{"id":68738,"date":"2020-06-24T19:07:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T09:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afl.draftcentral.localhost\/?p=68738"},"modified":"2020-06-24T19:07:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T09:07:38","slug":"afl-draft-watch-finlay-macrae-oakleigh-chargers-vic-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2020\/06\/24\/afl-draft-watch-finlay-macrae-oakleigh-chargers-vic-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Draft Watch: Finlay Macrae (Oakleigh Chargers\/Vic Metro)"},"content":{"rendered":"

IN the build up to football eventually returning,\u00a0Draft Central<\/em>\u00a0 takes a look at some of this year\u2019s brightest names who have already represented their state at Under 17 or Under 18s level in 2019. While plenty can change between now and then, we will provide a bit of an insight into players, how they performed at pre-season testing,<\/em>\u00a0and some of our scouting notes on them from last year.<\/p>\n

Next under the microscope in our AFL Draft watch is Oakleigh Chargers prospect Finlay Macrae<\/strong><\/a>, a balanced midfielder who comes from good pedigree. The brother of Western Bulldogs star, Jack<\/strong> had the opportunity to train at Whitten Oval during preseason after making a splash in Oakleigh’s NAB League premiership-winning side, while also running out for Xavier College in the APS Football season. Macrae was named in Vic Metro’s 2019 squad as a bottom-ager having donned the ‘Big V’ at Under 17 level, but will look to break through for an Under 18 berth in 2020.<\/p>\n

While he has spent most of his time with Oakleigh thus far running off a half-forward flank, the classy midfielder will be looking to become a permanent midfield cog in each side he represents as a top-ager. With poise, ball-winning hunger, excellent decision making and skill execution, the promising Charger has all the traits to do exactly that.<\/p>\n

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PLAYER PAGE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Finlay Macrae<\/strong><\/a>
\nOakleigh Chargers\/Vic Metro<\/strong><\/p>\n

DOB:<\/strong> March 13, 2002<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong> 184cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 75kg<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Balanced midfielder<\/p>\n

Strengths: <\/strong>Poise\/class, decision making, accumulation, versatility
\nImprovements: <\/strong>Speed\/explosiveness<\/p>\n

2019 NAB League stats:<\/strong> 7 games | 16.9 disposals | 3.9 marks | 2.6 tackles | 1.1 clearances | 3.4 inside 50s | 0.4 goals (3)<\/p>\n

>> Q&A: Finlay Macrae<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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PRESEASON TESTING RESULTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Standing Vertical Jump <\/strong>– 61cm
\nRunning Vertical Jump (R\/L) <\/b>– 60cm\/72cm
\nSpeed (20m)<\/strong> – 3.12 seconds
\nAgility<\/strong> \u2013 8.90 seconds
\nEndurance (Yo-yo)<\/strong> \u2013 20.6<\/p>\n

>> Full Testing Results:<\/strong>
\nJumps<\/a>
\n20m Sprint<\/a>
\nAgility<\/a>
\nYo-yo<\/a><\/p>\n

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2019 SCOUTING NOTES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Under 17 Futures All Stars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

A solid game by the NAB League premiership player who was busy in all thirds of the ground. He used it well in the back half early in the match, seeming composed for his side and just settling down and releasing the pressure valve with safe kicks in defensive 50. When he went further up the ground he was able to set up his team going inside 50, winning more of the ball as the game went on. Macrae showed good hands under pressure in defence, but will thrive in the midfield next season.<\/p>\n

NAB League Grand Final vs. Eastern<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Peter Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

The midfielder had some exciting moments throughout the Grand Final on his way to 20 touches and seven marks, only missing a couple of opportunities and finishing with two behinds on the scoreboard. His run and carry and decision making is a highlight and like a number of Oakleigh midfielders, showed why the Chargers will be tough to beat again next year.<\/p>\n

NAB League Preliminary Final vs. Sandringham<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Ed Pascoe<\/em><\/p>\n

It would seem a second Macrae is on the horizon in the AFL with 2020 prospect Finlay playing a fantastic game showing his class and composure. Macrae\u2019s best bit of play came in the second quarter selling a bit of candy before kicking a perfect pass inside 50 to teammate Cooper Sharman<\/strong>, Macrae found it easy to find space around the ground and use the ball superbly by hand and foot. Macrae finished the game with 22 disposals, nine marks and six inside 50s.<\/p>\n

NAB League Round 17 vs. Sandringham<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Is coming into a nice patch of form, looking comfortable among some of the best top-age ball winners to find plenty of the pill. His class on the ball is obvious, finding it in all areas and using it effectively with polished kicks. He also gets forward well and found the goals again in this game with a nice finish during Oakleigh\u2019s final quarter onslaught. Will be a leading candidate heading into 2020.<\/p>\n

Under 17 Futures vs. Queensland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

By: Michael Alvaro<\/em><\/p>\n

Best afield for mine, the brother of Bulldogs star Jack showed off his pedigree with a game-high 34 disposals \u2013 10 more than anyone else \u2013 six marks, five clearances, eight inside 50s and a goal. Macrae built into the game nicely, starting with some clean and effective accumulative touches before really having an impact in the second half. He lifted again in the fourth term, hitting the scoreboard with a classy finish from 45m while also assisting goals to Ollie Lord<\/strong> and Jack Diedrich<\/strong> to cap off a fantastic display.<\/p>\n

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>> MORE OAKLEIGH CHARGERS CONTENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

>> 2020 Vic Metro U18s Squad Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n

>> CATCH UP ON OUR DRAFT WATCH SERIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allies:<\/strong>
\nTahj Abberley<\/a>
\nJackson Callow<\/a>
\nBraeden Campbell<\/a>
\nOliver Davis<\/a>
\nErrol Gulden<\/a><\/p>\n

South Australia:<\/strong>
\nKaine Baldwin<\/a>
\nCorey Durdin<\/a>
\nLuke Edwards<\/a>
\nTaj Schofield<\/a>
\nRiley Thilthorpe<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Country:<\/strong>
\nSam Berry<\/a>
\nJack Ginnivan<\/a>
\nNick Stevens<\/a>
\nJamarra Ugle-Hagan<\/a><\/p>\n

Vic Metro:<\/strong>
\nJackson Cardillo<\/a>
\nNikolas Cox<\/a>
\nConnor Downie<\/a>
\nReef McInnes<\/a>
\nArchie Perkins<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Australia:<\/strong>
\nDenver Grainger-Barras<\/a>
\nLogan McDonald<\/a>
\nNathan O\u2019Driscoll<\/a>
\nBrandon Walker<\/a>
\nJoel Western<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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