Jump to content

WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DANIEL CROSS

MadAsHell
MadAsHell
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

Great work Melbourne. Our midfield next year may have just gone from third world to developing country.

  • Quote
    •  

    I think I read on here that Misson has little sports science qualifications, just footy experience. Not sure. But if so, i would have thought he'd be better off working under more highly qualified pros.

    I'm not sure where this comes from, but it seems to come up every so often. He had already done a lot before joining the Swans:

    David Misson is the Physical Performance Manager of the Sydney Swans. Prior to that he was Fitness Advisor for the Australian Cricket Team and he is a former nationally-ranked track and field athlete and former NSW 400m Hurdles Champion. David has also worked with the Wallabies, Tennis Australia, NSW Institute of Sport, Sydney Swifts Netball Team, the Brumbies and the Waratahs.
    His father is Frank Misson, who played cricket for NSW and 5 tests for Australia in the early 60's.
  • Quote

    If the signing is true that I am more excited about this pick up then Vince or Tyson! why?

    Crazy talk.

    Tyson could be in the top 5 mids in the game in 3-4 years.

    Gun.

  • Quote

    Great news. Was hoping we'd get him, as much as anything because of his professionalism and attitude to training. What must Nathan Jones be feeling with these additions to the midfield ... he no longer has to carry the entire load.

  • Quote

    Crazy talk.

    Tyson could be in the top 5 mids in the game in 3-4 years.

    Gun.

    Not crazy talk.

    Cross will make him into that top 5 mid.

  • Quote
    •  

    i've always wondered what barracking for a team with a midfield must be like?

    Next year i get to actually find out.

    hooray!

    colbert-o.gif

    Is that liberace's son?

  • Quote

    Now to watch Taggert, Evans, Toumpas and Trengove develop properly.

  • Quote

    Great news

    THis isnt some stupid useless senior citizen pickup like David Rodan and Shannon Byrnes last year

    Cross is a gun, an All Australian and can still play averaging 21 possies last season

    He will show the boys what real training is all about

  • Quote

    And you guys reckon McKenzie can turn the ball over! Cross is a butcher. But he's still a good pick up. Hoping by the end of next year we are in the same position the dogs are now and that a lot of our guys have learnt what it takes to succeed in this league. MCG compared to Etihad should suit Cross though, more space to run all day which is his primary strength.

  • Quote

    Cross and Vince will ease some of the burden on Jonesy and allow Viney and Toumpas to develop properly without placing undue pressure on them to be overnight superstars. Fantastic stuff.

  • Quote

    And you guys reckon McKenzie can turn the ball over! Cross is a butcher. But he's still a good pick up. Hoping by the end of next year we are in the same position the dogs are now and that a lot of our guys have learnt what it takes to succeed in this league. MCG compared to Etihad should suit Cross though, more space to run all day which is his primary strength.

    mate we beat the dogs this year and we are bloody rubbish.

    End of next year i want to be in a better position than them- club, ladder, culture, and off-field wise!

  • Quote

    And you guys reckon McKenzie can turn the ball over! Cross is a butcher. But he's still a good pick up. Hoping by the end of next year we are in the same position the dogs are now and that a lot of our guys have learnt what it takes to succeed in this league. MCG compared to Etihad should suit Cross though, more space to run all day which is his primary strength.

    Master, I love your work but you've got to set aside this emotional attachment you have for Jordie. Jordie has zero decision making skills and his awareness to find free team mates when under even the smallest bit of pressure is absolutely shocking.

    Cross hasn't got a great kick but his decision making and awareness are light years beyond Jordies.

    Anyway, very exciting news.

  • Quote

    Clearly there has been an emphasis on bigger bodied mids.

    Vince 186cm

    Michie 185cm

    Tyson 187cm

    Cross 187cm

  • Quote

    Damian Barrett ‏@barrettdamian 18h

    I fear the scattergun has been produced. For the second year in a row

  • Quote
    •  

    Damian Barrett ‏@barrettdamian 18h

    I fear the scattergun has been produced. For the second year in a row

    i just gave him a serve on twitter as many others did
  • Quote

    I think you need to look at the overall picture. Our forward and back halfs are significantly better than the Dogs and I believe we have a significantly better coach. Our midfield in a year's time will also be better, and Gawn is bigger and more mobile than Minson, at least he will be in a year's time. The dogs have a very significant problem in attack - the opposite of us.

    We will be well ahead of them this year.

    I think you need to take the rose coloured glasses off. We are ahead of them with forwards and backs.

    Our midfield is nowhere near as good as theirs. Griffen is a star. Libba has had an amazing year and if continues on will be a star. Boyd is a solid A grader, Cooney showed this year that he can still turn it on and the injury hasnt slowed him down too much. Add their list of young mids coming through who have already shown a lot more than just promise.

    Compare it to our list which has Jones B+ (almost A) and then some good young potential. Vince will replace Sylvia's out put and then a little bit more. Cross is a great pick up. Tyson has played 13 games and hasnt had a good run yet. Michie has played 1 AFL game and has had a truckload of injuries.

    Gawn will have to double his output from last season to be anywhere near Minson. I remeber the game we played against the dogs this year where Gawn was doing a decent job of staying even with Minson. Then in the last quarter it looked like Gawn could have fallen over from exhaustion. Minson powered through, won the rucks with ease competing agaisnt both Fitzy and Gawn single handed, gave their midfield the easiest run I have seen from a ruck. They had a massive comeback and nearly pinched it. This is Minson strength, I have seen him lift multiple times in the last quarter while the other rucks tire.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons head back out on the road in Round 10 when they travel to Queensland to take on the reigning Premiers and the top of the table Lions who look very formidable. Can the Dees cause a massive upset? Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 65 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Demons loss to the Hawks. Your 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.

        • Thanks
      • 21 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Hawthorn

      Wayward kicking for goal, dump kicks inside 50 and some baffling umpiring all contributed to the Dees not getting out to an an early lead that may have impacted the result. At the end of the day the Demons were just not good enough and let the Hawks run away with their first win against the Demons in 7 years.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 306 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Hawthorn

      After 3 fantastic week Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award from Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Kade Chandler and Ed Langdon who round out the Top Five. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 31 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Hawthorn

      It’s game day and the Demons are chasing a fourth straight win as we take on the high flying Hawks at the G. After decades of being tormented by the Hawks the Dees will be keen to extend their 7 year dominance over Hawthorn.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 471 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 09

      Round 9 kicks off out west with the Dockers hosting a Collingwood side resting several stars. Fremantle need to make a statement on their home deck after some disappointing form on the road, while the Magpies will be keen to maintain their Top 2 position. Friday night sees a must-win clash between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the eight. St Kilda have shown glimpses while Carlton are clinging to relevance after a flat start to the season. Saturday’s twilight game at Marvel pits the Bombers against a struggling Sydney outfit. Essendon can’t afford another close match against a lower-ranked side, while the Swans risk sliding down the ladder even further. Up in Darwin, the fourth-placed Suns will look to extend their stay in the top four. The Bulldogs have hit their stride with three big wins on the trot and will be very keen to consolidate on their momentum. The always fiery Showdown looms as pivotal for both clubs. Adelaide are eyeing a spot in the Top 4 with a win, while Port Adelaide’s season could slip away if they drop another game and fall further behind the pack. Sunday begins with a yawn fest between Richmond and West Coast. The Tigers need to bank the points to stay clear of the bottom two, while the Eagles are still chasing their first win of the year. The Giants face one of the league’s toughest road trips as they travel to GMHBA Stadium to face the Cats. With GWS at risk of a third straight loss, Geelong will be eager to consolidate their position inside the eight and start their climb up the ladder. The round wraps up with the top-of-the-table Lions heading to Ninja Stadium to take on the second-last Roos. The Lions should easily take care of the struggling Roos who might be powerless against the best in the comp. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Thanks
      • 219 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All