Jump to content

WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CHARLIE SPARGO

Demonland
Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
6 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

172com and 70kg lol.........remember Cam Hunter...Son oF ken....RUBBISH selection 

Who would you have taken then oh wondrous talent scout? Taylor must have no idea. You should apply for his job with all your knowledge. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1
     
    8 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    172com and 70kg lol.........remember Cam Hunter...Son oF ken....RUBBISH selection 

    Boomer says hi.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    51 minutes ago, jackaub said:

    170 cm is midget who doesnt know that?

     

     

    Someone who is 169 cms.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 4

    8 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    172com and 70kg lol.........remember Cam Hunter...Son oF ken....RUBBISH selection 

    I could not think of a worse comparison. You obviously didn't watch Cam Hunter play at all.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    12 minutes ago, Axis of Bob said:

    I could not think of a worse comparison. You obviously didn't watch Cam Hunter play at all.

    Oh but I did..played. APS footy with him..sooooo

  • Quote
    9 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    Oh but I did..played. APS footy with him..sooooo

    Watch any AFL Grand Finals over the last 2 years?

     

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    13 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    Oh but I did..played. APS footy with him..sooooo

    This is called putting your balls on the line.

    Sincerely hope you are wrong L36, but kudos nonetheless.

     

    I once played footy against a bloke called Shane Naylor, who went on to be Australian 100m champion. Caught and brought him to the ground, then wondered what on earth the fuss was about.

     

    So glad I didn't predict he would be a slug.

    Edited by faultydet

  • Quote

    They way he moves reminds me of Hoppy. Hopefully an improved Hoppy.

    He is pint sized but the game has evolved in the favour of sub 180 players over the last 2 years.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Has speed, agility and class on both sides of the body. Is also a leader, but perhaps most important is a competitive little animal too. Cracks in and his defensive pressure is first class. Could have easily been a top-five pick if not injured this year. Embrace this pick Demonlanders. We're lucky to have him.

  • Quote
    • Like 10
    42 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    Oh but I did..played. APS footy with him..sooooo

    ...... you have a terrible, terrible memory.

    1. First of all, Cam Hunter was 6 foot 1, while Spargo is 5'8.
    2. Hunter was very light for his height, unlike Spargo, who is a nuggety player.
    3. Hunter was a high flying aerialist with psychotic courage, while Spargo is a fall of the ball player.
    4. Hunter was a bad kick, while Spargo is an excellent kick.
    5. Hunter was a flanker who played above his height (but lacked 'little man skills'), while Spargo is a midfielder or small forward.
    6. Hunter was drafted based on size and athleticism without form, while Spargo is a footballer who has been dominant at junior levels.
    7. Hunter was a massive smokey who only played APS, while Spargo has been well known for many years playing at TAC and carnival level.

    But you played footy in the same team as him ..... like my brother. You may have been in the same team 15 years ago, but you are either terribly forgetful or a terrible judge of players. Spargo and Hunter are completely different types of footballer, both in playing style and how they were drafted. As I said before, I would struggle to find a worse comparison.

    Edited by Axis of Bob
    Added another reason ... which wasn't hard.

  • Quote
    • Like 20
    • Haha 3

    Highlights suggest he is quick when the footy is around, has good goal sense  and is evasive. Seems a good fit 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    21 minutes ago, Axis of Bob said:

    ...... you have a terrible, terrible memory.

    1. First of all, Cam Hunter was 6 foot 1, while Spargo is 5'8.
    2. Hunter was very light for his height, unlike Spargo, who is a nuggety player.
    3. Hunter was a high flying aerialist with psychotic courage, while Spargo is a fall of the ball player.
    4. Hunter was a bad kick, while Spargo is an excellent kick.
    5. Hunter was a flanker who played above his height (but lacked 'little man skills'), while Spargo is a midfielder or small forward.
    6. Hunter was drafted based on size and athleticism without form, while Spargo is a footballer who has been dominant at junior levels.
    7. Hunter was a massive smokey who only played APS, while Spargo has been well known for many years playing at TAC and carnival level.

    But you played footy in the same team as him ..... like my brother. You may have been in the same team 15 years ago, but you are either terribly forgetful or a terrible judge of players. Spargo and Hunter are completely different types of footballer, both in playing style and how they were drafted. As I said before, I would struggle to find a worse comparison.

    Cop that!

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Haha 1

    3 hours ago, Barney Rubble said:

    Daisycutter and I take homage that 170cm are midgets

    Paul Callery was only 165cm and he was seriously good  for his height

    I think you were meaning umbrage rather than homage...

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    10 hours ago, Demons11 said:

    Midget! 

    Should fire up well against the Saints then. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1

    Lively tough decent by hand and foot . 

    Spargo and Viney will be pressure beasts working in tandem around the footy . 

  • Quote
    • Like 6
    6 hours ago, Axis of Bob said:

    ...... you have a terrible, terrible memory.

    1. First of all, Cam Hunter was 6 foot 1, while Spargo is 5'8.
    2. Hunter was very light for his height, unlike Spargo, who is a nuggety player.
    3. Hunter was a high flying aerialist with psychotic courage, while Spargo is a fall of the ball player.
    4. Hunter was a bad kick, while Spargo is an excellent kick.
    5. Hunter was a flanker who played above his height (but lacked 'little man skills'), while Spargo is a midfielder or small forward.
    6. Hunter was drafted based on size and athleticism without form, while Spargo is a footballer who has been dominant at junior levels.
    7. Hunter was a massive smokey who only played APS, while Spargo has been well known for many years playing at TAC and carnival level.

    But you played footy in the same team as him ..... like my brother. You may have been in the same team 15 years ago, but you are either terribly forgetful or a terrible judge of players. Spargo and Hunter are completely different types of footballer, both in playing style and how they were drafted. As I said before, I would struggle to find a worse comparison.

    I was not comparing them as players..I was comparing their stature. If you reckon it won't be hard for this kid to compete at AFL level given his size and weight then I dunno what else to say. I noted that Hunter was a horrendous pick, but am happy to give this kid a chance. But at that weight aND height he will struggle in the first 3 years. Yes there are exceptions, like Brent Harvey, Callub Daniel etc. But for me, picking a kid this dmall, who bases his game on competing, is a but if a risk. The AFL is a giant step up from under 18 football and school age football

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    27 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    I was not comparing them as players..I was comparing their stature. If you reckon it won't be hard for this kid to compete at AFL level given his size and weight then I dunno what else to say. I noted that Hunter was a horrendous pick, but am happy to give this kid a chance. But at that weight aND height he will struggle in the first 3 years. Yes there are exceptions, like Brent Harvey, Callub Daniel etc. But for me, picking a kid this dmall, who bases his game on competing, is a but if a risk. The AFL is a giant step up from under 18 football and school age football

    This is where people go wrong, Paul roos said he would not pick josh Kelly because of his height, you don't pick players on their height or how fast they are,  example Billy hartung pick in the first round manly based on his speed, there is more then that in picking players, you have no idea the game has always been for players at all different sizes, that is how Richmond won the flag, and how collingwood won 2010 they picked footballers, both teams went against the sort of players most teams  were picking, have you watched him play? Or do you just look at a players height and weight and judge how good they can play from that, very  lazy observation. 

  • Quote

    Some odd arguments going on in this thread...

    Anyway, very pleased with Spargo at this pick. I feel his exact type was missing from our list profile as Jeffy ages - smart, speedy, skilful small forward. He may push into the midfield at times, but all good ones do. He was the one I wanted to snare while the others are projects I feel. We'll see.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    And now ... the family connection.

    Charlie Spargo’s great grandfather Bob Spargo Senior played with the Melbourne Football Club, although it was just for two games during WW2.

    Bob Snr. stood at 175cm and weighed 69kgs. He played most of his career with Footscray (1934-41) before moving to the Demons in the twilight of his career in 1942. He was a professional athlete who finished third in two Stawell Gifts (1936 & 40). His sons Bob Jnr. and Ricky also represented the Bulldogs and the latter was fifth in the 1974 Stawell Gift. Bob Jnr. played in the team's 1961 Grand Final loss to Hawthorn. 

    Bob Jr's son Paul Spargo played 81 games with North Melbourne and 9 with the Brisbane Bears. During his time with the Kangaroos he was a teammate of Mark Brayshaw, father of our own Angus Brayshaw. He was an assistant coach at Richmond for a while and had a great record coaching in the Ovens & Murray Football League with involvement in multiple premierships. Paul Spargo is Charlie's father.

    With a great pedigree in football and foot racing, Charlie had a fantastic junior career and two years ago was outstanding in the national carnival. A year ago, he was one of the most highly ranked of the country's draft prospects and headed for a possible top ten selection until shoulder surgery curtailed his season.

    Don't let his size fool you - Charlie Spargo can play and it's in his blood.

  • Quote
    • Like 20
    • Thanks 3

    Needs to eat a lot of chicken this preseason.

    That said, I've always thought Taylor would nail his first pick this draft.

    Second and third round picks are where really good recruiters shine.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     

    It's been well documented that Spargo missed most of this year after dislocating his shoulder twice.

    He did have a very good bottom age year (when it was still expected that he would get to GWS as part of their academy), and if anyone's interested in seeing Charlie in action, the 2016 TAC Cup GF is on Youtube here:

    He was one of Murray's best in the loss to Sandy (featuring at least 4 2016 first round picks + Andrew Brayshaw), from recollection he had 20 touches to half time.

    Edit: Match also features our rookie ruckman Lachie Filipovic.

    Edited by ChaserJ
    Additional info

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    9 hours ago, Axis of Bob said:

    ...... you have a terrible, terrible memory.

    1. First of all, Cam Hunter was 6 foot 1, while Spargo is 5'8.
    2. Hunter was very light for his height, unlike Spargo, who is a nuggety player.
    3. Hunter was a high flying aerialist with psychotic courage, while Spargo is a fall of the ball player.
    4. Hunter was a bad kick, while Spargo is an excellent kick.
    5. Hunter was a flanker who played above his height (but lacked 'little man skills'), while Spargo is a midfielder or small forward.
    6. Hunter was drafted based on size and athleticism without form, while Spargo is a footballer who has been dominant at junior levels.
    7. Hunter was a massive smokey who only played APS, while Spargo has been well known for many years playing at TAC and carnival level.

    But you played footy in the same team as him ..... like my brother. You may have been in the same team 15 years ago, but you are either terribly forgetful or a terrible judge of players. Spargo and Hunter are completely different types of footballer, both in playing style and how they were drafted. As I said before, I would struggle to find a worse comparison.

    Could we compare Spargo to Sandilands? I have free time this weekend.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 4

    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...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • CASEY: Geelong

      There was a time in the second quarter of the game at the Cattery on Friday afternoon when the Casey Demons threatened to take the game apart against the Cats. The Demons had been well on top early but were struggling to convert their ascendancy over the ground until Tom Fullarton’s burst of three goals in the space of eight minutes on the way to a five goal haul and his best game for the club since arriving from Brisbane at the end of 2023. He was leading, marking and otherwise giving his opponents a merry dance as Casey grabbed a three goal lead in the blink of an eye. Fullarton has now kicked ten goals in Casey’s three matches and, with Melbourne’s forward conversion woes, he is definitely in with a chance to get his first game with the club in next week’s Gather Round in Adelaide. Despite the tall forward’s efforts - he finished with 19 disposals and eight marks and had four hit outs as back up to Will Verrall in the second half - it wasn’t enough as Geelong reigned in the lead through persistent attacks and eventually clawed their way to the lead early in the last and held it till they achieved the end aim of victory.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Geelong

      I was disappointed to hear Goody say at his post match presser after the team’s 39 point defeat against Geelong that "we're getting high quality entry, just poor execution" because Melbourne’s problems extend far beyond that after its 0 - 4 start to the 2025 football season. There are clearly problems with poor execution, some of which were evident well before the current season and were in play when the Demons met the Cats in early May last year and beat them in a near top-of-the-table clash that saw both sides sitting comfortably in the top four after round eight. Since that game, the Demons’ performances have been positively Third World with only five wins in 19 games with a no longer majestic midfield and a dysfunctional forward line that has become too easy for opposing coaches to counter. This is an area of their game that is currently being played out as if they were all completely panic-stricken.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Essendon

      Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

        • Thanks
      • 203 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 04

      Round 4 kicks off with a blockbuster on Thursday night as traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG, with the Magpies looking to assert themselves as early-season contenders and the Blues seeking their first win of the season. Saturday opens with Gold Coast hosting Adelaide, a key test for the Suns as they aim to back up their big win last week, while the Crows will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Reigning wooden spooners Richmond have the daunting task of facing reigning premiers Brisbane at the ‘G and the Lions will be eager to reaffirm their premiership credentials after a patchy start. Saturday night sees North Melbourne take on Sydney at Marvel Stadium, with the Swans looking to build on their first win of the season last week against a rebuilding Roos outfit. Sunday’s action begins with GWS hosting West Coast at ENGIE Stadium, a game that could get ugly very early for the visitors. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda at Adelaide Oval looms as a interesting clash, with both clubs form being very hard to read. The round wraps up with Fremantle taking on the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in what could be a fierce contest between two sides with top-eight ambitions. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

        • Thanks
      • 273 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Geelong

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. 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.

        • Thanks
      • 53 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Geelong

      Captain Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year in his quest to take out his 3rd trophy. He leads Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver who are in equal 2nd place followed by Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. You votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 30 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All