Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

6. Davey - Very Very good game. One of the most complete games he's played yet. He showed skill, dash, leadership, smarts, it was just a perfect display of what he will hopefully be able to keep up consistently for the next few years

5. Bate - Was really strong today, and brought his teammates into the game well

4. Jones - One of the best games I've seen him play. His kicking was alot better today, and his backing himself to break the lines paid off today

3. Rivers - Was the Rivers of old today, chopping off incoming passes and generally outsmarting his opponents

2. Morton - Was really solid down back again. Maybe he will develop into a mobile rebounding CHB in the Nathan Bock mould? Who knows at this stage! He is really starting to shine, and can be played in so many different positions. He's probably got the most potential of anyone on our list, and it shows. He'll be a star for us!

1. Valenti - He is a terrier. He ha a great hunger for the contest and doesnt let his size worry him at all. Good game by him today and he deserves a spot on a senior list, whether it's ours or not.

Apologies to Dunn, Moloney, Mclean, McDonald, and pretty much everyone else in the team.

Edited by Lord Travis

Posted
2. Morton - Was really solid down back again. Maybe he will develop into a mobile rebounding CHB in the Nathan Bock mould? Who knows at this stage! He is really starting to shine, and can be played in so many different positions. He's probably got the most potential of anyone on our list, and it shows. He'll be a star for us!

Didn't see the game, so I can't give votes but i'd like to comment on this. I see Morton being played as a wandering wing type player. He's shown us that he is a very good defender, he popped up in the forward 50 a few weeks ago and kicked three, and with his engine he could keep running up and down the field all day. Imagine the match-up problem he would present. Do you tell one of your tall defenders to try to stay with him because they can match his size, or do you give the job to a smaller running player who might be able to keep up but could never out mark him. Very much the role that Richo was playing last year when they moved him out of the forward 50 and almost won him a brownlow.

Posted

Morton took a couple of great marks deep in defence today, and showed real courage for such a skinny kid. Earlier in the year he was rightly criticized for squibbing a couple of marking contests. Today his courage in running back with the flight was unquestionable. He literally can play anywhere, and i can''t wait until his body fills out to allow him to fill a key post. He's going to be very dangerous!

Posted
Morton took a couple of great marks deep in defence today, and showed real courage for such a skinny kid. Earlier in the year he was rightly criticized for squibbing a couple of marking contests. Today his courage in running back with the flight was unquestionable. He literally can play anywhere, and i can''t wait until his body fills out to allow him to fill a key post. He's going to be very dangerous!

A Richo/Goodes hybrid. :D

Posted
2. Morton - Was really solid down back again. Maybe he will develop into a mobile rebounding CHB in the Nathan Bock mould? Who knows at this stage! He is really starting to shine, and can be played in so many different positions. He's probably got the most potential of anyone on our list, and it shows. He'll be a star for us!

I'd love to see him play as a key forward.

Super impressive marking from Cale "Kate Moss" Morton today. He has strong hands, even if I could snap them in half.

He is such an incredibly smart player, that even in some contests where I thought "he can't physically win this one", he ended up outsmarting his opponent and taking possession. Will be an absolute gun!


Posted

So good to see some of the less appreciated players such as Valenti, Bate & Dunn hitting their straps. All will be valuable to us in future, and there's no way we'll let Valenti go.

Posted

Is it just me, or does Jonesy repeatedly make skill errors? He gets the ball really well, but doesn't do himself (or his teammates) with his disposal or tendency to hang onto the ball til he gets caught. My 11 y.o. daughter made the observation that he always make mistakes.

I though Davey was clearly BOG. Bater and Jurrah also good.

Also worried about McLean. Very slow. And when he goes to ground, takes ages to get up and get back in the game.

MacDonald was also ok, but i think he should call it a day at the end of the season.

Robbo, great guy and was a great player, but he too should call it a day. He doesn't look fit.

Frawley was good, Morton OK, Petterd will be a player, Dunn will keep his place and even PJ was ok yesterday.

Posted

6. Davey

5. Bate

4. Jurrah

3. Valenti

2. Rivers

1. MAcDonald

Posted

Brock Mclean having 4-5 bounces in one passage of play, priceless.

Posted
Brock Mclean having 4-5 bounces in one passage of play, priceless.

I remember that, someone near me yelled out "BROCKIE... WITH PACE!"... LOL

He was doing the treadmill, but no-one went near him, so he kept going.

Posted
Is it just me, or does Jonesy repeatedly make skill errors?

It's not just you, but to his credit his kicking the last two weeks has seen a real improvement.

He is finally lowering his eyes and hitting guys with slicing passes straight on the chest. Very pleasing to see, and could be the result of playing under less pressure than normal, but at least we know he is capable of such disposal quality.

I remember that, someone near me yelled out "BROCKIE... WITH PACE!"... LOL

He was doing the treadmill, but no-one went near him, so he kept going.

Not to harp on about the fitness thing again, but he seemed a lot better for the two weeks rest. He was refreshed and bouncing around with a lot more power in the legs.

Then some Freo toolbag dropped him in the tackle and slammed him into the ground (where the hell was the free? :rolleyes: ) and he was limping a bit afterwards. I guess it's not a good Brocky game if there is no injury involved (yesterday there was blood too, so a complete game from him :D)


Posted

Well, itooks like it's over ... Aaron Davey polled 35.719 (record for a game under the weighted system) and now has an enormous lead over Brent Moloney:-

144.055 Aaron Davey

90.172 Brent Moloney

71.561 Brock McLean

68.665 Cale Morton

61.028 Nathan Jones

60.559 Cameron Bruce

53.732 Jack Grimes

47.014 Colin Sylvia

46.415 Ricky Petterd

39.609 James Frawley

37.985 Brad Green

36.065 Jared Rivers

34.144 Matthew Bate

33.646 Matthew Warnock

31.414 Mark Jamar

24.467 James McDonald

20.529 Liam Jurrah

19.408 Brad Miller

17.363 Shane Valenti

14.404 Paul Johnson

11.207 Stefan Martin

10.053 Kyle Cheney

9.952 Addam Maric

8.827 Jamie Bennell

8.015 Clint Bartram

6.535 Neville Jetta

6.126 Russell Robertson

2.742 Lynden Dunn

1.488 Tom McNamara

0.613 John Meesen

Posted
I don't like the weighted system.
I agree. You could have played 5 decent games in losses and had an average game in a win. Yet some player who had been average in those losses all of the sudden plays a blinder in a big win and yet scores more points overall.
Posted

I'm wondering whether we scrap the weighting system, and replace it with a different one next year. For example, you could take votes the same way as we currently do (5-4-3-2-1), still pick 3 sets of votes randomly, then add up each player's votes from each person and divide by 3. Keeps the votes tighter so that one player doesn't balloon out like Davey did this week as a result of a massive win. Anyone else think that's any good?

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  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    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
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...