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2016 Player Review - # 11 Max Gawn

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At the start of the season, Max Gawn said he aspired to be among the top echelon of ruckmen in the AFL competition. He delivered on that promise ... and more with his selection as All Australian ruckman. He finished with the most hit outs with 928 and averaged 42.2 per game and also broke the record for the most hit-outs to advantage in a season with 314. Gawn made a significant contribution to his team's rise up the ladder in 2016 and was recognised by the club at the end of the year with the Norm Smith Memorial Trophy (coaches award) and James McDonald Trophy (heart and spirit award). Not to mention the fact that he’s become a cult figure at the club …

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Games MFC 2016 22

Career Total 61

Goals MFC 2016 16

Career Total 34

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 374 votes (Third club champion Ron Barassi Senior Memorial Trophy)

Brownlow Medal 16 votes

All Australian ruckman

Equal fourth AFLPA MVP

 

 

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    Best big man in the comp, but we still need to give him some proper support.

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    He really was the barometer for the side. When he was at his best, tapping to advantage and taking contested marks, we won. Has become that important 

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    18 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    I prefer Jake Spencer.

    Mrs Spencer, there is some talk that you may be biased. 

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    Max Gawn is definitely the best ruck man in the comp.

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    I love the fact that he publicly bleeds red & blue.

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    Amazed that his body was able to hold up the way it did this year.  

    Was a totally dominant force it big matches; something we haven't see at the MFC since David Neitz.

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    The definition of a break out year is Max Gawn's 2016 season.

    He's also more proof that tall timber takes time.

    Absolute weapon, and I look forward to seeing him push himself to maintain the lofty standards that he's set for himself this year

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    Amazing guy, amazing player and someone whose loyalty you'd never doubt.

    Our first genuine star on and off the field and the guy we've needed for a long, long time.

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    Max is atypical of the modern footballer, and for that we should be greatful. That little kid in the advert shows just how big a cult figure he has become in a season. And a kid dressed as Max gets other kids excited and wanting to see the real thing. And that adds up to young memberships, something the club desperately needs.

    Of course a move up the ladder also helps, that's a given, but Max to Jack to Jesse will get 'em through the gates in droves (we hope)!

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    2016 was the year his knees allowed him to run and jump. When added to his natural height advantage he can be dominant. Glad he's a dee.

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