In praise of Jackson Macrae

[GVGjr]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

We all know what he can't do as a footballer but I doubt enough of us give him the full credit for what he can do.
He works hard every game and is rarely beaten.

[angelopetraglia]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Just another day in the office for Jackson tonight. Just gets the job done every single week. So consistent.

37 touches
14 contested
8 marks
449m gained
9 clearances
4 centre clearances
10 score involements

[whythelongface]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

That was Jacko at his best. He was superb in the middle tonight. He know longer has to be the main accumulator, yet still manages to get his hands on the ball 37 times. The clearance number stands out.

[Twodogs]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

What I love most about Jack is how he turns up each year with a new trick to his bow. He obviously worked on his goalkicking over last summer to the extent that he's become a fairly reliable one goal a game player. His goal against North in the third quarter when Libba flicked it out to him sucked all the energy out of them

[Go_Dogs]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

He didn’t kick it, but I like he was confident enough when he had a bit of time in the F50 to take a shot on the run on Friday. Don’t see that much from Jacko.

He’s had a sensational year and is going to end his career one of our greatest players for his consistency. He’s like a modern day West for consistency, minus all the B&F awards, and a more damaging player in space and by foot. Love him.

[Mitcha]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Would love to see Jacko win at least one best and Fairest before he's done and to be honest I am more than surprised he hasn't won one yet. Won't get a better chance than this year with Bont below his normal output. Love Jack Mac.

[Grantysghost]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Would love to see Jacko win at least one best and Fairest before he's done and to be honest I am more than surprised he hasn't won one yet. Won't get a better chance than this year with Bont below his normal output. Love Jack Mac.

He lost by a vote to Hunter in 19? Unlucky. If he can stay fit might be his year.

Edit 2018.

Charles Sutton Medal: Top 10

Lachie Hunter – 191 votes
Jack Macrae – 190 votes
Marcus Bontempelli – 154 votes
Aaron Naughton – 120 votes
Josh Dunkley – 110 votes
Caleb Daniel – 110 votes
Jason Johannisen – 109 votes
Hayden Crozier - 98 votes
Toby McLean – 91 votes
Bailey Williams – 86 votes

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

What a man. Did he play against his bro v Woods?
What an athlete!
What a Bulldog!

[jazzadogs]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Touched on a little in the training thread...but let's have a serious discussion about Jack Macrae in 2024.

A recent hamstring injury will obviously have hampered his preparation, but I had been hoping he would be one of our real standout performers this pre season. I thought he would be hungry to reclaim his spot in the midfield. While there have been no reports of him presenting poorly to pre season, there also haven't been the glowing reports I was hoping for.

Will the new coaching regime help Jacko win back his spot as a 50%+ centre bounce mid? Or is he destined to run out the final years of his career (contracted til end 2027!!) as an ineffective half forward?

[Grantysghost]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Touched on a little in the training thread...but let's have a serious discussion about Jack Macrae in 2024.

A recent hamstring injury will obviously have hampered his preparation, but I had been hoping he would be one of our real standout performers this pre season. I thought he would be hungry to reclaim his spot in the midfield. While there have been no reports of him presenting poorly to pre season, there also haven't been the glowing reports I was hoping for.

Will the new coaching regime help Jacko win back his spot as a 50%+ centre bounce mid? Or is he destined to run out the final years of his career (contracted til end 2027!!) as an ineffective half forward?

Great discussion point JD.

3 x AA I'm a massive fan. He's such a consistent performer without having the massive peaks of some other players.
I see he and Libba almost fighting for a spot. If that's the case Jacko loses out.
The game has moved on a bit and it's a real worry for the linear accumulation types.
Wines is a good example he's basically gone from Brownlow to almost SANFL.

He's guts or VFL for mine.

I'd have him as part of the rotation initially in the guts / hff however unless he can grab that he's destined for the seconds.

[jazzadogs]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Great discussion point JD.

3 x AA I'm a massive fan. He's such a consistent performer without having the massive peaks of some other players.
I see he and Libba almost fighting for a spot. If that's the case Jacko loses out.
The game has moved on a bit and it's a real worry for the linear accumulation types.
Wines is a good example he's basically gone from Brownlow to almost SANFL.

He's guts or VFL for mine.

I'd have him as part of the rotation initially in the guts / hff however unless he can grab that he's destined for the seconds.

If that's the case, then the question becomes - what do we do with his contract? Another premiership legend shunted for nothing?

I really want the old Macrae back....but also I think he contributed a lot to allowing run ons against us out of the middle, so maybe I DONT actually want the old Macrae back.

I'm torn.

[MrMahatma]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

I dunno.

First choice mids:
- Bont, Libba, Ads

Second choice mids:
- Jack, Sanders, Harmes?

I think Jack has a lot of good footy left in him. From a mix perspective though he's prob not in the centre bounces all the time. May start on the bench a bit.

[Grantysghost]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

If that's the case, then the question becomes - what do we do with his contract? Another premiership legend shunted for nothing?

I really want the old Macrae back....but also I think he contributed a lot to allowing run ons against us out of the middle, so maybe I DONT actually want the old Macrae back.

I'm torn.

He's VC too.

Crikey, it's a bloody good question.

He's become a bit of a conundrum.

Why did we sign him up for so long? Would there have been other suitors?

[Grantysghost]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

I dunno.

First choice mids:
- Bont, Libba, Ads

Second choice mids:
- Jack, Sanders, Harmes?

I think Jack has a lot of good footy left in him. From a mix perspective though he's prob not in the centre bounces all the time. May start on the bench a bit.

Can we afford that to happen MM?

[azabob]

Re: In praise of Jackson Macrae

Unfortunately for Macrae I think his place in the team is dependent on if we want to rotate heavily through the centre bounce or stick with same 3-4 players all year.
Holistically I think we need to return to a lot more players taking turns through the midfield.