Smokies in this draft or Rookie picks - my pick Lin Jong (from 2011)

[Yossarian 1,820]

Will be interested to see how he goes. If he steps up into the first 22 it'd be a selling point for any games in China.

Could mean we're up against the Bulldogs next time we head over.

[old55 23,847]

Let's hope he hasn't got fear of flying.

If so, maybe the AFL will switch back to Qantas to help him.

[hardtack 10,980]

Will be interested to see how he goes. If he steps up into the first 22 it'd be a selling point for any games in China.

Could mean we're up against the Bulldogs next time we head over.

The guy was raised in Australia to parents from Taiwan and Eastern Timor... how does that make him a selling point for games in China? Simply because he is of Asian appearance? Hmmmm.

If someone raised in China by parents who were from New Zealand and Sweden was recruited to play major league ping pong or badminton in China (among their most popular sports), would that suddenly mean a surge in interest in ping pong or badminton here in Australia simply because NZ is part of Australasia and because he is of Western appearance?

[rpfc 28,966]

The guy was raised in Australia to parents from Taiwan and Eastern Timor... how does that make him a selling point for games in China? Simply because he is of Asian appearance? Hmmmm.

If someone raised in China by parents who were from New Zealand and Sweden was recruited to play major league ping pong or badminton in China (among their most popular sports), would that suddenly mean a surge in interest in ping pong or badminton here in Australia simply because NZ is part of Australasia and because he is of Western appearance?

Maybe if the NZ-Swedish Badminton player is attractive...

[Yossarian 1,820]

The guy was raised in Australia to parents from Taiwan and Eastern Timor... how does that make him a selling point for games in China? Simply because he is of Asian appearance? Hmmmm.

If someone raised in China by parents who were from New Zealand and Sweden was recruited to play major league ping pong or badminton in China (among their most popular sports), would that suddenly mean a surge in interest in ping pong or badminton here in Australia simply because NZ is part of Australasia and because he is of Western appearance?

Pretty strange attack. He's from Taiwan, he has a Chinese name and yes he's of Chinese appearance so even if this sounds odd to you, this is what makes him a selling point in China.

Using the NZ/Swedish link shows you're looking at it how we would look at it, which is different to how the Chinese do. Here it's about the culture you grew up in, so if he grew up in Australia, sounds Australian, then yeh, he's Australian. But in China it's about race, you ask any taxi driver if a Chinese person moves to the US and has children there, those children will still be Chinese, so will their children's children. And as RobbieF has mentioned already, Taiwan is very much a part of China in the minds of the average Chinese population.

It's like when the Chinese used to say that non-Asian people would never be able to speak Chinese fluently because of how we're genetically made up, they thought only Asians would be able to speak it. Then people like ol mate Da Shan came along and shat all over what the rest of would consider a ridiculous theory. In this case, if Lin Jong can play well and be successful at AFL level then it presents an opportunity for them to support someone they can relate to and also show them that if they put in the work, they could have a chance at playing AFL in Australia as well.

[Whispering_Jack 31,285]

Folks ... we don't need this please.

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The guy was raised in Australia to parents from Taiwan and Eastern Timor... how does that make him a selling point for games in China? Simply because he is of Asian appearance? Hmmmm.

If someone raised in China by parents who were from New Zealand and Sweden was recruited to play major league ping pong or badminton in China (among their most popular sports), would that suddenly mean a surge in interest in ping pong or badminton here in Australia simply because NZ is part of Australasia and because he is of Western appearance?

As someone who has lived in china over several years this frankly is a ridiculous argument. The Chinese do not distinguish between Chinese of other nationalities and those born within the borders ( hence Australian Chinese business people of Australian citizenship are not protected by Australian or international law. To the Chinese, they all come under the rather dodgy Chinese legal system. How many European Australian business people have got into trouble in china over the last 10 years - none)

As far as football is concerned, as long as the person playing AFL was ethnically Chinese then he would be regarded as one of them, and therefore immensely valuable as a front for AFL in China, particularly if he can also speak mandarin.

[hardtack 10,980]

As someone who has lived in china over several years this frankly is a ridiculous argument. The Chinese do not distinguish between Chinese of other nationalities and those born within the borders ( hence Australian Chinese business people of Australian citizenship are not protected by Australian or international law. To the Chinese, they all come under the rather dodgy Chinese legal system. How many European Australian business people have got into trouble in china over the last 10 years - none)

As far as football is concerned, as long as the person playing AFL was ethnically Chinese then he would be regarded as one of them, and therefore immensely valuable as a front for AFL in China, particularly if he can also speak mandarin.

As I said to faceplant above, point taken.

[rolly 149]

seems strange that a thread regarding potential rookie picks is still going nearly a week after the draft has occured...perhaps a "potentially politically incorrect statments" thread would be more appropriate especially since we seem to have done so well with the rookies we got

[Whispering_Jack 31,285]

I didn't know uncle Kim Jong was ill. Hope he gets better.

Looks like he didn't get better after all.

Condolences to his hairdresser and family.

[demon-4-life 467]

I'd like to point out I did in fact find a few posts in this thread offensive.

And while I do appreciate that it was all in good fun....a post stating:

I hear they're good laterally... Good vision... LoL.

Isn't really cricket to me. And seeing as though the "code of conduct" clearly states:

Avoid Racial, Political or Religious discussions. This forum is about the Melbourne Football Club, not about the parties, race or religious affiliation of players, staff and/or fans.

I just thought I'd point it out.

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

If there's two things I can't stand, it's racists and the dutch!

Bahahaha! Gold..almost lost my cuppa Tea reading that one!!

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

Looks like he didn't get better after all.

Condolences to his hairdresser and family.

Yes Kim Jong is an ex Parrott. Gone to meet the choir invisible.

Must watch "Team America" tonight in his honour.

[Chelly 846]

Looks like he didn't get better after all.

Condolences to his hairdresser and family.

The big question as the world watches with trepidation at the events as they happen in North Korea is who is going to inherit this man's legendary porn collection.

[DV8 2,271]

On 23/11/2011 at 11:36 AM, jayceebee31 said:

My smokie in this draft is this fella. Has come from nowhere this year to play in the TAC Grand final.

He lacked confidence in his early years but has really come on, being consistently one of their best overall. At188 cms tall, has played in many positions even played finals in the ruck.

I await other thoughts on him and others to be smokies to be considered here or in the rookie list

nice get there jcb31

[Nasher 33,617]

9 hours ago, DV8 said:

nice get there jcb31

lol.

jcb at the time had a massive thing for first generation Australian players.  Daw, Temel, Jong.  Years later, you can bump one of the threads and it makes him look like a visionary.  

I remember at the time reading this thread, laughing, thinking "here we go again".  I suppose he was bound to get one right eventually.

[jayceebee31 768]

 

nice get there jcb31

 

 

lol.

jcb at the time had a massive thing for first generation Australian players.  Daw, Temel, Jong.  Years later, you can bump one of the threads and it makes him look like a visionary.  

I remember at the time reading this thread, laughing, thinking "here we go again".  I suppose he was bound to get one right eventually.

 

 

lol.

jcb at the time had a massive thing for first generation Australian players.  Daw, Temel, Jong.  Years later, you can bump one of the threads and it makes him look like a visionary.  

I remember at the time reading this thread, laughing, thinking "here we go again".  I suppose he was bound to get one right eventually.

Hi Nasher, 3,out of 4/.aint to bad.After picking Jong I came up with Alir Alir, thereforec3 out of 4 as stated ain't bad ....better than most at Demonland...only failure  was Temel and that was because he was so so lazy.

 

 

lol.

jcb at the time had a massive thing for first generation Australian players.  Daw, Temel, Jong.  Years later, you can bump one of the threads and it makes him look like a visionary.  

I remember at the time reading this thread, laughing, thinking "here we go again".  I suppose he was bound to get one right eventually.

As stated you also missed out on Alir Alir, I picked him also

 

[rpfc 28,966]

Halcyon days of Demonland right here...

 

[Demon Disciple 12,491]

 

 

 

Hi Nasher, 3,out of 4/.aint to bad.After picking Jong I came up with Alir Alir, thereforec3 out of 4 as stated ain't bad ....better than most at Demonland...only failure  was Temel and that was because he was so so lazy.

 

As stated you also missed out on Alir Alir, I picked him also

 

Don't forget JB, you also wanted Talia in 2009 with pick 11, instead we drafted Gysberts. You would've been right again.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

 

Was Ma Jong a good athlete or a better entertainer?

She used to play Ping Pong, but not in the traditional way. 

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,354]

 

Don't forget JB, you also wanted Talia in 2009 with pick 11, instead we drafted Gysberts. You would've been right again.

Another chapter in the book of MFC draft stuff ups circa 2007 - 2012

Gysberts and Blease would go down in history as the two worst players to get nominated twice as a rising star.

Everytime I think about how important  and revered the NAB rising star award is, I then remind myself that these 2 so called "STARS" didn't get nominated just once but TWICE.

[pinkshark 950]

 

The guy was raised in Australia to parents from Taiwan and Eastern Timor... how does that make him a selling point for games in China? Simply because he is of Asian appearance? Hmmmm.

If someone raised in China by parents who were from New Zealand and Sweden was recruited to play major league ping pong or badminton in China (among their most popular sports), would that suddenly mean a surge in interest in ping pong or badminton here in Australia simply because NZ is part of Australasia and because he is of Western appearance?

The whole Chinese thing is silly.  Sponsorship, selling games etc etc.  I have eluded to this before somewhere on Demonland, and in sit downs with mates.  But I'm gonna say it again.  There is no sustainable market outside this country we live in for Aussie Rules Football.  Nowhere.  Why?  Because they (foreign markets) dont get it, never have and never will.  They don't want to watch it and are completely not emotionally invested in it.  It really is that simple.  Aussie rules football developing a chinese or american market for example, makes me chuckle.  

[Carlos Danger 380]

Looking back on it, that draft was absolutely brutal in regard to MFC selections. Quite possibly the worst ever...

National Draft
Pick 36: Rory Taggert
Pick 52: Josh Tynan
Pick 54: James Sellar

Rookie Draft
Pick 6: Jai Sheahan
Pick 24: Tom Couch
Pick 42: James Magner
Pick 59: Leigh Williams

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

19 hours ago, Carlos Danger said:

Looking back on it, that draft was absolutely brutal in regard to MFC selections. Quite possibly the worst ever...

National Draft
Pick 36: Rory Taggert
Pick 52: Josh Tynan
Pick 54: James Sellar

Rookie Draft
Pick 6: Jai Sheahan
Pick 24: Tom Couch
Pick 42: James Magner
Pick 59: Leigh Williams

Magner was serviceable for a pick 42 rookie draft.

But yeah, overall pretty bad.

[DV8 2,271]

On 23/10/2016 at 0:35 AM, Demon Disciple said:

Don't forget JB, you also wanted Talia in 2009 with pick 11, instead we drafted Gysberts. You would've been right again.

I think Daniel Talia was mine, if I remember correctly, JCB?