Jack Macrae

[Sedat]

Re: Jack Macrae

The other factor is the game is now more "front stoppage" so teams are happy to move the ball to the front of the stoppage and back their burst mids to take territory. Hawks did that brilliantly last Friday.

Macrae is a brilliant "handball club" player but that game style is now dead. Bevo knows it, we have to evolve, and as much as I like Macrae he's a victim of this evolution.

We also tried going out front of stoppage but Hawthorn (to their credit) were 2 steps ahead with their half-backs Impey and Amon positioned defensive side and repeatedly picking it off. And being elite ball users they made us pay on the scoreboard with interest, because our mids collectively lack the leg speed/appetite to run as hard defensively.

Macrae will always be Bulldog royalty but keeping him is not going to make us any better. It's the right call for both parties, and I'm sure it will be done with due respect and dignity.

[Jeanette54]

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Interestingly still nothing on the club website, fake news?

Quite frankly, I find the last place to look for "unfortunate" club news is the club website. Far better to rely on woofers.

[merantau]

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I will always remember Jacko as a top player for us over many seasons. He always gave his all for the Club and played many great games. Often polled high in the B&F.

But there are two things that will always stick in my mind as crystal clear as if I witnessed them a few seconds ago.

The first was his mark and goal against GWS that put us a goal up.
And the second was his centering kick in the last quarter of the GF that bookended the "Wall of Biggs" epic. A kick that went to Liam Picken via Toby Mclean's chest and which then saw Liam slot his second goal and sink Swans hopes.

[GVGjr]

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So lets say Macrae goes to the Saints and he plays round 1. Surely the AFL schedule that game as Dogs vs Saints given it's his 250th?

[Virgin-Dog]

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So let’s say Macrae goes to the Saints and he plays round 1. Surely the AFL schedule that game as Dogs vs Saints given it's his 250th?

Hope so. Would feel wrong not having Bont chair him off for his 250th

[Danjul]

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Hope so. Would feel wrong not having Bont chair him off for his 250th

Looking at how the season unfolded I?m disappointed that he was not given his 250th this year.

In round 19 he was second for disposals against Carlton. 8 contested possessions, 3 tackles and 4 clearances. then sub twice and 3 vfl games in the next 5 weeks. Strange treatment after such a good game. Or were we witnessing a push.

Not getting him to 250 seems petty.

[mighty_west]

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So lets say Macrae goes to the Saints and he plays round 1. Surely the AFL schedule that game as Dogs vs Saints given it's his 250th?

How bloody sad, such a great clubman, Premiership player etc etc, understand the game style has probably gone past him and all of that, but to see him run out for his 250th for another club will be mind numbing.

I wonder if he made his mind up pre exit meeting or the MC told him his games would be limited next season and perhaps explore his options and if so, is someone like Harmes a better option on the list than Jacko?

[Rocket Science]

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How bloody sad, such a great clubman, Premiership player etc etc, understand the game style has probably gone past him and all of that, but to see him run out for his 250th for another club will be mind numbing.

I wonder if he made his mind up pre exit meeting or the MC told him his games would be limited next season and perhaps explore his options and if so, is someone like Harmes a better option on the list than Jacko?

Well the coach seems to think so ...

[Warrnambulldog]

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Fair call on Macrae being pissed at Harmes getting a game in front of him. Harmes had a shocker and I am still stumped by our decision to get him but I guess we?re stuck with him now. Sad to see Macrae go, his been an absolute warrior

[G-Mo77]

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How bloody sad, such a great clubman, Premiership player etc etc, understand the game style has probably gone past him and all of that, but to see him run out for his 250th for another club will be mind numbing.

I wonder if he made his mind up pre exit meeting or the MC told him his games would be limited next season and perhaps explore his options and if so, is someone like Harmes a better option on the list than Jacko?

Is someone like Harmes a better option than Robbie McComb? That was a laughable move and the good news is we have him on the books for another 2. Great work!

[Rocket Science]

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Yeah it's gunna be ace seeing a flag hero run around in someone else's colours so we could get four kicks out of some rent-a-Gronk in a cut throat final.

[macca]

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Well the coach seems to think so ...

Does Barnett Read Woofer?
I mentioned that the other day .

Damien what is the pseudonym you are using ?

[Bornadog]

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Yeah it's gunna be ace seeing a flag hero run around in someone else's colours so we could get four kicks out of some rent-a-Gronk in a cut throat final.

I wondered from the start why we chased this bloke. He couldn't get a game at Melbourne last year because they knew he was passed it. Same with Baker he wasn't up to it.

[SonofScray]

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Is someone like Harmes a better option than Robbie McComb? That was a laughable move and the good news is we have him on the books for another 2. Great work!

Harmes is an absolute cat. I haven’t hated a player in our jumper as much as him since Shaun Higgins.

[jeemak]

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He was an elite player, but the last time he was in that category was 3-4 years ago.

The way I read it is that our core midfield in 22-23 of Jack, Bont, Libba and Treloar were not getting the job done, all have absolute elite qualities, but as a group the lack of pace and defensive pressure they apply had us very much in the average team bracket.

The MC rightly, have tried to refresh the group and whilst it was an extremely difficult choice on who drops out, they have probably chosen correctly in reducing Jack's time in the middle.

Unfortunately, Jack hasn't been influential in other roles which leaves him on the edge of our best team, which is a spot Jack doesn't feel comfortable with hence his want to seek other opportunities.

You've not been listening to Corn Kanes. Shame on you. Our midfield is dicksucking best in class..........haven't you heard?

However, while I think we should keep him and move Libba on, the midfield coaching has clearly marginalised him since Lade arrived and that's fine. As long as we have a back up plan I'm prepared to wait and see.

And I adore Jacko more than most. It's a hard one for me to take.......I won't cry Easton Wood style, but I'll be close.