#26 Reef McInnes

swoop42 · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 4:37 pm

Well done to Reef on his Collingwood debut. May it be the first of many for you in the black and white.

Not expecting any miracles from you kid but we do expect full commitment to the contest that awaits you.

Pies4shaw · pies4shaw Joined: 08 Oct 2007

Fine debut. A lot to like.

Pies2016 · Joined: 12 Sep 2014

Really solid debut from the kid. Composed and used the ball very well by foot ( which surprised me a bit ) There’s plenty to work with at 19 years old.

#26 · #26 Joined: 15 Jan 2022

Yes. Good enough debut to get a game next week. Well done.

simon tonna · Joined: 24 Oct 2013 Location: carindale

thought he was on the brink of killing it otherwise solid

piedys · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:50 pm

Relatively solid debut, couple of goal assists.
Looks like the raps on him from 2020 are indeed warranted.
Onwards and upwards from here, after being thrown into the deep end on debut.

Monco Matt · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:50 pm

Yes, he was very impressive in his first game. Looks like he knows how to find the ball which is half the battle. He didn't look over-awed or out of place. I feel we are putting together a pretty good midfield group, as young as it is. When they all hit 23 years old with 70 games under their belts look out!!

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

A decent start to his career.

When he has ball in hand, he just needs to move it quicker going forward but tonight was great for his development.

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

An excellent debut from the kid. Well done Reef.

E · Joined: 05 May 2010

i loved his limited inputs in the game. That kick to advantage to Cameron in the third was smart beyond his years. His height and mobility is going to make him very dangerous.

By the way, would a centerline of Poulter, McInnes, J Daicos represent the best mullet centerline in the history of the game.....

Presti35 · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:21 pm

Where do you guys see him in 2023?

He has been a little bit forgotten about since his shoulder gave way in early June. He is expected to return during pre-season training.

Reef is a 194cm Midfielder/Medium Forward and turns 20 in December. He has played 6 games, but has had 2 injury-interrupted seasons since being drafted in 2020.

Do you think he would be playing this week if fit? And do you think he will be a best 22 player next season?

Magpietothemax · magpietothemax Joined: 28 Apr 2013

David · I dare you to try Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda

I think he's one of those guys who's shown a little and obviously has talent but is probably running out of time to break into the side. In some ways the injury might have been a blessing in disguise for him as it probably gives him one more year to make his case. But the reality is that spots for younger players are pretty competitive at the moment and players like Daicos, McCreery, Ginnivan, Johnson, Henry and even Macrae are already well ahead of him. I hope he gets a fair crack next year and can earn a regular spot in the side.

4:30 in this video is a nice reminder of what he can do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3DPgZgAGZY

Brown26 · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:11 am

He's one of the boys who had a covid interrupted draft year, so probably needs to learn how to play against men, but I reckon he'll be a gun midfielder at some point. Could start half forward I would think, when fit, and at best turn into a Fyfe type player (with Fyfe guts but not as skillful unfortunately).

Needs to build his tank while recovering from shoulder surgery - thankfully the fitness staff seem to be all over this type of thing.

- Ben

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

He'll easily be in our best 30 players next season, so he just has to grab his chances when they arise, which they inevitably will. I'd like to see him beef up a bit too.