WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - PATRICK MCKENNA

[DeeSpencer 26,080]

19 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Or a bigger concern that not even SOS rates him enough for an invite to the reunion?

Apparently Carlton wanted him. Seems we beat them to him. Can probably thank Bryce Gibbs for Carlton being a bit busy.

[Wilson7 2,688]

2 minutes ago, ManDee said:

VP, still can't find any evidence that Dawes career is over. So it makes my poor defence pretty good I would have thought. Or are you rumour mongering?

Mitch Cleary ‏@cleary_mitch 1h1 hour ago

Chris Dawes has just been informed his time at Dees officially over. Starts 2017 as a 28yo, desperate to find a new home. Comes after today

[ChaserJ 5,157]

So McKenna was taken with pick 23, which GWS got from us for Sam Frost and pick 40 (ANB) and pick 53 (O Mac).

We potentially have done very well out of the 2014 draft.

Thanks Giants!

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

10 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Sorry missed the story saying his career was over.

There is a thread saying "Farewell Chris Dawes?".  It doesn't take a genius to think he is in terrible trouble.  

Anyway you may think it's funny cracking the same "Chris Dawes has wooden hands and can't mark" jokes that have been floating round for 2 or 3 years but I think it's in poor taste to do so given his situation.

Each to their own.  As you say, you're not as bad as some, at least we can agree on that.  Still giving GD the benefit of the doubt?

 

[ManDee 7,222]

2 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

There is a thread saying "Farewell Chris Dawes?".  It doesn't take a genius to think he is in terrible trouble.  

Anyway you may think it's funny cracking the same "Chris Dawes has wooden hands and can't mark" jokes that have been floating round for 2 or 3 years but I think it's in poor taste to do so given his situation.

Each to their own.  As you say, you're not as bad as some, at least we can agree on that.  Still giving GD the benefit of the doubt?

 

Goodbye Chris Dawes?  Oh I see the one with a question mark. I had not seen that thread nor do I think it makes any difference.

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, ManDee said:

The next photo shows him dropping his head.

Actual LOLs.

[Big Kev 371]

Anybody else seen this?

Are Pat McKenna and Cam Guthrie the same person?

 

[mauriesy 7,353]

One's taller.

[Lord Ivanhoe 311]

1 hour 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?

 Well said. Also who knows what you are getting for a pick in the mid 50's.  For Pat McKenna we are getting all the above. Plus move home factor can potentially improve performance. Basically a less calculated risk.

[Viney Vidi Vici 148]

can anyone honestly say they've thought of this guy in the last year? I reckon I'd win a hat in Hamish and Andy's 'name someone we havent thought of in a while' competition.

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

1 hour ago, Beetle said:

Yeah...but the majority of these players that aren't going to be "stars" weren't getting paid $600k a season.

Again the club judges what to pay players and nobody apart from Josh Mahoney, a few admin staff, the manager and player know exactly what they are being paid, most is conjecture

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

33 minutes ago, Bringbackbarassi said:

can anyone honestly say they've thought of this guy in the last year? I reckon I'd win a hat in Hamish and Andy's 'name someone we havent thought of in a while' competition.

Aaron Vandenberg???  And surely it's got to be Knick Knack Paddy Mac!!!!!

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2 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

Aaron Vandenberg???  And surely it's got to be Knick Knack Paddy Mac!!!!!

Haha not totally sure what you're going for there, but I like the enthusiasm. That nickname may be a bit of a mouthful. 

Do you mean no one had heard of Vandenberg either? 

[whatwhat say what 22,938]

he looks like a good depth defensive option, someone who can play 'small' but also has the ability to impact in the air and from the looks of highlights hit targets by foot.

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

1 minute ago, Bringbackbarassi said:

Haha not totally sure what you're going for there, but I like the enthusiasm. That nickname may be a bit of a mouthful. 

Do you mean no one had heard of Vandenberg either? 

Until he was drafted, yes.  'Knick Knack Paddy Mac, give the ball to Hoges'

Edited October 20, 2016 by iv'a worn smith

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

When he was drafted by the giants the consensuses was it was a year too early and he should have played an overage year in TAC. He's now got a couple years under his belt in an AFL system so hopefully turns out to be a decent player. I suspect we might not see him in the 1s next year but could come on after that.

[Adzman 2,154]

If he doesn't cut it he could probably still open the batting for Australia (our cricket team sucks!!)

[monoccular 17,573]

3 hours ago, Big Kev said:

Anybody else seen this?

Are Pat McKenna and Cam Guthrie the same person?

 

 

3 hours ago, mauriesy said:

One's taller.

No..one is shorter.  And neither look particularly happy ☹️

 

But back to the thread..

Has anyone actually seen him play?   

What rôles can he fill?

Plays like whom?

Edited October 20, 2016 by monoccular

[Return to Glory 8,448]

4 minutes ago, monoccular said:

 

No..one is shorter.  And neither look particularly happy ☹️

 

But back to the thread..

Has anyone actually seen him play?   

What rôles can he fill?

Plays like whom?

I'd like him to kick like Peter McKenna....and play the guitar.

[DeeSpencer 26,080]

56 minutes ago, Red and Blue realist said:

When he was drafted by the giants the consensuses was it was a year too early and he should have played an overage year in TAC. He's now got a couple years under his belt in an AFL system so hopefully turns out to be a decent player. I suspect we might not see him in the 1s next year but could come on after that.

Reminds me of Jayden Hunt who was overlooked by the TAC cup and didn't do much for 2 years before bursting out in year 3. Hopefully McKenna can do the same. I'd certainly try him forward first though. Goal kickers are so hard to find these days.

[daisycutter 29,737]

10 minutes ago, monoccular said:

 

No..one is shorter.  And neither look particularly happy ☹️

both have bad haircuts

[monoccular 17,573]

13 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

both have bad haircuts

Don't look as if they have had a haircut ever ?‍♂️

[spirit of norm smith 16,588]

Cost us nothing. Had 2 years to settle into AFL life. Will play at Casey then see how he develops. 

Can play forward or back. 

Another from the Giants factory.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

I know it's only NEAFL but he has excellent skills and lays a great tackle and is a good size. Nice pickup by Mahoney and co, he is the sort of backup players required at Casey who will have to work hard to get a spot in the Seniors.

[Salems Lot 2,633]

3 hours ago, mauriesy said:

One's taller.

Or closer to the camera!!

 

 

Edited October 20, 2016 by Salems Lot