This is definitely out of the blue and left field. Interesting that we haven't been the only ones chasing him, anyone hear about him at high school level? Was he generating a lot of interest?

I wonder if the fact his brother trains just down the road influenced in decision at all. 

Its different, out there, and I like it.

Welcome to the Dees!

(Just to add, you have to believe that his recruitment must have been backed by Cross, not too many people I'd like more to have his support) 

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by Pates

Hopefully he wins a few more games than his dad.

1 minute ago, faultydet said:

I wasn't even aware of that.

Where was that announced? Excuse my ignorance please.

It was mentioned during the commentary by one of the broadcasters. Don't recall if it was the Collingwood Melbourne game or just another Collingwood game.

14 minutes ago, demonoid said:

Can't read the article. Won't pay for a subscription for the scum. What's his background history in footy? How old is he

Just google the article name. You can read any article without a subscription if you enter from google, they obviously want to bring people to the site from google.

Corey Maynard obviously has some excellent AFL attributes, having been chased by at least four other clubs.  His preferred destination is the Dees, which is testament to our Club and where we are now seen to be heading.  I doubt he would have chosen us 3 or 4 years ago, despite the family connection.  Seems like very astute use of the Category B rookie arrangement to me.  Love you Dees!

Great work, I now have total faith in the recruiting department. It took a while to win back though.

What's his size like? Position?

Maynard joins Melbourne as rookie

I like this quote: 

"Described as a highly competitive and physical type of player, Maynard has a strong family connection to the AFL/VFL."

He sure has got some moves, on the basketball court that is 

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by Demons11

Seems like most people here have no knowledge of the Category B Rookie rule.

We are allowed a maximum of 2 3, Joel Smith being our current other.

They need to not have played competitive football for 3 years prior to signing to qualify under the rule. 

It has nothing to do with H being placed on the LTI list, or any other player. 

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by Seraph
2 to 3

27 minutes ago, Seraph said:

Seems like most people here have no knowledge of the Category B Rookie rule.

We are allowed a maximum of 2, Joel Smith being the other.

They need to not have played competitive football for 3 years prior to signing to qualify under the rule. 

It has nothing to do with H being placed on the LTI list, or any other player. 

I was aware of the rule, but didn't know the signing window was open ended. Good news for us.

Thanks Seraph.

 

I look forward to seeing a Ben Simmons / Thon Maker combo after they have won a couple of NBA rings each.

Actually, I think Delly might make a handy midfielder also. Nice and aggressive.

 

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by faultydet

Just about the best thing about this signing is, multiple other clubs were chasing him hard - the Crows flew out to the States when he was playing college ball over there - but he chose the Dees. #destinationclub

I was hoping we might get Brayden n the draft. 

Definitely Melbourne supporters (Faulty). Father Peter played for us.

Interested to here where they play him.

Glad we are starting to use the Cat B rookie. I do hope though, that our next ex-basketballer is some 206cm odd player

13 minutes ago, Seraph said:

Seems like most people here have no knowledge of the Category B Rookie rule.

We are allowed a maximum of 2, Joel Smith being the other.

They need to not have played competitive football for 3 years prior to signing to qualify under the rule. 

It has nothing to do with H being placed on the LTI list, or any other player. 

Thanks Guru.

Its mentioned in the Jay Clark article that in his last game he kicked 14 goals playing forward and midfield for Sacred Heart year 10 in South Australia.

The dees plan on developing him into a 191cm powerful midfielder.

Very highly competitive player who was sought out by 4 other clubs but chose the Dees because of the direction and positive future ahead of us.

21 minutes ago, Seraph said:

Seems like most people here have no knowledge of the Category B Rookie rule.

We are allowed a maximum of 2, Joel Smith being the other.

They need to not have played competitive football for 3 years prior to signing to qualify under the rule. 

It has nothing to do with H being placed on the LTI list, or any other player. 

Thank god for you here.

Gee he looks very aggressive and competitive in his highlights package .

3 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Thank god for you here.

Just edited.

3 players are allowed, I thought it was 2. 

Interesting timing. Does this mean he's eligible to play for Casey on the weekend? Must be.

Just keep him away from Trac and the basketball hoop in the off season...

10 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Its mentioned in the Jay Clark article that in his last game he kicked 14 goals playing forward and midfield for Sacred Heart year 10 in South Australia.

The dees plan on developing him into a 191cm powerful midfielder.

Very highly competitive player who was sought out by 4 other clubs but chose the Dees because of the direction and positive future ahead of us.

Destination Dees..........

 

See what a few wins on the trot against quality opposition can do?

I cannot wait to see how our membership tracks next season. I think we might be about to blow the lid off.

"The Demons had been tracking Maynard for three years and their national talent manager Jason Taylor said his competitiveness is his most exciting attribute".

 

We have ditched the skinny dweebs for the skew-wiff nosed hard men.

This attitude wins finals, 

 

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by faultydet

I suppose the reason/positive from the Cat B rookie is that it's a very developmental position that isn't required or expected to give immediate and tangible results. 

I like the sound of this guys attitude though, looking forward to further updates on him. 

First Joel Smith, now Corey Maynard. Fair to say we don't mind the basketballers.

*Joel Smith - Australian under 19 squad.

*Jack Watts - picked in Australian under 19's squad.

*Christian Petracca - Australian under 17 squad.

*Corey Maynard - Australian under 23 squad.

Probably more. I think Trengove and Tyson could play also.

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by KingDingAling

3 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

First Joel Smith, now Corey Maynard. Fair to say we don't mind the basketballers.

*Joel Smith - Australian under 19 squad.

*Jack Watts - picked in Australian under 19's squad.

*Christian Petracca - Australian under 17 squad.

*Corey Maynard - Australian under 23 squad.

Probably more. I think Trengove and Tyson could play also.

Those 4 and then Gawn to get every rebound and we'd have a pretty good team!

Lets get them practising their dunks in the off season

9 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Wait what?

How the [censored] does Jay Clark get his info from? Does anyone know anything about him??

Every Newscorp journo gets assigned a wire tap to cover.

Jay must be happy that he doesn't have to listen in on grieving parents for a scoop.

They're all class at the Scum Herald.