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Shaun McKernan

deanox
in Melbourne Demons

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http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-23/my-best-is-in-front-of-me

I don't know much about him honestly but he is at the age when you expect ruck men to hit their straps. However he has been delisted, probably for a reason.

Could he take on the ruck/forward role to complement either Jamar or Gawn (who are both first rucks really)?

We already have Fitz as that sort of developing player. Pedo plays a swingman role also.

If we intend on drafting Wright I can't see us having any interest here.

Just interested to know what others may think.

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    Depends how may rookie spots we have [unless a late pick is there].

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    Jamar, Gawn, Betty and Fitzy.

    Why do we need another?

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    Jamar, Gawn, Betty and Fitzy.

    Why do we need another?

    If Jamar went down early the answer is yes! Spencer I am not sure of, Gawn is injured, Fitzy isn't a ruckman. Pedo is a back up and King is raw. I would have chased Louden from the Hawks myself who you know can play a role and that allows you to make some delisting decisions with our big blokes, some of whom will have to go some time soon.
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    Whats Gawns injury? didn't know that.

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    http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-23/my-best-is-in-front-of-me

    I don't know much about him honestly but he is at the age when you expect ruck men to hit their straps. However he has been delisted, probably for a reason.

    Could he take on the ruck/forward role to complement either Jamar or Gawn (who are both first rucks really)?

    We already have Fitz as that sort of developing player. Pedo plays a swingman role also.

    If we intend on drafting Wright I can't see us having any interest here.

    Just interested to know what others may think.

    I would not be against a rookie spot for McKernan. remember him playing U-18's, not surprised its taking him awhile. i think he's worth the risk for rookie.

    but not a senior spot. he needs some time IMO, & the kick up the bum that he's getting.

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    Rookie list punt? Maybe, if our footy dep are keen, but other than that I don't see him being better than what we've got personally.

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    If Jamar went down early the answer is yes! Spencer I am not sure of, Gawn is injured, Fitzy isn't a ruckman. Pedo is a back up and King is raw. I would have chased Louden from the Hawks myself who you know can play a role and that allows you to make some delisting decisions with our big blokes, some of whom will have to go some time soon.

    To me Gawn and King (and only because he is so young and not fully grown) are the only two on that list look encouraging...

    Jamar is planning for life after footy and collecting as many pay cheques as he can. Spencer I just don't see stepping up any further, I think what we have seen is as bout as good as he will get. Fitzpatrick is probably lucky to have survived the delisting's, a couple of goals in the last games may have been his saving grace. Pedo is an ok back up but his value is around the ground not in the centre circle.

    I know Roos wants midfielders but I really think we need to find a genuine ruckman sooner rather then later. We have a lot of tall players but that doesn't really mean we have any depth in that department.

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    He looked really good early on but just seemed to disappear off the face of the planet.

    Melbourne haven't had much luck recruiting big men from Adelaide in recent years it must be said.

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    Ingerson went alright!

    Although he was a tall not a ruck. And I'm convinced Adelaide were playing him at the wrong end of the ground.

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    Saints have invited him to train with them pre season leading into the draft. He's been in the system for a long time without establishing a regular spot on Adelaide's list. Unless the Saints see him as a Matt Spangher type I don't see where he fits in given they just traded Stanley.

    He sits right in Stanley's spot.

    What would you rather? Stanley or pick 21 plus McKernan?

    The saints are trying to get as much top end talent as possible and would rather their list be filled with whoever they can find for a cheap price than to carry guys who tease like Stanley if they can trade him out for a top pick. They have 2 young first ruck types but no one on their list to fill that second ruck/forward spot so they might have a look at McKernan hoping he can play a role like Pedersen did for us (or maybe more like Sellar did).

    With Pedersen, Gawn, Fitzpatrick on our list, plus the rookie King and maybe even Peter Wright there's no need for us to fill the list with guys like McKernan.

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    Geez he looked a did ringer for his brother as a junior, the athletic, loping big guy. now is a dead ringer for Barry Hall in looks.

    haven't seen enough to judge but as an 18 year old he showed more football ability than I have ever seen in Jack Fitzpatrick. happy to swap !!

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