Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted
Wonder if Lovett is looking for a new gig ??

Would there be a spot open for him available at Melbourne? Everyone seems to be coming back to Melbourne of late......

  • Replies 504
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted

An interesting pointer on the vflfooty site if the Demons are to throw in their lot with the Casey Scorpions is the analysis of Liston Trophy Votes by one poster who worked out the percentages of votes polled by players for AFL affiliate clubs -

Bendigo (Essendon) - 67%

Box Hill (Hawthorn) - 53%

Casey Scorpions (St. Kilda) - 93%

Coburg (Richmond) - 69%

Collingwood - 75%

Geelong - 94%

North Ballarat (North Melbourne*) - 38%

Northern Bullants (Carlton) - 69%

Sandringham (Melbourne) - 41%

Werribee (North Melbourne*) 49%

Williamstown (Western Bulldogs) 30%

* partial alignments

Of course, the percentages are partly affected by injuries to AFL listed players but the heavy contibutions of the St. Kilda listed players in the Casey team would suggest that some strengthening of the Casey list might be required if the alignment is to produce competitive teams which are so necessary for the development of the younger players on AFL lists these days.

Guest demonsrule
Posted

I think bad! Just becasue MFC has finished for the year, our members & supporters still want to hear whats going on! I know I do!

Posted

Without over analysing, and looking through rose-coloured glasses, I would imagine that the clubs are not wanting to get their announcements caught up with, and overshadowed by, all of the hoopla surrounding the Grand Final; look for an announcement in a week or so.

Guest Golgothan
Posted
Of course, the percentages are partly affected by injuries to AFL listed players but the heavy contibutions of the St. Kilda listed players in the Casey team would suggest that some strengthening of the Casey list might be required if the alignment is to produce competitive teams which are so necessary for the development of the younger players on AFL lists these days.

Interesting list you've got there.

But i can't say i agree with the highlighted statement, i actually think that being aligned with a less competitive VFL team is beneficial to player development, Sandy has been competitive for a long time, but becuase they are worried about their own sucess, that has meant we have had little control of who plays where, we've not had a chance to develop a FF of late because Sautner has had a mortage on the position at the Zebras.

Geelong won the AFL & VFL premiership last year, this year their VFL side failed to make the finals, but it hasn't seemed to have caused an issue. Collingwoods VFL side is rubbish, but they made a Semi final. Box Hill didn't make the finals and Hawthorn are doing fine. On the flip the other to AFL preliminary finalists VFL affiliates finished 3rd & 5th.

The point is it doesn't really matter is the VFL side is sucessful or not, the main thing you need is control over the side, which we've lacked with Sandringham.

Posted
But i can't say i agree with the highlighted statement, i actually think that being aligned with a less competitive VFL team is beneficial to player development, Sandy has been competitive for a long time, but becuase they are worried about their own sucess, that has meant we have had little control of who plays where, we've not had a chance to develop a FF of late because Sautner has had a mortage on the position at the Zebras.

Interesting point. It wouldn't be great if our VFL side was constantly getting beaten, but you might be onto something.

Posted

The connection with the Casey community has started - Chris Connolly was apparently at the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce AGM as guest speaker last Wednesday night.

He will no doubt have been as passionate as ever, and have inspired people attending with the possibilities ahead.


Posted

Many people may come to see the return of the Irish Lad" as the saving..( jury's still cconsidering ) ...of the club. I think in years to come history will look back and rightfully recognise that it was Chris Connolly's coming back to Melbourne that was the true catalyst for this club turning it around and any likely successes !! Good to listen to isnt he :)

Posted

In 2 weeks the Melbourne football club commences it 2009 pre season training, I assume all skill season will be at Casey but will our football department be out there with our gym. Look from a far that we will be using the Junction for a little longer.

Posted
In 2 weeks the Melbourne football club commences it 2009 pre season training, I assume all skill season will be at Casey

No announcement as yet of an agreement between Casey Council and MFC.

will our football department be out there with our gym. Look from a far that we will be using the Junction for a little longer.

There's no room in the current gym, and the new one hasn't been built (or even started). Not a little longer - a lot longer!

Posted
In 2 weeks the Melbourne football club commences it 2009 pre season training, I assume all skill season will be at Casey but will our football department be out there with our gym. Look from a far that we will be using the Junction for a little longer.

The gym equipment can't be moved to Casey until the building is finished. The building can't be started until the contract is signed. No word on whether that has happened yet.

I guess it will only be outdoor training that will be at Casey for the time being.

Posted

So the target of getting one training base is not going to happen. Is there room in the existing Grandstand for our Footy Department to move in.

Posted
So the target of getting one training base is not going to happen. Is there room in the existing Grandstand for our Footy Department to move in.

There's lots of accommodation out there for our Footy Department to move into but there's only one problem - most of the rooms are full of methane gas.

Posted
So the target of getting one training base is not going to happen. Is there room in the existing Grandstand for our Footy Department to move in.

There's no room for the Footy Department and no room for the gym equipment until the extension is completed.

At the rate things are going the MRS will be completed before the Casey development starts. There just seems to have been no urgency about getting this sorted, even though Chris Connolly raised it months ago.

Posted
There's lots of accommodation out there for our Footy Department to move into but there's only one problem - most of the rooms are full of methane gas.

That really is in poor taste.

Shame on you.

Posted
That really is in poor taste.

Shame on you.

Lighten up.

Oh, sorry, was that in poor taste.


Posted
No announcement as yet of an agreement between Casey Council and MFC.

There's no room in the current gym, and the new one hasn't been built (or even started). Not a little longer - a lot longer!

Hmm. Hopefully there is an announcement soon later this week. Now the GF is out of the way, and the focus shifts to trade week and other clubs news.

There's no room for the Footy Department and no room for the gym equipment until the extension is completed.

At the rate things are going the MRS will be completed before the Casey development starts. There just seems to have been no urgency about getting this sorted, even though Chris Connolly raised it months ago.

Someone may correct me on this, but didn't the footy department use portables at the Junction in readiness for the move to Casey?

Perhaps they will continue using those portables at casey Fields whilst the building and extension moves towards completion.

Posted

HT, i thought our coaches were using portables for a long time before Casey came up.

Happy to be proven wrong though. I remember Daniher's last week at the club and showing him going into a portable for the last team match-ups etc.

Posted
If we still have to use the Junction for our Gym work we may as well keep our Footy department there as well.

Wasn't the Footy dept going back to MCG? That was the talk; time to do the walk. :angry: Ditto for Casey.

Posted

I found this on the website for the Berwick/Cranbourne News today

IT SEEMS everyone has an opinion on the Brookland Greens methane crisis – including Melbourne footballer Cameron Bruce.

The Demons begin training at Casey Fields next month and Bruce tipped that he and his teammates might have to wear Michael Jackson-style masks as protection.

Bruce also said he thought that training at the venue would make Melbourne a bit more ‘explosive’ when they hit the field next year!

http://www.senews.com.au/story/64681

Hopefully it wasn't in today's published local papers.

I don't think the residents of Brookland Geens would think it funny.

Posted
I found this on the website for the Berwick/Cranbourne News today

IT SEEMS everyone has an opinion on the Brookland Greens methane crisis – including Melbourne footballer Cameron Bruce.

The Demons begin training at Casey Fields next month and Bruce tipped that he and his teammates might have to wear Michael Jackson-style masks as protection.

Bruce also said he thought that training at the venue would make Melbourne a bit more ‘explosive’ when they hit the field next year!

http://www.senews.com.au/story/64681

Hopefully it wasn't in today's published local papers.

I don't think the residents of Brookland Geens would think it funny.

All the more reason why he shouldn't Captain the side next season.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #15 Ed Langdon

    The Demon running machine came back with a vengeance after a leaner than usual year in 2023.  Date of Birth: 1 February 1996 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 22 Career Total: 179 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 76 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5 Melbourne Football Club: 5th Best & Fairest: 352 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #24 Trent Rivers

    The premiership defender had his best year yet as he was given the opportunity to move into the midfield and made a good fist of it. Date of Birth: 30 July 2001 Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 100 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total:  9 Brownlow Medal Votes: 7 Melbourne Football Club: 6th Best & Fairest: 350 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    TRAINING: Monday 11th November 2024

    Veteran Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin, Slartibartfast & Demon Wheels were on hand at Gosch's Paddock to kick off the official first training session for the 1st to 4th year players with a few elder statesmen in attendance as well. KEV MARTIN'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Beautiful morning. Joy all round, they look like they want to be there.  21 in the squad. Looks like the leadership group is TMac, Viney Chandler and Petty. They look like they have sli

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #1 Steven May

    The years are rolling by but May continued to be rock solid in a key defensive position despite some injury concerns. He showed great resilience in coming back from a nasty rib injury and is expected to continue in that role for another couple of seasons. Date of Birth: 10 January 1992 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 19 Career Total: 235 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 24 Melbourne Football Club: 9th Best & Fairest: 316 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #4 Judd McVee

    It was another strong season from McVee who spent most of his time mainly at half back but he also looked at home on a few occasions when he was moved into the midfield. There could be more of that in 2025. Date of Birth: 7 August 2003 Height: 185cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 48 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 1 Brownlow Medal Votes: 1 Melbourne Football Club: 7th Best & Fairest: 347 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 9

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...