03-08-2021, 10:47 PM
Was the obvious choice in the finish. He's 24, has shown he can play, maybe needs a second chance.
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03-08-2021, 10:53 PM
(03-08-2021, 10:47 PM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Was the obvious choice in the finish. He's 24, has shown he can play, maybe needs a second chance. Agree. 
03-09-2021, 12:23 AM
He showed in the last game that not only is he worth a spot on our list, he might be in the side round 1. A lot of injured taller players on our list. From kp backs, kp forwards and even rucks, injuries across the board and he is a backup to all. It makes sense to play him imo
03-09-2021, 12:25 AM
(03-09-2021, 12:23 AM)kruddler link Wrote:He showed in the last game that not only is he worth a spot on our list, he might be in the side round 1. A lot of injured taller players on our list. From kp backs, kp forwards and even rucks, injuries across the board and he is a backup to all. It makes sense to play him imoAgree, he can play a few roles, is a decent size and has earned his place. Reckon he will play rnd1. 
03-09-2021, 12:32 AM
(03-09-2021, 12:25 AM)ElwoodBlues1 date Wrote:Agree, he can play a few roles, is a decent size and has earned his place.I'm not sure the choice was so cut and dry, but I suspect Weitering getting that corky in the practice match secured McDonald's tenure, McDonald was in the right place at the right time!
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03-09-2021, 01:19 AM
Yes, I changed my mind after his game against the Saints, particularly as he was playing an unfamiliar role.
Good luck Oscar ... you look much better in Navy Blue ?
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03-09-2021, 03:16 AM
I guess this explains why we cut Ben SOS last year.
Don't get me wrong, I think the kid (BSOS) has promise, but when you need a depth option that can stand up right now it is a relative no brainer and before we roll out the rest of the "gonna be's" currently running around with us, I think we are shifting away from slow heat developers a little and looking more at players with bonafides and need to shrink that pool in line with the shrinking list sizes.
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03-09-2021, 03:35 AM
I think the reduction in list sizes played a big part in Ben Silvagni being cut as well as the lack of opportunities due to Covid last year to have real development as a key position player. Oscar McDonald is a ready made player whereas someone like Ben would still be a couple of years away.
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