Yze and White Farewells the Demons

[Mousey 47]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/tabid/7415/D...px?newsid=66314

Thanks a tone for the great memories guys!

[Choko 493]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/tabid/7415/D...px?newsid=66314

Thanks a tone for the great memories guys!

The article is written as if they are both retiring. Obviously, we know that Whitey wants to go round again. Do we know whether Yze intends to retire, or whether he wishes to continue?

[Mousey 47]

i actually read it like they both wanted to go on and thanked everyone for their time at MFC.

I think both are going to try get a gig next year somewhere, if white gets a spot good for him and he will be lucky to do so but unfortunately i dont think Yze will be able to get anywhere,

[godees 861]

Yze stated in an interview a few weeks ago that he feels he could go around again next year

[beelzebub 23,361]

""Melbourne Club Champion's Adem Yze and Jeff White announced today that they will both play their final games for MELBOURNEfc this Sunday""

You could take that a different way though !! not last games.. last games for Melbourne !!

[godees 861]

Yze stated in an interview a few weeks ago that he feels he could go around again next year

[H_T 3,043]

The article is written as if they are both retiring. Obviously, we know that Whitey wants to go round again. Do we know whether Yze intends to retire, or whether he wishes to continue?

I think Yze wishes to continue, he has said previously that he thinks he has some football left in him. I think he is hoping for a trade or put himself in the PSD as a top up for a club. I would of thought a trade would be unlikely. PSD IMO.

I wish Ooze and Whitey all the best for their future, they have been both wonderful servants for the club.

[Mousey 47]

And interesting there is no word about Dutchy Holland yet?

[Choko 493]

""Melbourne Club Champion's Adem Yze and Jeff White announced today that they will both play their final games for MELBOURNEfc this Sunday""

You could take that a different way though !! not last games.. last games for Melbourne !!

I understand White wanting to go round again, but I think it would be sad to see Yze do anything other than retire. Players are sometimes the worst judges of their own capacity. I would not like to see Yze running around for a side next year (altho I reckon the Kangas would take him).

[Beamer 1]

Adem Yze has been a favourite of mine for so long. Always enjoyed watching his freaky skills.

Jeff White has been phenominal. He added a whole new dimension to Ruckman. Getting lots of possesions and using the ball well. An elite player for many years.

Thanks to both, and all the best for the future!

[Gorgoroth 12,948]

Thanks for everything, will be remembered fondly by me and will remember some of the great games you both played for the mighty Dee's!

[Beamer 1]

And interesting there is no word about Dutchy Holland yet?

Do we need word?

[Demons 32 235]

Gonna miss these guys, I hope despite everyones bagging we can all appreciate how many time Yze won us the game off his own boot and electrified us with his supreme skill.

I also hope we always remember that Jeff White carried our team for the best part of 10 years. Don't think he didn't, if we didn't have our star ruckman we would never had made as many finals as we did.

[beelzebub 23,361]

And interesting there is no word about Dutchy Holland yet?

Shhhh..thats our secret weapon on the day

[deeflog 679]

Both fantastic servants of the MFC, and should both be regarded very highly by all MFC supporters. Thanks for the fine memories boys

[Guest unstable punt]

The article is written as if they are both retiring. Obviously, we know that Whitey wants to go round again. Do we know whether Yze intends to retire, or whether he wishes to continue?

both want to go on, Whitey has a chance but Yze won't be picked

[beelzebub 23,361]

both want to go on, Whitey has a chance but Yze won't be picked

I hear Sydney is looking for some youth !!

[mo64 5,874]

Gonna miss these guys, I hope despite everyones bagging we can all appreciate how many time Yze won us the game off his own boot and electrified us with his supreme skill.

I also hope we always remember that Jeff White carried our team for the best part of 10 years. Don't think he didn't, if we didn't have our star ruckman we would never had made as many finals as we did.

Well said Demons 32. I concur with your sentiments. Both players have been wonderful servants of the club, and don't deserve the cruel derision by some on this forum.

[beelzebub 23,361]

Yes..Jeff been a solid servant of the club..arguably of limited effect in recent years..Thats reality.

No one denies Adems occasional displays of brilliance... but win games off his own boot ?.. must be the teary outlook of rememberance clouding your view there !! <_<

[JACKATTACK 17]

Sad to see these guys go, I loved watching both these guys play.

I hope we get up against the Toigs, just for these guys.

[Mousey 47]

Julian DaStoop on fox sports news said Yze retired and White to go on to another club.

Hopefully everyone rocks up to farewell them this week!

[Stigga 25]

The article said there is a function after the game at Olympic Park. Does anyone know what the go is with that?

[heartbeatstrue 57]

I'm adding my thanks to Jeff & Adem. Love all the good memories. Jeff was used as the inspiration for our Auskick kids to jump a bit higher at ruck contests. That goal at the 'G almost on the final siren Jeff, from the boundary to sink the Bulldogs finals hopes is one very magic memory. The worst one was the kick to the face by King, right in front of me. I still remember the cracking sound and feeling sick. Great courage to come back from that, btw.

Best memories of Adem were all those goals you regularly kicked against the Pies on Queens Birthdays. Couldn't have picked a better occasion to show your skills!

Got two personal memories of these guys. Remember Adem in Manuka main street waiting for the bus to the airport, a bit annoyed at missing the team bus as a result of being held back for drug testing. You signed autographs for my kids. And we won (against Kangaroos)!

And an apology to Jeff. One frustrating day at the 'G, sitting in the old Members stand, things going horrible and I felt Jeff needed a bit of motivational coaching. I shouted out some encouragement, like "show some guts Jeff, get stuck into it" or maybe slightly stronger words to that effect, and just as I shouted everything went very quiet and I'm sure Jeff heard every word because he looked straight across. Next ruck contest, Jeff really took to heart my coaching and throws himself into the contest, only to fall in a heap because he's done his ankle. I still blame myself for that.

I'll miss you both, thanks heaps.

[Rogue 585]

I think both are going to try get a gig next year somewhere, if white gets a spot good for him and he will be lucky to do so but unfortunately i dont think Yze will be able to get anywhere,

^ Yes.

And interesting there is no word about Dutchy Holland yet?

It's not surprising - Holland probably won't be getting a send-off game, isn't a Club Champion, and didn't hold a press conference.

The article said there is a function after the game at Olympic Park. Does anyone know what the go is with that?

This is on the MFC website, and in the weekly Members email. There's a function, and it's at Olympic Park I imagine it'll be at the same place the Queens Bday function was at. Stynes, Bailey, and the players will be in attendance. Apparently there are activities for kids.

[beelzebub 23,361]

All jokes aside I reckon he'd have a walk up gig at the Zebbies for a few years if he wanted it ( Ooze )