Jump to content

Petracca wants to start in the guts.

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

6 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

He could be a superstar if puts in the hard yards.

And eats less of his mums pasta.. if he really wants to improve his endurance, reduce the mass bro! He’s got so much going for him:

- commands ground with his bulk, like a Sherman tank

- always finds his feet, like a cat you’ve thrown off a roof (figuratively)

- has goal sense, like a frenzied sniper in Afghanistan

- is an aerialist, like a red bull stunt pilot, and

- gets the team and crowd going with his infectious celebration, like its Merv doing stretches

Ok, so I might have over exaggerated there... but you get the point.

  • Quote
    •  
    16 hours ago, olisik said:

    Am I the only one who thinks Petracca looks slow at times?

    Yes....

  • Quote
    • 10 months later...
    On 3/20/2018 at 4:22 PM, samcantstandya said:

    He could be a superstar if puts in the hard yards.

    I couldn't agree more,  'scsy'.

     

  • Quote
    •  

    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

  • Quote
    • Love 1
    16 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

    DL, this is a thread from the star of the 2018 season.  Interesting that some had their concerns about his pace back then.

    The other thing I found interesting was that there were a few "starting" midfields proposed.  I think you would be hard pressed to find a starting midfield for 2019 that doesn't include Harmes.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    58 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

    Yep, great forward skills and intent that could be devastating if he went for goal, more often, preferably on the run in quick plays. Great in close to weave and deliver around opponents - or just find the starting point for his own line towards goal. 

  • Quote
    •  
    1 hour ago, The Chazz said:

    He should know a bit about "the guts" - he has plenty of his own... :ph34r:

    (joking)

    Had, not has.

  • Quote
    On 3/20/2018 at 7:21 PM, olisik said:

    Am I the only one who thinks Petracca looks slow at times?

    I call him Petreacle.

    Quote

     

     

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Love 1

    5 hours ago, Uncle Fester said:

    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

    Williams at Carlscum and the Swannettes proved that years ago - fast thoughts, fast actions, slow pace. Big points.

  • Quote

    And here come the armchair high performance managers to tell us that Petracca needs to lose weight. 



     

    2rvjnl.jpg

    Edited by Smokey

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1

    i'd be more concerned about his knee than his weight. he seems to be having a bit of trouble with it this preseason. not sure what the issue is, maybe just needs a clean out done on it hopefully.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    32 minutes ago, Demon Dude said:

    i'd be more concerned about his knee than his weight. he seems to be having a bit of trouble with it this preseason. not sure what the issue is, maybe just needs a clean out done on it hopefully.

    Maybe his obesity is the cause of his knee issues?

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Shocked 1
    On 1/23/2019 at 2:17 PM, The Chazz said:

    He should know a bit about "the guts" - he has plenty of his own... :ph34r:

    (joking)

     I resemble that remark

  • Quote

    Apparently I am technologically disabled and cannot post a picture in here, but check out Clarry's Instagram story for some interesting looks at the Tracc's "chubby" physique. 

    Edited by Richard Tionary

  • Quote

    I want him to play more midfield minutes in 2019. His mix of x-factor, power and decision making is what we often lack in the midfield (with the exception of Clarry). 

    I'd still have him forward 40-50% of the time, but we need him to take the next step this year and that means more midfield time.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    He has to get over his knee problems first. Not fit enough to play more minutes in the midfield, give him a good knee and a couple of years and he'll definitely have more minutes in the midfield.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    On 1/23/2019 at 2:46 PM, Uncle Fester said:

    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

    Diesel Williams was slow but very quick.

    On 1/24/2019 at 3:57 PM, Richard Tionary said:

    Apparently I am technologically disabled and cannot post a picture in here, but check out Clarry's Instagram story for some interesting looks at the Tracc's "chubby" physique. 

    I am even more tech disabled so please explain 

    i. What is Instagram and don’t say social media, as most bearing that title can be  more antisocial than social

    ii What did Clarry say  

     

    Edited by monoccular

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    On 1/25/2019 at 12:04 AM, WERRIDEE said:

    He has to get over his knee problems first. Not fit enough to play more minutes in the midfield, give him a good knee and a couple of years and he'll definitely have more minutes in the midfield.

    Spot on he might be lucky to start anywhere in March.

  • Quote

    I reckon there will be many hairless AFL Coaches, end of this season alone that will be directly as a result of Petracca on the forward line..

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    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

    • PREGAME: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      With their season all over bar the shouting the Demons head back on the road for the third week in a row as they return to Adelaide to take on the Crows. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 48 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      The Demons did not come to play from the opening bounce and let the Gold Coast kick the first 5 goals of the match. They then outscored the Suns for the next 3 quarters but it was too little too late and their season is now effectively over.

        • Like
      • 169 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award ahead of Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      It's Game Day and the Demons are back on the road again and this may be the last roll of the dice to get their 2025 season back on track as they take on the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 546 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Gold Coast

      The Gold Coast Suns find themselves outside of the top eight for the first time since Round 1 with pressure is mounting on the entire organisation. Their coach Damien Hardwick expressed his frustration at his team’s condition last week by making a middle-finger gesture on television that earned him a fine for his troubles. He showed his desperation by claiming that Fox should pick up the tab.  There’s little doubt the Suns have shown improvement in 2025, and their position on the ladder is influenced to some extent by having played fewer games than their rivals for a playoff role at the end of the season, courtesy of the disruption caused by Cyclone Alfred in March.  However, they are following the same trajectory that hindered the club in past years whenever they appeared to be nearing their potential. As a consequence, that Hardwick gesture should be considered as more than a mere behavioral lapse. It’s a distress signal that does not bode well for the Queenslanders. While the Suns are eager to remain in contention with the top eight, Melbourne faces its own crisis, which is similarly deep-seated but in a much different way. After recovering from a disappointing start to the season and nearing a return to respectability among its peer clubs, the Demons have experienced a decline in status, driven by the fact that while their form has been reasonable (see their performance against the ladder leader in the Kings Birthday match), their conversion in front of goal is poor enough to rank last in the competition. Furthermore, their opponents find them exceptionally easy to score against. As a result, they have effectively eliminated themselves from the finals race and are again positioned to finish in the bottom half of the ladder.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 15

      As the Demons head into their Bye Round, it's time to turn our attention to the other matches being played. Which teams are you tipping this week? And which results would be most favourable for the Demons if we can manage to turn our season around? Follow all the non-Melbourne games here and join the conversation as the ladder continues to take shape.

        • Like
      • 287 replies
      Demonland
    View All