Jump to content

Crossy staying on!

dazzledavey36
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

Great news just been confirmed on triple m website as a rehab coach.

On ya Crossy!

  • Quote
    •  

    Just read it. Rapt for him and very happy for us.

    Well done MFC

  • Quote
    •  

    Absolutely wrapped with this.

    Good to see he wanted to stay with the boys he has played with the last two years.

  • Quote

    Cross remains with club in off-field role

    Announced a couple of hours ago...

    Slower than usual, DD ;)

    Good article and pleased that he obviously has faith in where we are headed. Shame that he won't pull on the boots for Casey but we are putting together a very strong group in our FD, especially now that McCartney is staying!
  • Quote

    Love this, his influence to the young players with regard to preparation and what is expected onfield is invaluable and his influence will remain at the club

  • Quote
    •  

    Excellent news.
    It's good to see as well that we weren't the only option available to him. He could see we are going places.

  • Quote

    Well, my criticism of the "retirement" has been effectively deflated.

    Keep good footy heads around the club is always great.

    Good luck on his new career!

  • Quote

    I'm so pleased we have managed to retain this highly respected and experienced campaigner at the club. It speaks volumes about how this club is proceeding to claw back it's rightful place in the league. That a person like Cross believes in the club makes me feel really happy. Oh happy day !!!!!!

  • Quote

    Great news, great for him, and great for our developing players.

    And waiting in the wings for a late call-up when/if Melksham gets banned for a year.

  • Quote

    when melksham gets banned the afl may allow us to temporarily play him (like with essendrugs in nab cup)

  • Quote

    Being the runner would help the team as well.

    really, the runner, hmmn. OK

    well I guess that counts out a rookie spot then. thought he could teach onfield with the kids, & we may be able to get him that 250th game during the season.

    anyway, all good news.

  • Quote

    Absolutely delighted to read this.

    Couldn't imagine anyone better to be the runner in 2016 - any message delivered by Crossy would be heavily franked with credibility & inspiration.

    Will also be invaluable for younger recruits by introducing them to what level of dedication & commitment is required of a successful modern day player.

    Great appointment by the Club

  • Quote

    I am less cross about this retirement now (terrible pun, sorry!)

    So glad that this incredibly well respected and professional athlete is sticking around to help our up and coming list get the best out of themselves.

  • Quote

    The other side to this coin as I note it is the idea that Cross would want to stick around. I see that in itself as a huge endorsement for us going forward.

    When player alumni of his order pronounce a belief and act upon it those that respect him will be similarly infected. Bodes well.

  • Quote
    •  

    Cross gets Stretch's vote: “Crossy has been awesome. He’s played in a similar role to me throughout the year on the wing and through the midfield and down back as well. I’ve just tried to be a sponge this year; I wanted to take as much as I can from the experienced players in the team,"http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-07/cross-a-great-role-model-stretch

    Sounds like Stretch has settled in really well and good to see his professionalism.

    Viney gets a big tick from Stretch as well: "Stretch also credited some of the “younger guys coming through” like Jack Viney with providing support and guidance to the first year players"

    Finally, some role models the newbies can learn from and look up to.

    Edited by Lucifer's Hero

  • Quote

    Being the runner would help the team as well.

    Especially if he could pull off a few intercept marks in defense, am still sad he's not there next year playing.

  • Quote

    • Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • REPORT: Carlton

      I am now certain that the decline in fortunes of the Melbourne Football Club from a premiership power with the potential for more success to come in the future, started when the team ran out for their Round 9 match up against Carlton last year. After knocking over the Cats in a fierce contest the week before, the Demons looked uninterested at the start of play and gave the Blues a six goal start. They recovered to almost snatch victory but lost narrowly with a score of 11.10.76 to 12.5.77. Yesterday, they revisited the scene and provided their fans with a similar display of ineptitude early in the proceedings. Their attitude at the start was poor, given that the game was so winnable. Unsurprisingly, the resulting score was almost identical to that of last year and for the fourth time in succession, the club has lost a game against Carlton despite having more scoring opportunities. 

      • 3 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Carlton

      The Casey Demons smashed the Carlton Reserves off the park at Casey Fields on Sunday to retain a hold on an end of season wild card place. It was a comprehensive 108 point victory in which the home side was dominant and several of its players stood out but, in spite of the positivity of such a display, we need to place an asterisk over the outcome which saw a net 100 point advantage to the combined scores in the two contests between Demons and Blues over the weekend.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 113 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton 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/

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 22 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 329 replies
      Demonland
    View All