Jump to content

Dees set to take Picks 1 and 2

Dee tention
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Also word is Sandilands wants out of Freo, so they may offer him for pick 2? Personally I don't think he's worth pick 2.

I'd be surprised if that were the case. He's from WA, they usually don't like moving east...

He's 26 at the end of this year, so I don't think we'd be trading a 1st round pick for him tbh. Great player, but not a good fit for where our list is at (in terms of giving up a 1st round pick).

  • Quote
    •  
     
    PSD pick 1 shouldn't be forgotten.

    True. I didn't think of that. But it's not really that crucial. I'd still prefer no wooden spoon.

    And the PSD is different, anyway, right? The picks are usually pre-determined - there isn't much competition. I doubt any club would have taken Jurrah after us in the PSD. So it's not too important, pick 2 as opposed to pick 1.

    So, in this year's draft:

    ND Picks #1, #2, #18, #34, #50, (66)?

    PSD #1

  • Quote
    Can play but don't think he'll be as good as those five. Mind you though who knows how Cale will turn out, has the potential to be anything.

    I'm more than willing to give Morton some time. Given the way he's been growing, he's still a few years off getting his body sorted out. Once he fills out I think we'll find ourselves with a top line wing/mid something along the lines of Adam Goodes (I admit the comparison comes to mind after seeing him playing on Goodes last week). With his size and running, he could turn into a serious handful for the opposition.

  • Quote

    Trengove at pick 2 for mine....

    This is him playing at Sturt in the seniors

    JackTrengoveDebut.jpg

  • Quote
    <_<

    Morton :wub:

    We have to re-sign him first. It's ridiculous that we haven't given him a four year deal. If that's the asking rate, he's worth it. Sure him up, with GC and WS coming into it.

  • Quote
    PSD pick 1 shouldn't be forgotten.

    Luke Hodge?

  • Quote
    •  
    And the PSD is different, anyway, right? The picks are usually pre-determined - there isn't much competition. I doubt any club would have taken Jurrah after us in the PSD. So it's not too important, pick 2 as opposed to pick 1.

    It could prove vital. It depends who's in the PSD, but this year, I wouldn't mind predicting that with GC on the cards, there might be a few shock names to join the PSD, so having the first pick is brilliant.

  • Quote
    True. I didn't think of that. But it's not really that crucial. I'd still prefer no wooden spoon.

    And the PSD is different, anyway, right? The picks are usually pre-determined - there isn't much competition. I doubt any club would have taken Jurrah after us in the PSD. So it's not too important, pick 2 as opposed to pick 1.

    So, in this year's draft:

    ND Picks #1, #2, #18, #34, #50, (66)?

    PSD #1

    So we would need atleast six valid spots, robbo, mcdonald, whelan assuming they retire then wich 3 do we let go?

  • Quote

    Whilst some people may not be too impressed with another spoon don't underestimate the benefit of being at the start of every round in the draft as a result. We picked off a few players last year (Bennell/Jetta) because we were 1 spot in front of WCE who were after them both. The fact that we have (not just 1,2) but 18, 34 etc will be damn important. We could still get a decent player at 18.

    Edited by 1858

  • Quote
    Also word is Sandilands wants out of Freo, so they may offer him for pick 2? Personally I don't think he's worth pick 2.

    No way.

  • Quote

    We've all heard about how we were the most professional of the amateur clubs and the most amateur of the professional clubs, well welcome to the the world of corporate football! Forget about the footy you grew up watching as a kid, it's a different game now, a game of commercial imperatives. Tanking is as practical as it is logical. Vlad won't admit it, but he doesn't need to. The AFL is a quasi-socialist construction anyway, but the alternative of rampant capitalist free marketers would kill us off in the blink of an eye. I don't lose any sleep about it, it's just how footy is now, the game must change with it's environment or go the way of the dodo.

  • Quote
    Luke Hodge?

    ????

    Hodge was not a PSD#1 pick

    If he is out of contract, I doubt he will not stay at the Hawks. And he certainly wont end up in the PSD

    It could prove vital. It depends who's in the PSD, but this year, I wouldn't mind predicting that with GC on the cards, there might be a few shock names to join the PSD, so having the first pick is brilliant.

    It could indeed. Its a nice card to have when another Clubs negotiations are going badly with a very good player.

  • Quote
    ????

    Hodge was not a PSD#1 pick

    If he is out of contract, I doubt he will not stay at the Hawks. And he certainly wont end up in the PSD

    What I meant was he might slip through to the PSD. You never know, more of a pipe dream, but if it did we could make him captain and get him for basically nothing. :P

  • Quote

    Bit of Trengove footage...starts at about the mid point of the clip.

  • Quote
    Bit of Trengove footage...starts at about the mid point of the clip.

    Oh my god he is 8 years old! :unsure::wacko::lol:

    With every passing draft I feel like I've aged 10 years.

    Happy to hear Trengove say that he just wants to be drafted and doesn't care where. Pack your bags son, because you ain't staying in S.A., that's for sure.

  • Quote
    We have to re-sign him first. It's ridiculous that we haven't given him a four year deal. If that's the asking rate, he's worth it. Sure him up, with GC and WS coming into it.

    They wouldn't let him go. No chance, not unless he wanted to, which i doubt because his family has relocated to Melbourne to watch him and his brother play. Plus he wouldn't be that dumb leaving the Dee's with all the potential we have....or will have.

  • Quote
    They wouldn't let him go. No chance, not unless he wanted to, which i doubt because his family has relocated to Melbourne to watch him and his brother play. Plus he wouldn't be that dumb leaving the Dee's with all the potential we have....or will have.

    If they don't sign him up now, you never know, GC might well lure him away. Particulary, when some player agents are more concerned about getting the best investment for themselves, rather than getting a deal in their clients best interests. If we offer him a long term contract, that's saying, 'we value your services, Cale'. If we don't, it's saying, 'well, we don't want to committ to you just yet'. Under normal circumstances, I'd say leave it another year, before offering him a big contract, but with the spectre of GC looming, I'm getting a little touchy underneath the collar.

    Edited by AdamFarr

  • Quote
    Happy to hear Trengove say that he just wants to be drafted and doesn't care where. Pack your bags son, because you ain't staying in S.A., that's for sure.

    They all say that. He's not exactly going to come out and say that he refuses to leave SA, will he? Still, looks like a great prospect.

  • Quote

    wasnt butcher meant to be our second choice?

    The AFL will give us to November to decide...

  • Quote
    Freo 17.14.116

    Port 11.7.73

    Ouch.

    I would take Picks 1+3 over 1+2 and wooden spoon any day of the week.

    We'll probably get thrashed by Freo next week.

    This is the perfect year to win the wooden spoon, makes us the big player on draft day.

    The Spoon is no longer a big deal.

  • Quote
    •  
    on the cards? it has been cemented now. Not Good
    Of course it has been cemented now. Much easier to say after the game than at quarter time don't you think?
  • Quote
    This is the perfect year to win the wooden spoon, makes us the big player on draft day. The Spoon is no longer a big deal.
    I agree. In fact the big prize is the Premiership Cup, always will be. Picks 1 and 2 are the next best prize.
  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

        • Thanks
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 220 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All