Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

Only 1 best 22 player missing through injury at round 11 is great going  

referring to Salem.  H should be back at casey next weekend hopefully

sets us up to have a real crack at the second half of the season and allow all our young players to play multiple games together and gel.  

And getting Angus back will be awesome, a real beef-injection if you will

Posted

With our depth, and newfound awareness of the need to nurse and rest some of the younger players at various times through the year we shouldn't have the drop off to the extent of the last couple of years, despite fielding a younger team, week in week out... 

Brayshaw, M Jones, Garlett, Harmes and H should all be looking to spend time in the AFL team over the next 10 rounds which will only help.

 

  • Like 1
Posted
4 hours ago, sue said:

"The young Demon will also be placed on the medication he took when the illness first flared in 2014, causing him to lose six kilograms prior to that year's Christmas break."

What does that mean? The medication that caused him to lose six kilos or the illness caused him to lose six kilos.

Perhaps it should be worded. The young Demon will be placed on the same medication prescribed after he lost six kilos when the illness first flared prior to Christmas 2014 

  • Like 2

Posted

It is likely that he was on one of two medication options to suppress an over active thyroid gland.

when the thyroid function returns to normal they will try and reduce or cease the medication .

normally ongoing monitoring of his condition would occur .

it is likely he had recurrence of over active thyroid <thyrotoxicosis> and was restarted on the medication.

he would have his thyroid function monitored no his parameters are now back in normal range and can start training .

this is my interpretation of the information not inside knowledge 

  • Like 2
Posted (edited)

Touched on briefly in this thread, but surprised it didn't get more airplay. 

Is anyone else annoyed that when interviewed during the week, Heritier mentioned that one reason he hasn't been playing is because he's been coming to terms with Muhammad Ali's death? He's obviously a 'different cat,' and I like what he brings to the club and has apparently done great work with the young guys, but to me this is sheer lunacy.

He's a professional sportsman, getting paid money most have us could only dream of. If I went to my boss and said sorry I can't work the next few works due to the stress that Ali's death has caused me, I think I'd be looking for a new job! 

Edited by adsy
mistake
  • Like 3
Posted
11 hours ago, adsy said:

Touched on briefly in this thread, but surprised it didn't get more airplay. 

Is anyone else annoyed that when interviewed during the week, Heritier mentioned that one reason he hasn't been playing is because he's been coming to terms with Muhammad Ali's death? He's obviously a 'different cat,' and I like what he brings to the club and has apparently done great work with the young guys, but to me this is sheer lunacy.

He's a professional sportsman, getting paid money most have us could only dream of. If I went to my boss and said sorry I can't work the next few works due to the stress that Ali's death has caused me, I think I'd be looking for a new job! 

He actually didn't say that at all.

 

  • Like 3

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

Cam Pedersen and Josh Wagner face fitness tests before being selected this week:-

Melbourne injury list: round 16

Jay Kennedy-Harris (hamstring) – 2 weeks

Mitch King (knee) – season

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) – test

Cameron Pedersen (shoulder) – test

Christian Salem (illness) – 2 weeks

Joel Smith (groin) – 2 weeks

Josh Wagner (knee) – test

 
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

Almost everyone's back this week -

Melbourne injury list: round 18

Chris Dawes (back spasm) – available

Sam Frost (illness) – available

Jay Kennedy-Harris (hamstring) – available

Max King (groin) – available

Mitch King (knee) – season

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) – indefinite

Christian Salem (illness) – available

Full squad almost available for selection

  • Like 1

Posted

Scorps will benefit having a few more players to pick from. I wonder if Salem could work his way back in this season.

Posted

I see that kennedy-Harris and salem have been named in the Casey development squad. I imagine on limited time but great to see them back playing.

 

  • Like 2
Posted
47 minutes ago, sue said:

Is Misson responsible for this mess?

Misson resposible.

An action packed sports science thriller starring Tom Cruise.

  • Like 2

Posted

Lumumba indefinite still. I've got my doubts that we'll see the Prince again this year.
May even see him move to 'other projects' come seasons end (altho' a lazy $400k-$500k may be difficult to pick up elsewhere)..

Feel free to tell me I've got it wrong.

Posted
On 21/07/2016 at 7:15 PM, binman said:

Misson resposible.

An action packed sports science thriller starring Tom Cruise.

For some reason that made me think of a headline the newspapers must be kicking themselves for missing....  "Dank dodges yet another bullet."

  • Like 3

Posted

The club's official list from before selection which suggests that Oscar and Jake both got through and we have only 2 injuries at the club.

Well done fitness people.

Melbourne injury list: round 19

Mitch King (knee) – season

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) – indefinite

Oscar McDonald (ankle) – test

Jake Spencer (knee) – test

Aaron vandenBerg (hip) – available

 

Posted
2 hours ago, Chelly said:

The club's official list from before selection which suggests that Oscar and Jake both got through and we have only 2 injuries at the club.

Well done fitness people.

Melbourne injury list: round 19

Mitch King (knee) – season

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) – indefinite

Oscar McDonald (ankle) – test

Jake Spencer (knee) – test

Aaron vandenBerg (hip) – available

The Misson bashers are quiet this season. Another reason why we must make sure we finish off the season well, I can't remember the last time our list was in this healthy state this time of year. 

  • Like 3

Posted

Anybody know what HL's story is -  other than a good game against the Roos his 2016 has been a complete bust. Im not certain his place is secure in our best 22 is secure and think we should look at moving him on at years end. The salary cap room could be important and he may offer some trade value.

Posted
4 minutes ago, WA Demon13 said:

Anybody know what HL's story is -  other than a good game against the Roos his 2016 has been a complete bust. Im not certain his place is secure in our best 22 is secure

He's barely best 30.

Clearly he has issues, wouldn't be surprised if he never plays again.

Posted

HL is obviously having trouble passing the "TEST" 

The big question is " Would he have passed the test before the concussion"? 

Unlike Grimes HL has a contract for next year. Barring a pay out he will be fronting up again in 2017.

  • Like 1
Posted
On 29 July 2016 at 4:10 PM, Chelly said:

The club's official list from before selection which suggests that Oscar and Jake both got through and we have only 2 injuries at the club.

Well done fitness people.

Melbourne injury list: round 19

 

Mitch King (knee) – season

 

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) – indefinite

 

Oscar McDonald (ankle) – test

 

Jake Spencer (knee) – test

 

Aaron vandenBerg (hip) – available

 

 

 

Our injury list hasn't looked this good since about 2000! And before then probably 1988. So best injury list for two years out of the last 28. Gee aren't we lucky. 

Our injury levels resemble the Hawks injury free list for the past 5 years. They have had a full list (best 30 players) to choose from for the GF every year since 2012. You need some luck to win finals but the Dawks have cornered the market when it comes to lack of injuries to key players and any players for that matter when it counts! 

Posted
On 29/07/2016 at 6:48 PM, Pates said:

The Misson bashers are quiet this season. Another reason why we must make sure we finish off the season well, I can't remember the last time our list was in this healthy state this time of year. 

What this healthy list also enables one to do is consider the quality of recruitment and development in the last few years. With only two players unavailable for selection (and probably one or two more not fully fit returning from illness or injury, much as Salem) we still had a high proportion of our players either former rookies or late draft picks (ie, 50+), such as Wagner, Harmes, vanedenBerg, Hunt, Jetta and the two McDonalds. I haven't compared that with other teams, but that seems like a pretty high strike rate to me.  

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 3

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...