Jump to content

Match Preview and Team Selection - Round 6


Demonland

Recommended Posts

Rarely does getting stuck in make up for a lack of talent Dockett.

However if we don't have a red hot go from the start it will be ugly by three quarter time.

No it doesn't but it certainly evens the ledger and certainly reduces the odds on getting absolutely pummelled. It's why we got within a point of the Pies round 2, 2010.

I don't believe in honourable losses but if the boys give everything and leave nothing in the tank and do their best I can't ask for anything more.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

wouldn't the logic be NOT to bring back underdone players against spud sides because you don't really need them?

If you wanted to get games into players would you 'carry' them against good teams or play them against bad teams you look down upon as a backwater of football civilisation?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Good to see Byrnes back in - he's our best exponent of the kick into the man on the mark.

I raise you Jeremy Howe.

He had some crackers last year, and the ones that didn't were some of the best hospital kicks going around.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I raise you Jeremy Howe.

He had some crackers last year, and the ones that didn't were some of the best hospital kicks going around.

Ha!

Actually, he got too close last week while having one of those set shots in the second half and didn't make the distance.

The irritating thing - the very, very, very irritating thing - is that you can see it coming a million miles away..

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you wanted to get games into players would you 'carry' them against good teams or play them against bad teams you look down upon as a backwater of football civilisation?

i'd give them another week in the twos , till they are match fit, and take 22 players not including your star which should be adequate for the special ed opponent

big game against a tough opponent i'd be thinking we need that star in even if he's underdone

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ha!

Actually, he got too close last week while having one of those set shots in the second half and didn't make the distance.

The irritating thing - the very, very, very irritating thing - is that you can see it coming a million miles away..

How he can run, judge the flight path of a ball, jump on a guys back and take an epic mark time and time again but not take a few extra steps back off the mark is beyond me!

It's worse up on level 2 or 3 where you can get a better view of it...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm fairly sure Roos and Watts would have had a stern discussion Monday about the non negotiables. If we see that performance again this week, he's as good as dropped IMO.

I agree.

But im glad that Roos understands how important Watts is too Melbourne, as he adds class where we dont have any. Watts and Salems kicking skills are so exciting. CLASSS

Link to comment
Share on other sites

wouldn't the logic be NOT to bring back underdone players against spud sides because you don't really need them?

Probably not, because playing the Dees would be perceived as the equivalent of playing a VFL side and low-risk.

Not fair, but deserved given our form.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

After such a rubbish effort last week, he did not deserve to be in the team.

The rest of the boys need to pick their act up.

Also isnt the tackle machine Cross? he loves a good tackle

Yes he deserved to be dropped. Not sure where he fits into the team. One supposedly good game against Ablett doesn't constitute a career. Modern day taggers need to be able to hurt teams going the other way and tackle, something he fails to do more often than not. In the first couple of weeks star players were not only racking up 30+ touches but also accumulating large tackle numbers. Wouldn't even muster a pick in the 60's so were stuck with him.

Yes, Cross should be dubbed " The Tackle Machine".

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Byrnes back ohhhh God no and Jetta still there we must be at the bottom of the barrel

Hope Jamar is fit as i havent seen him run yet at training Could be that he has been training in secret I hope so

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Good to see Byrnes back in - he's our best exponent of the kick into the man on the mark.

Hhahhaaa aI had forgotton about that Its our only leading stat at the moment

Edited by jackaub
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ha!

Actually, he got too close last week while having one of those set shots in the second half and didn't make the distance.

The irritating thing - the very, very, very irritating thing - is that you can see it coming a million miles away..

Agree. It is not too difficult to stay back an extra metre and ensure your kick goes over the man on the mark.

We seem to be masters at stuffing it up. Several of our players do it.

Edited by Redleg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Can anyone explain the rationale behind bringing back has-beens like Byrnes in the side? May as well have kept Evans in the side.

It grieves me to say it but Byrnes is a long way in front of Evans, Mckenzie etc .

It reflects the sad state of our list unfortunately

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The tackle machine dropped. Where to now?

Deserved to be dropped. Terrible game. Needs to work on disposal and his tackling. Gave away around 3 head high tackles from memory.

Don't know what has happened to Jordie. There is a place for him at his best but when he drops below that he is a liability.

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  

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

    The luckless Salem suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions early in the season and, after missing a number of games, he was never at his best. He was also inconvenienced by minor niggles later in the season. This was a blow for the club that sorely needed him to fill gaps in the midfield at times as well as to do his best work in defence. Date of Birth: 15 July 1995 Height: 184cm Games MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 176 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 26 Brownlow Meda

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    2024 Player Reviews: #39 Koltyn Tholstrop

    The first round draft pick at #13 from twelve months ago the strongly built medium forward has had an impressive introduction to AFL football and is expected to spend more midfield moments as his career progresses. Date of Birth: 25 July 2005 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 10 Goals MFC 2024: 5 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2024: 7 Goals CDFC 2024: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #42 Daniel Turner

    The move of “Disco” to a key forward post looks like bearing fruit. Turner has good hands, moves well and appears to be learning the forward craft well. Will be an interesting watch in 2025. Date of Birth: January 28, 2002 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total: 18 Goals MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 17 Games CDFC 2024: 1 Goals CDFC 2024:  1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 15

    2024 Player Reviews: #8 Jake Lever

    The Demon’s key defender and backline leader had his share of injuries and niggles throughout the season which prevented him from performing at his peak.  Date of Birth: 5 March 1996 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 18 Career Total: 178 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #13 Clayton Oliver

    Lack of preparation after a problematic preseason prevented Oliver from reaching the high standards set before last year’s hamstring woes. He carried injury right through the back half of the season and was controversially involved in a potential move during the trade period that was ultimately shut down by the club. Date of Birth:  22 July 1997 Height:  189cm Games MFC 2024:  21 Career Total: 183 Goals MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 54 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 17

    BLOODY BLUES by Meggs

    The conclusion to Narrm’s home and away season was the inevitable let down by the bloody Blues  who meekly capitulated to the Bombers.   The 2024 season fixture handicapped the Demons chances from the get-go with Port Adelaide, Brisbane and Essendon advantaged with enough gimme games to ensure a tough road to the finals, especially after a slew of early season injuries to star players cost wins and percentage.     As we strode confidently through the gates of Prin

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    2024 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca

    Melbourne’s most important player who dominated the first half of the season until his untimely injury in the Kings Birthday clash put an end to his season. At the time, he was on his way to many personal honours and the club in strong finals contention. When the season did end for Melbourne and Petracca was slowly recovering, he was engulfed in controversy about a possible move of clubs amid claims about his treatment by the club in the immediate aftermath of his injury. Date of Birth: 4 J

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 21
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...