Really impressed with this guys high level of skill, smarts, athleticism and team discipline.
I know pre-draft there was a lot of discussion about swapping 2 picks for pick 1.
We may never know definitively what the better option was, but geez, kid goes alright.
I don’t think Basil whinges much tbh. He’s just ■■■■ at his job.
Anyway Re: the Raz best and fairest thing, it’s because Raz did a quick one-two with Zach around the half back and Basil called Merrett’s name. And then despite the fact Raz went for a 10 second run up the middle of the ground that wasn’t enough time for Basil to re-calibrate and realise what he had just called.
He also called McKenna “O’Connor” at one point, surely invoking the wrath of @barnz. Hahaha
He held up ok tonight. Before the bounce swans players were running from everywhere to rough him up. They were like a pack of hienas. Was great when he got the first mark of the game!
So I’ve cooled down a bit. I’d just like to mention how proud I was of McGrath when he launched himself at the blokes having a go at Bags in the 3rd quarter. That’s leadership right there. NOT GOING TO TAKE IT FROM ANYONE. I’m all in on this bloke he’s a winner.
Of course he can. It’s out of him and burton and on current form, burton deserves to be favourite. He’s been outstanding. Still a lot of footy to play out yet though
McGrath needs to come home strong. Kick some goals, get close to 30 touches a few times. Needs to lift to win the award, has some tough competition now