Jackson Macrae

[Mantis]

Re: Jackson Macrae

I'm pretty sure he'd be referring to Wallis.

One number on the back = 1-9

Odds = 1,3,5,7,9

Pick any 4 you want... and I'm not saying it's 100% of the time.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Jack is such a vital player for us. I love his consistency week after week. One of our best players.

[jeemak]

Re: Jackson Macrae

One number on the back = 1-9

Odds = 1,3,5,7,9

Pick any 4 you want... and I'm not saying it's 100% of the time.

I knew who you'd be referring to. That I singled out Wallis essentially excludes him.

[Ozza]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Ozza touched on something that I brought up a while back about Jackson that is super valuable and why I like him so much, and that's his tendency to hold the ball, soak up the pressure but still find a good option at his own physical expense.

It won't make the stats sheet, but is vital in congested play.

Not that he is one of our players any more, but it was one of the things I noticed about Callan Ward when he was just a young player with us. Geelong's Selwood does it all the time. It is a great trait. To me, it is real footy toughness (as opposed to Luke McDonald/Spud Firritto/Scott Thompson sort of faux-toughness).

[ratsmac]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Dunkley is also good at taking the contact just before the release. Its one reason we will miss him this year.

[Bornadog]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Maybe just my opinion, but some players with just one number on their back... thinking more the odds, than the evens.

Personally, I think this is one of the most unselfish Bulldog teams I have seen in all the years following them.

[EasternWest]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Gun. Out and out gun.

[Go_Dogs]

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Made the comment on the Game Day thread, but is anyone else with me in saying Jacko looked quicker yesterday? There were a few moments where he was able to use leg speed to create separation and move through a contest, which isn't something I normally associate with his game.

In his 5th year on our list, he's become one of the most consistent midfielders we've had in the past 15 years.

[GVGjr]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Made the comment on the Game Day thread, but is anyone else with me in saying Jacko looked quicker yesterday? There were a few moments where he was able to use leg speed to create separation and move through a contest, which isn't something I normally associate with his game.

In his 5th year on our list, he's become one of the most consistent midfielders we've had in the past 15 years.

Good observation, he's also moving better and he is holding his marks.
I think he is improving each year and he is certainly one of the more consistent players this season.

Just needs to fix up some kinks with his kicking.

[Twodogs]

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Good observation, he's also moving better and he is holding his marks.
I think he is improving each year and he is certainly one of the more consistent players this season.

Just needs to fix up some kinks with his kicking.

And he will fix those problems. He's the sort of player who won't stop until he does because he wants to make himself a better player. We were talking about who will step up in the midfield to take some of the pressure of Bont. Macrae will be one of them.

[Scorlibo]

Re: Jackson Macrae

And he will fix those problems. He's the sort of player who won't stop until he does because he wants to make himself a better player. We were talking about who will step up in the midfield to take some of the pressure of Bont. Macrae will be one of them.

Yep, his continuous and rapid improvement has been nothing short of remarkable. He wasn't a capable contested ball player in his first couple of years, he's now possibly our most reliable in the contest. Like Wally, he doesn't settle for anything less than the best option and has the courage to hold the ball until that option presents itself. His kicking has also improved out of sight, although still not perfect. And then we see some contested marking emerge yesterday! It's going to be exciting to see what else Jack can bring into his game over his career. He's a gem.

[Twodogs]

Re: Jackson Macrae

Yep, his continuous and rapid improvement has been nothing short of remarkable. He wasn't a capable contested ball player in his first couple of years, he's now possibly our most reliable in the contest. Like Wally, he doesn't settle for anything less than the best option and has the courage to hold the ball until that option presents itself. His kicking has also improved out of sight, although still not perfect. And then we see some contested marking emerge yesterday! It's going to be exciting to see what else Jack can bring into his game over his career. He's a gem.

He's the sort of kid who won't take no for an answer and will keep asking (no matter how people it annoys) until he finds someone who can give him the answer/advice that he's looking for. He's the guy you played cricket with that spent the post match sitting in the corner of the dressing room talking to an opposition player about how to get his wrong un to grip more and different ways to watch the ball all the way onto the bat.

[Bornadog]

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he's also moving better and he is holding his marks.

I like the way he used his height to advantage on a few occasions.