Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

Its believed that Melbourne will take Trengove with the Number 1 pick this year followed by Scully at 2.Melbourne believe that Trengove is more mature & ready to take on the responsibility to go at num 1 over Scully.Think he can handle the number 1 tag easier & is more ready to play AFL.He finished in the top 2% Nationally in the sprints & beep test.I know in the end it dosnt matter as we will take both but its still a big compliment & something ive believed for a while.Either way we will get 2 guns.Go the Dees

  • Replies 143
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted

On the test results, were these recorded at the SA state screening recently?

If so, could you elaborate - i.e. what were his exact results?

Thanks

Posted
As MFC hold picks 1 and 2, does it matter what order we draft them?

Its interesting if it was a choice with a third player like Morabito.

The only difference it would make would be a little added pressure coming into the club, they may feel that Scully is a better prospect/player but they do psychological exams on all the players at the draft camp and they might come to the conclusion that Trengove would handle it better. Especially considering the BS from the media that Watts has had to endure.


Posted

Whether Scully or Trengove is picked at number 1 is a bit artificial really.

The reality is, we're getting both players (assuming they're the players the club will pick, which I hope is the case).

This is wholly different to the Jack Watts situation. It's not comparable.

Jack was/is measured against Natanui, Rich, Hill and Hurley, in circumstances where we could only pick one of them - and, arguably, the stand outs weren't quite as obvious at this point in time last year.

I'm glad the club picked Watts, particularly if we pick Scully and Trengove.

If they didn't pick Watts, with the benefit of a season under their belts I'd have taken Hurley out of the others - and he wasn't seemingly ever in the mix in the debate here prior to last year's draft.

Watts also had to contend with the NikNat excitement factor and Rich being known to be a proven player against mature bodies. I think the circumstances this year are very different. If we only had ONE pick, it could be different though.

Does anyone seriously still maintain that losing to Richmond was against the club's best interests?!

Posted
As MFC hold picks 1 and 2, does it matter what order we draft them?

The only difference is the pressure of being no. 1, right? Other than that, no difference at all. So it just comes down to whether the club feels that Trengove would deal with what could well be much more media and expectation if he goes no. 1 as opposed to no. 2. Not exactly that much of a difference, but they might be considering it.

Posted

It doesn't matter a whole lot, but being 'number one draft pick' is like winning an award, certainly in media eyes at least.

Wouldn't want him to have a 'Brownlow hangover' before he's even won his first Charlie. (That goes for Scully or Trengove, they'll obviously both get one ;) )

Meanwhile, anyone else starting to get the feeling we wont even pick as far as 34? Particularly if Ball is happy to go PSD.

That means just one more delisting plus any shunting for rookies.

Posted
It doesn't matter a whole lot, but being 'number one draft pick' is like winning an award, certainly in media eyes at least.

Wouldn't want him to have a 'Brownlow hangover' before he's even won his first Charlie. (That goes for Scully or Trengove, they'll obviously both get one ;) )

Meanwhile, anyone else starting to get the feeling we wont even pick as far as 34? Particularly if Ball is happy to go PSD.

That means just one more delisting plus any shunting for rookies.

I've wondered about that too. I think they'll use it. Hold on tight for another Bailey enema this year.

Posted
It doesn't matter a whole lot, but being 'number one draft pick' is like winning an award, certainly in media eyes at least.

Yeah it is like an award, a recognition of being the best junior prospect in Australia. The club has a bit of a responsibility just to name the kid who most deserves it at 1

Posted

The Dees will pick Scully with #1 surely, it is a fair recognition of two years of sustained excellence at the U18 level. I think its fair to say that Trengove has really only burst on to the scene this year.

Posted
The Dees will pick Scully with #1 surely, it is a fair recognition of two years of sustained excellence at the U18 level. I think its fair to say that Trengove has really only burst on to the scene this year.

The source is the Advertiser.Melb officials were here yesterday to watch the state screening wher Trengove was very good,in the top 2% nationally for the sprint & beep test.They had a long chat with him & its believed that they think he has the mental edge over Scully to be able to handle the media attention that goes with being num 1.Thers no diff as we will take them both anyway its just the media scrutiny & interviews etc that num 1 has to deal with.Hes had the media interviews & press reports etc leading up to the finals & playing in the G/F & they think he could handle it better.As for saying hes only just burst onto the scene is a bit off,maybe over in Vic he hasnt had the attention but the same goes here for Scully.Id say very few outside of Melb supporters over here would ever have heard of him,i hadnt until half way through this year.Trengove is playing at a far superior level & captained the state so for me hes a standout num 1,im not baging Scully though so dont think that.I just think that trengove is ready to play AFL right now

Posted
The Dees will pick Scully with #1 surely, it is a fair recognition of two years of sustained excellence at the U18 level. I think its fair to say that Trengove has really only burst on to the scene this year.

He's had the attention of being number 1 for 2 years and countless amount of taggers and he's still got the job done.

I would think Scully would get more questions about why he is number 2 then if he went number 1.

anyway 1 n 2 will get pressure whatever spin you put on it.


Posted
As MFC hold picks 1 and 2, does it matter what order we draft them?

Its interesting if it was a choice with a third player like Morabito.

well yes..if only for as much as said, that is, the ability to hold the tag of #1..the scrutiny and expectations etc.

Agree RR is all but numeric semantics but there is an argument that can be made

Posted

Picks 1 & 2 at the same club in the same year draft might well receive the same sort of exposure. Whether one goes at 1 or 2 or the other, IMO they'll be coupled in exposure. Initially No.1 might receive the initial accolades. However, they'll stick together in promotions.

They're just numbers for the record books. They'll handle it fine no matter which order Scully and Trengove fall.

Posted

It's not a massive difference, but I do think Riewoldt has always had more expectations placed on him than Koschitzke.

Posted (edited)
It's not a massive difference, but I do think Riewoldt has always had more expectations placed on him than Koschitzke.

Agree somewhat. However, Riewoldt in my opinion has lived up to his expectations, whereas Kosi whether through injury or sheer inconsistency hasn't quite lived up to expectations. My brother-in-law is mad St.Kilda, he often refers to Kosi in this manner. Whether that is right or not....who knows...everyone's opinion may vary.

Edited by High Tower
Posted

Not really relevant to the discussion though. Just saying the expectations placed on them seem to have always been different, even after Kosi won the rising star in his first year didn't he?

Posted
The source is the Advertiser.Melb officials were here yesterday to watch the state screening wher Trengove was very good,in the top 2% nationally for the sprint & beep test.They had a long chat with him & its believed that they think he has the mental edge over Scully to be able to handle the media attention that goes with being num 1.Thers no diff as we will take them both anyway its just the media scrutiny & interviews etc that num 1 has to deal with.Hes had the media interviews & press reports etc leading up to the finals & playing in the G/F & they think he could handle it better.As for saying hes only just burst onto the scene is a bit off,maybe over in Vic he hasnt had the attention but the same goes here for Scully.Id say very few outside of Melb supporters over here would ever have heard of him,i hadnt until half way through this year.Trengove is playing at a far superior level & captained the state so for me hes a standout num 1,im not baging Scully though so dont think that.I just think that trengove is ready to play AFL right now

Any chance you could post the article?

Thanks

Posted (edited)

The Advertiser in Adelaide is the most parochial load of rubbish I have ever had to endure. There's every chance they have just straight-up fabricated this story.

Edited by Barry Dawson

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 8

    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...