Just selected in the Rookie draft.

https://twitter.com/melbournefc/status/1464089015347400705?s=20182cm running defender from East Freemantle.

 

Another from Perth?

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/judd-mcvee/

What a name, like something out of American Pie

14 years ago we tried to get Judd to Melbourne. Now it's happened.

 We have taken Judd McVee

183cm 68kg.

East Fremantle prospect Judd McVee is a smooth-moving defender with clean handling and skills, traits which may bode for more midfield minutes in the future.

(other reports ive read say he is a goal kicker. so no idea bout his position yet)

https://www.wafl.com.au/player/judd-mcvee

https://x.facebook.com/RookieMeCentral/photos/gm.1041382413261822/3058614584376285/?type=3&source=57

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Demons have definitely been keen on recruiting a few East Fremantle Sharks players recently!

Luke Jackson

Trent Rivers

Taj Woewodin

and now.... Judd McVee!

 

MelbourneFc.com.au_JuddMcVee

MELBOURNE will be giving Judd McVee a shot at the top level, signing him in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft.

McVee was made to wait for his AFL call-up after missing selection in Thursday night’s National Draft, but there was plenty of interest in the defender due to his class off half-back.

The 18-year-old is known for providing plenty of rebound from defence and will complement the likes of Christian Salem, Jake Bowey and Trent Rivers at the Dees.

Standing at 182cm, McVee has clean hands at ground level and impressed many with his composure for East Fremantle in 2021.

The Western Australian becomes Melbourne’s fourth new addition this week, following the recruitment of Jacob van Rooyen, Blake Howes and Taj Woewodin in the National Draft.

The three WA boys can fly over together😊

Liking those attributes.
Rounds out our draftees with some ground balls / clean hands etc which was stated as a weakness during the season and reason they were keen to play Bowey. 

Mid West products Jed Hagan, Judd McVee feature in Swans win against South Australia

there's the lockdown defender we've been after

The hermit kingdom has proven to be very fertile ground for us lately. 

6 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Mid West products Jed Hagan, Judd McVee feature in Swans win against South Australia

Jed Hagan definitely one to watch, his desire to work himself into the ground with repeat efforts is like nothing I have seen since Ben Cousins.

Just accumulates and racks up possessions due to pure workrate

4 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Jed Hagan definitely one to watch, his desire to work himself into the ground with repeat efforts is like nothing I have seen since Ben Cousins.

Just accumulates and racks up possessions due to pure workrate

Any thoughts/insight on McVee?

He sounds like Christian Salem but perhaps without the footy IQ:

"One of the smoothest operators in the draft pool, Judd McVee is the kind of player you want rebounding the ball out of defence. He handles the ball cleanly and is efficient in his use by foot, showcasing class to manoeuvre out of tight spots and keep cool in a crisis. With greater consistency and enhanced midfield craft, McVee has the tools to become a tidy player at the top level".

STRENGTHS:

+ Class
+ Clean hands
+ Kicking
+ Rebounding

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Production
- Consistency

Very happy with this selection.

Edit:  I just saw the write up at the club which mentions his 'footy smarts'.  Maybe he is more like Salem than I first thought.

Edited November 26, 20213 yr by Lucifers Hero

 

From Jordan McArdle who’s been covering the draft out West:

 

Geraldton/

@EFFC

product Judd McVee the only West Aussie picked up in the rookie draft. Once rated a top-10 draft prospect when he won WA’s under-16s MVP award, McVee has great foot skills, composure across half-back. Joins Sharks teammates Trent Rivers, Luke Jackson at the Dees.

31 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

The hermit kingdom has proven to be very fertile ground for us lately. 

Let's hope that Emperor McGowan doesn't deny them exit visas 🤔

15 minutes ago, ChaserJ said:

 

From Jordan McArdle who’s been covering the draft out West:

 

Geraldton/

@EFFC

product Judd McVee the only West Aussie picked up in the rookie draft. Once rated a top-10 draft prospect when he won WA’s under-16s MVP award, McVee has great foot skills, composure across half-back. Joins Sharks teammates Trent Rivers, Luke Jackson at the Dees.

Wow, fair rave on the young kid.

34 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

Any thoughts/insight on McVee?

Sorry Roger, outside of PSA and state games, my WAFL Colts viewing over the last 18 months wasn’t great.

 

7 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Let's hope that Emperor McGowan doesn't deny them exit visas 🤔

Don't worry monoccular. They're all on three year contracts earning hard currency for the state as part of the secretive Bureau 39. 

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Just selected in the Rookie draft.

https://twitter.com/melbournefc/status/1464089015347400705?s=20182cm running defender from East Freemantle.

 

Wow talk about bruise free footy. No one came near him.

Welcome aboard Judd looking forward to seeing you in the Red and Blue young man can’t have to many quality backs on the list. You will have the chance to train with the best players and coaches going around.

Looks like he has long arms for his height, might be useful for spoiling.

Interesting that he was a quality midfielder in under 16's then kind of relegated to a half back flank role in his draft year.

Seems to have gears like good players do. Cruises when evaluating his options then can pull the trigger if needed.

Did he finish school in 2020 like most WA guys do a year earlier than here?

I just wonder if he's a bit cruisy. Bit of a Travis Johnstone vibe almost. I wonder if the professional and competitive environment of the MFC will fire him up a bit.

25 minutes ago, djr said:

Wow talk about bruise free footy. No one came near him.

He didn't get near anybody either. 1 missed tackle in the highlights.

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Production

Um what does Production mean? can't get the ball?

1 hour ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Jed Hagan definitely one to watch, his desire to work himself into the ground with repeat efforts is like nothing I have seen since Ben Cousins.

Just accumulates and racks up possessions due to pure workrate

Just hope he's not a skater.