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Post: # 658142Post BigMart »

Just did some research on the boys....sound OK

Josh Duncan and Blake McGrath
Both senior Premiership players with Pennant Hills this season

McGrath
8 Senior Games--------4 times in Best--------2 goals
2 Reserves Games-----2 times in best--------1 goal
8 U18 Games-----------5 times in best--------4 goals

Saw some photos of McGrath playing, he is a beanpole, and has a leap.

J.Duncan
13 Senior Games-------3 times in Best--------15 goals

K.Murphy - St.Ignatius College
5 Games------------------4 times in the best----8 goals


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Post: # 658144Post True Blue Sainter »

Excellent work... Hopefully McGrath can come along, that would be a huge bonus to have two Big Mac's in a few years dominating the ruck. Murphy & Duncan both sound like players also, I believe Duncan will be eligible for the draft next year, and Murphy the year after? Am I right Marto?


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Post: # 658149Post Mr Magic »

IIRC Duncan was NSW best player at the national championships?


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Post: # 658152Post bergsone »

Mr Magic wrote:IIRC Duncan was NSW best player at the national championships?
what possy,mid forward back ?


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Post: # 658153Post Mr Magic »

bergsone wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:IIRC Duncan was NSW best player at the national championships?
what possy,mid forward back ?
mid


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Post: # 658156Post bergsone »

Mr Magic wrote:
bergsone wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:IIRC Duncan was NSW best player at the national championships?
what possy,mid forward back ?
mid
Goalkicking mid would be handy atm


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Post: # 658305Post goodie »

Be interesting down the track to see if the scholarship program instills a greater sense of loyalty in the kids


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Post: # 658307Post cowboy18 »

These guys both played in the Sydney AFL Grand Final for Pennant Hills which they won handsomely(100+ points), I saw them a couple of times in the finals. Low standard and poor skills in the GF generally - awful day for footy (30+ degrees and very windy)

I think McGrath would spend a fair bit of time in the Sandy reserves, he's quite raw.

posted a few observations in here http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... ht=#650394

But to repeat!

Here's McGrath (43). As Big Mart says, a beanpole. But he is mobile and I think will give our guys first use of the ball if he can handle the rigours of senior footy in Victoria. NSW AFL is a different level, many athletic/physical types with so so skills.

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Post: # 658310Post cowboy18 »

Oh, for recent converts to the St. Kilda football club... McGrath's act of propelling the egg shaped thing from the centre bounce by fist is known as a "hit -out".

Once you see a few you get very attached to your team getting them.


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Post: # 658316Post cowboy18 »

Here's an action shot of Josh Duncan kicking a goal.

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Looks like a fancy pants "no-hands" drop punt.


He's rumoured to be quite a talent, not eligible until next year from memory. Did well among the seniors from all reports.


Photos from http://www.harboursport.com/safl_grandf_608.html look for numbers 43 and 48.


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Post: # 658659Post stkfc1 »

A midfielder that can kick goals,could really use one of those....if he has
any pace,even better.


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Post: # 658669Post FortiusQuoFidelius »

With all those cars around the ground it looks just like a Melbourne suburban or country game and is probably about the same standard!

Dont get too carried away...


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Post: # 658721Post mick13 »

cowboy18 wrote:Here's an action shot of Josh Duncan kicking a goal.

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Looks like a fancy pants "no-hands" drop punt.


He's rumoured to be quite a talent, not eligible until next year from memory. Did well among the seniors from all reports.


Photos from http://www.harboursport.com/safl_grandf_608.html look for numbers 43 and 48.
CJ the second! :P
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