WOOF welcomes Jackson Macrae [Archive] - Whitten Oval Online Forum

Greystache

22-11-2012, 07:26 PM

189cm,
76kg,
3/8/94

Macrae is a busy midfielder whose draft stocks have steadily risen this year. He booted six goals against Tasmania at Visy Park at the under-18s carnival and was a key member of the Chargers' TAC Cup-winning team. The left-footer starred with 44 touches in a representative schools match later in the season that is a key indicator for AFL recruiters each year. He finished equal-second in the goalkicking test at the combine.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

22-11-2012, 08:37 PM

Really like the looks of this one. Very skilled, and versatile.
Seems like a very level headed young man as well.
In the limited footage I've seen he reminds me a bit of Murph. Anyone who has seen more care to comment as whether this comparison is wide of the mark?

Remi Moses

22-11-2012, 08:42 PM

Great choice. Stocks really grew during the season.

Mofra

22-11-2012, 09:07 PM

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

22-11-2012, 09:12 PM

I know people have said he play ike Pendles, but his highlights video looks to me like.... Bobby Murphy. Just can't tackle him and has that extra second to dispose of the ball.
Very happy with the pick.

That was my first impression too. Will be very happy if this is the case going forward.

Bulldog Revolution

22-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Looking forward to seeing Jackson get to work with the Dogs

Mofra

22-11-2012, 09:23 PM

Just on SEN - sounds like his voice hasn't broken yet.

Makes me feel old

Bulldog Revolution

22-11-2012, 09:25 PM

Just on SEN - sounds like his voice hasn't broken yet.

Makes me feel old

I never thought I'd get to quote the king of pop tonight, but here goes: "you are not alone"

The Bulldogs Bite

22-11-2012, 09:39 PM

Big fan of Macrae and have been for a while.

Very slight and will take a few years to develop, but such a smart footballer who uses the ball extremely well with his great vision and awesome sidestep.

LostDoggy

23-11-2012, 02:18 PM

The caricature cartoonists are going to love this bloke…

Murphy'sLore

23-11-2012, 02:22 PM

Love that cheeky grin!

Ozza

23-11-2012, 05:58 PM

Just on SEN - sounds like his voice hasn't broken yet.

Makes me feel old

Isn't it staggering! At 29 - I try to think of myself as still reasonably young - and these kids being drafted were born when I was finishing primary school.

Will be a sad day when all of the Bulldog players are younger than me (apologies to all the older heads on WOOF - its just an alarming wake up call!).

Hotdog60

23-11-2012, 06:39 PM

Isn't it staggering! At 29 - I try to think of myself as still reasonably young - and these kids being drafted were born when I was finishing primary school.

Will be a sad day when all of the Bulldog players are younger than me (apologies to all the older heads on WOOF - its just an alarming wake up call!).

When you were born I have been out off school for 5 years and working for 4.
Young Whippersnapper.:D

Go_Dogs

23-11-2012, 08:49 PM

Video of the last few minutes of the TAC GF which involves a bit of Jackson.

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bulldogsman

23-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Video of the last few minutes of the TAC GF which involves a bit of Jackson.

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You can watch the entire GF replay here.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-3020-0-0-0&sID=128230

GVGjr

23-11-2012, 09:44 PM

He won't develop into a senior footballer quickly but he has the talent to become a good player.

Can you fast forward 12 months and picture him entering into his 2nd pre-season with another 8kg on him. I bet the coaches are keen to start working on him.
I wonder who his boxing partner in the training sessions might be?

divvydan

23-11-2012, 11:41 PM

You can watch the entire GF replay here.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-3020-0-0-0&sID=128230

Thanks for the link bulldogsman. Ended up watching the whole game. Not sure I'd agree with Macrae winning the medal but he was certainly cleaner and more poised than most there.

His kicking needs work, especially 40+ metres. He tends to get under it a bit when trying for distance. What I really liked though was his ability to seem unfazed by pressure, his vision and he generally made good decisions with the ball (bar one noticeable error). These last two qualities mean that a lot of his kicks tend to be chip kicks into space for teammates which usually do a good job of opening up the play.

Noticed that he was tagged for most of the game by two different opponents (one first half, the other second half). Played on the wing and spent time deep forward when rotating and also late in the game when Jaksch moved into the ruck.

The Bulldogs Bite

29-11-2012, 09:50 PM

There's a good video of Macrae up on the website detailing his first few days at the club.

Worth a watch, there's some other good articles/videos too.

boydogs

29-11-2012, 10:55 PM

There's a good video of Macrae up on the website detailing his first few days at the club.

Worth a watch, there's some other good articles/videos too.

Yep must say the club has done well with coverage of the new draftees, Atherstone ads aside.

azabob

30-11-2012, 07:05 AM

Yep must say the club has done well with coverage of the new draftees, Atherstone ads aside.

Yes they are annoying, but the club is getting revenue for it.

Eastdog

30-11-2012, 07:12 AM

Yes they are annoying, but the club is getting revenue for it.

What exactly is Atherstone?

Bulldog Revolution

30-11-2012, 08:36 AM

Yep must say the club has done well with coverage of the new draftees, Atherstone ads aside.

The coverage has been sensational - we are all critical at times, so its fair we acknowledge how good their communication/pr has been over this period. The constant little snippets have been terrific for the hardcore addicts like us Woofers

Axe Man

30-11-2012, 10:20 AM

Will be a sad day when all of the Bulldog players are younger than me (apologies to all the older heads on WOOF - its just an alarming wake up call!).

That happened to me when Barry Hall retired. I'm just glad that Dustin Fletcher and Brent Harvey are still running around!:o

Bulldog Joe

30-11-2012, 11:23 AM

That happened to me when Barry Hall retired. I'm just glad that Dustin Fletcher and Brent Harvey are still running around!:o

More like when Dempsey moved on for me.

Twodogs

30-11-2012, 11:34 AM

Isn't it staggering! At 29 - I try to think of myself as still reasonably young - and these kids being drafted were born when I was finishing primary school.

I was a couple of years older than that when Ricky Ponting played his first test match. I'm thinking that it might be time to let go of my dream of captaining Australia.:(

Ozza

30-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Yep must say the club has done well with coverage of the new draftees, Atherstone ads aside.

Yes - completely agree also. The Bulldogs TV videos are good. Found myself watching through about 10 or 12 of them last night. Good seeing the footage of Nick Lower training also - he looks in terrific nick.

Ozza

30-11-2012, 11:41 AM

What exactly is Atherstone?

Its a new residential development by Lend Lease. I think its in, or next to Caroline Springs. Same sort of concept of house and land packages.

wimberga

30-11-2012, 01:32 PM

Agree with the comments above regarding the clubs online content - this really has been ramped up this year and it is terrific to see. Being given insights into the new draftees and what's going on in the off-season builds a lot of excitement and its something that I believe we could have been doing better for a few years. There is of course a fine balance between building excitement and managing expectations, but at this time of year, its just awesome to be given new content from our favourite club each day.

Eastdog

30-11-2012, 01:51 PM

Its a new residential development by Lend Lease. I think its in, or next to Caroline Springs. Same sort of concept of house and land packages.

I see. So basically a new estate in one of Melbourne's growth areas.

boydogs

30-11-2012, 08:58 PM

Yes they are annoying, but the club is getting revenue for it.

I dunno, doesn't feel right that they make money out of advertising to paid members just eager to hear what is happening at the club.

The coverage has been sensational - we are all critical at times, so its fair we acknowledge how good their communication/pr has been over this period. The constant little snippets have been terrific for the hardcore addicts like us Woofers

Yes - completely agree also. The Bulldogs TV videos are good. Found myself watching through about 10 or 12 of them last night. Good seeing the footage of Nick Lower training also - he looks in terrific nick.

Yep I've been through and watched everything I could find :)

azabob

30-11-2012, 09:39 PM

I dunno, doesn't feel right that they make money out of advertising to paid members just eager to hear what is happening at the club.

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How do you know only paid members view the website? Members of this very forum, the "diehard supporters" not all are paid up members.

The club needs to be more savvy in obtaining the sponsorship dollar and if it is a one minute clip on some housing estate so be it, better the dollar in our pocket than their pocket.

boydogs

30-11-2012, 10:14 PM

How do you know only paid members view the website? Members of this very forum, the "diehard supporters" not all are paid up members.

The club needs to be more savvy in obtaining the sponsorship dollar and if it is a one minute clip on some housing estate so be it, better the dollar in our pocket than their pocket.

Would you be happy if they started selling services to email or mail the member database with special offers? Ads in the Bulldog magazine? Phone calls from Bulldogs Friendly Businesses?

jeemak

30-11-2012, 10:40 PM

That happened to me when Barry Hall retired. I'm just glad that Dustin Fletcher and Brent Harvey are still running around!:o

I never thought of it that way! I'm the same.

azabob

30-11-2012, 10:56 PM

Would you be happy if they started selling services to email or mail the member database with special offers? Ads in the Bulldog magazine? Phone calls from Bulldogs Friendly Businesses?

I think they are different to what the club have done.

In answer to your questions - selling personal information not sure they can legally do that and no I would not be happy, Ads in the Bulldog magazine I would have no issue with it and calls from Bulldog Friendly business I wouldn't be happy with.

boydogs

30-11-2012, 11:09 PM

I think they are different to what the club have done.

In answer to your questions - selling personal information not sure they can legally do that and no I would not be happy, Ads in the Bulldog magazine I would have no issue with it and calls from Bulldog Friendly business I wouldn't be happy with.

Yeah they are all different levels of invasion, but still the club making money out of selling members' time or details to advertisers. Doesn't really bother me that much, just saying.

On topic, anyone been down to training to see how Macrae is going? He's the one I'm most nervous about.

EasternWest

30-11-2012, 11:39 PM

Would you be happy if they started selling services to email or mail the member database with special offers? Ads in the Bulldog magazine? Phone calls from Bulldogs Friendly Businesses?

What about the third party company that already rings every year to try to sell overpriced Bulldogs raffle tickets?

That makes me mad as hell.

Bulldog4life

01-12-2012, 11:01 AM