Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

Schroder was delisted by Geelong in October.

I have quite a few mates that barrack for Geelong and most of them rate Schroder highly and were disappointed to see him leave. They are mostly of the opinion that he was squeezed out of the club due to lack of opportunity, not lack of talent. I have seen him play a couple of AFL games and liked what I saw.

He's a 21 year old strong, big bodied midfielder who can also hit the scoreboard.

Worth a look in the rookie draft?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-13/brick-keen-to-keep-building

Posted

18 clubs passed on him in DFA, there is another DFA coming up in a day.

If he doesn't get taken then, it would be very unlikely that he will get taken in the ND.

The RD would be his best bet.

Posted

yes yes and yes.

another prototype of what MFC needs.

this kid has the talent and the toughness.

He was behind too many in a strong Geelong mid rotation.

Worth a rookie spot.

Whilst a talented team, Geelong's midfield, especially contested ball winners are actually pretty light on after Selwood who has to do a lot himself. Caddy is the great hope. Christensen was their best clearance player after Selwood and SJ.

Schroder is solid, but short. Not quick and average skills.

We have Riley, Michie and Newton all looking for opportunity and I like them as much as Schroder. Newton has a left foot. Michie a bit of x factor and Riley is as tough as they come.

I don't think we need Schroder.

  • Like 5
Posted

We can never have enough midfielders!

I like the sound of Schroder and have a good gut feel about him.

Roos had been able to get the best out of players who get a second chance. He is ready to go...

Yes for me. Especially if we recruit McCartin.


Posted

I don't think his footy ability is the problem, it's his attitude from what I've been told.

Would've fit in well with a few noted party boys from our club in the recent past.

Like a young Colin Sylvia, or alternatively an older Colin Sylvia... not in playing style.

  • Like 2
Posted

I thought he was really cute in The Champ but he hasn't done much of note since then.

Posted

If we get another dumped VFL quality player then he will just be another dead wood list clogger that everyone will want gone in two years.

Rather work on another kid then another VFL player.

There's always a reason a player is delisted and usually because they're not good enough.

Posted

I think he's worth considering using our second round rookie pick on, but I hope we use our first on a kid, preferably Caleb Daniel.

Posted

If we get another dumped VFL quality player then he will just be another dead wood list clogger that everyone will want gone in two years.

Rather work on another kid then another VFL player.

There's always a reason a player is delisted and usually because they're not good enough.

But they can improve and Newton says hello.

Posted

I think he's worth considering using our second round rookie pick on, but I hope we use our first on a kid, preferably Caleb Daniel.

I think one of our rookie spots will be used for a ruckman.

Posted

I think one of our rookie spots will be used for a ruckman.

I hope not. We've already got King developing. Just trade or draft a mature ager if come next year we need them as back up if Jamar retires.

Even better get an international recruit so they don't take up a list spot.

We've only got 2 picks and both might be early enough to find players of value around the ground.


Posted

Remember Tom Gillies?

Oh I understand now, because Tom Gillies was no good, every DFA is hopeless and will never improve.

Ever had a bad meal? That would mean you don't eat anymore, correct?

  • Like 2
Posted

Oh I understand now, because Tom Gillies was no good, every DFA is hopeless and will never improve.

Ever had a bad meal? That would mean you don't eat anymore, correct?

Yeah, that's usually the way it goes. Not a lot of tolerance for bad cooking.

I'm just saying they weren't good enough to hold at a spot at their first club, so I won't be placing all my bets on them at their new club.

If they prove me wrong I'll be the first to say well done. You can even quote me on that.

Posted

But they can improve and Newton says hello.

Say hello?

Newton has come to the club with 5 games experience and like Michie Riley before him struggled to break into their original teams.

Michie Played 6 games and Riley 9. I exactly wouldn't call that a win either.

Newton still needs to prove himself he is in our best 22. Atm he is no certainty.. positions will be up for grabs between Michie Riley and Newton

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: Wednesday 18th December 2024

    It was the final session of 2024 before the Christmas/New Years break and the Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force to bring you the following preseason training observations from Wednesday's session at Gosch's Paddock. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS TRAINING: Petracca, Oliver, Melksham, Woewodin, Langdon, Rivers, Billings, Sestan, Viney, Fullarton, Adams, Langford, Lever, Petty, Spargo, Fritsch, Bowey, Laurie, Kozzy, Mentha, George, May, Gawn, Turner Tholstrup, Kentfi

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 16th December 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers braved the sweltering heat to bring you their Preseason Training observations from Gosch's Paddock on Monday morning. SCOOP JUNIOR'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I went down today in what were pretty ordinary conditions - hot and windy. When I got there, they were doing repeat simulations of a stoppage on the wing and then moving the ball inside 50. There seemed to be an emphasis on handballing out of the stoppage, usually there were 3 or 4 handballs to

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 1

    TRAINING: Friday 13th December 2024

    With only a few sessions left before the Christmas break a number of Demonlander Trackwatchers headed down to Gosch's Paddock to bring you their observations from this morning's preseason training session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS PLAYERS IN ATTENDANCE: JVR, Salem, McVee, Petracca, Windsor, Viney, Lever, Spargo, Turner, Gawn, Tholstrup, Oliver, Billings, Langdon, Laurie, Bowey, Melksham, Langford, Lindsay, Jefferson, Howes, McAdam, Rivers, TMac, Adams, Hore, Verrall,

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Wednesday 11th December 2024

    A few new faces joined our veteran Demonland Trackwatchers on a beautiful morning out at Gosch's Paddock for another Preseason Training Session. BLWNBA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I arrived at around 1015 and the squad was already out on the track. The rehab group consisted of XL, McAdam, Melksham, Spargo and Sestan. Lever was also on restricted duties and appeared to be in runners.  The main group was doing end-to-end transition work in a simulated match situation. Ball mov

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 9th December 2024

    Once again Demonland Trackwatchers were in attendance at the first preseason training session for the week at Gosch's Paddock to bring you their observations. WAYNE WUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Looks like very close to 100% attendance. Kelani is back. Same group in rehab. REHAB: Spargo, Lever, Lindsay, Brown & McAdam. Haven’t laid eyes on Fritsch or AMW yet. Fritsch sighted. One unknown mature standing with Goody. Noticing Nathan Bassett much m

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Friday 6th December 2024

    Some veteran Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock to bring you the following observations from another Preseason Training Session. WAYNE WUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Rehab: Lever, Spargo, McAdam, Lindsay, Brown Sinnema is excellent by foot and has a decent vertical leap. Windsor is training with the Defenders. Windsor's run won't be lost playing off half back. In 19 games in 2024 he kicked 8 goals as a winger. I see him getting shots at g

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Wednesday 4th December 2024

    A couple of intrepid Demonland Trackwatchers headed down to Gosch's Paddock for the midweek Preseason Training Session to bring you the following observations. Demonland's own Whispering Jack was not in attendance but he kicked off proceedings with the following summary of all the Preseason Training action to date. We’re already a month into the MFC preseason (if you started counting when the younger players in the group began the campaign along with some of the more keen older heads)

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    BEST OF THE REST by Meggs

    Meggs' Review of Melbourne's AFLW Season 9 ... Congratulations first off to the North Melbourne Kangaroos on winning the 2024 AFLW Premiership. Roos Coach Darren Crocker has assembled a team chock-full of competitive and highly skilful players who outclassed the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final to remain undefeated throughout Season 9. A huge achievement in what was a dominant season by North. For Melbourne fans, the season was unfortunately one of frustration and disappointment

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Monday 2nd December 2024

    There were many Demonland Trackwatchers braving the morning heat at Gosch's Paddock today to witness the players go through the annual 2km time trials. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Max, TMac & Melksham the first ones out on the track.  Runners are on. Guess they will be doing a lot of running.  TRAINING: Max, TMac, Melksham, Woey, Rivers, AMW, May, Sharp, Kolt, Adams, Sparrow, Jefferson, Billings, Petty, chandler, Howes, Lever, Kozzy, Mentha, Fullarton, Sal

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 1
  • Tell a friend

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