michie

R Mark Jamar, Matt Jones, Jack Viney

INT Dom Tyson, Daniel Cross, Jordie McKenzie

SUB Jimmy Toumpas

Or 3 injuries to have him in the starting 18

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Yes we all hope Jordie suddenly learns to kick properly but the best we can hope is that he can become the best blanket man in the AFL behind Crowley.

Aim higher, Biff. Hope that he can surpass Crowley !!

I don't agree. He's had a disappointing two years but finished the season very strongly. He has poor traits, but for god's sake he's one of few players who actually knows how to beat an opponent, and our only midfielder who can. At least he can tag someone out of the game and be a decent inside midfielder. I think he was played out of position for a while but really showed something at the end of the season. I don't get the hate, he's not gonna be able to run and carry the ball and hit someone on the lead but he knows how to play a role

So he's the only midfielder who can beat his opponent. Care to share?
 

Haha Ben Hur/Hannibal etc etc.. haven't missed his venom filled rants at all....

Did he get banned?

Or just left of his own accord?

Did he get banned?

Or just left of his own accord?

I was there in the thread when he threw an obvious round-arm strike to the head of an opponent in the days leading up to Round 1.

I knew it was only a matter of time before the MRP would review the incident and give him a spell on the sidelines.


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