Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

I'd like to put faith in our new administration/coaching crew that they could finally get us a 'champion' with pick 2.

Getting 2 or 3 or 4 'never will be's' and giving a top club the chance to recruit a youngster who might go on and haunt us for years is not what I want to see.

How long is it since we last had a true 'champion' at MFC? Who was our last 'champion'?

I want to recruit someone who will draw people through the gate, play exciting and consistent football and be a top player for many years.

Other clubs have them, is it too much to hope for us to do the same?

A couple of 'good, average' players who last three or four years and then fade into oblivion is not the path I want us to take with pick 2.

If we can't get a 'great' trade for pick 2 then choose a 'great' prospect in the draft.

I don't think we are going to get a 'champion' through the trade this year, there just isn't much on offer.

Saving pick 2 for the draft is probably ideal but then again it'll probably be about two years before that player can have any kind of impact. After our last few years, we need quick improvement and the best way to go about that is to trade for two 'solid', good quality midfielders.

While a champion would be fantastic we need more than just one other player so trading for two midfielders that will come straight into the line up and be our first and third best (around Chunk) midfielders will fill the void better.

Say we trade for two of those types, pick up Cross as well and then draft some likely kids, I think we'll look a hell of a lot better next year.

Note... Possible players involved could be Ricky Henderson, Bernie Vince or Richard Douglas, all good players. As well as that, Adelaide will definitely be looking to get into the draft and have some young talent in the middle.

Posted

I think its quite amusing to see all those rumours/tweets/so called trade news updates with carlton basically after everyone.

I am surprised not to have seen one linking Davey being lured out of retirement to join them.

Posted

Rumour going around that Watters is going to get the chop in the next couple of days, Choco to replace him.

Some StKilda mates were talking about it on Facebook. So make of that what you will.

I call BS, timing couldn't be any worse.

Posted

Rumour going around that Watters is going to get the chop in the next couple of days, Choco to replace him.

Some StKilda mates were talking about it on Facebook. So make of that what you will.

I call BS, timing couldn't be any worse.

I reckon he'll be finished some time next season at the latest.

  • Like 3
Posted

Harley benell being mentioned

Big no from me, plenty of off field issues and IMO will end up being another Sampi or Nathan Krakouer who leaves the game early or lets himself go.

Posted (edited)

I reckon he'll be finished some time next season at the latest.

I do find it interesting that there is a common thread here.

Neeld - gone

Watters - rumours of discontent

Buckley - rumours of discontent

All proteges of Mick Malthouse - common thread on their player management styles ?

Edited by nutbean
  • Like 7
Posted

That might be fairer but I'd prefer Seedsman who is a midfielder.

2 + 22 for 10 + 11 + Seedsman

Seedsman is a dyed in the wool Collingwood supporter who was rapt to be picked up by them and would have to be dragged, kicking and screaming out of there.

  • Like 2
Posted

Pick 2 to Collingwood for 10,11 and Paul Seedsman - not a rumour, just an idea

He's another Caulfield Grammarian. Massive Collingwood fan. Can't see him agreeing to that. Buckley likes him too.


Posted

I do find it interesting that there is a common thread here.

Neeld - gone

Watters - rumours of discontent

Buckley - rumours of discontent

All proteges of Mick Malthouse - common thread on their player management styles ?

Yep, meanwhile the Geelong assistants (as well as Sydney) are coming along quite nicely.

Posted (edited)

Brad Scott and Guy McKenna were both Malthouse assistants also.

North haven't exactly been convincing under Scott though they have come a way.

I don't rate Bluey McKenna at all. With Ablett and they extreme amount of talent they have as well as some accomplished older players, they should probably have made finals this year, in my opinion.

Edited by Django
Posted

North haven't exactly been convincing under Scott though they have come a way.

I don't rate Bluey McKenna at all. With Ablett and they extreme amount of talent they have as well as some accomplished older players, they should probably have made finals this year, in my opinion.

Bot these side beat the crap out of us this year Django.

Both appear ok to me.

  • Like 1
Posted

We're being linked to Jarryd Lyons from Adelaide as a third party to the Polec deal. Solid prospect from East Bentleigh/Sandringham, pretty sure his father is Marty who played 27 games for the Dee’s in the late 70’s.

Posted

Bot these side beat the crap out of us this year Django.

Both appear ok to me.

Don't forget that everyone beat us, we aren't exactly a tough side to beat.

Posted

Beating us in 2013 doesn't really suggest much about anything. Beating us in 2014 will hopefully be harder!

Posted

We're being linked to Jarryd Lyons from Adelaide as a third party to the Polec deal. Solid prospect from East Bentleigh/Sandringham, pretty sure his father is Marty who played 27 games for the Dees in the late 70s.

you are correct just looked it up. Wouldn't want to give too much for a number 61 pick
  • Like 2

Posted

We're being linked to Jarryd Lyons from Adelaide as a third party to the Polec deal. Solid prospect from East Bentleigh/Sandringham, pretty sure his father is Marty who played 27 games for the Dee’s in the late 70’s.

Nice player. Can find the ball and is a midfielder/forward. Would certainly be happy to get Garry Jnr down. I'd offer pick 40 in this draft for sure. If it's involved in the Polec deal though, Adelaide might like more because I don't see how 40 helps them get Polec really.

Posted (edited)

AFL trade site reports st Kildare after pick 1. Gws reluctant to trade. We could get involved in that mix somehow.

DEMONLAND HERE - If you click on the Next Page which is Page 110 it will display a Server error. You need to go to Page 111 http://demonland.com...r-mill/page-111 - DEMONLAND OUT

Edited by Demonland

Posted

Rumour going around that Watters is going to get the chop in the next couple of days, Choco to replace him.

Some StKilda mates were talking about it on Facebook. So make of that what you will.

I call BS, timing couldn't be any worse.

Would not surprise me one bit; if the wheels were in motion. There's alot of change going on. Nettleford, etc. Needs to be swift if true.

Posted

AFL trade site reports st Kildare after pick 1. Gws reluctant to trade. We could get involved in that mix somehow.

Why?

What do we have to gain by doing this?

Posted

AFL trade site reports st Kildare after pick 1. Gws reluctant to trade. We could get involved in that mix somehow.

As has been said, other than Steven, what do they have that we'd want?

If Watters got rid of McEvoy AND Steven, they'd be calling for the straight jacket.

  • Like 1
Posted

That might be fairer but I'd prefer Seedsman who is a midfielder.

2 + 22 for 10 + 11 + Seedsman

Like the concept of trading 2 for a player and ending up with improved draft position as well (and if it were possible trading out a player instead of pick 22 sounds good to me if it's the right player to go).

However, the fact that names such as Elliot and Seedsman are coming up indicates how poor and lacking in imagination our own drafting was going back just two or three years ago. These two players were both cheap buys for Collingwood and now they're being considered (and quite validly so) as bargaining chips in deals that might net a draft selection as high as pick 2. The Pies have several players who have exceeded expectations when drafted.

How many do we have?

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  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    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
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...