Outgoing Carlton footy boss Andrew McKay has explained why exciting youngster Harry McKay isn’t getting a game at senior level.
Harry played in the AFL from Rounds 5-10, but hasn’t been able to break into the Blues’ squad since, which has frustrated numerous supporters who want to see the 20-year-old grow.
However, the club’s footy boss says the extended VFL block is another potion of the key forward’s development.
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“He (Harry) obviously had a good stint in the seniors,” Andrew told SEN’s Time On.
“He wasn’t going as well as he would have liked, so we put him back in the VFL and he is still learning the game.
“Remember in his first year he had the stress reaction, ended up with a bit of glandular fever at the same time or shortly after, which meant he was out for most of that year.
“He is over 200cm, he is a young guy and they just take a bit longer to develop these young boys.
“I don’t think so (when asked if work rate is an issue).
“It’s game knowledge and a bit of experience playing with men.
“You can see little glimpses of what Harry can do, we just need to see that for longer.
“He is working on a couple of things. Make no mistake, Harry is going to be a very good player, so looking forward to seeing him develop.”
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