Jump to content

Wellman leaves the Bombers


demonique

Recommended Posts

He walked out on us before whilst still contracted IIRC. If Roos wants him, I do too though.

Almost Agree Theo, I have said this before he had signed a new contract the week before walking out.

Can rot in the Northern waste lands for mine.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Almost Agree Theo, I have said this before he had signed a new contract the week before walking out.

Can rot in the Northern waste lands for mine.

Why did we not hold him to his contract then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Why did we not hold him to his contract then?

Probably for times like this when we want to poach people from Sydney backgrounds. Or when Neeld went after a lot of Collingwood support staff (and then they didn't let us get Jason Taylor but I digress).

Personally I think it's good practice. Holding a guy hostage for a contract isn't a great idea and Wellman probably would've fought with Neeld even more than Rawlings did.

But I'm glad he's seen the light and bailed on the sinking bombers. Their defenders and Jake Carlisle in particular will be quite upset. Just like Frawley and Garlo were when he left us.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Should go after him, our backline was very good in 2010 before he left and he's a big part of the reason Chip was AA.

No Chip Frawley was a big part of why Chip Frawley was AA in 2010.

Probably for times like this when we want to poach people from Sydney backgrounds. Or when Neeld went after a lot of Collingwood support staff (and then they didn't let us get Jason Taylor but I digress).

Personally I think it's good practice. Holding a guy hostage for a contract isn't a great idea and Wellman probably would've fought with Neeld even more than Rawlings did.

But I'm glad he's seen the light and bailed on the sinking bombers. Their defenders and Jake Carlisle in particular will be quite upset. Just like Frawley and Garlo were when he left us.

Correct on releasing Wellman.

I am not sure why we are so keen to entice him given he is stepping away from AFL all together. I would have thought the past 2 years would be bruising and dispiriting whether you were directly involved in the supplements circus or on the periphery.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

We need to get the best coaches and assistants into the club, he is easily one of the best defensive coaches in the AFL. To do this we need to move on and stop caring about the past, stop relying on past legends of our club and let go of this ridiculous grudge by some.

He along with Rawlings under Roos will help the club go forward and will also likely help secure the signature of Frawley post 2014 season.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

got a feeling he might hide for a year like most bomber people

Apparently he wants to finish a university degree.

After the saga of Essadon '13 he probably realises that there is a real life and a real world outside football.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Do you actually know what role Wellman had? I don't ......you certainly don't. Not sure why you made the big claim.

As the defensive line coach I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest he may have had something to do with our key defender...

Edited by Dr. Gonzo
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Do you actually know what role Wellman had? I don't ......you certainly don't. Not sure why you made the big claim.

well if you don't know what roll he served ,why comment that is was all chip and no wellman

and how do you know that gonzo doesn't know?

Edited by jazza
Link to comment
Share on other sites


well if you don't know what roll he served ,why comment that is was all chip and no wellman

and how do you know that gonzo doesn't know?

Duhhh. If a player does achieve something then its highly probable that the player has had alot to do with it... :wacko:

And where did I say there was no Wellman.? :wacko: :wacko:

Unless they're involved in the inner workings of the FD, a supporter in the stands is only guessing what the level of actual involvement or influence of any of the assistant coaches.

And Gonzo was not been involved in the MFC FD when Wellman

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Duhhh. If a player does achieve something then its highly probable that the player has had alot to do with it... :wacko:

And where did I say there was no Wellman.? :wacko: :wacko:

Unless they're involved in the inner workings of the FD, a supporter in the stands is only guessing what the level of actual involvement or influence of any of the assistant coaches.

And Gonzo was not been involved in the MFC FD when Wellman

see im actually wrong again

my mistake started when I read your post

oh well,another wasted moment in life

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

He might be a good coach, but he seems prone to jumping ship...

I must say when I first read this yesterday I completely agreed with you. Although I don't think it's entirely the case.

Firstly he left to us to rejoin his old club he played his career at alongside old friends, if say Brad Green or Junior Mac did the same after being recognised as amazing assistants at their retrospective clubs I believe the vast football community would understand if they wanted to come back to the MFC.

And now after a year of hell and controversy, having his name somewhat tarnished under his old and trusted friend Hird I don't blame him if he wants to get out of football and have a break.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

While Wellman was at Melbourne, our backline developed very well.

While Wellman was at Essendon, their backline developed very well.

Correlation doesn't prove anything, of course, but from the outside that pattern is pretty convincing.

Good line coach for the defence, I'd take him back at Melbourne quite happily. But if he's taking his leave for a while, I'm not crying.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I must say when I first read this yesterday I completely agreed with you. Although I don't think it's entirely the case.

Firstly he left to us to rejoin his old club he played his career at alongside old friends, if say Brad Green or Junior Mac did the same after being recognised as amazing assistants at their retrospective clubs I believe the vast football community would understand if they wanted to come back to the MFC.

And now after a year of hell and controversy, having his name somewhat tarnished under his old and trusted friend Hird I don't blame him if he wants to get out of football and have a break.

There may be extenuating circumstances, but he definitely has jumped ship at least twice nonetheless.

Not sure what the details are of his exit from the bulldogs, but if he did a similarly impressive job there, I think it could be 3.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I must say when I first read this yesterday I completely agreed with you. Although I don't think it's entirely the case.

Firstly he left to us to rejoin his old club he played his career at alongside old friends, if say Brad Green or Junior Mac did the same after being recognised as amazing assistants at their retrospective clubs I believe the vast football community would understand if they wanted to come back to the MFC.

And now after a year of hell and controversy, having his name somewhat tarnished under his old and trusted friend Hird I don't blame him if he wants to get out of football and have a break.

Not is they had just signed a contract with another club, it just shows the character of the Hird organisation to my mind. I don't want people like him and Corcoran anywhere near our club.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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  

    LIFE SUPPORT by Whispering Jack

    With Melbourne’s season hanging on a thread, Saturday night’s game against North Melbourne unfolded like a scene in a hospital emergency department.  The patient presented to the ward in a bad way. Doctors and nurses pumped life-saving medication into his body and, in the ensuing half hour, he responded with blood returning to his cheeks as he stirred back to life. After a slight relapse, the nurses pumped further medication into the bloodstream and the prognosis started looking good as the

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 19

    PREGAME: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    The Demons head back on the road for their fifth interstate trip this season when they head up to Brisbane to take on the Lions under lights on Friday night at the Gabba. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 120

    PODCAST: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 25th June @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG over the Kangaroos in the Round 15. You 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. Listen & Chat

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 43

    VOTES: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    Captain Max Gawn has a considerable lead over the injured reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Alex Neal-Bullen, Steven May, & Jack Viney make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Kangaroos. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 51

    POSTGAME: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    The Demons almost blew a six goal lead and ultimately hung on to win by three points over the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the MCG and have temporarily jumped back into the Top 8.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 557

    GAMEDAY: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    It's Game Day and it very well could be the last roll of the dice for the Demon's finals aspirations in 2024. A loss to the bottom side would be another embarrassing moment in a cursed year for the Dees whilst a win could be the spark they need to reignite the fire in the belly.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 709

    THE HUNTER by The Oracle

    Something struck me as I sat on the couch watching the tragedy of North Melbourne’s attempt to beat Collingwood unfold on Sunday afternoon at the MCG.    It was three quarter time, the scoreboard had the Pies on 12.7.79, a respectable 63.16% in terms of goal kicking ratio. Meanwhile, the Roos’ 18.2.110 was off the charts at 90.00% shooting accuracy. I was thinking at the same time of Melbourne’s final score only six days before, a woeful 6.15.51 or 28.57% against Collingwood’s 14.5.89

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    FROZEN by Whispering Jack

    Who would have thought?    Collingwood had a depleted side with several star players out injured, Max Gawn was in stellar form, Christian Petracca at the top of his game and Simon Goodwin was about to pull off a masterstroke in setting Alex Neal-Bullen onto him to do a fantastic job in subduing the Magpies' best player. Goody had his charges primed to respond robustly to the challenge of turning around their disappointing performance against Fremantle in Alice Springs. And if not that, t

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    TURNAROUND by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons won their first game at home this year in the traditional King’s Birthday Weekend clash with Collingwood VFL on Sunday in a dramatic turnaround on recent form that breathed new life into the beleaguered club’s season. The Demons led from the start to record a 52-point victory. It was their highest score and biggest winning margin by far for the 2024 season. Under cloudy but calm conditions for Casey Fields, the home side, wearing the old Springvale guernsey as a mark of res

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...