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Brayshaw Re-Signs Until 2022

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4 minutes ago, MondĂȘ said:

Hopefully after another pre-season Harrison Petty is ready to step in. However we could look to trade for one. I daresay Tyson could be used as trade bait, he could net us a second rounder to on trade for a KPD. Will be a fascinating off season

The type of back we need will not be had with a second round pick. You have to give something worth while if you want a good player.

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    23 minutes ago, old dee said:

    The type of back we need will not be had with a second round pick. You have to give something worth while if you want a good player.

    No first rounder makes the going tough. Along with the fact that he FA list is thinning by the day, who would you target and at what cost?

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    2 hours ago, McQueen said:

    Great news.

    To think I had him the gun as a potential trade bait earlier in the year.

    I feel quite dirty now.

    I am noty going to say a thing.

    This is absolute great news. Gun Player and seems a great young man.

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    Was thinking about how well Gus is going and then wanted to check how he was going against Trac. Trac's played 5 more games and their averages are scarily similar. Gus is having a much better year this year, but I kind of expected that to translate (including his first year when he was 5th in rising star) into better stats that Trac. 

    Sheesh we have some good young kids.

    https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_compare?playerStatus1=A&tid1=12&playerStatus2=A&tid2=12&type=A&pid1=4037&pid2=4041&fid1=C&fid2=C

    Player Statistics Comparison
     
    Angus Brayshaw Name Christian Petracca
    Melbourne Demons Team Melbourne Demons
    Defender, Midfield Position Midfield, Forward
    50 Career Games 55
    Sandringham Dragons Origin Eastern Ranges
    January 9, 1996 Date of Birth January 4, 1996
    22yr 6mth Age 22yr 6mth
    187cm Height 186cm
    87kg Weight 96kg
    2014 National Draft Last Drafted In 2014 National Draft
    Round 1, Pick #3 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #2
    Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons
    Career Stats for Season Career
    50 Games 55
    10.3 Kicks Per Game 9.2
    8.0 Handballs Per Game 9.7
    18.3 Disposals Per Game 18.9
    3.5 Marks Per Game 3.2
    0.5 Goals Per Game 0.9
    0.3 Behinds Per Game 0.5
    4.1 Tackles Per Game 2.9
    0 Hitouts Per Game 0.1
    3.6 Inside 50s Per Game 3.6
    0.6 Goal Assists Per Game 0.7
    0.9 Frees For Per Game 0.7
    0.8 Frees Against Per Game 0.8
    7.5 Contested Possessions Per Game 10.0
    11.1 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 9.3
    12.5 Effective Disposals Per Game 12.7
    68.3% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 67.2%
    2.7 Clangers Per Game 3.1
    0.2 Contested Marks Per Game 0.6
    0.4 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 0.8
    2.4 Clearances Per Game 2.5
    1.1 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.8
    0.9 One Percenters Per Game 1.1
    0.1 Bounces Per Game 0.1
    71.9 Time On Ground % Per Game 80.5
    0.9 Centre Clearances Per Game 0.9
    1.5 Stoppage Clearances Per Game 1.6
    4.8 Score Involvements Per Game 5.7
    310.9 Metres Gained Per Game 272.0
    3.9 Turnovers Per Game 3.7
    2.5 Intercepts Per Game 2.4
    0.7 Tackles Inside 50 Per Game 0.7
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    2 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

    Was thinking about how well Gus is going and then wanted to check how he was going against Trac. Trac's played 5 more games and their averages are scarily similar. Gus is having a much better year this year, but I kind of expected that to translate (including his first year when he was 5th in rising star) into better stats that Trac. 

    Sheesh we have some good young kids.

    https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_compare?playerStatus1=A&tid1=12&playerStatus2=A&tid2=12&type=A&pid1=4037&pid2=4041&fid1=C&fid2=C

    Player Statistics Comparison
     
    Angus Brayshaw Name Christian Petracca
    Melbourne Demons Team Melbourne Demons
    Defender, Midfield Position Midfield, Forward
    50 Career Games 55
    Sandringham Dragons Origin Eastern Ranges
    January 9, 1996 Date of Birth January 4, 1996
    22yr 6mth Age 22yr 6mth
    187cm Height 186cm
    87kg Weight 96kg
    2014 National Draft Last Drafted In 2014 National Draft
    Round 1, Pick #3 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #2
    Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons
    Career Stats for Season Career
    50 Games 55
    10.3 Kicks Per Game 9.2
    8.0 Handballs Per Game 9.7
    18.3 Disposals Per Game 18.9
    3.5 Marks Per Game 3.2
    0.5 Goals Per Game 0.9
    0.3 Behinds Per Game 0.5
    4.1 Tackles Per Game 2.9
    0 Hitouts Per Game 0.1
    3.6 Inside 50s Per Game 3.6
    0.6 Goal Assists Per Game 0.7
    0.9 Frees For Per Game 0.7
    0.8 Frees Against Per Game 0.8
    7.5 Contested Possessions Per Game 10.0
    11.1 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 9.3
    12.5 Effective Disposals Per Game 12.7
    68.3% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 67.2%
    2.7 Clangers Per Game 3.1
    0.2 Contested Marks Per Game 0.6
    0.4 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 0.8
    2.4 Clearances Per Game 2.5
    1.1 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.8
    0.9 One Percenters Per Game 1.1
    0.1 Bounces Per Game 0.1
    71.9 Time On Ground % Per Game 80.5
    0.9 Centre Clearances Per Game 0.9
    1.5 Stoppage Clearances Per Game 1.6
    4.8 Score Involvements Per Game 5.7
    310.9 Metres Gained Per Game 272.0
    3.9 Turnovers Per Game 3.7
    2.5 Intercepts Per Game 2.4
    0.7 Tackles Inside 50 Per Game 0.7

    Angus is averaging 27 disposals this year and has improved out of sight, Petracca, well, his last few weeks have been much better after an average start to the year.

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    I am warming to Frost. He seems to be a lot more confident with ball in hand. Evidence was last week when he took mark and ran the line late in LQ.

    There is a bit of upside in our defence. We are constantly thnking Gaff is our potential saviour. We have already got one in Fritsch and Salem who will do what Gaff can do and have a fair bit of improvement in them (positively).

    Fritsch has been an absolute revelation and has taken to AFL very well. I just wonder where he fits on the chess board long term. I say this because I remember Roosy saying that Gus (playing on HFF) was not going to be playing there all his career , meaning he was just being blooded into the tempo. Maybe young "Sparky" is doing some prepping for a long term role

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    41 minutes ago, dimmy said:

    I am warming to Frost. He seems to be a lot more confident with ball in hand. Evidence was last week when he took mark and ran the line late in LQ.

    There is a bit of upside in our defence. We are constantly thnking Gaff is our potential saviour. We have already got one in Fritsch and Salem who will do what Gaff can do and have a fair bit of improvement in them (positively).

    Fritsch has been an absolute revelation and has taken to AFL very well. I just wonder where he fits on the chess board long term. I say this because I remember Roosy saying that Gus (playing on HFF) was not going to be playing there all his career , meaning he was just being blooded into the tempo. Maybe young "Sparky" is doing some prepping for a long term role

    Except then his kick was terrible and he then didn't man up sufficiently on Hawkins to deny the easy mark at chf with 10 sec we to go, resulting in final goal. Frost is not the answer.

    But well done Gus. Great signing. Will get better and better over the next 3-4 years

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    3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    except we still don't have a chb

    lever is not (imo) a kp defender

    Is he a CHF?  potentially?  or a 3rd tall forward?  I think he could eventually play almost any position.

    But one thing is for sure,,, we need to cover our bases Re his knees, just in case.

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    4 hours ago, McQueen said:

    Great news.

    To think I had him the gun as a potential trade bait earlier in the year.

    I feel quite dirty now.

    Why, don't feel dirty all the talk of trading this player or that player has had a very positive effect on at least 2 players.

    Gawn continues to respond, (to talk of trading him) by extracting a digit, each time.   He spent his early years mostly coasting, as was done around our club fort decades.

     

    Angus had issues re health and i'm sure that effected his play after those encounters. 

    But It appears that negative talk about his tenure at Melbourne, has him responding with much more desperation, and viola; his best form to date.

     

    No I think any player with a hint of belief in themselves will respond to talk of trading out,,,  by going harder at the contest.  Those that don't,,, can, well, you know.

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    4 minutes ago, DV8 said:

    Why, don't feel dirty all the talk of trading this player or that player has had a very positive effect on at least 2 players.

    Gawn continues to respond, (to talk of trading him) by extracting a digit, each time.   He spent his early years mostly coasting, as was done around our club fort decades.

     

    Angus had issues re health and i'm sure that effected his play after those encounters. 

    But It appears that negative talk about his tenure at Melbourne, has him responding with much more desperation, and viola; his best form to date.

     

    No I think any player with a hint of belief in themselves will respond to talk of trading out,,,  by going harder at the contest.  Those that don't,,, can, well, you know.

    mmm, talk of trading is 'the' reason that people step up. uh huh.

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    I have this suspicion that everyone was already signed up in February.  But they're just announcing the news after each of our losses.

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    Gus will be on SEN from 4:40pm today for those who want to listen in, I won't be able to report back.

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    10 minutes ago, Danelska said:

    mmm, talk of trading is 'the' reason that people step up. uh huh.

    No, not alone... But it can surely jump some out of habits.

    In Max's case, for sure.

    Maxy didn't have a breakout game for years on the list,,, until one season we started talking about moving him on.   The next season he was a different player.

    He didn't like the talk of him not being good enough, and that he should be sent packing, and he dropped being the court-jester thing, and got serious about his footy.

     

    Angus also did not like the talk about him not being at Melbourne next year....  he came out firing not so many games back now, and we all see the results.

    He was not picked early and the coach and selectors were losing faith as wll as some supporters,.... he has responded to the negative talk as you would hope he would.

     

    ONe player last year, had the same treatment and did not respond they way you would hope, and he has gone-west young man.

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    Sets up a lip smackingly good future midfield of Gus, Clarrie, Trac and Viney getting silver service from Maxxy. Could rival the Cox, Judd, Cousins and Kerr combo without the substances.

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    He could be on his way to a top 5 finish in the B and F, he has been sensational.

    Worth every bit the pick 3 we spend on him.

    Thanks James Frawley!

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    2 hours ago, Demons1858 said:

    Great to sign him. 4 years on the back of 2 years with concussion might be overs

    Oh come on, really? 

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    Just the positive sign we were looking for going into the Adelaide game. Congrats Gus have a beauty!

    Lewis 300th and Tyson's 100th. We need big games from them all. Must win game you can do it Dees I have faith.

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    Great news. Well done, Gussy.

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    I have never been more certain than I was of this signing. Still super happy to see it get done. Great work dees! I think this kid is something special and a totally different kind of player to Trac and Viney.

    Go Dees!

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    Great news.

    You should watch his presser on the club website if you haven’t already. The boy is an absolute ripper. Bleeds red and blue, confirms the core group of talent see themselves building the next Hawthorn like dynasty. Excluded Maxy from the group because he was too old at 26!

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    As positive a news story we could get in a week like this, I think.

    OMac is the only player of note out of contract at the end of this year and only Hogan and Salem, I believe, at the end of next year. The rest of our best players are all signed up to the end of 2020 or beyond, which is excellent list management IMO.

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    1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

    As positive a news story we could get in a week like this, I think.

    OMac is the only player of note out of contract at the end of this year and only Hogan and Salem, I believe, at the end of next year. The rest of our best players are all signed up to the end of 2020 or beyond, which is excellent list management IMO.

    What would Hogan get us on the Market do you think?

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    9 minutes ago, old dee said:

    What would Hogan get us on the Market do you think?

    Nothing, as he's not on it.

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