Jurrah..The Biggest Comeback Ever?

[Uncle Fester 2,843]

If we let him stand in the forward pocket with a machete I'm gonna put my house on him winning the Coleman

[angrydee 842]

5 hours ago, Uncle Fester said:

If we let him stand in the forward pocket with a machete I'm gonna put my house on him winning the Coleman

Well he'd definitely cut a few opponents down to size.

[stuie 7,374]

7 hours ago, Uncle Fester said:

If we let him stand in the forward pocket with a machete I'm gonna put my house on him winning the Coleman

 

2 hours ago, angrydee said:

Well he'd definitely cut a few opponents down to size.

So early into the offseason and Demonland is already hitting the depths...

 

[daisycutter 29,317]

we just have

[Earl Hood 6,057]

22 hours ago, hemingway said:

Great comments Dee-lauded. An unforgettable talent and I feel privileged to have seen him play. However a member of the footy department told me at the time in cold hard terms that he would ultimately not succeed because he had no defensive game and no amount of coaching or training was ever going to change that fact. He told me that no top club would be interested in him for that reason. That he was a luxury that no side, in particular, Melbourne could afford. However, I went to games with a sense of anticipation and excitement at what magic he might perform. And he created some great memories that few footballers can do. He was a light that shone briefly but brightly for a speck of time. His story post footy is a tragedy. 

Ernest thanks for that insight. The official was right but I keep thinking if Jurrah's community had remained stable and fully supported him and if he had not got the series of injuries that curtailed his number of games in his final two years, if those problems didn't eventuate I am wondering when the coaches would have dropped him for his lack of defensive footy? If we had a side that could pump the ball inside our 50 arc often enough, you know a fit Jurrah would be kicking at least 3 or 4 a match, if not more. Hmmm yes as a coach I note his opponent running off him and setting up a couple of goals but I still think we would be ahead with a freak like Jurrah up forward and I did see him tackle people very efficiently at times. Anyway the reality was his community disintegrated and he was always going to struggle physically with injuries at AFL level, I believe. 

Unlike some others my memory is that he lost the unified support of his community to stay in AFL, he was also struggling with long term injuries and yes he did lose personal support from welfare officers at the club when Neeld took over and he took some time off to attend a marriage ceremony. I think once the  Yuendemou Community fractured, Jurrah as an initiated warrior was conflicted and the rest is an unfortunate history! 

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

2 hours ago, stuie said:

 

So early into the offseason and Demonland is already hitting the depths...

 

if only we could all meet your lofty standard of just going around and bashing every post that is made. Troll.

[hemingway 7,615]

2 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Ernest thanks for that insight. The official was right but I keep thinking if Jurrah's community had remained stable and fully supported him and if he had not got the series of injuries that curtailed his number of games in his final two years, if those problems didn't eventuate I am wondering when the coaches would have dropped him for his lack of defensive footy? If we had a side that could pump the ball inside our 50 arc often enough, you know a fit Jurrah would be kicking at least 3 or 4 a match, if not more. Hmmm yes as a coach I note his opponent running off him and setting up a couple of goals but I still think we would be ahead with a freak like Jurrah up forward and I did see him tackle people very efficiently at times. Anyway the reality was his community disintegrated and he was always going to struggle physically with injuries at AFL level, I believe. 

Unlike some others my memory is that he lost the unified support of his community to stay in AFL, he was also struggling with long term injuries and yes he did lose personal support from welfare officers at the club when Neeld took over and he took some time off to attend a marriage ceremony. I think once the  Yuendemou Community fractured, Jurrah as an initiated warrior was conflicted and the rest is an unfortunate history! 

Insightful comments Earl. It has made me think beyond the obvious and think about the impossibility of his two environments and the fracture within and between. There is always more than one meaning or reason. We are limited by our limited insights at times.

[dee-luded 2,959]

15 hours ago, pineapple dee said:

Don't forget people. If your at Christmas dinner and you've got chicken, it's permissible to use your hands. If you have crabs, it's also allowable, if slightly more difficult.

 

15 hours ago, H_T said:

Irritatingly difficult I'd imagine.

Absolutely it's off season....Jurrah to crabs...

dreamtime stuff.

thats when a good monkey comes in handy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_IX06aNCU

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

On 22 December 2015 at 2:15 AM, P-man said:

This saddens me.

You designed them didn't you? Or are my wires crossed?

I did.

[Pipefitter 2,133]

Every time one of these articles comes out he's back in jail within the week.

[TRIGON 4,768]

On 22 December 2015 at 8:21 AM, Whispering_Jack said:

Quiet time of year for football news ...

WJ if you're heading to Trinidad & Tobago then 'do yourself a favour' and go visit:

 

 

[TRIGON 4,768]

On 22 December 2015 at 3:29 PM, mo64 said:

Are you serious. Regardless of what people think of Neeld as a coach, to insinuate that he was partially to blame for Jurrah going off the rails is ridiculous. Jurrah was responsible for his own actions, not Neeld and not the AFL.

Flackie was doing a great job looking after the likes of LJ and Wonna; however I'm not sure he did such a great job of selling the importance of his role to Mark Neeld; and paid the price accordingly. Whilst I agree with you that LJ is still ultimately responsible for his own actions, the withdrawal of Flackie's pastoral care certainly didn't help the situation.

Edited December 23, 2015 by TRIGON
typo

[PaulRB 6,297]

For a couple of years there he kept me coming to games, despite the hopelessness of the team..

Would have him back in a flash. https://youtu.be/0Fyap0IWMIg

[dee-luded 2,959]

14 hours ago, TRIGON said:

WJ if you're heading to Trinidad & Tobago then 'do yourself a favour' and go visit:

serious horticultural question. since I'm almost in the estuary here. salt tolerant is required.

 

wow, what sort of trees are those Trigon,  do you know,  growing right down there in salt water?

Edited December 24, 2015 by dee-luded

[bing181 8,908]

11 hours ago, TRIGON said:

Flackie was doing a great job looking after the likes of LJ and Wonna; however I'm not sure he did such a great job of selling the importance of his role to Mark Neeld; and paid the price accordingly. 

For which he made the club pay.

[darkhorse72 1,851]

If you think go Kraker it can be done.  But only time will tell.

[jnrmac 19,890]

Let it go, Jurrah was a disaster. We could have had Rockliff......

[Mydee 288]

On 12/23/2015 at 3:32 PM, stuie said:

 

So early into the offseason and Demonland is already hitting the depths...

 

Isn't there a special forum on Demonland devoted to fantasy footy

[Biffen 12,820]

On 12/23/2015 at 7:32 PM, stuie said:

 

So early into the offseason and Demonland is already hitting the depths...

 

Profound at times yes.

New low.No.

Let your high horse relax in the stable and you might enjoy life more.

Merry Christmas to  you oh enlightened one.

Hoping you have a nicer 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dee-luded 2,959]

7 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Let it go, Jurrah was a disaster. We could have had Rockliff......

we've tended to go for the 'flashy' over hard & tough workers at the dees, or have done in the past.

lets hope better footy judges will prevail for our futures sakes, & our supporters well-beings.

[Redleg 40,110]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

 

Let your high horse relax in the stable and you might enjoy life more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did someone mention horses, now you are talking.

[faultydet 7,594]

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

Did someone mention horses, now you are talking.

With boxing, the most rigged, and over exposed "sport" on earth.

Hey Red, just quickly, has your mate/acquaintance who was involved in the AFL hearing against essedon, offered an opinion of the latest hearings?  (sorry, wrong thread I know, just interested)

 

 

[Redleg 40,110]

On 12/25/2015 at 7:38 PM, faultydet said:

With boxing, the most rigged, and over exposed "sport" on earth.

Hey Red, just quickly, has your mate/acquaintance who was involved in the AFL hearing against essedon, offered an opinion of the latest hearings?  (sorry, wrong thread I know, just interested)

 

 

No.

[DemonFrog 1,347]

On 25/12/2015 at 1:54 PM, Redleg said:

Did someone mention horses, now you are talking.

Red they are just flogging another dead horse.

[faultydet 7,594]

9 hours ago, Redleg said:

No.

Thanks Red.

 

As for Jurrah, for all of his incredible skills, he was easily one of the softest players I have ever seen in a Dees jumper. Remember watching him live in 3 games, and getting quite angry watching him find new ways to avoid physical contact. It was embarrassing.

 

If we had 21 other stars, with manic defensive pressure, we could carry Jurrah, but sadly we dont. Pity, as he is one of the most exciting players I have ever seen, for any club.