James McDonald games played in 2012

[Cruiseon]

There is a lot of speculation about McDonald and what value he will offer in SC.

When he plays he will score but how much do we think he'll play?

[Capper]

just over half i reckon

After a year off he might not make the full year

[MC]

I think he'll play more in the first half of the season to shield those rookie kids. 10-15 for the season and then will retire.

[Ziplock]

16 is my guess. But a majority of the first 10 :P

[WillDel]

I had a quick scan on google looking for an article i read a few weeks ago but i couldnt find it.

In it sheeds outlined the desire to shield the youngens somewhat to begin with. With the clause in mcdonalds contract of become a coach in some form i think we will see JM push out as many games as he can in a row (which should give a nice cash increase) before he has a break for a week or two against essendon and geelong in Rds 9-10

[kilbluff1985]

I had a quick scan on google looking for an article i read a few weeks ago but i couldnt find it.

In it sheeds outlined the desire to shield the youngens somewhat to begin with. With the clause in mcdonalds contract of become a coach in some form i think we will see JM push out as many games as he can in a row (which should give a nice cash increase) before he has a break for a week or two against essendon and geelong in Rds 9-10

lol are you hoping for that or thinking that?

I think it makes more sense for him to play every second game throughout the season that way he can play have 2 weeks rest and a rookie can play then have 2 weeks rest

[WillDel]

You are probably right '95. But a man can dream! ::)

[CrowsFan]

16 is my guess. But a majority of the first 10 :P

I was expecting you to say more than 22 since you think GWS are so amazing :P

[Cruiseon]

It would appear that there is a fair bit of faith in James McDonald for a guy who hasn't played AFL for 12 months.

[Ziplock]

barlow broke his leg in 2 places, came back after more than a year and still pulled out a decent average ;)

[Disco]

McDonalds 36 in October this year and hasn't played for 12 months. He's there to provide leadership on and off the field and to protect the younger blokes. If he is playing crap I doubt he will palay more than a third of the season.

[WillDel]

Hasnt played AFL level. He has been playing in the VAFA Premier Division for the xavs. Has done alright for his old team.

[Speculator]

I suspect that GWS will be forced to do everything in their power to avoid the annihilations coming their way. If I was Sheedy, I would try to build some confidence (minimise despair) at least early in the season and worry more about blooding the kids later in the season when everyone has accepted GWS's retchedness. Therefore I think (or is it hope) that JM will play enough of the early games required of a fantasy rookie.

[charliesheen]

I hope he does his hammy in round 1.  FF would go melt down mode.

[Torress]

i'm expecting to score an average similar to harris. but JM is alot better than harris!
80 average too much to expect?? how many games will he play - who knows! hopefully the first ten or so!!!