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Abbie McKay has officially joined Carlton as the first father-daughter signing; the Blues giving up pick 16 after other clubs placed bids on the midfielder.
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Abbie McKay has officially joined Carlton as the first father-daughter signing; the Blues giving up pick 16 after other clubs placed bids on the midfielder.
Pricks. Just let us have her for a late pick. But no, they can't do that.Good news!
I had no idea we could sign her pre-draft. I wonder which other club placed a bid, maybe just to drive up the cost of her in the draft like how * bid on Jack Silvagni to 'make us pay'
She's no dud, and there was a bidding process. She's been in the junior footy system for years.Is this player worth pick 16? Or were we simply made to over pay for the story of having a father-daughter pick.
She's no dud, and there was a bidding process. She's been in the junior footy system for years.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2018-10-23/highlights-abbie-mckay
She's a balanced mid in the Hosking mould and ready to go. I'd hazard a guess that it was a fair bid.But was she worth pick 16?
Given the ladder position of last season if we're using our second pick on a sentimental pick rather than best talent available that would be a worry.
Andrew is pleased the daughter he calls 'Abbs' enjoys the game and is happy to watch her develop from afar under the guidance of AFLW coach Daniel Harford after the Blues used pick 16 to select her after Collingwood's bid during the draft.
Article on Abbie McKay becoming AFLW's first father-daughter recruit.
Sort of old news, as she was nominated a while back. But now official after the draft. Interesting that she got bid on pretty early.
I love the idea of father-daughter recruits. AFLW is a new competition, and this is a way to create instant nostalgia/connection to players.
Can't wait til Abbie plays her first game for Carlton. Will increase # of her family members to have played for the club from 1-2.....
Andy and Abbie McKay had a chat with Raf Epstein this afternoon on 774. Here is the recording (which will go offline in two? weeks)
Starts at the 2 hour 16 minute mark:
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/drive/drive/10385318
Also means that Carlton have the first VFL/AFL father son player and the first AFLW father daughter player.
To go one step further could we in the future possibly have the first mother son AFL player?Also means that Carlton have the first VFL/AFL father son player and the first AFLW father daughter player.