WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB – JAKE MELKSHAM

[demonjamo 0]

It referred the point of choosing clubs. We were his only suitor . He by all accounts wanted out. His choice was...US...or stay.

I think its relevant. No one else was making a bee line to windy hill for him, let alone throwing a 4 year contract under his nose

Jake reminds me a bit of Ted Richards, Roos and his coaching staff did a fairly good job in turning him around after he left Essendon

Welcome Jake

[Gator 17,281]

Jake reminds me a bit of Ted Richards, Roos and his coaching staff did a fairly good job in turning him around after he left Essendon

Welcome Jake

In what way ?

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

In what way ?

Both used to play for Essendon...

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[Coq au vin 755]

I don't see much positive out of the trade period for us so far.

[Biffen 12,940]

In what way ?

Stupid look permanently on face.

[beelzebub 23,313]

Jake reminds me a bit of Ted Richards, Roos and his coaching staff did a fairly good job in turning him around after he left Essendon

Welcome Jake

agaon...ive no issue with him as a player to fill a roll. So be it.

But did Ted come With Abnormal Different Aspects

[Yossarian 1,820]

agaon...ive no issue with him as a player to fill a roll. So be it.

But did Ted come With Abnormal Different Aspects

Goodwin: "What are you, Jake?"

Milkshake: "Filling a roll!"

[Strapping Young Lad 227]

I was looking on the old AFL site and noticed they had video's about the people being traded. The "get excited by" series.... Sadly Jake does not have one... But the young guy Anderson the Roo's have snared has one. He has had about 4 and a half minutes of game time, and he has one! This beg the question, where is the Jake Melksham excitement reel??

[Bang Bang Bang 5,802]

I was looking on the old AFL site and noticed they had video's about the people being traded. The "get excited by" series.... Sadly Jake does not have one... But the young guy Anderson the Roo's have snared has one. He has had about 4 and a half minutes of game time, and he has one! This beg the question, where is the Jake Melksham excitement reel??

This one isn't too bad. (2013)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyc3AQm515I

[Chook 15,012]

I like the way he goes about it.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I was looking on the old AFL site and noticed they had video's about the people being traded. The "get excited by" series.... Sadly Jake does not have one... But the young guy Anderson the Roo's have snared has one. He has had about 4 and a half minutes of game time, and he has one! This beg the question, where is the Jake Melksham excitement reel??

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-10-15/jake-melksham-highlights

[Demon Jack 6,862]

I was looking on the old AFL site and noticed they had video's about the people being traded. The "get excited by" series.... Sadly Jake does not have one... But the young guy Anderson the Roo's have snared has one. He has had about 4 and a half minutes of game time, and he has one! This beg the question, where is the Jake Melksham excitement reel??

Sad thing is that I think even Dean Gore was given a highlights reel...

[Demon Jack 6,862]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-10-15/jake-melksham-highlights

There is something to work with there...

I hope Goodwin and co can bring that out on a more consistent basis. Welcome Melksham!

[chook fowler 19,446]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-10-15/jake-melksham-highlights

He's got a good boot and looks balanced. Plenty to like. Considering pick 25 in this draft looks likely to be a lottery, not a bad deal.

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

The kid can play. No doubt about it.

Prefer him at 25 than some skinny kid at Casey for the next 18 months

But WADA are yet to speak.

I am worried

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,593]

There's a Jake Melksham highlight reel on the melbourne website.

Melksham was actually a tidy player in 2013.

Im not fussed if we get kennedy or Bugg but i thinknMelk might work out ok.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,593]

People bag him for his recent form rather than the totality of his career particularly before asada wada

[RalphiusMaximus 6,024]

Well, after all the large scale debate on here about value and what we should pay he's here.

Welcome to the club Jake. I really hope you do work well with Goodwin and take your game up a notch or two after stalling at the Bombers. I can safely say that every Melbourne supporter will be thrilled if you kick on and become more than a handy depth player.

[chookrat 4,247]

I reckon people underestimate Melksham because he has a rude head. We are seduced by Howes spekkies. Ill put it to all on demonland that Melksham is worth more than Howe.

[Cards13 9,117]

I reckon people underestimate Melksham because he has a rude head. We are seduced by Howes spekkies. Ill put it to all on demonland that Melksham is worth more than Howe.

Noted.

I watched him a few times last year and he just seemed to get lost with what appeared to be a run with role. Looked ok with the ball and going fwd but got caught out often not being able to go the other way.

Here is hoping he is up to his role and helps us get better.

[KingDingAling 3,752]

The kid can play. No doubt about it.

Prefer him at 25 than some skinny kid at Casey for the next 18 months

But WADA are yet to speak.

I am worried

Yeah that is what I think. Without the WADA situation, pick 25 for Melksham I could live with. But taking into account the prospect of a 2 year ban, I think there are some at the club with compromised views (Goodwin) about Essendon players. The only rational explanation for mine is that the AFL have reassured clubs that they will be compensated - in the face of WADA bans to players.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

What's the difference between Jake Melksham and Dom Tyson?

[RalphiusMaximus 6,024]

What's the difference between Jake Melksham and Dom Tyson?

Pretty sure we'll find out.

[KingDingAling 3,752]

What's the difference between Jake Melksham and Dom Tyson?

One has uncertainly around their availability - the other doesn't.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

What's the difference between Jake Melksham and Dom Tyson?

One won Cleo bachelor of the year, the other came 2nd in a smashed crab lookalike competition.