Brock McLean

[Freak 100]

It comes to the end of the year and Brock McLean states that he wants to be a Demon again and aim to hit the form that he achieved many years ago. Would you take him?

[No16 1]

Nothing has changed since he left... he would still be way back in the pecking order for midfield spots when all players are up an running.

Was a win win situation but unfortunately, as had happened quite often, his body has let him down.

[Kento80 83]

Gone, over, finished, done.

[DemonWA 3,579]

i'd take him back if he was happy to play VFL! I think he'd struggle to get a gig week in week out, but i always liked him as a player and seemed to be into the club...until he walked out?!!

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

yes I'd give Gysberts back to Carlton for him

[Harcourt 146]

I'm going to assume the "Yes" votes are taking the p.

Why in God's name would we want him back? To add speed to our already slowish midfield?

[Striker475 696]

I'd take him back. But he wouldn't be guaranteed a spot at all.

Personally, I wouldn't think he'd want to come back, and if he did he'd probably never play a game now.

[beelzebub 22,582]

Brocken McLean....you must be kidding.

Hes made his bed...good riddance

[Dee-licious 1,867]

I'd be happy to. Trade him for a fourth round pick

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

It comes to the end of the year and Mclean states that he wants to be a Demon again and aim to hit the form that he achieved many years ago. Would you take him?

What has he been aiming at for the past 5 years and missing?

Port Melb vs Northern Bullants must have been a cracker of a contest between the two past gems of the MFC midfield, McLean and Valenti.

And the answer...definitely not.

[TonyMelb 7]

What has he been aiming at for the past 5 years and missing?

Port Melb vs Northern Bullants must have been a cracker of a contest between the two past gems of the MFC midfield, McLean and Valenti.

And the answer...definitely not.

Valenti was good!

Brock has not increased pace since he left

[Deeoldfart 7,830]

No way! There's no room at Melbourne for 'list cloggers'.

[Freak 100]

No way! There's no room at Melbourne for 'list cloggers'.

I personally wouldn't take him back either. But where are all the people who said "Mclean is our next captain' gone to?

I think Mclean will still make it at AFL. His body simply hasn't stood up but I think in time it will. I guess we'll see how he goes this weekend if he gets named.

[Samsara 65]

He is a strong chance for recall this week against the Swans. Hasn't played a great deal of footy for the Blues, and considering we got Gysberts with the pick, you can certainly say we got the better part of that deal.

[Red Sox 2]

I personally wouldn't take him back either. But where are all the people who said "Mclean is our next captain' gone to?

I think Mclean will still make it at AFL. His body simply hasn't stood up but I think in time it will. I guess we'll see how he goes this weekend if he gets named.

I wasn't part of Demonland at the time but was one that thought he could well be the next skipper.

Was disappointed he went. It was becoming obvious that all three of Jones, McLean and Moloney were not going to be part of one midfield and although Brock's form had waned I thought he would always be better in the end than Jones.

Wrong at this stage as Jones has got more out of himself but I'll maintain that from seeing their exposed best form, Brock's is better than Nath. IMO.

Rapt that it has worked out in our favour and would not take him back.

I'd like the question changed as I always liked him at the dees but not now.

Edited April 28, 2011 by Red Sox

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

He is 25, injury prone and this is his 7th year of AFL. Its nearly a year since he played AFL football. And the game just keeps getting quicker....

He needs to make things happen this year.

[Range Rover 1,935]

No vote from me. Jones and Moloney fulfil our "bullock quotient" and we have much better prospects coming through now.

[The Great One 99 125]

I think if Brock was fully fit, then he would get a spot on our list. But having said that, if the oportunity came I would not risk it and tell him good luck with your future but no thanks.

[Robbie57 1,996]

He has proven fragile and injury prone which is no doubt why he was offered up for the 11th pick which now looks a good deal in our favour.

At 25 you would hope to have a good 6 years to go but that seems doubtful.

[Sir Why You Little 35,223]

In 2012 the game will be quicker again, and i very much doubt whether Broke would get a game. Why stop a young kid from having a crack?

Big Deal he played a solid game for the Bullants....

[monoccular 16,513]

IF, IF, IF!!!!!

He had talent, but was slowish even before his body failed him.

Bad luck, but we owe him nothing.

[Rollo2 64]

I voted 'Yes' for two reasons –

One, (contentious) he may still have some good footy left in him if he can get his body right. He was a 5th draft pick and touted as a future AFL captain early in his career. Injuries have taken their toll, but a lot of players have been able to come back from long stints out and rediscover good, if not their best form.

Two, (not contentious at all) he is a top bloke. Met him once and was amazed at how keen he was to talk footy and the dees with a supporter. And I still think putting 10K down for the club was an inspiring act.

[Freak 100]

IF, IF, IF!!!!!

He had talent, but was slowish even before his body failed him.

Bad luck, but we owe him nothing.

No slower than Jones, just that Brock has better foot skills

[13thflag 0]

NO WAY! he did do one good thing though when he walked out on us gave us GIZMO.

[Rollo2 64]

I also think we could use a bit more midfield depth. Seriously. If one of our mids got injured this week who would come in?

Strauss? Ergh.

Evans?

And that is with what is probably the shortest injury list we've had for years!