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Michael Hibberd and Michael Hurley

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in Melbourne Demons

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Funny that this is brought up. About a month or two ago I saw Goodwin, McCartney, Melksham and.............. Hibberd having a quiet beer and counter meal in a pub in Richmond pub.

I assumed it was a catch up of dons and ex-dons players/coaches, but perhaps there was more to it.

I wouldn't be against it as he's kick is a weapon, but I wouldn't want the club to pay too much. As others have said, definitely focus on Hurley!

 

I would be happy if we got him. I wouldn't have an issue with both he and Melkshem coming in.

I would give him a game in defence before Lumumba and Garland.

Either way, it'll be interesting to see how the banned Essendon players come back next year. Will they have lost touch? Will they run out of legs half way through the season? How will it impact on their entire season?


39 minutes ago, AdamFarr said:

Either way, it'll be interesting to see how the banned Essendon players come back next year. Will they have lost touch? Will they run out of legs half way through the season? How will it impact on their entire season?

On that note, do we know what Melksham has been up to this year? Working at the local KFC?

Someone on those facebook pages 2 weeks ago mentioned they had a relative source to Hibberd and apparently he is pretty disgruntled at the Footy club still for what they did.

Melbourne had been keeping tabs on him and he is apparently very keen to get to the Dees alongside his best mate Melksham.

Thought it was interesting.

Goody and Macca would know plenty about him to be able to make a decision on his upside, another strong AFL body and good ball user never hurts.

 

I've always loved Hibberd. Great spoiler, marker and terrific user of the footy. Would slot in very well in our backline. WANT

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Someone on those facebook pages 2 weeks ago mentioned they had a relative source to Hibberd and apparently he is pretty disgruntled at the Footy club still for what they did.

Melbourne had been keeping tabs on him and he is apparently very keen to get to the Dees alongside his best mate Melksham.

Thought it was interesting.

Can he give Hurley a lift ;)


I do not want his as his names sounds way to much like a person organism i used to work with.

Would have pick him up about 3 years ago, now I'm not to sure.

Would prefer a 26 year old mid instead of a defender connsidering we have Melk coming in next season. 

Think we've got a bit of a glut at HB: Salem, Lumumba, Melksham, Michie, Hunt, White, Wagner

2 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

Think we've got a bit of a glut at HB: Salem, Lumumba, Melksham, Michie, Hunt, White, Wagner

Michie is nowhere near the 22, or at least shouldn't be. White is a rookie. Hunt and Wagner are kids. Salem and Lumumba both currently out, showing up our lack of depth. Plus, aside from Lumumba, all those players are 24 or younger.

2 minutes ago, stuie said:

Michie is nowhere near the 22, or at least shouldn't be. White is a rookie. Hunt and Wagner are kids. Salem and Lumumba both currently out, showing up our lack of depth. Plus, aside from Lumumba, all those players are 24 or younger.

I didn't mention N.Jones, Vince and Bugg who are all capable and have played there this year.  And I wont mention Grimes and Terlich who wont be at the club next year.  But if you think an 11th option to play of HB is a priority then go for it!


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4 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

I didn't mention N.Jones, Vince and Bugg who are all capable and have played there this year.  And I wont mention Grimes and Terlich who wont be at the club next year.  But if you think an 11th option to play of HB is a priority then go for it!

Jones and Vince have played there partly because of the lack of quality users, so you're basically strengthening the case for bringing in a a player like Hibberd.

We have far from a glut of HBF options. Numbers wise perhaps, but not quality wise. Especially with Salem stagnating.

3 minutes ago, P-man said:

Jones and Vince have played there partly because of the lack of quality users, so you're basically strengthening the case for bringing in a a player like Hibberd.

We have far from a glut of HBF options. Numbers wise perhaps, but not quality wise. Especially with Salem stagnating.

Ruck/Fwd, Class KPB and outside mid class are far higher priorities.

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Just now, Fifty-5 said:

Ruck/Fwd, Class KPB and outside mid class are far higher priorities.

Higher, yes. That need not necessarily impact getting Hibberd to the club.

Though I suppose it is Essendon we're talking about, so they will want Hogan plus some steak knives.

Just now, P-man said:

Higher, yes. That need not necessarily impact getting Hibberd to the club.

Though I suppose it is Essendon we're talking about, so they will want Hogan plus some steak knives.

Enough knives soaring around B'land at the mo.....

If we get those three including Hurley that's half their bloody backline. Amazing. Maybe they should merge with us back on the straight and narrow.


25 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

I didn't mention N.Jones, Vince and Bugg who are all capable and have played there this year.  And I wont mention Grimes and Terlich who wont be at the club next year.  But if you think an 11th option to play of HB is a priority then go for it!

You think the best position for Jones and Vince is HB?

16 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

Ruck/Fwd, Class KPB and outside mid class are far higher priorities.

You're allowed to have more than a couple of things on the list. No one is saying those things aren't higher priorities.

 

Lowest priority on my list is HB.

 

Salem should be on a wing from next year hopefully.

1 hour ago, Fifty-5 said:

Lowest priority on my list is HB.

Hunt and Wagner are currently our HB's... Both barely 21 and basically their first season.

But ok, let's keep riding the kids into the ground with no one to teach them.

 


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