Justin McInerney

[Velour&Ruffles]

That game a few weeks back when he kicked 2 goals was the making of him. He clearly started believing (correctly) that he belonged, and from that moment began playing with a sense of authority and confidence to match. He is the diamond in the rough from this season - a real unexpected bonus. I think we've got a potentially seriously good player here.
A couple of lesser diamonds - Clarke and Thurlow. Both also exceeded expectations and showed a bit, but McInerney is the one who has really broken out.

[Nico]

He looks a special talent. Appears to have it all. Pace to burn and is learning quickly not to stuff around with the footy. Going to wing has made him as he has used his pace to find space, and big space. I love that he is not afraid to back himself when going for goal. The structure of our side is quickly taking shape.

Old mate Ludwig was very bullish about him when he was drafted along with Rowbottom. Correct me if I am wrong but didn't we "use" the new rules along with West Coast to maneuver to get these two boys. Inspired drafting.

[rojo]

I was thinking that if Paps was to move on, our team, with the exception of Bud, would be a very dour one indeed, Rampe and Heeney being the only others you could call bright lights, or able to inspire when the going gets tough. So it is so good to see that McInerney and possibly Stephens are also going to add spark as well as skill to our games. We don't have a clear picture yet of what Blakey's has to offer. He has X factor potential but we haven't seen much of it yet. Thankfully Paps is staying and is not going to be alone in the excitement stakes. I wonder if it would be possible to make Aliir into a forward?

[Nico]

Allir looks to be a real swing man for 2021. These players are very valuable and I don't know that there are too many around.

[MattW]

Allir looks to be a real swing man for 2021. These players are very valuable and I don't know that there are too many around.

Really like Aliir's game today as the second ruck/forward; offers run in midfield and a target up front. Just needs to clunk a couple more up there.

[Aaron]

Hope that McInerney gets a Rising Star Nomination this Round! He possibly can.

[sahi]

Hope that McInerney gets a Rising Star Nomination this Round! He possibly can.

He already received one several rounds earlier. But hope that Stephens will get nomination this round

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[bloodspirit]

Go The Nut! The good old Nut! What a ripper!

[Blood Fever]

He already received one several rounds earlier. But hope that Stephens will get nomination this round

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Big game from Stephens. Still adjusting to the pace of the game but will gain tremendous confidence from doing well against one of the league heavyweights.

[MattW]

Big game from Stephens. Still adjusting to the pace of the game but will gain tremendous confidence from doing well against one of the league heavyweights.

Ran hard to put himself to receive a handball or short kick - he is ambitious and wants the ball. Undeterred by mistakes. Great signs.

[Captain]

Has definitely taken his game to another level this year. Was a shame there was a period where he wasn't picked - IMO he was very stiff.

Hopefully he continues this form into next year and locks in a wing spot for the whole year.

[snajik]

Absolutely. He wasn't selected for rounds 6 through to 13. Made not a skerrick of sense.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Who knows? Maybe it was to get an outcome, and he has looked far more advanced and composed and smart as a footballer since.

[TheMase]

I think it makes plenty of sense when you reflect on his performances before he got dropped and after he was selected again.

Some players benefit by being able to implement what the coaches are trying to teach them at a slower pace first.

Just about everything about McInerneys game improved when he returned.

[Bexl]

Who knows? Maybe it was to get an outcome, and he has looked far more advanced and composed and smart as a footballer since.

+1