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David MACKAY
#14 Adelaide
Age: 31 |
Games: 186 | Born: Jul 25, 2020 |
Height: 182 |
Weight: 77 |
Position: |
2017 Digest: Veteran wingman/defender has come through his 11th pre-season without incident and right to go. Can’t afford slip-ups.
2017 NAB Cup:
2017 Season
1 | GWS | Goaled from a set shot forty metres in the second term when the Crows made their charge. | 6 |
2 | Haw | Quiet first half then hit the scoreboard three times in the second half to be a handy contributor. | 6 |
3 | Port | Kicked the goal of the night deep in the pocket underneath the Southern Stand. | 4 |
4 | Ess | Contributed six inside-50’s, and is winning more disposals this season due to an impressive offseason. | 6 |
5 | GCS | Slipped under the radar to gather the footy on 23 occassions. | 7 |
6 | Rich | Kicking efficiency let him down despite finding plenty of footy. | 5 |
7 | NM | Clean in what he did by foot but just needed to find the ball a bit more to hurt North. | 5 |
8 | Melb | Unsighted for the majority of the game, dis provide three inside-50’s. | 4 |
9 | Senior emergency. | ||
10 | Frem | Justified the coaches’ decision to give him another chance with five inside-50’s and plenty of run off half back. | 6 |
11 | Geel | Horrid opening half (three effective disposals) and eight for the match. Horrible night from rebounder. | 2 |
12 | SANFL | Demoted for a rare SANFL run. Didn’t do enough to demand an immediate recall. | – |
13 | Bye. | ||
14 | SANFL | Creative on his wing and used most of his 26 possessions smartly. | – |
15 | Carl | Not desperate enough in the last term when he should have dived on the footy to stop Matthew Wright’s soccer goal. | 4 |
16 | WB | Once the game opened up was able to use his skills and outside running. | 5 |
17 | Melb | Booted two goals in first term to get the ball rolling. Ended with 21 touches. | 6 |
18 | Geel | Stats not huge (14 disposals) but played a role. Used ball pretty well when he got it. | 5 |
19 | Coll | Great goal just before three quarter time to give the Crows an unlikely sniff of victory. | 6 |
20 | Port | Clash of bodies in the first term against Richard Douglas, Mackay came off worse for wear and didn’t return to the game. | 1 |
21 | Ess | Always busy and kept ticking away in a typically honest effort on the wing. | 6 |
22 | Syd | Putting his head over the footy has never been his strength, he has rectified that trait since returning to the seniors from the SANFL. | 6 |
23 | WCE | Faded after half-time. Had 17 possessions. | 5 |
QF | GWS | Ball handling at times was a feature and looked to move the ball forward at speed. Did his bit. | 6 |
PF | Geel | When he plays well its is usually bad for the opposition because he jumps on board the bandwagon; 18 touches. | 6 |
GF | Rich | Veteran struggled to impact in what was a disappointing outing. 11 effective disposals. | 4 |
2016 Season
1 | NM | Doesn’t win enough ball to be a huge factor. Is he in the Crows’ best 22? | 3 |
2 | Port | Needed to bounce back after a poor effort in the previous game, and he did. | 7 |
3 | Rich | Used as a link player through the middle of the ground. OK without starring. | 5 |
4 | Syd | Six inside-50s and eight tackles, not afraid to get down and dirty. | 5 |
5 | Haw | Hard to believe there were doubts on his future a while ago. Worked hard and consistently. | 7 |
6 | Frem | Played his 150th game and was good, now winning more contested possessions. | 6 |
7 | WB | Horror night. Five kicks, two inside-50s, three tackles not enough from experienced player. | 3 |
8 | Hamstring. | ||
9 | Hamstring. | ||
10 | Hamstring. | ||
11 | SANFL | Dashing return from injury. Ran hard both ways. | – |
12 | WCE | Had good numbers without being a key player. | 5 |
14 | NM | Made up for a costly turnover with an impressive second-half performance. | 6 |
15 | Melb | Steady again from half-back/wing. Not flashy but did what was required. | 6 |
16 | Carl | Steady performance off a wing/half back. Playing consistently. | 6 |
17 | Coll | Won his fair share of footy, needs to do more to consolidate his spot in the team. | 5 |
18 | Senior emergency. | ||
19 | Ess | Started slowly with just two touches in the first term, made up for it by games end. | 6 |
20 | Bris | Needs to keep performing at this level to maintain his spot in the side. | 6 |
21 | Frem | Ran well and also laid eight tackles. | 6 |
22 | Port | Pushed to half back to cover the absence of Smith, had four rebound-50s. | 6 |
23 | WCE | Laid five tackles, had five clearances and 13 handball receives. | 6 |
EF | NM | Superb game highlighted by careful ball use. Did what was required. | 7 |
SF | Syd | Butchered the footy from start to finish. Six inside-50s but few hurt Swans. | 3 |
2015 Season
1 | NM | Played more across half back than on the wing. | 5 |
2 | Coll | Another underwhelming performance. | 3 |
3 | Melb | His best game for the club in a long time, fearless and courageous. | 7 |
4 | WB | Picked up by Murphy early. Quiet. | 4 |
5 | Port | Played as an outside runner and pumped the footy inside-50 seven times. | 6 |
6 | GCS | Not much influence in the scheme of things, but not the worst. | 4 |
7 | StK | Has added inside toughness to his outside speed, integral part of the midfield. | 7 |
8 | GWS | One of the Crows’ best on the day. Worked hard and made possessions count. | 7 |
9 | Frem | Down on form from previous weeks. | 4 |
10 | Carl | Used at half back but failed to impact. | 4 |
12 | Haw | Struggling for form across half back. | 4 |
13 | Bris | Dropped off. Had nine of his 14 touches by half time off a wing. | 5 |
15 | WCE | Well beaten on the wing. | 3 |
16 | Port | Struggling at half back. | 4 |
17 | GCS | Used his pace to break the lines running through the corridor. | 4 |
18 | Syd | Contested hard and did his bit in low key game. | 5 |
19 | Rich | Started as the sub, on the cusp of spending some time in the SANFL. | 3 |
20 | Ess | Sub. Scored a goal and time to grab a handful of possessions. | 2 |
21 | SANFL | Dashing in first SANFL game in two years. 27 disposals, two goals. | – |
22 | SANFL | Booted two majors and provided energy and link. | – |
23 | – | ||
EF | WB | Sub on early in third term. Not a big impact. | 1 |
SF | Haw | Very ordinary night and subbed off. | 2 |
2014 Season
1 | Geel | OK but only six kicks which is his greatest weapon. Coach would want more. | 5 |
2 | Port | Had six inside 50s and three clearances in the midfield. | 6 |
3 | Syd | Tried in vain all day but couldn’t stop the onslaught. | 6 |
4 | StK | Hard running never stopped and he was one of best. | 7 |
5 | GWS | Six inside-50s and three scoring assists. | 6 |
6 | WB | Kicked Crows first and was a handy contributor all afternoon. | 6 |
7 | Melb | Tried his best to ignite the team with his run and carry. | 7 |
9 | Coll | Eight tackles and four inside-50s coming from the wing. | 6 |
10 | Carl | One goal but not enough ball to really hurt the Blues. Zero inside-50s. | 5 |
11 | GCS | Laid ten tackles and had six rebounds out of defensive 50. | 7 |
12 | Frem | Started in good nick and kept marching all day. | 5 |
13 | NM | Seven inside-50s and a goal from the smooth running midfielder. | 6 |
14 | Ess | Subbed off at half time after suffering a knock. | 3 |
15 | Concussion. | ||
16 | GWS | Started well and was positive on wing. | 6 |
17 | Hamstring. | ||
18 | Coll | Used at half back and handy providing some run and rebound. | 6 |
19 | WCE | Needed to find more footy and contribute more over four quarters. | 5 |
20 | Bris | Had nine of his 21 touches in third term when Crows put result beyond doubt. | 6 |
21 | Rich | Left the game in the second term after a heavy clash of heads. | 3 |
22 | Concussion. | ||
23 | StK | Always on the move and working hard off wing. | 6 |
QF | – | ||
SF | – | ||
PF | – | ||
GF | – |
2013 Season
1 | Ess | Disappointing opening half then tried to lift and did a few good things. | 4 |
2 | Bris | Ran hard all night and teammates used his run. | 5 |
3 | Port | Won his fair share of the football but not damaging. | 6 |
4 | WB | His form has stagnated, needs to rediscover his form quickly to become elite. | 6 |
5 | Carl | Adelaide missed his usual run. Had 17 touches but not much impact. | 5 |
6 | Haw | Stepping up in his bid to be an A-grade midfielder. | 6 |
7 | GWS | Ticked over nicely on the wing and was effective. | 6 |
8 | StK | Usual effective linking and running game on wing. | 6 |
9 | NM | OK at times off a wing and half back. Did his bit without starring. | 5 |
10 | Frem | Suffered a hip injury early in the game before being substituted in the third term. | 2 |
11 | Hip. | ||
12 | Rich | Defensive forward on Houli/Deledio didn’t work then released later and better. | 5 |
14 | SANFL | Perfect response to AFL axe. Roamed free and hurt Bloods all day. | – |
15 | Senior emergency. | ||
16 | Coll | Solid but unobtrusive game. | 6 |
17 | Geel | Little impact early but had 16 disposals in the second to be a key factor. | 7 |
18 | Frem | Started on Hill and worked hard defensively. Beaten on the night but tackled hard. | 6 |
19 | Port | One of his best games with dash from half back. | 7 |
20 | NM | Low-key performer who copped heavy hit late in day. | 4 |
21 | WB | One goal but didn’t win enough footy to cause the Dogs any great concern. | 4 |
22 | Melb | Started as the sub due to indifferent form and didn’t make the most of his time. | 3 |
23 | WCE | Sub came on for Callinan in third quarter. | 2 |
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2012 Season
1 | GCS | Had an even battle with Iles. Played his role. | 5 |
2 | WB | Extra weight training is paying off with seven tackles and six inside 50s. | 6 |
3 | Haw | Matched on dangerous Young and did a good job all day. | 6 |
4 | GWS | Classy wingman not in great form at the moment, needs to lift. | 4 |
5 | Port | Needs to lift quickly; not doing enough to justify his place in the side. | 4 |
6 | Syd | Did well around the packs and caused the Swans a few problems. | 5 |
7 | Geel | Even effort without being a standout. Handy second midfield rotation. | 6 |
8 | Carl | Subbed out at three-quarter time after five early clearances asserted midfield. | 4 |
9 | Coll | OK but with Dangerfield and Sloane well held needed to step up. | 6 |
12 | StK | Solid game. | 6 |
13 | NM | Like many teammates didn’t make a big imprint on the game. | 4 |
14 | Rich | Kicked a long bomb in the third term to keep the Crows in the game. | 6 |
15 | Port | Disposal count is increasing from week to week. | 6 |
16 | GWS | Provided plenty of rebound and drive forward on a wing. | 5 |
17 | WCE | Laid six tackles but still not winning enough of the footy. | 4 |
18 | Geel | Six inside-50s but only had six disposal after half time when game on line. | 4 |
20 | Frem | Best game for Adelaide for a long time, kicked one of the goals of the year. | 7 |
21 | Bris | Sluggish start but OK in last term. Another who needs to lift. | 4 |
22 | Melb | Blanketed Melbourne’s small forwards in his usual unassuming manner. | 6 |
23 | GCS | Blossoming into a top line midfielder with his distribution of the footy. | 7 |
QF | Syd | One of few Crows in defence who showed his usually certainty and poise. | 6 |
SF | Frem | Set demanding task on Walters. Copped physical buffeting early | 5 |
PF | Haw | Hardly sighted early then skill error cost goal in third. Not a great night. | 5 |
1. | CROUCH, Matt | Adel | 189 |
2. | MARTIN, Dustin | Rich | 186 |
3. | KELLY, Joshua | GWS | 184 |
4. | DANGERFIELD, Patrick | Geel | 175 |
5. | LAIRD, Rory | Adel | 172 |
6. | WARD, Callan | GWS | 172 |
7. | MITCHELL, Tom | Haw | 171 |
8. | DUNCAN, Mitch | Geel | 170 |
9. | COTCHIN, Trent | Rich | 167 |
10. | RANCE, Alex | Rich | 167 |
11. | SHIEL, Dylan | GWS | 166 |
12. | WINES, Ollie | Port | 165 |
13. | JACOBS, Sam | Adel | 162 |
14. | TUOHY, Zach | Geel | 161 |
15. | OLIVER, Clayton | Melb | 161 |
16. | GAFF, Andrew | WCE | 161 |
17. | GRIGG, Shaun | Rich | 160 |
18. | PARKER, Luke | Syd | 160 |
19. | MURPHY, Marc | Carl | 159 |
20. | MERRETT, Zach | Ess | 157 |
21. | EBERT, Brad | Port | 157 |
22. | DOUGLAS, Richard | Adel | 156 |
23. | SLOANE, Rory | Adel | 156 |
24. | DOCHERTY, Sam | Carl | 155 |
25. | HEPPELL, Dyson | Ess | 155 |