Jack Trengove

[FarNorthernD 5,845]

I keep forgetting that he's only 23.

Yes, same. He has been around forever and yet if he comes right could still have another 6 or so years of AFL football

Can't help but think that with everything that has happened to Jack proves the existence of the Melbourne curse. If the world was a fair and just place, the bloke who got drafted one spot ahead of Jack who be the one who suffered from perpetual misfortune.

[Cards13 9,117]

Ah now don't go all sentimental like... you blokes!

Which club would offer an extention contract to a guy who.... however you wanta put it, was thrust up as a potential trade to Richmond!??

Sheesh no wonder we have not won a flag in 50 odd years!

Go hang out with Bluey.

[Nasher 33,068]

Can't help but think that with everything that has happened to Jack proves the existence of the Melbourne curse. If the world was a fair and just place, the bloke who got drafted one spot ahead of Jack who be the one who suffered from perpetual misfortune.

I think everything that has happened to Jack proves the existence of the Melbourne incompetence 2009-2014. I'd bet anything that the pressure put on him is a contributor to the foot getting to the point that it did - I wonder how forthcoming he felt he could be about the state of his body when he thought the club was relying on him? Not to mention the fact that we (apparently) didn't even know he was injured when we tried to pack him off to Richmond.

This is the first time in his career that I think the club has done the right thing by the guy, that's why I personally am so pleased for him and glad that the club has handled this in this manner, finally. Let's hope it's not too little too late.

Edited May 29, 2015 by Nasher

[Sir Why You Little 34,556]

I think everything that has happened to Jack proves the existence of the Melbourne incompetence 2009-2014. I'd bet anything that the pressure put on him is a contributor to the foot getting to the point that it did - I wonder how forthcoming he felt he could be about the state of his body when he thought the club was relying on him? Not to mention the fact that we (apparently) didn't even know he was injured when we tried to pack him off to Richmond.

This is the first time in his career that I think the club has done the right thing by this young man, that's why I personally am so pleased for him and glad that the club has handled this in this manner, finally. Let's hope it's not too little too late.

Schwab thrashed him onfield because he was "made" Captain. I have no doubt

Jack should not have played in 2013 at all.

[picket fence 15,232]

Honestly, you are the biggest stick in the mud. We all know there's a chance he'll struggle to get back, we don't need you to remind us, especially at a moment where he's just been given some good news and the club has backed him in.

Timing of comments is everything and yours stinks.

Fair enough Nasher! But you will concede that, he was considered last year expendable!

So loyalty might be a great thing , but reality is what we are faced with in a footballing sense!

Eh? Respect your views as always. But sheeit we have made some shocking footballing decisions! I hope this isn't just another one!? Eh?

[Roger Mellie 3,511]

I find it extremely odd that poster's feel compelled to declare Trengove's operation a failure, as though there's some prize in making the call early.

[Freddy Fuschia 666]

Schwab thrashed him onfield because he was "made" Captain. I have no doubt

Jack should not have played in 2013 at all.

Spot on. Schwab let Jack down in his capacity as chairman of selectors, assistant coach and chief medical officer that year. Not to mention his failures when, as head of recruiting, he drafted him in the first place.

[dee-luded 2,958]

DOn't know if its already been posted but I am happy with this

Jack will be back: Trengove to stay with Dees in 2016

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-29/jack-will-be-back-trengove-to-stay-with-dees-in-2016-

link didn't work for me, so I went searching, > http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-05-29/trengoves-heart-to-still-beat-true-in-2016

He is too talented to not give the opportunity, imagine if we delisted him and he found top form at another club, demon land would blow up

apart from being the wrong thing to do by him; other players around the competition watch these things as well as us all.

we have to be a club that does the right thing to/for our people.

Jack Trengove has bent over backwards for this club, & we should likewise for him.

Last year we tried to trade him, this year we gave him a contract extension.

How quick the football world turns.

or is it that we changed it, for them. they know how we feel, & they know what is right, & wrong.

Edited May 29, 2015 by dee-luded

[Akum 2,660]

If Plick Face is certain that JT's got no chance of ever playing again

that's the best news JT has had for years!

[boydie 653]

Fair enough Nasher! But you will concede that, he was considered last year expendable!

So loyalty might be a great thing , but reality is what we are faced with in a footballing sense!

Eh? Respect your views as always. But sheeit we have made some shocking footballing decisions! I hope this isn't just another one!? Eh?

To quote Paul Roos "Every player is tradeable".

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/paul-roos-says-every-melbourne-player-is-tradeable-as-the-demons-preseason-begins/story-fni5f91a-1227042594233

[whatwhat say what 19,062]

Fair enough Nasher! But you will concede that, he was considered last year expendable!

So loyalty might be a great thing , but reality is what we are faced with in a footballing sense!

Eh? Respect your views as always. But sheeit we have made some shocking footballing decisions! I hope this isn't just another one!? Eh?

He wasn't considered expendable last year - he was considered valuable, and still worth a pick inside the top round of the draft.

I'm hopefully that he can come back, but it's been a long, long time between drop punts.

His injury is unlucky. Imagine Freo with Morabito storming down the wing, or Thorp playing like Croad for Hawthorn. Some players aren't able to play the game due to circumstances beyond their control - Trengove hopefully won't be one of them.

[darkhorse72 1,735]

To quote Paul Roos "Every player is tradeable".

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/paul-roos-says-every-melbourne-player-is-tradeable-as-the-demons-preseason-begins/story-fni5f91a-1227042594233

While Roos did say that, what I think was missed, does not mean they want to trade every player. Simply any player can be traded as thats how the system works.

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

I think that this is both a very classy move by the club and also a good sign that his foot is going well.

The club could have left Jack hanging and waited until they were certain he was going to be ok, but instead they have done the right thing by him and given him the time and security to get everything right without any pressure.

[What 18,810]

Another year for Trenners, thats awesome. Hopefully as sign his foot is finally on the way to being better.

Nobody deserves to get out on the park and play in MFC wins more than this kid.

[Vagg 2,422]

Very happy for Trenners. I really hope he is able to get back on the park and finally realise the huge potential he showed when first drafted. And, as has been noted on here, he's still only around 23 -- the same age that some guys get their START at the top. Isn't VanDemon around that age? And, think Cam Pedersen was about that age when he debuted, too.

So, my point is that age is still on his side.

He's a ripping human being, and deserves to have things start going his way. I really hope it works out for him, and he can be part of the great MFC revival in 2016.

[spirit of norm smith 12,963]

Love to see Petracca and Trengove come in to our midfield in 2016. Huge life if Jack gets back on the G one day.

[norwood_demon 196]

Awesome news. The Club has returned the loyalty shown by Jack throughout his career at Melbourne. He extended his first contract early. He supped from the poisoned chalice of captaincy in dire days. I saw Jack play in the SANFL finals for Sturt. You all remember his first season; a player who willed himself to win contests at critical junctures in games. Can you imagine our midfield when he gets back to playing like that with Jones, Viney, Petracca, Brayshaw, Vandenberg et al?

[beelzebub 22,225]

A tad premature for mine.

Good luck to the lad . Hopefully the clubs faith is not misplaced.

[jackaub 1,402]

Clubs that support their players and want to give them the best possible opportunity to succeed.

Yes by attempting to trade them right??

[Sideshow Bob 2,156]

Yes by attempting to trade them right??

Far too much is made of the 'trade attempt', from what i can gather Richmond came asking, Jack was probably looking at a fresh start given his history and it got to the point of a medical check. Since then he has been diligently doing what he need sot get back on the park. If you are concerned about Jack being in the 'tradeable' category, i'd reckon every single club will be asking about the availability of most if not all our best 22 players, as we will with most others. it is of little consequence, the game is a profession not a pure love of the game/club. Players and clubs need to do what is best for them. If Carlton came asking for Jack and offered up their first pick (likely to be 1 or 2 or wanted to offload a Murphy for a fresh start you'd very seriously think about it and probably go yep - get it done without a second thought!

[rpfc 27,496]

I see this as astute list management, especially if Trengove is on a smaller pay packet in 2016.

Many teams would have moved on, and many players would have done the same, especially considering he was a clear MRI away from playing for another team in 2015...

We couldn't have located a talent like his at ND89 in the draft so the opportunity cost is mitigated should he not succeed.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

A tad premature for mine.

Good luck to the lad . Hopefully the clubs faith is not misplaced.

Nope, I'd still be happy with this even if his leg snapped right off at the end of the year. We owe him and shouldn't begrudge him a year when we've had spuds like Newton and Spencer getting gimme years.

[Gorgoroth 12,330]

I'd say Trenners contract would be a decent amount to stay at the club, ie 100k + good amounts for match payments to help make up say 300k

The best thing is he does not have to try and prove anything this year. Means he can be a bit more cautious knowing it is all about next year and that he is good for next year.

[Ted Lasso 16,814]

I think it's just taking the pressure off him, he knows he has the time to get it right now

From our point of view, we know he's a talent, a leader and great clubman, he's only 23 and clearly the medical reports on his recovery have been encouraging, it's not a huge investment and it has the potential to provide huge upside.

I trust the judgment of those with more informed opinions who have decided to back him

[Akum 2,660]

Far too much is made of the 'trade attempt', from what i can gather Richmond came asking, Jack was probably looking at a fresh start given his history and it got to the point of a medical check. Since then he has been diligently doing what he need sot get back on the park. If you are concerned about Jack being in the 'tradeable' category, i'd reckon every single club will be asking about the availability of most if not all our best 22 players, as we will with most others. it is of little consequence, the game is a profession not a pure love of the game/club. Players and clubs need to do what is best for them. If Carlton came asking for Jack and offered up their first pick (likely to be 1 or 2 or wanted to offload a Murphy for a fresh start you'd very seriously think about it and probably go yep - get it done without a second thought!

Weren't there rumours at the time that Pick 12 (or whichever pick that Tiges were offering for JT) would have helped us land a big fish from elsewhere?