Jump to content

WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - STEVEN MAY

DemonLad5

By DemonLad5
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

KingDingAling Redleg

KingDingAling   3,739

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Great call, RaBe! 

Apparently he wants to stay at Port but Port may value the high compensation draft pick they will get for him and let him go.  http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/port-adelaides-mr-fixit-jackson-trengove-could-face-an-afl-freeagency-dilemma/news-story/4d3f0472ae39ab356ddfa29d8bdcb128

The article mentions Demons, Essendon and North as clubs who might make an offer he can't refuse but then Hawks and Cats also need a key defender so there may well be a bit of competition for Trengove.

I would love to see us be on the receiving end of attracting a good FA. 

And I reckon he is almost as good as May and as you say offers an on-ground ruck option.  He would also be our second tallest player behind Gawn.  And we desperately need talls around the ground.

With the CBA we have the sal cap to substantially front end his contract and we keep our draft picks.

I say get him!

Trengove is more than serviceable as a ruck man. He held it down for Port last year. Would be a good back up for Gawn. Gives us an option for Gawn to rest down back - swapping wtih Trengove, or up forward - swapping with Watts.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 1.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Dee Zephyr
Dee Zephyr

A bit of banter between May and Lynch at a dinner the other night. From the AFL site.  "We went out for dinner the other night on the Gold Coast," May said. "We were talking about the Anzac

rpfc
rpfc
old55
old55

It's worth re-iterating that Steven May chose MFC over offers from Collingwood and Hawthorn who also made finals this year - really who would've thought that even 2 years ago? And he cited the ke

Posted Images

YesitwasaWin4theAges Redleg

YesitwasaWin4theAges   6,555

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

Trengove is more than serviceable as a ruck man. He held it down for Port last year. Would be a good back up for Gawn. Gives us an option for Gawn to rest down back - swapping wtih Trengove, or up forward - swapping with Watts.

If we're in2 May big time, Trengove to come at the right price not overs.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lord Travis Trident

Lord Travis   10,490

Posted
Posted (edited)

He's a club captain and one of the best key defenders in the league behind Rance and Talia. We pay a first round pick and get him across. We have enough young talent to build around. We need leadership, mature bodies, mongrel. Our biggest hole at the moment is a quality key defender. We are getting destroyed by oppositions tall forwards every week. You have to pay to get quality. First rounder for May is fair. Take it and laugh all the way to the bank. He'd help us become top 8 straight away and give younger talls time to develop at Casey as they should be.

Edited by Lord Travis
  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Little Richard Trident

Little Richard   6,216

Posted
Posted (edited)
50 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

Trengove is more than serviceable as a ruck man. He held it down for Port last year. Would be a good back up for Gawn. Gives us an option for Gawn to rest down back - swapping wtih Trengove, or up forward - swapping with Watts.

Trengove would be a great pick up. Would almost prefer him to May for his versatility.

Side note, the surname Trengove looks weirder every time I look at it.

Edited by Luther
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Demons1858 Redleg

Demons1858   1,716

Posted
Posted

Apparently May is "planning to start contract talks with the Suns in the next three to four weeks" and wants to focus on his performance.

As captain the Suns will offer him an attractive longer term deal. If the deal doesn't get done then and negotiations stall he is likely to be out the door.

I guess we will watch this space in a few weeks time ...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/gold-coast/gold-coast-cocaptain-steven-may-stalls-on-new-contract/news-story/378f5e68a64db5fff3519daf71271061

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Skuit Mighty Demon

Skuit   9,965

Posted
Posted
6 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Great call, RaBe! 

Apparently he wants to stay at Port but Port may value the high compensation draft pick they will get for him and let him go.  http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/port-adelaides-mr-fixit-jackson-trengove-could-face-an-afl-freeagency-dilemma/news-story/4d3f0472ae39ab356ddfa29d8bdcb128

The article mentions Demons, Essendon and North as clubs who might make an offer he can't refuse but then Hawks and Cats also need a key defender so there may well be a bit of competition for Trengove.

I would love to see us be on the receiving end of attracting a good FA. 

And I reckon he is almost as good as May and as you say offers an on-ground ruck option.  He would also be our second tallest player behind Gawn.  And we desperately need talls around the ground.

With the CBA we have the sal cap to substantially front end his contract and we keep our draft picks.

I say get him!

The collective Power defence are traveling well under the radar this year as well. Conceded the least points against by quite a staggering margin. And I haven't seen enough of them, but they seem to be running a high press and zone like ours. We would all love a big traditional full-back, because it hurts to watch us repeatedly giving up goals to the big forwards, but the reality is we off-loaded Dunn for free, and it's likely we'll be looking for mobility and someone who can slot in with our direction.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Demon Disciple Trident

Demon Disciple   11,668

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

He's a club captain and one of the best key defenders in the league behind Rance and Talia. We pay a first round pick and get him across. We have enough young talent to build around. We need leadership, mature bodies, mongrel. Our biggest hole at the moment is a quality key defender. We are getting destroyed by oppositions tall forwards every week. You have to pay to get quality. First rounder for May is fair. Take it and laugh all the way to the bank. He'd help us become top 8 straight away and give younger talls time to develop at Casey as they should be.

Agree LT, looking at this draft, there aren't too many that pop out as being 'great' players. Go after May or Lever and get a short-medium fix for our backline.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Vineytime Mighty Demon

Vineytime   836

Posted
Posted
8 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Bwahahahaha!

You don't like them but seem to think they are worth something at the trade table.

Yeah sure, why not!

Classic.

No personally me I'm not a massive fan, I'm sure there are plenty on here that aren't a fan of them. But does that mean I think they have no value at the trade table, no, they have plenty of value! And that's why I'd trade them.

Twist it any way you want fella if that's what makes you feel better. Lol...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wiseblood Legend

Wiseblood   24,637

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Vineytime said:

Keep players on our list that underachieve, great idea champ. 

Trade bait for May...

You can't have your cake and eat it too.  If they are underachievers then the Suns will have zero interest in them.  We can't claim they aren't much good and then expect other clubs to cough up something good to take them off our hands.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Moonshadow Legend

Moonshadow   17,551

Posted
Posted
18 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

You can't have your cake and eat it too.  If they are underachievers then the Suns will have zero interest in them.  We can't claim they aren't much good and then expect other clubs to cough up something good to take them off our hands.

Such logic is clearly lost on your respondee Wise.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,198

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Demons1858 said:

Apparently May is "planning to start contract talks with the Suns in the next three to four weeks" and wants to focus on his performance.

As captain the Suns will offer him an attractive longer term deal. If the deal doesn't get done then and negotiations stall he is likely to be out the door.

I guess we will watch this space in a few weeks time ...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/gold-coast/gold-coast-cocaptain-steven-may-stalls-on-new-contract/news-story/378f5e68a64db5fff3519daf71271061

 

Planning to start .....

Not " will sit down and..." 

But..... planning to start ..

Sounds like me when talking with wife about landscaping the backyard..

Yes darling... I'm planning to start that.....:rolleyes:

Hmmm?

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Dappa Dan Trident

Dappa Dan   2,188

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

5 yr deal for May for $600000  per year.

offer 1st round plus jkh.

I'd be furious if we [censored] away a first rounder.

If we're not gonna go for a seasoned pro and pay up for him, I want us to look further afield and take a punt. Someone like Sam Day who woulc come cheap possibly, given his injury history.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Watts the matter Redleg

Watts the matter   1,235

Posted
Posted
17 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

I'd be furious if we [censored] away a first rounder.

If we're not gonna go for a seasoned pro and pay up for him, I want us to look further afield and take a punt. Someone like Sam Day who woulc come cheap possibly, given his injury history.

You would be furious trading a first rounder for May? I'd be furious if we didn't jump at an offer like that.

He would be in the top 5 tall defenders in the competition.

 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dappa Dan Trident

Dappa Dan   2,188

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Watts the matter said:

You would be furious trading a first rounder for May? I'd be furious if we didn't jump at an offer like that.

He would be in the top 5 tall defenders in the competition.

 

To each their own. I don't have him rated that high. Plus I don't like the idea of going two years with only one pick in the first 2 rounds.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,198

Posted
Posted

Draft picks intrigue me.

For all the hullabaloo they often are far less valuable than given. Now that the fwd picks can be 'marketed' a new dimension is created but imho the underlying and only true value of any pick is what you as a club gain from it. 

The focus needs to be on the list, and the type of player, if none specificly ( player) in mind.

What is your need ?  A lot of discussion goes into this kid or that or the depth we need etc etc. The reality is neither of those qualities or metrics affect a game. What does are those ready ,capable and suitable on the day.

So , if we have a need now, especially an urgent KPP type hole on the team sheet , youd be foolish not to spend the required and available currency ( picks) to get him.

Bird in the hand stuff.There are many avenues to get players , either the project types or kinds naturally need longer development time but the ready to go gems need pouncing on.

I would say historically the so called golden early picks often go bust ad much as they prove worthy. They are a risk (high) and are proof that all that glitters is not gold.

Im all for spending picks on a known entity, esp when it fills a bloody big hole. One that causes us losses.

A no brainer for me. Other players will come along , just like the next bus or train.

MELBOURNE...get a bloody Full Back !!

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wiseblood Legend

Wiseblood   24,637

Posted
Posted
9 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

5 yr deal for May for $600000  per year.

offer 1st round plus jkh.

How does JKH make the deal any better?  The bloke has zero currency.

I look forward to the day when we don't assume our average players will be the difference in a deal like this.  It won't happen.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    WELCOME 2024 by Meggs

    It’s been hard to miss the seismic global momentum happening in Women’s sport of late. The Matildas have been playing to record sell-out crowds across Australia and ‘Mary Fowler is God’ is chalked onto footpaths everywhere. WNBA basketball rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has almost single-handedly elevated her Indiana Fever team to unprecedented viewership, attendances and playoffs in the USA.   Our female Aussie Paris 2024 Olympians won 13 out of Australia’s all-time record 18 gol

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...