Attention tigers fans - Matthew McDonough to play rd1?

mdub · January 28, 2013, 02:36:44 PM

is there any tigers fans out there that think he may line up round 1?

Jroo · January 28, 2013, 02:39:30 PM

Nah sorry but Knights, Petterd, Nahas, King, Edwards and probably even Matty White, O'Hanlon and Helbig are also in front of him.
Give McDonough 2 or 3 years and he'll will be a regular in the Tigers 22.

TheAnt · January 28, 2013, 07:13:27 PM

On the contrary I think McDonough is a darkhorse, he is only similar to Nahas and King and he is already chasing on their heels. Petterd will battle to be upgrade, I reckon only Stephenson is a certainty to get upgraded to give Maric a rest every now and then. Helbig is a mid who's being developed a bit as a defender aswell so that's not a problem. White's a bit of a dud and is only there for depth. Edwards is the 3rd option to Riewoldt and Vickery I reckon. TBH I'd prefer Griffiths to play infront of him.

mdub · January 28, 2013, 11:30:09 PM

Quote from: TheAnt on January 28, 2013, 07:13:27 PM
On the contrary I think McDonough is a darkhorse, he is only similar to Nahas and King and he is already chasing on their heels. Petterd will battle to be upgrade, I reckon only Stephenson is a certainty to get upgraded to give Maric a rest every now and then. Helbig is a mid who's being developed a bit as a defender aswell so that's not a problem. White's a bit of a dud and is only there for depth. Edwards is the 3rd option to Riewoldt and Vickery I reckon. TBH I'd prefer Griffiths to play infront of him.

Im sure there is a spot ther with miller retired and king being injured or suspended every 2nd week. Hes at a solid wieght to be able to play round 1 and is obviously very talented.

roti · January 29, 2013, 03:12:08 AM

sorry mate can't see him getting near a gig, my favourite looking 22 looks like this, to be honest havent really considered him

FB: Grimes, Chaplin, Morris
HB: Houli, Rance, Batchelor
C: Grigg, Cotchin, Deledio
HF: Martin, Griffiths, Knights
FF: S.Edwards, Reiwoldt, Vickery
FOL: Maric, Tuck, Foley
INT: Newman, Conca, Ellis, Sub: King

EMG: Nahas, Jackson, Vlastuin

Others ahead of him: A.Edwards, Helbig, Pettard, Astbury, O'Hanlon

Toga · January 29, 2013, 10:15:07 AM

I agree with these guys, if there's one type of player Richmond has depth in it is small fwds/rotating mids so I'd imagine he'll be hard pressed for games this year. Might sneak one or two but won't be a regular I don't think.

As JRoo said give him a few years and he should be a star, loved his work for SA at the carnival this year. From what I saw of him he looks a gun.

Jroo · January 29, 2013, 01:08:38 PM

Quote from: Toga on January 29, 2013, 10:15:07 AM
I agree with these guys, if there's one type of player Richmond has depth in it is small fwds/rotating mids so I'd imagine he'll be hard pressed for games this year. Might sneak one or two but won't be a regular I don't think.

As JRoo said give him a few years and he should be a star, loved his work for SA at the carnival this year. From what I saw of him he looks a gun.

I just don't think he has the fitness levels at AFL level just yet. As I said give him a year or two and he'll be a regular in the Tigers 22.

TheAnt · January 29, 2013, 10:55:29 PM

I'd argue that small forwards we don't have too much depth in, if you really break it down the only SMALL forwards are McDonough, Nahas and King. While I don't think McDonough will play all 22 games I think he's a real chance for a game and is a goal kicking machine.

Toga · January 29, 2013, 11:01:50 PM

Quote from: TheAnt on January 29, 2013, 10:55:29 PM
I'd argue that small forwards we don't have too much depth in, if you really break it down the only SMALL forwards are McDonough, Nahas and King. While I don't think McDonough will play all 22 games I think he's a real chance for a game and is a goal kicking machine.

And Titch Edwards & Matt White, all of whom i think are above him.

Love the kid as a tiger, and agreed he might sneek a few games, but not enough to be fantasy relevant/a round 1 starter i would think

TheAnt · January 29, 2013, 11:27:14 PM

I'm hopeful Edwards/Nahas will play on a midfield role, we need some more pace on the outside I think, you can see how much it hurts us without Nathan Foley, Matty White- Well I love his passion but that's about it. Doesn't look like he's in Dimmas plans.

elephants · January 30, 2013, 02:46:52 PM

Good player to have in XV's but I don't see more than 5 games from him next season :)

Jroo · January 30, 2013, 04:16:36 PM

Quote from: elephants on January 30, 2013, 02:46:52 PM
Good player to have in XV's but I don't see more than 5 games from him next season :)

Yep, would be surprised if he got more than a few games.

kilbluff1985 · January 31, 2013, 01:07:11 AM

Quote from: JROO8 on January 30, 2013, 04:16:36 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 30, 2013, 02:46:52 PM
Good player to have in XV's but I don't see more than 5 games from him next season :)
Yep, would be surprised if he got more than a few games.

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nrich102 · January 31, 2013, 09:29:48 AM

Quote from: kilbluff1985 on January 31, 2013, 01:07:11 AM
Quote from: JROO8 on January 30, 2013, 04:16:36 PM
Quote from: elephants on January 30, 2013, 02:46:52 PM
Good player to have in XV's but I don't see more than 5 games from him next season :)
Yep, would be surprised if he got more than a few games.

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