Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

[comrade]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

What about if he hangs on to it in an attempt to draw a free kick, doesn't, and gets done holding the ball?

Opposition players will adjust. I don't like it but I'm OK with it as long as it's effective.

You can only draw the high contact if the tackle is around the chest or higher, if opposition players tackle him around the waist and lock his arm in, there will be no danger of them infringing.

Until they do, I hope Magic keeps sucking them in.

[F'scary]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

I have not seen him do any obvious dropping to the knees Al Jolson style or doing the Chuck Berry duck walk. That is what Selwood, etc does.

What I have seen is that he gets in very quickly to be first to contested ball situations. He also has very quick reflexes and moves to avoid tackles with last second moves that a lot of other players can't execute.

[EasternWest]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

That's ok, who cares what supporters say.

Alrighty then.

[Mantis]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

That's ok, who cares what supporters say.

His own or opposing?

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

His own or opposing?

Doesn't worry me, but each to their own

[1eyedog]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

A cheat? Its not like he's on performance enchancing drugs! That's cheating. Toby's smart and plays within the rules. No problem with his action when tackled.

[Happy Days]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

McLean is a diver and it's awesome because he plays for us, if he played for someone else I'd hate him. You don't have to be objective all the time guys.

[Ozza]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

McLean is a diver and it's awesome because he plays for us, if he played for someone else I'd hate him. You don't have to be objective all the time guys.

Yep...its good to have one on our team. Most teams have a player who is good at drawing the high contact, Toby has that in his game.

Hawthorn have Puopolo. West Coast have plenty (most notably Shuey), Geelong have Selwood's patented shoulder shrug, Sydney's smaller mids like Jack and Hanneberry are good at it.

At the moment, it's getting us a goal per game. I ain't complaining.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

I just worry it will cost us in a final.

[The Underdog]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

I just worry it will cost us in a final.

What if it wins us one?

[Ozza]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

What if it wins us one?

A more likely scenario.

[stefoid]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

Please let Selwood tackle Mclean and give away a free.

[always right]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

I just worry it will cost us in a final.

How so?

[1eyedog]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

I just worry it will cost us in a final.

Do you give away a free for dropping the knees though?

[comrade]

Re: Welcome to the WBFC - Toby McLean

Another masterful display from the maestro. And based on the last goal we kicked, looks like he's been giving some lessons to Lachine Hunter