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  On 16/09/2015 at 10:09, mo64 said:

Mick Malthouse's love of Daisy Thomas clouded his views of an injury riddled player, past his best. And Carlton are paying for that decision big time. There are probably other players out there that offer more than Melksham, and could come at a lesser cost. Melksham's CV isn't impressive, and that's what most on here are judging him on.

like Neil Craig's amazing insight on bringing James Sellar to MFC
 
  On 16/09/2015 at 10:15, GrandOld said:

like Neil Craig's amazing insight on bringing James Sellar to MFC

For zero cost practically, and he filled a hole.

Not exactly an epic stuff up.

  On 16/09/2015 at 10:21, Mach5 said:

For zero cost practically, and he filled a hole.

Not exactly an epic stuff up.

Every selection that doesn't turn out comes at a cost. There are at least a dozen players selected after Sellar that are making an impact at AFL level, including Lachie Neale and Aaron Hall. Goodwin isn't necessarily in the best position to assess Melksham's worth compared to other players out there.

 

The day cant come soon enough when this potato re-signs with Essendope and this thread can be locked and disappear forever

  On 14/09/2015 at 03:17, Webber said:

Exactly the attitude of Carlton supporters to Garlett last year.

Big difference: Jeff wasn't under threat of a very long suspension by WADA.

To take a risk on a player with that potential down (to zero) side he would have to have as an upside the potential to be a top 10 MFC regular, not a fringe / depth player.


  On 16/09/2015 at 09:59, Nasher said:

Yeah! What would that buffoon Goodwin know if he likes Melksham? It's not like he's coached with him or worked closely with him for several years or anything. We fans clearly know more than that idiot and his terrible judgement.

Was he close to him when he was taking all those injections too?

  On 16/09/2015 at 09:46, Wiseblood said:

Is that what we are basing player movements on now? What tie they are wearing?

Good lord.

was he smiling ?
  On 11/09/2015 at 11:44, Clint Bizkit said:

It would go down as one of the greatest ever trading blunders in the history of professional sport if we pick him up.

Not so certain about this. His statistics for his first 3 seasons were excellent. Perhaps he has become disillusioned.

 
  On 16/09/2015 at 06:56, AdamFarr said:

I wouldn't. We should be aiming higher. Melksham is the bag of peanuts that we should be avoiding. Get proper (read elite) compensation for Watts, otherwise he stays. The same goes for Howe really.

It' been awhile since I've been on demonland AF (currently in Europe).

But all I have to do is read your posts and feel relieved there are still fellow Demon supporters talking sense, pparticularly during this time of year. Thank you!

Edited by ignition.


Melksham NO THANK YOU!

Never rated him and would much prefer to see Kent or JKH named ahead of him.

Wasteful trade for both time and resources.

Four years for this pissant.. We're getting a dislike button on demonland yeah?

9th in their B&F, but I'm still not a fan.

Many others I'd rather before him.

  On 16/09/2015 at 09:04, stuie said:

How many games did Melksham play, and where did he finish in the B&F for the team that finished 2 spots below us?

So I guess Zaharakis is a no as well

In understanding how this sits; and for the moment we'll disregard looming sanctions but ask yourselves the following :

Why would we want anyone Essendon didn't want to keep ?


  On 16/09/2015 at 23:32, beelzebub said:

In understanding how this sits; and for the moment we'll disregard looming sanctions but ask yourselves the following :

Why would we want anyone Essendon didn't want to keep ?

Has Essendon said that? Haven't they already offered him a contract?

  On 16/09/2015 at 23:36, H_T said:

Has Essendon said that? Haven't they already offered him a contract?

That and of itself isnt cut and dried id suggest. Theyre not going out of their way to ensure he stays.

Sounds like " yeah ..you can go"

  On 17/09/2015 at 00:02, beelzebub said:

That and of itself isnt cut and dried id suggest. Theyre not going out of their way to ensure he stays.

Sounds like " yeah ..you can go"

If they didnt want to keep him they wouldn't offer him a contract, they would just trade him.

Mad keen Bomber mate is very happy to see him leave EFC. Says he is a very frustrating footballer. Acknowledged that he was tough as nails and good in the contest but let down by his deficiencies that include:

-very inconsistent from week to week

-poor decision maker

-turnover king

-poor disposal

-dumb as d......(gratuitous)

Given comments that the Demons want a team that play hard contested footy, this selection would make sense. However, the fact that he could not get a regular game at EFC and that they are happy to let him go says a lot about his future value. His alleged deficiencies are a concern particularly if we end up trading a guy with elite disposal skills.


Essendon are notorious for dealing with in October...

Hope he is comfortable going through the draft.

Essendon wanted wines or wingard and a first rounder for ryder...

They will demand hogan,brayshaw or mcdonald

  On 17/09/2015 at 00:25, Sir Paul Roos said:

Essendon wanted wines or wingard and a first rounder for ryder...

They will demand hogan,brayshaw or mcdonald

didnt get what they wanted though !!

 
  On 17/09/2015 at 00:08, DavidNeitz9 said:

If they didnt want to keep him they wouldn't offer him a contract, they would just trade him.

theyre playing games me thinks

No Melksham please, especially if he is banned for 2 out of a wasted 4 year contract


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