Jackson Macrae

[anfo27]

Re: Jackson Macrae

I find that really odd, though I suppose it just shows how differently supporters can view player output.

Could place these 4 kids in the order that has impressed you most this season?

[jeemak]

Re: Jackson Macrae

On exposed form I'd have them placed:

Macrae
Stringer, Hunter
Hrovat

I thought Macrae carried a lot of senior responsibility in his first year in a team that was playing like shit for a lot of the time. Even so, he put in some very solid performances on some pretty reasonable players.

The rest are all pretty close for mine. Hrovat and Stringer suffered from indifferent fitness levels which has affected their ability to play senior football regularly. Hunter hasn't been given the opportunities that in hindsight, he probably should have.

How they end up over their careers will be interesting to see. They're all going to be good players, and if I was to pick I think Stringer will be the best once he becomes fit enough to play as a utility midfielder/forward. Players who can regularly damage opposition teams in the middle and move forward are worth so much and win you games of football.

They all have good skill, and all of them are footballers first and foremost. That makes me happy.

[anfo27]

Re: Jackson Macrae

On exposed form I'd have them placed:

Macrae
Stringer, Hunter
Hrovat

I thought Macrae carried a lot of senior responsibility in his first year in a team that was playing like shit for a lot of the time. Even so, he put in some very solid performances on some pretty reasonable players.

The rest are all pretty close for mine. Hrovat and Stringer suffered from indifferent fitness levels which has affected their ability to play senior football regularly. Hunter hasn't been given the opportunities that in hindsight, he probably should have.

How they end up over their careers will be interesting to see. They're all going to be good players, and if I was to pick I think Stringer will be the best once he becomes fit enough to play as a utility midfielder/forward. Players who can regularly damage opposition teams in the middle and move forward are worth so much and win you games of football.

They all have good skill, and all of them are footballers first and foremost. That makes me happy.

Interesting! I respect your opinion Jeemak & don't disagree with what you have written. I think Jackson has had a better season than the other 3 but am still more impressed with the other 3.
For me it might be just a passage of play or a quarter or something else that will really impresses me about the other 3. From what i have seen I think Stringer, Hrovat & Hunter will be guns while Macrae I think will be very good but not convinced he will be as good as the other 3.

[Ozza]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Griffen
Libba
Macrae
Hrovat
Wallis
Hunter
Smith

There is a fair bit of talent there on the inside and outside.

Very happy with Macrae. With more strength added (including adding explosiveness/power) - he'll be a beauty.

[Cyberdoggie]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Macrae and Stringer just signed on until the end of 2016.

[The Underdog]

Re: Jackson Macrae

It's funny after the way he was advertised coming in that contested ball was one of his strengths while disposal by foot was average. Still plenty to improve on but think he'll prove to be a great pick.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jackson Macrae

This kid is yet to turn 20 years old. He will be a gun in years to come. How good was he today against the Pies.

[azabob]

Re: Jackson Macrae

How good is his vision? That bit of play when he set up Bonts to kick his first goal was sublime.

[westdog54]

Re: Jackson Macrae

As good as he is, is scary to think Bontempelli could be beret again.

Our Midfield is going to be ridiculously good going forward.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jackson Macrae

How good is his vision? That bit of play when he set up Bonts to kick his first goal was sublime.

That was simple superb.

[boydogs]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Just so good at making space for himself with a quick step or a wind up with his leg to put a high arc on the ball. Extremely valuable in the rolling maul of tackles and handballs to see who can get the ball free

[wimberga]

Re: Jackson Macrae

the thing I also like about Jackson is his running power. Not necessarily in the power sense, but he does work really hard to get to the fat, open side of the ground and once he gets it, he rarely wastes it.

this will only get even better as his tank builds.

[Max469]

Re: Jackson Macrae

He plays beyond his years.

All class, looking forward to watching him develop over the years

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Jackson Macrae

He really doesn't have too many weaknesses. He isn't quick, but he regularly runs opponents down and cuts the angles extremely well. As a result, he can find plenty of space.

Very intelligent player who knows what to do at the right time - similar to Libba.

[Ozza]

Re: Jackson Macrae

He really lifted when Collingwood challenged us hard in parts of the third and fourth quarters. He's an impressive young man.