Isaac Quaynor has been in the news this week for no fault of his own, the subject of an unacceptable barrage of on-field abuse from Izak Rankine. Collingwood's backline has been under a lot of pressure this year since the forced retirement of Nathan Murphy, leading Quaynor to have to cover forwards much taller and bulkier than him, as he did last week on Darcy Fogarty. The pressure this week will be less physically pressing but more in perceived attitudes from the crowd and wider society. Hopefully, his teammates will get around him to let him know he is loved.
Isaac Quaynor has been in the news this week for no fault of his own, the subject of an unacceptable barrage of on-field abuse from Izak Rankine. Collingwood's backline has been under a lot of pressure this year since the forced retirement of Nathan Murphy, leading Quaynor to have to cover forwards much taller and bulkier than him, as he did last week on Darcy Fogarty. The pressure this week will be less physically pressing but more in perceived attitudes from the crowd and wider society. Hopefully, his teammates will get around him to let him know he is loved.
Ship sails for Quaynor
Speedy rebounder Isaac Quaynor suited up 10 times for the VFL squad until finally getting his senior chance in round 16, where he slotted in seamlessly. The athletic defender's best game was his debut, racking up 18 touches and seven marks. He has a disposal ratio pleasingly slanted towards kicks, and scores well on the outside with uncontested marks. Quaynor will benefit from Collingwood's fantasy-friendly game style yet remains on the selection fence. Taking into account an uninterrupted preseason and natural second-year progression, he's poised to increase in all facets if he can secure a spot. A certainty for the watchlist and, if touted for round one, falls between late-round smokey and free agent pickup.
No queries on Quaynor
Representing the Oakleigh Chargers, Isaac Quaynor played 13 games in the TAC Cup in 2018, earning an All-Australian U18 selection. A well-rounded athlete, he can play in defence as well as in the midfield, and is touted for his decision making and effective ball distribution. Although he only averaged 58 during his time in the Championships, he will be a welcome addition into Collingwood’s fantasy-friendly squad. Quaynor has impressed in his short time at Collingwood, and has taken no time at all to throw his name in the hat for an early season debut. His fellow draftee, father-son selection Will Kelly, has gone on record saying that he believes Quaynor will definitely play round one. Quaynor is one to add to the watchlist over the preseason, but is yet to prove himself fantasy-wise, so should slide into the free agent pool.
