#31 Beau McCreery

[BazBoy]

Was it a prudent thing to say “Go out and hurt people “

Will he be earmarked for some form of sly attention by other clubs

[think better]

I loved it when he attacked that north player at full speed and dragged him by the collar over the boundary line! What an amazing tackle!

That was Millane-like! Brutal.

He has great technique - he always seems to be able to make sure that the players head is keep off the ground so he can't be done for a sling tackle

[PyreneesPie]

Player of the Week. This is great recognition for his inspirational tackling in that final quarter against North.

[uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR]

He has great technique - he always seems to be able to make sure that the players head is keep off the ground so he can't be done for a sling tackle

Its actually quite funny. He aggressively lifts opponents in the air from the jumper, spins/rag dolls them around but then literally places them back on the ground

The one he 'craned' over the boundary line in fact probably cost us a free kick. Would've been holding the ball if they remained in play.

[Mr Miyagi]

Beau’s just doing some extra deadlifts.

[Take_a_Screamer]

Here's highlights of our tackling beast

[Piethagoras' Theorem]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite players. The boy has presence

[David]

Was it a prudent thing to say “Go out and hurt people “

Will he be earmarked for some form of sly attention by other clubs

Good luck to them if so, because it'll most likely be returned twofold if they pick up the ball in his vicinity.

[RudeBoy]

McCreery's comment was similar to that of Craig Kelly's back in the day when I remember him saying something like "I just love my job. Getting paid to crash your body into others is a dream".

[Lutts]

What can I say - got to love the #31 going hard at the opposition. Now I just need him to kick the 'goal of the century' like Manassa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4lCYDQg3SY

[BazBoy]

[Take_a_Screamer]

Oh and he was asked about a new role for Grundy “He has been working with the forwards group “

That's great news. At the same time, stick it up any clubs showing interest in him.

[BazBoy]

When Craig off hand said McCreery as midfield option -we all know he’s got the strength of three men but is that enough

I thought against North he not only put anyone in his path to the sword but showed some good run and carry

So is he ready for midfield or does he have work of a kind to become one

[Boogie Knights]

^^^ I suspect McCreery could be a good burst option in the midfield but not a permanent fixture. His pressure acts and repeat sprint efforts are not sustainable for longer periods. It's perfect for the forward line when there are enforced breaks, but as I'm sure many of us here on Nicks would like to see, he could bring that same contest to the middle for short periods as well.

It would likely mean more bench time for recovery, but would definitely be worth trying.

He has run through the midfield very occasionally recently and looked really good.

When Beau's about, good things happen.

[piedys]

That last quarter, he had Norf players looking over their shoulders. The one when he crashed the player, grabbed him by the collar and basically threw him over the boundary one handed was Beau-tiful.

Not totally comparing but the action above reminded me of Millane. Opposition players used to terrified of playing on him.

The psychological advantage one may have over an opponent by their sheer presences alone, is just as effective a weapon as any inflicted physical pain that might follow...