Jump to content

Trade Radio Discussion

What
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Was passing a store just now, they had this on. Thought I heard Howe is definitely gone, didn't hear any more.

was that "Rebel Sport" ? :rolleyes:

 

The funny thing is a lot of us were unhappy giving up pick 23 for Frost.

The Roos mantra has always been that draft picks are speculative and it is often better to take a known commodity. Something our club did not do in the past...

Didn't we get back the ANB and Oscar Mac picks with Frost?

He's not under contract, and nobody else seems to be interested in him. This just doesn't make much sense to me.

Still a big risk - I recall that North Melbourne didn't draft Aaron Davey as there was little interest and thought they would rookie him but we got in first.

If the depth of talent in the preseason draft is negligible then you risk him not getting through to your pick.

 

The funny thing is a lot of us were unhappy giving up pick 23 for Frost.

To be fair, Frost hasn't actually done anything yet. Looks a likely player but on output, we can't call pick 23 a win or a loss as yet.

Didn't we get back the ANB and Oscar Mac picks with Frost?

We don't actually know the end result yet for Melksham though?


Still a big risk - I recall that North Melbourne didn't draft Aaron Davey as there was little interest and thought they would rookie him but we got in first.

If the depth of talent in the preseason draft is negligible then you risk him not getting through to your pick.

But surely we hold all the bargaining chips here. Why don't we offer Essendon a lower pick? They can either take a third rounder or lose him for nothing.

The funny thing is a lot of us were unhappy giving up pick 23 for Frost.

The Roos mantra has always been that draft picks are speculative and it is often better to take a known commodity. Something our club did not do in the past...

The problem is that commodity has been woeful for the past two years. Mahoney and co are the experts, but it seems overs.

Melksham is a punt in a lot of ways. Here's hoping it's one that pays off.

A 2nd round pick might be overs in another draft year but given I thought it was reported that after the first 20 picks in the draft there was a big drop off in a talent, a 2nd round pick this year may be the equivalent of a 3rd round pick (or lower) in another draft year.

It's not just about the pick number, it's about the talent level of the players you can select at that pick. If the talent in this years draft is low, it might be worthwhile punting away picks outside the top 20 or so for established players if the view is that we'd be unlikely to find a player who could be a regular AFL player at that pick.
 

But surely we hold all the bargaining chips here. Why don't we offer Essendon a lower pick? They can either take a third rounder or lose him for nothing.

Because if they are prepared to lose him for nothing there is no guarantee that we will get him. Brisbane are certainly taking this tack (so far) with Aish.

The problem is that commodity has been woeful for the past two years. Mahoney and co are the experts, but it seems overs.

Melksham is a punt in a lot of ways. Here's hoping it's one that pays off.

Sorry P Man - he has not been "woeful" for the past two years. He has not reached the heights of 2012/2013 but to suggest he has been "woeful" is not accurate.

( 9th in their B&F last year - hardly a ringing endorsement but also not quite woeful)

Edited by nutbean


I suppose offering up our second rounder shows how desperate we r at this stage for players who r competitive, of our rebuild mark 20.

As they say beggars can't be choosers.

I was hoping we would use that pick for young Rioli

I don't want Melksham

We ain't got a choice devil it ain't up to us.

Redden to Eagles for Pick 17 according to Emma Q


Defantasyland:

  • Howe for pick 10 (via Charlie Dixon trade) from GC
  • Melksham is worth our 3rd rounder 43

These players are roughly equal value.

Meanwhile deals are getting done ...

Edited by Fifty-5

Redden to Eagles for Pick 17 according to Emma Q

That seems like too much too. Maybe the draft is considered even weaker than first thought.

Redden to Eagles for Pick 17 according to Emma Q

Must be a player trade for Jetta then...

A 2nd round pick might be overs in another draft year but given I thought it was reported that after the first 20 picks in the draft there was a big drop off in a talent, a 2nd round pick this year may be the equivalent of a 3rd round pick (or lower) in another draft year.

It's not just about the pick number, it's about the talent level of the players you can select at that pick. If the talent in this years draft is low, it might be worthwhile punting away picks outside the top 20 or so for established players if the view is that we'd be unlikely to find a player who could be a regular AFL player at that pick.

It becomes far more attractive if we get their third round pick back - effectively downgrading our second pick by 16 places. In a shallow draft we'd be rationalising that we're just a good a shot at picking a decent player at pick 23 as we would be at pick 39.

Cats have picked up Dangerfield and Scott Selwood on opening day.


If the Cats can get Clark firing they'll have another tilt or two in them.

Unfortunately.

If it's our second round pick for melksham then why hasn't it been signed off on, must be more too it

If it's our second round pick for melksham then why hasn't it been signed off on, must be more too it

Probably because they are working out a swap of later picks.

 

We did.

Their names are Petracca and Brayshaw.

Surely that's overs

How the kids played 115 games and is 24 years old he had a great 2013 , Watts hasn't had a season like that it's a great win for the club and the kids had those dramas hovering over him now with shadow gone he will show his true worth well done Melbourne I'm so stoked the way Roos recruits the guys a winner.

I don't want Melksham if we have to give up a second round pick, regardless of the 'depth' of the draft. Surely we can do better.

Who would you suggest?


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Featured Content

  • PREVIEW: Carlton

    Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

    • 0 replies
    Demonland

  • REPORT: North Melbourne

    I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

    • 4 replies
    Demonland

  • CASEY: Werribee

    The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

    • 0 replies
    Demonland

  • PREGAME: Carlton

    The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • Like
    • 222 replies
    Demonland

  • PODCAST: North Melbourne

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
    Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
    Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • Like
    • 29 replies
    Demonland

  • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

    The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

      • Love
      • Like
    • 254 replies
    Demonland
View All