Is Lucas' future cooked?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Can we just stop having a go at this kid. There are many others on our list that havent fired a shot either. Id be getting rid of Petterd Bate and Morton before Cook

The difference is they have actually played AFL football Lucas never will.

[Demon Jack 7,155]

A player who is still undercooked . Lots more development needed

[Demon trucker 1,800]

Does anyône check their facts he missed a few rounds with injuries at the start of the year, he kicked 5 goals in a half of footy in the casey 2s then he kicked 4 then 3goals i the casey 1st, peaple on this site called for release the cooky monster, then he had some bad weeks then every one was calling for him tn be delisted. So peaple dont let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

One could very well say no room for Watts either, particularly if we get Pederson who could fill CHB.

Heck at least he has some trade value, as opposed to Cook.

[Viney Vidi Vici 148]

I've noticed the player reviews have been unbelievably optimstic and rose-tinted, until Cooks. It definitely wasn't the brightest and most hopeful out of the lot.

I'm still hoping whatever made Prendergast think '12' appears soon. Or Carlton wants to trade another first round pick to us, I wouldn't say no either

[old dee 24,037]

I've noticed the player reviews have been unbelievably optimstic and rose-tinted, until Cooks. It definitely wasn't the brightest and most hopeful out of the lot.

I'm still hoping whatever made Prendergast think '12' appears soon. Or Carlton wants to trade another first round pick to us, I wouldn't say no either

Don't hold your breath on either idea Bbb

[dee-luded 2,959]

A FITTER, bigger and stronger Lucas Cook is desperate to prove Melbourne wrong and transform into an AFL player at a second club.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/lucas-cook-out-to-prove-melbourne-wrong-and-forge-an-afl-career-at-a-second-club/story-fnahs424-1226493750429

Cook, the under-18 All-Australian centre half-forward, is set to be delisted by the Demons after just two years on their list.

The Dees used the No. 12 pick in the 2010 draft to snag Cook but never handed him an AFL debut.

The Ballarat product has been training every second day since the season finished in a bid to earn a second chance and, with a trade unlikely to eventuate, is set to become a delisted free agent on November 1.

That means Cook, 20, can sign at the club of his choice. The delisted free agency period spans until November 13, before the second official list lodgement.

“It’s safe to say he’s not going to be at Melbourne next year. The signs aren’t good that good that they want to keep him,” Cook’s manager Marty Pask told SuperFooty.

“Right now he’s training really hard, he’s put on 3kg and he’s got a pretty extensive weights program he’s gone and got some assistance with.

“He has some interested clubs that are in the need for a key-position footballer. Some have expressed interest in him playing as a centre half-back, others as a centre half-forward.”

[Little Richard 6,265]

A FITTER, bigger and stronger Lucas Cook is desperate to prove Melbourne wrong and transform into an AFL player at a second club.

http://www.dailytele...4-1226493750429

Cook, the under-18 All-Australian centre half-forward, is set to be delisted by the Demons after just two years on their list.

The Dees used the No. 12 pick in the 2010 draft to snag Cook but never handed him an AFL debut.

The Ballarat product has been training every second day since the season finished in a bid to earn a second chance and, with a trade unlikely to eventuate, is set to become a delisted free agent on November 1.

That means Cook, 20, can sign at the club of his choice. The delisted free agency period spans until November 13, before the second official list lodgement.

“It’s safe to say he’s not going to be at Melbourne next year. The signs aren’t good that good that they want to keep him,” Cook’s manager Marty Pask told SuperFooty.

“Right now he’s training really hard, he’s put on 3kg and he’s got a pretty extensive weights program he’s gone and got some assistance with.

“He has some interested clubs that are in the need for a key-position footballer. Some have expressed interest in him playing as a centre half-back, others as a centre half-forward.”

Should have been doing this training two years ago.

[The Lobster Effect 896]

“It’s safe to say he’s not going to be at Melbourne next year. The signs aren’t good that good that they want to keep him,” Cook’s manager Marty Pask told SuperFooty.

His manager doesn't sound very hopeful!

[The Lobster Effect 896]

Should have been doing this training two years ago.

Exactly what I thought! Why does he decide to put on the 3kgs now, couldn't he find the dumbells and protein powder before....

[Dr. Mubutu 867]

Should have been doing this training two years ago.

Why do I have the feeling the assistance he's got is from one P Scully?

[dee-luded 2,959]

Exactly what I thought! Why does he decide to put on the 3kgs now, couldn't he find the dumbells and protein powder before....

IMO these issues are a part of our past culture where Eeeasy games are handed out, & the Jumper treated as a Joke.

We need to Stop honouring kids when they sign on & we thank them for coming to Us.

They should be thanking Melbourne!

[Little Richard 6,265]

Why do I have the feeling the assistance he's got is from one P Scully?

Lol I'm sure Phil has the money to donate a few quarter-pounders to the cause.

[Clark_Kent 315]

Funny how the penny seemed to drop as soon as he was told he would be delisted.

Seems his first two years he thought he could just cruise on easy street. What a joke.

[olisik 4,060]

He isn't even delisted yet....talk about jumping the gun here by his manager.

[beelzebub 23,390]

He isn't even delisted yet....talk about jumping the gun here by his manager.

They will have been told

[Sir Why You Little 37,371]

Pick 12 people. Pity we cannot take BP to court for decisions like this!

Training the house down now is he??

Well F$&@k me. Your attitude stinks Lucas.

[beelzebub 23,390]

And we move on

[beelzebub 23,390]

Am I right in that he adds (if only in a minor way ) to the overall FA equation ?

[olisik 4,060]

Jack Darling says hi

[old dee 24,037]

He isn't even delisted yet....talk about jumping the gun here by his manager.

You are correct olisik.

However I think there is more than smoke in this one.

I am finding it hard to be concerned now

Just sits in my mind as the perfect example of the missed opportunities that happened as part of the Bailey and BP era.

we mostly blew 4 years away for very little.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Absolute disgrace of a pick. Makes me sick.

[Viney12 196]

A FITTER, bigger and stronger Lucas Cook is desperate to prove Melbourne wrong and transform into an AFL player at a second club.

http://www.dailytele...4-1226493750429

Cook, the under-18 All-Australian centre half-forward, is set to be delisted by the Demons after just two years on their list.

The Dees used the No. 12 pick in the 2010 draft to snag Cook but never handed him an AFL debut.

The Ballarat product has been training every second day since the season finished in a bid to earn a second chance and, with a trade unlikely to eventuate, is set to become a delisted free agent on November 1.

That means Cook, 20, can sign at the club of his choice. The delisted free agency period spans until November 13, before the second official list lodgement.

“It’s safe to say he’s not going to be at Melbourne next year. The signs aren’t good that good that they want to keep him,” Cook’s manager Marty Pask told SuperFooty.

“Right now he’s training really hard, he’s put on 3kg and he’s got a pretty extensive weights program he’s gone and got some assistance with.

“He has some interested clubs that are in the need for a key-position footballer. Some have expressed interest in him playing as a centre half-back, others as a centre half-forward.”

I'm not fussed whether we trade / delist Cook, I don't see it in him personally, but this pisses me off

He would've had the best programs and equipment at his disposal, yet NOW he decides to seek assistance with his weights

Baffling

[old dee 24,037]

Jack Darling says hi

I was wondering when he would appear.

I was determined it would not be me who raised the name of JD.

Thanks for letting me off the hook olisik

[olisik 4,060]

No wonder Carlton did so sh$t this year with BP as their opposition analyst.

Was probably telling Ratten that we would be playing Cook at CHF and that Eddie Bettes should play on him.