2017 Player Reviews: # 40 Patrick McKenna

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

13 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Mandatory 3 list changes every year. Who do you have ahead of him?

I would say Pedo, if Weid finally comes good because we have King and Flip developing as well, age may finally count against him

JKH if he can't crack a senior game

Vince, age again

[Redleg 40,971]

19 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

I would say Pedo, if Weid finally comes good because we have King and Flip developing as well, age may finally count against him

JKH if he can't crack a senior game

Vince, age again

I don't see Lewis playing in 2019 as he is slowing down noticeably.  

The players you mentioned would be in the group to be looked at and  Vanders and McKenna if they can't get on the park. 

Kent I think will leave if we don't play him and Frost could as well if he isn't played.  

As our list is ok at this stage and tinkering only is needed, not wholesale change, we might only trade/delist 3-4 players. 

Anyway bit early for me to worry about list changes at this stage.

Edited April 4, 2018 by Redleg

[poita 3,902]

Surely the club wouldn't be so stupid as to give this guy another contract without seeing him play at least six VFL games this season. Coming up to 4 years on AFL lists, and hasn't come close to playing AFL football in that time. 

McKenna is number 1 on the chopping block for me, just ahead of Vandenberg & Kennedy-Harris. Patience and loyalty are one thing, but you can't just keep blokes around forever if they aren't playing.

[old dee 23,799]

1 hour ago, poita said:

Surely the club wouldn't be so stupid as to give this guy another contract without seeing him play at least six VFL games this season. Coming up to 4 years on AFL lists, and hasn't come close to playing AFL football in that time. 

McKenna is number 1 on the chopping block for me, just ahead of Vandenberg & Kennedy-Harris. Patience and loyalty are one thing, but you can't just keep blokes around forever if they aren't playing.

If they cannot get on the park it does not matter how skilled they are.

[bing181 9,246]

4 hours ago, Redleg said:

don't see Lewis playing in 2019 as he is slowing down noticeably.  

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that Lewis came to us on a 3 year contract.

[Redleg 40,971]

1 hour ago, bing181 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that Lewis came to us on a 3 year contract.

Might serve the last year as an assistant coach.

[samcantstandya 1,057]

3 hours ago, poita said:

Surely the club wouldn't be so stupid as to give this guy another contract without seeing him play at least six VFL games this season. Coming up to 4 years on AFL lists, and hasn't come close to playing AFL football in that time. 

McKenna is number 1 on the chopping block for me, just ahead of Vandenberg & Kennedy-Harris. Patience and loyalty are one thing, but you can't just keep blokes around forever if they aren't playing.

Are Vanders/McKenna likely 2 play this season??????

[Redleg 40,971]

1 hour ago, bing181 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that Lewis came to us on a 3 year contract.

Might serve the last year as an assistant coach.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,235]

7 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

I would say Pedo, if Weid finally comes good because we have King and Flip developing as well, age may finally count against him

JKH if he can't crack a senior game

Vince, age again

Fair enough, I'd say Pedersen is likely to get another year but the other two are likely on the chopping block.

[puntkick 325]

5 hours ago, Redleg said:

Might serve the last year as an assistant coach.

Sadly lacking there

[Redleg 40,971]

18 hours ago, puntkick said:

Sadly lacking there

Gee, that's a big call on a 4 time premiership player.