Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

So long as we don't over pay for him it's a yes for me

I have question marks over his durability

Posted

Interesting.

He's younger (24), taller (190cm) and lighter (82kg) than I thought he was.

Numbers are very similar to in-form Dom Tyson -

Lots of tackles, lots of clearances. All-round good on 1%ers, rebound 50s and inside 50 stats for a general-purpose midfielder.

Most impressively, he's been super-consistent season by season for five years already.

Definitely worth investigating. Obviously wouldn't give pick 5, but our second pick plus a player of moderate value (can't think of any right now... :rolleyes: ) would seem a reasonable trade for a want-away.

  • Like 1
Posted

Interesting.

He's younger (24), taller (190cm) and lighter (82kg) than I thought he was.

Numbers are very similar to in-form Dom Tyson -

Lots of tackles, lots of clearances. All-round good on 1%ers, rebound 50s and inside 50 stats for a general-purpose midfielder.

Most impressively, he's been super-consistent season by season for five years already.

Definitely worth investigating. Obviously wouldn't give pick 5, but our second pick plus a player of moderate value (can't think of any right now... :rolleyes: ) would seem a reasonable trade for a want-away.

I think it would take pick 5. Would I give it? Probably not, but he is worth more than a 2nd round pick. Maybe we float Howe as bait, and add something to that. But I doubt a second round pick alone would get the deal done. Collingwood apparently wanted Redden in the Beams trade last year (instead of Crisp), but Brisbane were very quick to knock that on the head. Obviously Redden is highly rated, which suggests Brisbane will want overs for him.

  • Like 1

Posted

Another Jack? There's too many to keep up with at the club now!

But yes. Get him.

Posted

Brisbane must have the smell of Death...The arrogant way they dragged Fitzroy's casket up North i shall never forget (I remember some Faceless Corporate President Laughing about the deal he had secured during the Press Conference)

What was in the Juice they were all shot with back when Thug Matthews was head hunted??

Pity WADA was yet to be born...i doubt the 3peat would have eventuated.

No Sympathy as the players walk except it will cost us $$$ and players for many years...

Posted

Has just informed the Lions he wishes to be traded at seasons end.

What is he worth? And would you want him?

Yes.

Like, just yes.

Posted

Is he worth pick 5?

Maybe it is slightly overs but the benefit of immediate day one impact of a career peak midfielder to the MFC list may be worth more to us than just his usual market value.

I'd consider pick 5 for Redden with a sweetener in return (their second round for our 3rd round? Their second round for our 2016 2nd round - which gives us more power to tiebreaker the list over this year).

They are going to want players though, with all the defections. And they have cap space. Straight swap for Howe?

Posted

I'd take him. He'd be an improvement on what we have right now. That's all we really need to know. Obviously don't pay a first round pick for him, but if he'd be a walk-up start in our first 18 then take him.

Posted

Is he worth pick 5?

Maybe it is slightly overs but the benefit of immediate day one impact of a career peak midfielder to the MFC list may be worth more to us than just his usual market value.

I'd consider pick 5 for Redden with a sweetener in return (their second round for our 3rd round? Their second round for our 2016 2nd round - which gives us more power to tiebreaker the list over this year).

They are going to want players though, with all the defections. And they have cap space. Straight swap for Howe?

I don't think they would accept that deal...but it helps that Howe can play at both ends..I wonder what is the bigger loss and to which club...I would do that deal in a heartbeat.

Posted (edited)

Howe and a 3rd rounder overs?

Edited by Pates
Posted

Howe and a 3rd rounder overs?

That might be a hard sell to Howe.

I am not sure he want to go to a club that is worse than the Dees.

If the options were the Lions or the Dees I know which one I would take.

  • Like 1

Posted

A fully fit Bears midfield is miles better than ours.

That they finished last this year has more to do with their injuries during the year than anything.

They're going to want picks to pick up academy selections - some of their options on Queensland players are genuinely talented.

Players will have far less value for Brisbane, Sydney and GWS. Possibly gc17 too

Posted

Straight swap for Howe? Helps them with their forward issues and adds more depth to our midfield.

  • Like 1
Posted

Straight swap for Howe? Helps them with their forward issues and adds more depth to our midfield.

I always had a feeling that Brisbane were the team offering Howe big $$$... would be great the MFC if that trade eventuates

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: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 3

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...