Ben Mckinley

[Grantysghost]

We need the exact opposite of McKinley in our forward line. He is slow, not overy tall and provides no defensive pressure in the forward 50. I would personally avoid at all costs.

Hmm he sounds dodgy then if thats the case. Dont wont slow blokes the way the game is played these days...

[Scorlibo]

We have Ben McKinley on the rookie list, his name's Matthew Panos. Same sort of players, lead, mark, kick goal, one dimensional. Don't need him.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

We need the exact opposite of McKinley in our forward line. He is slow, not overy tall and provides no defensive pressure in the forward 50. I would personally avoid at all costs.

This.

In the right side, McKinley might be OK but his game doesn't suit the modern trend. His kicking went a little wayward since '08 too.

Much prefer the Knights/A. Davey types.

[Greystache]

We need the exact opposite of McKinley in our forward line. He is slow, not overy tall and provides no defensive pressure in the forward 50. I would personally avoid at all costs.

Agreed, he's very much what Higgins was this year. The last thing we need is another "mid-sized" forward, meaning someone who takes marks on the lead, can't crumb, can't take a pack mark, and isn't quick enough to put on defensive pressure. We have a heap of these.

[Sedat]

Forgot to mention he is poor aerobically as well.

[Remi Moses]

Poor defensive side and always looks stuffed!
No thanks

[westbulldog]

Would not persue him. Hasn't impressed at Westcoast.

[The Coon Dog]

This really should be in the AFL Talk Forum.

[LostDoggy]

4 Weeks before the Draft that year I wrote one players name on the Whiteboard at work that I wanted us to draft Ben Mckinley. Was quite annoyed we took Addison instead (still am). He was touted as an early teens pick.

He kicked 71 goals that year including 12 in the Finals. Was named at FF in the TAC side that year. (Higgins was on the bench and Selwood on a flank).

He has really bulked up and only needs a decent midfield so would absolutely go for him.

[LostDoggy]

I think he could turn out to be a good lead up forward pocket, however more suited to a team like carlton as we already have Grant, Jones and Hall.