Past #19: Josh Walker - drafted #23 '11 RD (GFC) - traded to BLFC end '15 - signed by NM as DFA end '19 - 54 NM gms/6 NM gls

[shintemaster]

Rookie him is ok with me.

He and Polec can stay there.

Ps: I genuinely dislike Polec, but I rate Walker as at least he tries his best

This is about where I land. It basically comes down to list spots and whether we need them. I have no issue retaining him if that's just to round out the list and he is the best case scenario to provide some support at list VFL and break glass in emergency AFL level. Personally, I'm not convinced we can't get better options now (partly based on how well Dawson performed off very little base) so I'd be inclined to part gracefully but it's obviously about the balance as a whole. We do need some more structure at VFL level as well and players that can come in and fill the same role at both levels.

 

[tazaa]

Just a reminder the two organizations that didnt think twice about discarding him are playing off in a prelim final in three days time.

Then theres us. Already on holidays with our dicks in our hand doing f*** like usual in September.

Aim higher guys. We have Clarko now. It’s time to have some genuine ****ing ambition again.

 

[Rod Stroker]

That makes sense. With Logue, Corr, McKay, and Dawson we are probably ok
I am skeptical about Logue however. I reckon he'll stay in the west. How many WA-born required players do we recall moving interstate?

There are a few who want to this year:
Lobb
Acres
Rioli

 

[shintemaster]

Just a reminder the two organizations that didnt think twice about discarding him are playing off in a prelim final in three days time.

Then theres us. Already on holidays with our dicks in our hand doing f*** like usual in September.

Aim higher guys. We have Clarko now. It’s time to have some genuine ******* ambition again.

Plenty of ambition here. It simply comes down to list spots, I suspect if we get anything remotely like expected in the form of priority assistance his fate will be sealed if it isn't already.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

So, with Logue now on board does he get a year to create competition for a spot and keep as injury/form back-up? Or cover for certain opponents?
Could he be used as a bulky stay-at-home forward, with Zurhaar ranging around the 50 and Larkey as a lead-up type? Its smaller and ground level forwards that were really missing though.

Or is the goose ready to come out of the oven?
Its hard to see him being of much trade value, especially already out of contract.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Should get one of the rookie spots to give us KPP depth

Of the 4 out of contract he should stay

 

[Heaps of fun]

VFL depth, actually gives us a decent spine if he plays alongside Dawson, Edwards and CCJ/Comben. I'd delist Mahony, Lazarro, Spicer and Polec ahead of him.

 

[speedy]

It think we only have 2 genuine key defenders on the list so imo he is still needed as a backup. Plus we have even less key forward options so he can be a backup forward too.

 

[hellas_johnny]

exactly my thoughts needed for backup unless we pick up someone like schache as a stopgap

 

[Mr Lloyd Christmas]

Time is up.

Rookie list at best.

He tries hard, it isn't enough unfortunately.

 

[tazaa]

No

F*** him off now

 

[davefromjerra]

Can't fault his preparation or effort, but his time is well and truly up.

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

Corr and Ben McKay

32

Ben Mckay

Age

26

Ht

202cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.5

2star

K

3.7

1star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.7

4star

MG

77.2

1star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

88.5

2star

D

7.0

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

67.8

1star

are poor one on one defenders. Look up the AFL one on one stats. Corr at one stage was rated the worse in the league while Ben was fourth worse.

Walker ain't.

Retain as a rookie on minimum.

Freo bloke was a good get.

Corr and Walker too old as we are three years away from finals. Corr has a few years to go so we have to stick with him unfortunately.

I like the splitting of number one pick as we need lots of players, including key backs with the right age profile.

 

[sruss]

Corr and Ben McKay are poor one on one defenders. Look up the AFL one on one stats. Corr at one stage was rated the worse in the league while Ben was fourth worse.

Walker ain't.

Retain as a rookie on minimum.

Freo bloke was a good get.

Corr and Walker too old as we are three years away from finals. Corr has a few years to go so we have to stick with him unfortunately.

I like the splitting of number one pick as we need lots of players, including key backs with the right age profile.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Maybe playing on a lesser forward or going man on man in a system with a decent game plan and a coach who knows how to get the best from players will mean Walker improves next year.

 

[Shack18]

Need him for depth

 

[giantroo]

Roos announce four list changes

North Melbourne has informed Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker that they will not be offered contracts for the 2023 season

www.nmfc.com.au

 

[bhoysdontcry67]

Has been at the club in some of our worst years ever. Respect for getting us through this rough period. Thanks Josh!

 

[King Corey]

Absolute warrior for us. Nothing but respect.

 

[Mr Lloyd Christmas]

Need him for depth

No we don’t.

The flag tram and a near flag team didn't want him.

He seems a top fella, but it's time we hold ourselves to a higher standard and for mine Walker got the very best out of himself.

 

[Mr Lloyd Christmas]

Absolute warrior for us. Nothing but respect.

Agree on the warrior (and he's a top fella, consumate professional, as you know) call but do you agree with the decision King Corey?

It's a brutal industry hey.

 

[William Caresser]

Probably the first player to attend the Brownlow Medal and then be delisted. At least he went out in style.

 

[Devington]

Does a couple of things really bloody well. Just not enough of them sadly.

I would hope he's one of the ones we're considering a rookie contact for, I think he would be great in the VFL and be very good depth to have.

 

[The acurate one]

54 games for us, does seem it was a lot more than that lol.

Nah he got the most out of himself and historically the year he gets moved on, his old club rises somewhat the following season

Just sayin.

Anywho well played Josh.

 

[DuckYeah]

Not surprised by the delistings.