Jump to content

Patrick Dangerfield


Demonsterative

Recommended Posts

Some hypothetical’s around Dangerfield to Melbourne.

Given the AFL’s alleged interference in trying to engineer Buddy to GWS (which ultimately failed), would they prefer the marquee free agent to get to a ‘battler’ club like us to dispel the perception that free agency just benefits the strong clubs?

It’s just one of the litany of ‘bad looks’ for the AFL in recent years, and has really destabilised the equalisation conversation, so wonder if they would attempt to ‘influence’ this situation to give them some PR credits in the debate and redress the imbalance of high end free agents just picking the strong clubs.

If we are pursuing Tom Lynch, might we persuade them to not match a contract offer for Danger by offering overs for Lynch?

How much they value Lynch could be the kicker here, but it could be a way for them to get a pick(s) from both the AFL for Dangerfield's compensation and us, giving them a greater net benefit.

Edited by ChaserJ
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Given the AFL’s alleged interference in trying to engineer Buddy to GWS (which ultimately failed), would they prefer the marquee free agent to get to a ‘battler’ club like us to dispel the perception that free agency just benefits the strong clubs?

it would be good for the AFL but they have no say in it, its all up to Danger

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Some hypothetical’s around Dangerfield to Melbourne.

Given the AFL’s alleged interference in trying to engineer Buddy to GWS (which ultimately failed), would they prefer the marquee free agent to get to a ‘battler’ club like us to dispel the perception that free agency just benefits the strong clubs?

It’s just one of the litany of ‘bad looks’ for the AFL in recent years, and has really destabilised the equalisation conversation, so wonder if they would attempt to ‘influence’ this situation to give them some PR credits in the debate and redress the imbalance of high end free agents just picking the strong clubs.

If we are pursuing Tom Lynch, might we persuade them to not match a contract offer for Danger by offering overs for Lynch?

How much they value Lynch could be the kicker here, but it could be a way for them to get a pick(s) from both the AFL for Dangerfield's compensation and us, giving them a greater net benefit.

You've just got me even more hopeful.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Some hypothetical’s around Dangerfield to Melbourne.

Given the AFL’s alleged interference in trying to engineer Buddy to GWS (which ultimately failed), would they prefer the marquee free agent to get to a ‘battler’ club like us to dispel the perception that free agency just benefits the strong clubs?

It’s just one of the litany of ‘bad looks’ for the AFL in recent years, and has really destabilised the equalisation conversation, so wonder if they would attempt to ‘influence’ this situation to give them some PR credits in the debate and redress the imbalance of high end free agents just picking the strong clubs.

If we are pursuing Tom Lynch, might we persuade them to not match a contract offer for Danger by offering overs for Lynch?

How much they value Lynch could be the kicker here, but it could be a way for them to get a pick(s) from both the AFL for Dangerfield's compensation and us, giving them a greater net benefit.

It wouldn't surprise me if this was part of the deal (tactics)...if we are in the running.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It can cost though 'Mach5', we've got to make certain we can pay who we need to keep and be able to build a strong list.

The Franklin deal looks to have backfired at Sydney and may yet be one of the worst in recent memory. They have little to no depth and lost big 'Mummy' and he was probably more important than Franklin to them.

Judd cost Carlton more than Kennedy and it's only now he has gone that Cripps has had the opportunity to show what he has.

I've been around long enough for Templeton, Moore, Croswell, Tillbrook ....to know that if we get Danger it's not the answer. It's just part of a much bigger puzzle that might lose some important pieces along the way.

You forgot Carmen!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just thinking about the Danger to Dees scenario.

If by some chance this does happen, I'm buying shares in Kleenex as there will be a sudden rise in tissue sales!!!

tears of joy??

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Danger mail from source close to his management "Dees? not likely"

Grain of salt,people.

Forget danger for now chook but anyone you have heard that we might be into that maybe hasn't been mentioned in the media??
Link to comment
Share on other sites

only the poor mans Lynch.

Where did you hear that? Because this bloke plays the role that Howe plays in our forward line. If we are after him - I think we have made our decision re: keeping Howe.

Just supposition but something to ponder...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Got a friend who works at the club in a non-football role (doesnt barrack for MFC) who says there is excited talk about Danger just lately.

But it may mean nothing... Im sure there is plenty of excitement all the time. I hear excited talk for example how sick you must be to not kick over a jam jar.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Youve got the lot. Havent seen him for a few weeks and it was the 1st thing I asked. We were doing kick to kick and run throughs and I was out of puff. He doesnt BS though, and he laughed and said it how he saw it. I laughed too, ran 50 metres and put my hands on my knees. He shot through before anything else was said.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


I believe it when I see it!

We have a Buckley's chance of getting him.. His mgr is prob just trying to get him more $$ from either the crowd or the cats...

fFree agency will/has players naming their price as the talent pool is tool small for so many clubs.. Top teams trying to stay in the premiership clock...

I guess that's equalization the afl are taking about!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

So I say what I heard and add that it is probably excited clutterback from people not in the know.

Then I get told it stinks from WJ who has done the same thing in the Carlilse thread only that, was at a toffy dinner (he didnt pay for).

Seems odd.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Throw everything at him. Let him live out in Geelong. Buy him a car and pay his fuel. Pay him extra to spy at Cats training.

5 years, $5 million frontloaded so he gets 1.5-2 in the first few years.

  • Like 1
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: #19 Josh Schache

    Date of Birth: 21 August 1997 Height: 199cm   Games MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 76   Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 75     Games CDFC 2024: 12 Goals CDFC 2024: 14   Originally selected to join the Brisbane Lions with the second pick in the 2015 AFL National Draft, Schache moved on to the Western Bulldogs and played in their 2021 defeat to Melbourne where he featured in a handful of games over the past two seasons. Was unable to command a

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    2024 Player Reviews: #21 Matthew Jefferson

    Date of Birth: 8 March 2004 Height: 195cm   Games CDFC 2024: 17 Goals CDFC 2024: 29 The rangy young key forward was a first round pick two years ago is undergoing a long period of training for senior football. There were some promising developments during his season at Casey where he was their top goal kicker and finished third in its best & fairest.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #23 Shane McAdam

    Date of Birth: 28 May 1995 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 53 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total:  73 Games CDFC 2024: 11 Goals CDFC 2024: 21 Injuries meant a delayed start to his season and, although he showed his athleticism and his speed at times, he was unable to put it all together consistently. Needs to show much more in 2025 and a key will be his fitness.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 14

    2024 Player Reviews: #43 Kyah Farris-White

    Date of Birth: 2 January 2004 Height: 206cm   Games CDFC 2024: 4 Goals CDFC 2024:  1   Farris-White was recruited from basketball as a Category B rookie in the hope of turning him into an AFL quality ruckman but, after two seasons, the experiment failed to bear fruit.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #44 Luker Kentfield

    Date of Birth: 10 September 2005 Height: 194cm   Games CDFC 2024: 9 Goals CDFC 2024: 5   Drafted from WAFL club Subiaco in this year’s mid season draft, Kentfield was injured when he came to the club and needs a full season to prepare for the rigors of AFL football.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    REDLEG PRIDE by Meggs

    Hump day mid-week footy at the Redlegs home ground is a great opportunity to build on our recent improved competitiveness playing in the red and blue.   The jumper has a few other colours this week with the rainbow Pride flag flying this round to celebrate people from all walks of life coming together, being accepted. AFLW has been a benchmark when it comes to inclusivity and a safe workplace.  The team will run out in a specially designed guernsey for this game and also the following week

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEMING by Meggs

    It was such a balmy spring evening for this mid-week BNCA Pink Lady match at our favourite venue Ikon Park between two teams that had not won a game since round one.   After last week’s insipid bombing, the DeeArmy banner correctly deemanded that our players ‘go in hard, go in strong, go in fighting’, and girl they sure did!   The first quarter goals by Alyssa Bannan and Alyssia Pisano were simply stunning, and it was 4 goals to nil by half-time.   Kudos to Mick Stinear.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...