WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - PATRICK MCKENNA

[Nascent 9,213]

We really don't leak.

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

he was amongst GWS best players in their NEAFL grand final this year

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Will he be just another Michie, Newton or Riley?

Point?

[nutbean 8,838]

There is a package on the club website  - he looks very neat in all aspects (albeit he is playing in the lower grade).

[stinga 566]

GWS website shows his weight now up to 86kg, so at 188 will give some height and bulk to the midfield.  If he retains the run he was drafted for then it is all upside.

He had a hip op last year, so might have to wait a while for his best.

[Adam The God 30,259]

14 minutes ago, stinga said:

GWS website shows his weight now up to 86kg, so at 188 will give some height and bulk to the midfield.  If he retains the run he was drafted for then it is all upside.

He had a hip op last year, so might have to wait a while for his best.

He seems to be more competition for our back 6, rather than our midfield, but I could be wrong. Certainly looks like we're targeting the good ball users now. He looks very neat.

[Juicebox 628]

But does he spread like butter?

[Demon Jack 6,909]

Some nice highlights here.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-10-20/pat-mckenna-a-demon

Looks to have really good vision and disposal skills.

[deelete my account 1,194]

4 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Some nice highlights here.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2016-10-20/pat-mckenna-a-demon

Looks to have really good vision and disposal skills.

Some nice defensive marks backing back too. With blonde hair he'll also fit into the defence with Oscar, Tom, Sam, Jayden, Josh & Bernie. 

Edited October 20, 2016 by DominatrixTyson

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

6 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

The way we are going Draft Day is going to be really interesting for us, we were really keen as others have said on McKenna obviously have been closely monitoring since, that's the 3 spots filled now what?

Culling season begins

[poita 3,902]

7 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Will he be just another Michie, Newton or Riley?

Hopefully we have learned our lesson there and not handed out another lengthy contract. A one year deal would be good. Welcome, Pat.

[Satyriconhome 10,878]

5 minutes ago, Nascent said:

We really don't leak.

At my age, just have to make sure I don't cough too violently     the Club is rock solid now

[DemonDave 1,089]

3 minutes ago, Hellfish said:

Culling season begins

[ManDee 7,148]

1 minute ago, DemonDave said:

The next photo shows him dropping his head.

[Mach5 4,767]

11 minutes ago, Nascent said:

We really don't leak.

 

If it's one thing this trade period has taught me, never sit back and assume MFC is done for the rest of the period.

(if I didn't learn it from the sublime manoeuvring last year)

Edited October 20, 2016 by Mach5

[Bang Bang Bang 5,826]

Welcome Pat.

It's now official, nobody on the internet has a clue what's going on at this time of year. 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

Young

Good size

Elite sportsman

Been in the system a couple of years

Just  finished a good season

Cost bugger all

What's not to like?

[mo64 5,874]

18 minutes ago, Mickey said:

MFC website claiming he is a good decision maker. One thing we definitely need

Knows where his off stump is, and leaves the ball well.

[ManDee 7,148]

4 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Young

Good size

Elite sportsman

Been in the system a couple of years

Just  finished a good season

Cost bugger all

What's not to like?

We received a pick upgrade from 57 to 51, then a downgrade of a later pick - he was practically free.

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

22 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Depends on whether you are a pessimist or optimistic the club knows what it is doing

No, depends on if he is a good footballer or not

[DemonOX 8,791]

29 minutes ago, DemonDave said:

From this article:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-27/giant-leap-for-one-of-gws-six-draftees

McKenna, the left-handed batting Australian under-19 skipper, was taken by the Giants during the second round at No.23 overall.

 

The 18-year-old led his country on a tour to Sri Lanka in September, but it was there he decided on a career in football after excelling for Gisborne in the Bendigo Football League.

 

McKenna is 186cm and 76kg, is good overhead and with his good foot skills, can play a variety of positions.

 

Giants list manager Stephen Silvagni said he could see enormous upside in McKenna, once he got some pre-seasons into him.

 

"We know he runs very well and he's an elite ball user," Silvagni said.

 

"We rated him and we had pick 23 and we picked him. We were happy to get him there."

Is it a concern that SOS rates him??

[ManDee 7,148]

32 minutes ago, DemonDave said:

From this article:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-27/giant-leap-for-one-of-gws-six-draftees

McKenna, the left-handed batting Australian under-19 skipper, was taken by the Giants during the second round at No.23 overall.

 

The 18-year-old led his country on a tour to Sri Lanka in September, but it was there he decided on a career in football after excelling for Gisborne in the Bendigo Football League.

 

McKenna is 186cm and 76kg, is good overhead and with his good foot skills, can play a variety of positions.

 

Giants list manager Stephen Silvagni said he could see enormous upside in McKenna, once he got some pre-seasons into him.

 

"We know he runs very well and he's an elite ball user," Silvagni said.

 

"We rated him and we had pick 23 and we picked him. We were happy to get him there."

Cricket ball?

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

17 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Young

Good size

Elite sportsman

Been in the system a couple of years

Just  finished a good season

Cost bugger all

What's not to like?

And better than we thought we'd get with our first pick.

[Ungarie boy 233]

I believe his dream is to play in front of a packed MCG  - he's just swapped sports to achieve this goal easier.  

The MFC - a destination club for multiple reasons!

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7 minutes ago, Beetle said:

Chris rehearsing how to hold a mark.

I find these sort of comments totally tasteless and unnecessary.  Perhaps it's just me.