Jump to content

FA & Trade Whispers

Dee-licious
Dee-licious
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

Cordy is signed to a two year deal with Williamstown, would they let him go?

Longer has not set the world on fire since the move from Brisbane

Hopefully the "list managers" are just the Casey boys scoping out the opposition for next week, although Kelly O'Donnell will be there as it is his job

  • Quote
    •  
      On 09/09/2016 at 23:58, Redleg said:

    Tomlinson staying and Marchbank rumoured to be Blues bound.

    Yeah Tomlinson has said he's staying, but yet to actually sign

     

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 01:51, Redleg said:

    Noticed that Miles finished 6th in Tiger's B & F. Hartlett not even in top 10 in Port B & F.

    Not saying we should get Miles, but he isn't the worst player around and will be a fraction of the Hartlett cost.

    Yes I know HH is a better player. Just think Miles could be good value.

    Jordie McKenzie finished 4th in our bnf in 2012 FYI.

    Polling well in a depthless and talentless side isn't reaaaaaallly a true reflection of the worth of any given player is it?

    Richmond's list resembles ours of a few years ago. Except for their top 4-5.

    The rest are utter poo.

     

  • Quote

      On 10/09/2016 at 01:51, Redleg said:

    Noticed that Miles finished 6th in Tiger's B & F. Hartlett not even in top 10 in Port B & F.

    Not saying we should get Miles, but he isn't the worst player around and will be a fraction of the Hartlett cost.

    Yes I know HH is a better player. Just think Miles could be good value.

    High B & F finishes in a poorly performed side is not a great guide. Do the names Matt Jones and Terlich ring a bell?

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 02:38, Moonshadow said:

    Horrific broken leg to Jack Noone. Could hear him screaming on the tv

    Saw that.. Was horrific..

    poor bloke

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 02:38, Moonshadow said:

    Horrific broken leg to Jack Noone. Could hear him screaming on the tv

    I was watching whilst I was having my lunch break at work, not pretty, made my sandwich taste bitter, we have a go at Spencer but Longer is horrible on this showing, like a lumbering tree

  • Quote
    •  
      On 09/09/2016 at 06:27, DominatrixTyson said:

    Weren't most teams to a lesser degree?

    I think you notch those matchups to the "Oscar will grow into the role of stopping them in a year or two" category and put more eggs in the midfield and outside runners trade basket tbh

    You're not stopping Riewoldt or Daniher without giving up a first round pick (Carlisle?) OR developing your own defending youth. B Grade defenders are on the table because they can't stop big forwards. 

    Our defensive performances against Hawthorn and Port Adelaide showed we have a capable defence and Hurley wasn't such a pressing need. It's the turnovers in the middle and midfield leadership that killed our defence in the last two rounds, not the personnel\

    Tom and Oscar McDonald and Frost were signed in response to "tall defenders are needed" - I don't know how much taller a forwardline needs to get to have us covered but it's surely not a frequent occurence that warrants adding more defensive depth on the sideline.

    Interestingly a similar sentiment was just spoken about on ABC Perth.

    Was mentioned that Hawthorn almost beat the Cats with the smallest forward line in the competition. Rioli and Poppy being main targets. 

  • Quote

      On 10/09/2016 at 02:26, dazzledavey36 said:

    exactly who i was going to say.. 

    Nick Meese maybe?

     

    That was my immediate thought.

    Takes a lot of grabs around the ground, based on this showing. Would be a better prospect than Longer.

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 03:34, DominatrixTyson said:

    The Saints delisted tall defender Luke Delaney didn't they?

    Maybe Goodwin is also covering bases and making back-up plans if Hibberd falls through. Shenton?

     

    Delaney won't play AFL next year.  Has decided to play local footy down Geelong way next season.

      On 10/09/2016 at 04:23, Mach5 said:

     

    That was my immediate thought.

    Takes a lot of grabs around the ground, based on this showing. Would be a better prospect than Longer.

    Had a look at the VFL game for a half today and Meese looks like he goes alright.

    I still wonder whether the club will just stick with Spencer as a back up to Gawn with the Kings as the developing talls, but sticking someone like Meese, for example, on the rookie list wouldn't be a bad thing.

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 01:51, Redleg said:

    Noticed that Miles finished 6th in Tiger's B & F. Hartlett not even in top 10 in Port B & F.

    Not saying we should get Miles, but he isn't the worst player around and will be a fraction of the Hartlett cost.

    Yes I know HH is a better player. Just think Miles could be good value.

    Miles would not get a game 

  • Quote

    I think HH is a better player than Miles, much better. I'd rather add a classy player that significantly improves our list, making a current fringe 22 become depth, rather than add another fringe player. Obviously there's more to it than that though.

  • Quote

      On 10/09/2016 at 01:51, Redleg said:

    Noticed that Miles finished 6th in Tiger's B & F. Hartlett not even in top 10 in Port B & F.

    Not saying we should get Miles, but he isn't the worst player around and will be a fraction of the Hartlett cost.

    Yes I know HH is a better player. Just think Miles could be good value.

    Shades of Money Ball. But that's not all bad .

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 11:36, Mach5 said:

     

    My guess would be that he'll end up on an AFL list next year whether we draft him or not.

    Hehas the leap, now he has size on his frame.  Currently others in front of him.  I think he can become that follower. I think he is athletic enough, & quick enough.

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 03:11, Satyriconhome said:

    I was watching whilst I was having my lunch break at work, not pretty, made my sandwich taste bitter, we have a go at Spencer but Longer is horrible on this showing, like a lumbering tree

    I feel like Spencer is the perfect depth ruckman. Not horrible, gives his all and has played some good AFL games but unlikely to become disgruntled and seek opportunity elsewhere. Maybe we want another raw prospect as insurance but I don't see the need to chase a number 2 ruck - we already have him.

  • Quote

      On 10/09/2016 at 13:03, WAClark said:

    I feel like Spencer is the perfect depth ruckman. Not horrible, gives his all and has played some good AFL games but unlikely to become disgruntled and seek opportunity elsewhere. Maybe we want another raw prospect as insurance but I don't see the need to chase a number 2 ruck - we already have him.

    I like Spencer but hasn't he been on the list for 20 years or so? 

    Seriously, if Spencer had any ambition he would have gone elsewhere many years ago (I know he's been injured) and not stuck around Melbourne, it concerns me that he's happy to play VFL forever. 

    You want a ruckman, or any player for that matter, to be hungry and desperate for a game, not someone that's happy to bring his sandwhiches along and watch the big boys play. 

     

  • Quote
      On 10/09/2016 at 13:36, Dante said:

    I like Spencer but hasn't he been on the list for 20 years or so? 

    Seriously, if Spencer had any ambition he would have gone elsewhere many years ago (I know he's been injured) and not stuck around Melbourne, it concerns me that he's happy to play VFL forever. 

    You want a ruckman, or any player for that matter, to be hungry and desperate for a game, not someone that's happy to bring his sandwhiches along and watch the big boys play. 

     

    A mans got to know his limitations. When Spencer signed a contract before his last extension earlier this year he was behind an ageing Jamar and either level or ahead of Gawn. He's now behind Gawn but he'd also be behind most other starting rucks. I don't think agreeing to be a back up means he's any less desperate for a game, probably means he just knows his talent isn't all that great and he thinks he can perform but would be 2nd choice at most places. Nothing wrong with a bit of loyalty either. 

    That said, Spencer is definitely a short term 2nd ruck. We need someone to take his spot and offer more soon. An ideal 2nd ruck has improvement left in them so if/when they get a chance they can rise to another level. That's not Spencer.

  • Quote

    Elliott Le Grice maybe?

    Longer's been wrecked by concussions this year. Was tracking better than Hickey last year before a drop in confidence this year. I'd have him as he showed a heap of talent when he was young but he might be a fair reclamation project right now.

  • Quote
    •  
      On 10/09/2016 at 13:03, WAClark said:

    I feel like Spencer is the perfect depth ruckman. Not horrible, gives his all and has played some good AFL games but unlikely to become disgruntled and seek opportunity elsewhere. Maybe we want another raw prospect as insurance but I don't see the need to chase a number 2 ruck - we already have him.

    I keep saying that as well, we also have Mitch King, and if they decide to go with Max King again?, that will be four, one of the 'journalists' said we were looking at a developing ruckman, that's where it all started, for backup we have Watts, Pedo?, even Frost could go in there

  • Quote

    Goodwin himself said that we needed more ruck depth.

    I am almost certain an assistant coach mentioned we would be looking to add ruck depth earlier in the year as well.

  • Quote

    • Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: West Coast

      Saturday’s election night game in Perth between the West Coast Eagles and Melbourne represents 18th vs 15th which makes it a tough decision as to which party to favour. The Eagles have yet to break the ice under their new coach in Andrew McQualter who is the second understudy in a row to confront Demon Coach Simon Goodwin who was also winless until a fortnight ago. On that basis, many punters might be considering to go with the donkey vote but I’ve been assigned with the task of helping readers to come to a considered opinion on this matter of vital importance across the nation. It was almost a year ago that I wrote a preview here of the Demons’ away game against the Eagles (under the name William from Waalitj because it was Indigenous Round).  I issued a warning that it was a danger game, based on my local knowledge that the home team were no longer easybeats and that they possessed a wunderkind generational player in Harley Reid who was capable of producing stellar performances playing among men a decade and more older than he.  At the time, the Eagles already had two wins off the back of a couple of the young man’s masterclasses and they had recently given the Bombers a scare straight after their Anzac Day blockbuster draw against the then reigning premiers.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 08

      Round 08 of the 2025 AFL Season kicks off on Thursday with a must-win game for the Bombers to stay in touch with the top eight, while the struggling Roos seek a morale-boosting upset. Friday sees the Saints desperate for a win as well if they are to stay in finals contention and their opponents the Dockers will be eager to crack in to the Top 8 with a win on the road. Saturday kicks off with a pivotal clash for both sides asthe Bulldogs look to solidify their top-eight spot, while Port seeks to shake their pretender tag. Then the Crows will be looking to steady their topsy turvy season against a resurgent Blues looking to make it 4 wins on the trot. On Election Night a Blockbuster will see the ladder-leading Pies take on the Cats, who are keen to bounce back after a narrow loss. On Sunday the Sydney Derby promises fireworks as the Giants aim to cement their top-eight status, while the Swans fight to keep their season alive. The Hawks, celebrating their centenary, will be looking to easily account for the Tigers who are desperate to halt their slide. The Round concludes on Sunday Night with a top end of the table QClash with significant ladder implications; both Queensland teams are in scintillating form. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: West Coast

      The Demons hit the road in Round 8, heading to Perth to face the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium. With momentum building, the Dees will be aiming for a third straight victory to keep their season revival on course. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 278 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Richmond

      The fans who turned up to the MCG for Melbourne’s Anzac Day Eve clash against Richmond would have been disappointed if they turned up to see a great spectacle. As much as this was a night for the 71,635 in attendance to commemorate heroes of the nation’s past wars, it was also a time for the Melbourne Football Club to consolidate upon its first win after a horrific start to the 2025 season. On this basis, despite the fact that it was an uninspiring and dour struggle for most of its 100 minutes, the night will be one for the fans to remember. They certainly got value out of the pre match activity honouring those who fought for their country. The MCG and the lights of the city as backdrop was made for nights such as these and, in my view, we received a more inspirational ceremony of Anzac culture than others both here and elsewhere around the country. 

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Richmond

      The match up of teams competing in our great Aussie game at its second highest level is a rarity for a work day Thursday morning but the blustery conditions that met the players at a windswept Casey Fields was something far more commonplace.They turned the opening stanza between the Casey Demons and a somewhat depleted Richmond VFL into a mess of fumbling unforced errors, spilt marks and wasted opportunities for both sides but they did set up a significant win for the home team which is exactly what transpired on this Anzac Day round opener. Casey opened up strong against the breeze with the first goal to Aidan Johnson, the Tigers quickly responded and the game degenerated into a defensive slog and the teams were level when the first siren sounded.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Richmond

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 28th April @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 2nd win for the year against the Tigers.
      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.
      If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/
      Call: 03 9016 3666
      Skype: Demonland31

        • Thanks
      • 29 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All