Jump to content

We are about to get key players back, how will we fit them in

Guest DeesPower

By Guest DeesPower
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Guest DeesPower

Guest DeesPower  

Posted
Posted

With these Blease, Petterd, Scully and McKenzie becoming available in the next six weeks or so, who do we leave out of yesterday's side.

IMO all of them are in our best 22. I think McKenzie is particularly important for his intensity. He played very well in both Collingwood games last year, and I really hope he will be available for Queen's Birthday this year. If Blease gets fully fit and runs into form at Casey he could also solve our lack of run off half back and missing targets from there. I suspect once he plays at senior level he will be another Gysberts. It would be nice to see that happen in the second half of the year.

For each of them to be included, I think I would drop Bennell, Dunn and Bartram, and make Petterd sub. Sadly though I can't seem to fit Blease in without others being out with injuries or suspension which is sure to happen at some point over the course of the year.

What do others think?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

flamindees Demon

flamindees   16

Posted
Posted

I would want to hope none of our players who are currently on the sidelines would slot straight back into the seniors as soon as they are cleared to play by the medical staff.

Rather, their form playing for Casey upon their return form injury should be the sole determining factor, rather than their name, draft position or past performances.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest DeesPower

Guest DeesPower  

Posted
Posted

I would want to hope none of our players who are currently on the sidelines would slot straight back into the seniors as soon as they are cleared to play by the medical staff.

Rather, their form playing for Casey upon their return form injury should be the sole determining factor, rather than their name, draft position or past performances.

This post assumes that happens, which it should in virtually all cases in a well run club.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
monoccular Legend

monoccular   16,247

Posted
Posted

I am particular excited at the prospect of getting Jordie McKenzie back into the fray, and Scully but only when he is 100% fit.

For such a young and unsung player, not a high draft pick, I am just so impressed by Jordie's intensity, something we have lacked so far for most of this year. A fine example for any young low draft pick or rookie.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rhino Richards Legend

Rhino Richards   1,467

Posted
Posted

I am not sure Blease is a key player yet. Be nice if he proved himself in the VFL first.

Scully and McKenzie when fit are very important to the team and other players will make way for them.

Petterd is competing for the medium sized forward role with Dunn.

I dont see Jordie or Scully performing Bartrams small defender role so he stays for mine.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Junior Demon

Junior   46

Posted
Posted

I would want to hope none of our players who are currently on the sidelines would slot straight back into the seniors as soon as they are cleared to play by the medical staff.

Rather, their form playing for Casey upon their return form injury should be the sole determining factor, rather than their name, draft position or past performances.

Why not? If they're fit and ready to be in our best 22, why wouldn't you play them? It's not like they have to be punished by playing VFL just because they have been injured.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

jayceebee31 Redleg

jayceebee31   671

Posted
Posted

I am not sure Blease is a key player yet. Be nice if he proved himself in the VFL first.

Scully and McKenzie when fit are very important to the team and other players will make way for them.

Petterd is competing for the medium sized forward role with Dunn.

I dont see Jordie or Scully performing Bartrams small defender role so he stays for mine.

I concur- great position to be in. McKenzie and Scully are the only two mentioned that I believe are in our best 22. Blease-an unknown at this stage, would really need to star- to gain an entry into our current top 22.Petterd will get a go- when we get either an injury or form loss. Dunn & Bennell likely to make way.Bartram will not be replaced IMO. He is becoming a very important and key player for us in the backline.However Strauss would be the likely backline replacement if he went down.Tapscott in the back pocket- Strauss off half back flank.Or you never know- with Garland not performing well- Strauss may come in to replace him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jayceebee31 Redleg

jayceebee31   671

Posted
Posted

I wouldn't be holding my breath to see Scully in red and blue again

CRAP-will be there by Round 12- Queens birthday against magpies.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

titan_uranus Legend

titan_uranus   22,561

Posted
Posted

Scully and McKenzie walk straight into the side. Petterd doesn't, but he is playing better than Dunn atm IMO.

Bennell would be one player whose spot isn't secure. Bartram may be another but neither Scully nor McKenzie play his role. Jones would need to keep performing as he has the last couple of weeks to keep himself in the side.

Blease isn't close to MFC selection. He needs to start playing well at Casey first.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    WARNING by William from Waalitj

    As a long term resident of Waalitj Marawar, I am moved to warn my fellow Narrm fans that a  danger game awaits. The locals are no longer the easybeats who stumbled, fumbled and bumbled their way to the good fortune of gathering the number one draft pick and a generational player in Harley Reid last year. They are definitely better than they were then.   Young Harley has already proven his worth with some stellar performances for a first year kid playing among men. He’s taken hangers, k

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 20

    OVER YET? by KC from Casey

    The Friday evening rush hour clash of two of the VFL’s 2024 minnows, Carlton and the Casey Demons was excruciatingly painful to watch, even if it was for the most part a close encounter. I suppose that since the game had to produce a result (a tie would have done the game some justice), the four points that went to Casey with the win, were fully justified because they went to the best team. In that respect, my opinion is based on the fact that the Blues were a lopsided combination that had

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    CENTIMETRES by Whispering Jack

    Our game is one where the result is often decided by centimetres; the touch of a fingernail, a split-second decision made by a player or official, the angle of vision or the random movement of an oblong ball in flight or in its bounce and trajectory. There is one habit that Melbourne seems to have developed of late in its games against Carlton which is that the Demons keep finding themselves on the wrong end of the stick in terms of the fine line in close games at times when centimetres mak

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports

    PREGAME: Rd 10 vs West Coast

    The Demons have a 10 day break before they head on the road to Perth to take on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 521

    PODCAST: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Sunday, 12th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the MCG against the Blues in the Round 09. You 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. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIVE:

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 30

    VOTES: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jake Lever, Jack Viney & Clayton Oliver make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Blues. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 39

    POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons were blown out of the water in the first quarter and clawed their way back into the contest but it was a case of too little too late as they lost another close one to Carlton losing by 1 point at the MCG.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 486

    GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    It's Game Day and the Demons are once again headlining another blockbuster at the MCG to kick off the round of footy. The Dees take on the Blues and have the opportunity to win their third game on the trot to solidify a spot in the Top 4 in addition to handing the Blues their third consecutive defeat to bundle them out of the Top 8.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 959

    MELBOURNE BUSINESS by The Oracle

    In days of old, this week’s Thursday night AFL match up between the Demons and the Blues would be framed on the basis of the need to redress the fact that Carlton “stole” last year’s semi final away from Melbourne and with it, their hopes for the premiership.  A hot gospelling coach might point out to his charges that they were the better team on the night in all facets and that poor kicking for goal and a couple of lapses at the death cost them what was rightfully theirs. Moreover, now was

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 1

  • Tell a friend

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