http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/christian-salem-opens-up-on-his-involvement-in-the-josh-kelly-trade-and-his-2017-breakout-season/news-story/32165164f083e20491c2ee590b1e9fe9

Talks about the Kelly v. Tyson/Salem and his season so far. 

If we somehow managed to land Kelly I don't think I'd know how to handle myself. 

Have also loved salems kicking always purposeful and rarely or never a bomb in hope.

Edited June 19, 20178 yr by Daily Dose of Demons

it's also not exactly kelly = salem + tyson either

it's more kelly + jarman impey (pick 20, pick 20, pick 72, which they passed on) = tyson + salem + hunt (pick 9, pick 53)

i'd say it's a classic 'win, win' trade

21 minutes ago, Daily Dose of Demons said:

If we somehow managed to land Kelly I don't think I'd know how to handle myself. 

Have also loved salems kicking always purposeful and rarely or never a bomb in hope.

I have no trouble handling my self - I'll give you some tips.

Salem has been what we all knew he could be this year, if he only stayed injury free. 

Nobody I'd rather have the ball than him. His kicking is sublime and I love that he's taken his contested work and tackling up a notch. 

He's deceptively quick too. 

This trades always been hotly debated but Roos always spoke of it very simply, it was a win/win for both clubs. Salem is having a very good year (in fact he's flown under the radar with other youngsters playing well) and is finally getting a clean run at it. 

As for us getting Kelly, I can't even begin to image how that would be!

3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Salem has been what we all knew he could be this year, if he only stayed injury free. 

Nobody I'd rather have the ball than him. His kicking is sublime and I love that he's taken his contested work and tackling up a notch. 

He's deceptively quick too. 

Easy to forget he's only 21 - seems to have been around a long time 

4 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Salem has been what we all knew he could be this year, if he only stayed injury free. 

Nobody I'd rather have the ball than him. His kicking is sublime and I love that he's taken his contested work and tackling up a notch. 

He's deceptively quick too. 

Some of his tackling has been incredible, hungry for the contest then sublime by foot. 

We have some sublime ball users now in Salem ,Watts Hibberd and Garlett, Josh Kelly would top us right off .

We need him signed up ASAP, he's the only one of the guys that haven't re-signed (as far as I know) that I'm worried will be very heavily targeted by other clubs. 

Stop worrying Red And Blue.I am on speaking terms with Christian's dad who owns a restaurant in Brighton.Last Saturday morning Alex drove past as I was walking my dog.He stopped,wound down the window and yelled " Go the Dees".The family go to training and Casey as well.So I am positive Christian will re-sign.( his dad used to barrack for the Bombers!)

Seems like a lovely fella and a real team man. his game on the weekend was great especially the 3rd quarter.

he is tougher than people realise and his awareness and decision making are elite

it might be a breakout seaon but I reckon he has another level to get to with greater fitness and confidence

37 minutes ago, Dingo said:

Stop worrying Red And Blue.I am on speaking terms with Christian's dad who owns a restaurant in Brighton.Last Saturday morning Alex drove past as I was walking my dog.He stopped,wound down the window and yelled " Go the Dees".The family go to training and Casey as well.So I am positive Christian will re-sign.( his dad used to barrack for the Bombers!)

Seems as though the club has really looked after him too, through injury and thyroid issues. I get the sense he loves the club and loves playing with a bunch of good mates, and that's purely from observing his behaviour on field and at training.

2 hours ago, Red and Blue realist said:

We need him signed up ASAP, he's the only one of the guys that haven't re-signed (as far as I know) that I'm worried will be very heavily targeted by other clubs. 

I have come full circle on this over the 12 months. I used to fret for every half decent Melbourne player concerned that he would leave for success with other teams. And I couldn't blame them as for near on a decade we have been a rabble. Why would you stay?

Now we are chock full of talent, we are young with seemingly a window of opportunity about a mile long, the players seem to genuinely like playing for each other, the coaching group look settled, focused and professional. We play at the best ground in the league that also hosts the Grand Final. We have easily the best colours and the best song (last two points may be subjective)

The MFC is an exciting place to be. Why would you leave?

4 hours ago, Daily Dose of Demons said:

If we somehow managed to land Kelly I don't think I'd know how to handle myself. 

Have also loved salems kicking always purposeful and rarely or never a bomb in hope.

am sure you'll improvise !! 

Worrying players will leave is so 2012. Why would any player want to leave now? Madness.

5 hours ago, Jaded said:

Salem has been what we all knew he could be this year, if he only stayed injury free. 

Nobody I'd rather have the ball than him. His kicking is sublime and I love that he's taken his contested work and tackling up a notch. 

He's deceptively quick too. 

Alot like Swan was deceptively quick while looking like he is running in gumboots.

You've got to love a player with skills but who is also so hard at it. In the past, too many of our players have been either one or the other. Most have a much better balance now, and Salem typifies this.

With Jones potentially out for a couple, Salem would be the obvious candidate to spend more time in the middle.

3 hours ago, fndee said:

I have come full circle on this over the 12 months. I used to fret for every half decent Melbourne player concerned that he would leave for success with other teams. And I couldn't blame them as for near on a decade we have been a rabble. Why would you stay?

Now we are chock full of talent, we are young with seemingly a window of opportunity about a mile long, the players seem to genuinely like playing for each other, the coaching group look settled, focused and professional. We play at the best ground in the league that also hosts the Grand Final. We have easily the best colours and the best song (last two points may be subjective)

The MFC is an exciting place to be. Why would you leave?

Nope. The bolded is a cold, hard fact.

Agree on the rest. I now assume that we will keep who we want to keep, and think that we will be a good chance at landing those we really want.

It's an odd feeling, to be sure.

 

On Salem... I think we have someone better than we possibly realise. To be silky on the outside and hard as a cat's head on the inside is a rare thing. And I also agree with the poster that said they think he has another level. He might even have two.

42 minutes ago, Uncle Fester said:

On Salem... I think we have someone better than we possibly realise. To be silky on the outside and hard as a cat's head on the inside is a rare thing. And I also agree with the poster that said they think he has another level. He might even have two.

I think you may be right. One can dream of a Wanganeen or a Burgoyne ... half as good as them and we have a real player

1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

With Jones potentially out for a couple, Salem would be the obvious candidate to spend more time in the middle.

Trac??

7 minutes ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Trac??

Until Hogan's back I'm happy to have Trac prowling the forward lines and providing a presence.

8 hours ago, Demonland said:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/christian-salem-opens-up-on-his-involvement-in-the-josh-kelly-trade-and-his-2017-breakout-season/news-story/32165164f083e20491c2ee590b1e9fe9

Talks about the Kelly v. Tyson/Salem and his season so far. 

Written by Anna Harrington. I really like her articles on the dees.

3 hours ago, PaulRB said:

With Jones potentially out for a couple, Salem would be the obvious candidate to spend more time in the middle.

Wags to half back, Salem to middle?