Obvious choice is obvious, but see the bolded, enlarged name for the medias other choice. Everyone can see it except for our own supporters blinded by what draft pick he came in at. The kid is improving.
In other news, Dean Kent would be in this list too if he hadn't done his hammy. Such is life.

Tom McDonald: Already a quality player he would be close to the leading the club's best and fairest. Outstanding in the key defensive post he has stood tall since James Frawley departed, progressing from being merely a stopper to becoming a legitimate springboard out of defence. His early season form was outstanding and he was one of the few Demons who maintained good form against the competition's best teams. He is in the top five for rebound 50s with Essendon's Cale Hooker the only tall defender near him on that statistic. An honest competitor, the 22-year-old looks set to be a quality defender for many years.

McDonald's best game in 2015: R6 v Sydney Swans. Kept 'Buddy' Franklin goalless for just the 16th time in the Swans' forward's storied career. McDonald relished the battle and made Franklin work at all times.

Others who’ve stepped up: Christian Salem, Jimmy Toumpas - Peter Ryan

There's no disputing his improvement, Song and it's good to see.

Gee how long before someone rolled it out:

He playing better. Quite frankly hed want to; 3 seasons in ...for 24 games only......seldom mentioned in despatches. Probably in team presently because of injuries to others if we're truly honest

just for comparison say

some kid called Gus.. 10 games only , for a rising star nomination already. Auto first 22 selection

when Jimmy starts playing as consistently and as well as the Gusman...then theres something to crow about.

It would be an injustice not to acknowledge his betterment ( Dimitri ) but then really his only trajectory had to be up...just saying

Obvious choice is obvious, but see the bolded, enlarged name for the medias other choice. Everyone can see it except for our own supporters blinded by what draft pick he came in at. The kid is improving.

In other news, Dean Kent would be in this list too if he hadn't done his hammy. Such is life.

Tom McDonald: Already a quality player he would be close to the leading the club's best and fairest. Outstanding in the key defensive post he has stood tall since James Frawley departed, progressing from being merely a stopper to becoming a legitimate springboard out of defence. His early season form was outstanding and he was one of the few Demons who maintained good form against the competition's best teams. He is in the top five for rebound 50s with Essendon's Cale Hooker the only tall defender near him on that statistic. An honest competitor, the 22-year-old looks set to be a quality defender for many years.

McDonald's best game in 2015: R6 v Sydney Swans. Kept 'Buddy' Franklin goalless for just the 16th time in the Swans' forward's storied career. McDonald relished the battle and made Franklin work at all times.

Others who’ve stepped up: Christian Salem, Jimmy Toumpas - Peter Ryan

Are you related to him - if not why would you even bother to mention it, other than trying to bluster others into thinking your not a stupid judge.

Are you related to him - if not why would you even bother to mention it, other than trying to bluster others into thinking your not a stupid judge.

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Are you related to him - if not why would you even bother to mention it, other than trying to bluster others into thinking your not a stupid judge.

Calm down. It is relevant, given the amount of rubbish Toumpas has copped on Demonland. Won't make them see it any more, but it might get them to pipe down for a little while.

Picket fence is going to have a field day

Picket fence is going to have a field day

Mate, he is the new ENYAW now that ENYAW become slightly sane with his posts and turned into WAYNE

Mate, he is the new ENYAW now that ENYAW become slightly sane with his posts and turned into WAYNE

Sceptical Choke is sceptical.

Gee how long before someone rolled it out:

He playing better. Quite frankly hed want to; 3 seasons in ...for 24 games only......seldom mentioned in despatches. Probably in team presently because of injuries to others if we're truly honest

just for comparison say

some kid called Gus.. 10 games only , for a rising star nomination already. Auto first 22 selection

when Jimmy starts playing as consistently and as well as the Gusman...then theres something to crow about.

It would be an injustice not to acknowledge his betterment ( Dimitri ) but then really his only trajectory had to be up...just saying

Yeah. I think we all acknowledge that he has been slow off the mark - no need to reiterate it every time his name comes up.

Why not be happy that he is making real progress without rehashing the past?

I am happy anyway. :-)))))

Mate, he is the new ENYAW now that ENYAW become slightly sane with his posts and turned into WAYNE

Don't be hash on enyaw he is cixelsyd.

Gee how long before someone rolled it out:

He playing better. Quite frankly hed want to; 3 seasons in ...for 24 games only......seldom mentioned in despatches. Probably in team presently because of injuries to others if we're truly honest

just for comparison say

some kid called Gus.. 10 games only , for a rising star nomination already. Auto first 22 selection

when Jimmy starts playing as consistently and as well as the Gusman...then theres something to crow about.

It would be an injustice not to acknowledge his betterment ( Dimitri ) but then really his only trajectory had to be up...just saying

BB, here is Toumpas MFC history:

Year 1: Development year played 14 games - not bad for 1st year. BTW MFC forgot the development part.

Year 2. Development year Played 4 games, then went to Casey then missed half the season injured (appendix I think)

Year 3. Worked bl..dy hard on his weaknesses, has played 6 games. Has earnt his spot!!

Looks a decent track record in really difficult circumstances!

Edited June 12, 201510 yr by Lucifer's Hero

New best thing..... Max King.

No pressure though...

We will improve as a team when our senior players show improvement

Without putting any pressure or expectation on I just love the way kids on our list are developing right now. James Harmes, Max King, Mitch White, Oscar McDonald are kids who are improving with game time at Casey. Billy and ANB were getting better with each game. Chrisian Salem, Angus Brayshaw, Jesse Hogan and Dean Kent look more accomplished each time they step out onto the ground. It's exciting to monitor their progress.