Jump to content

WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - KADE KOLODJASHNIJ

DemonLad5
DemonLad5
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

4 hours ago, ProDee said:

You seem to think pace is an issue with everyone.

Earlier in the year, AFL Tasmania high performance manager Matthew Armstrong spoke to Bound For Glory News and gave a glowing review to the best rebounding defender in the draft, Kade Kolodjashnij. He described him as an extremely hard worker mentioning he was “quick, shows leadership and has a great work ethic”.

 

 

Not really interested in quotes about 18 year olds who are better than the other kids. I don't care what the stop watch says if the guy can't run down players or burst through the lines and run with the ball.

Pies forward line tomorrow will feature De Goey, Stephenson, WHE, Josh Thomas, Varcoe. Eagles will have Ryan, Rioli, Cripps. Richmond obviously led the way with their smalls.

KK is perfectly quick enough to play half back in a role, or even play on a wing which is where he might be best suited - I haven't seen him play there so that's more of a projection based on attributes.

But Hibberd and Jetta are likely to slow down - Jetta might've already, Hunt might not be an AFL player, Wagner is below par speed for an AFL half back, DJ we aren't sure about. Joel Smith has excellent athleticism but isn't a skilled player likely to run with the ball. Frost is Frost.

Where's the half backs who can run with speedy forwards and really run and carry the ball out?  

I certainly want KK for a reasonable price and think he could easily replace Lewis with some confidence. But an ageing Hibberd could be moved in to Lewis' role from 2020. Or possibly Nath Jones next year. Or Fritsch with a bit more defensive training and strength.

From a needs basis I think we need a linebreaking defender (which may be Hunt) and to recruit a future Hibberd (a quick excellent defensive player - which may be Smith). Certainly we need a wingman or two as well which is where he might fit in.

I like the guy. I want him if he's good value. But I don't think for a rebounding flanker type he's above the average speed for that position and that's a concern to me.

 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    8 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Not really interested in quotes about 18 year olds who are better than the other kids. I don't care what the stop watch says if the guy can't run down players or burst through the lines and run with the ball.

    Pies forward line tomorrow will feature De Goey, Stephenson, WHE, Josh Thomas, Varcoe. Eagles will have Ryan, Rioli, Cripps. Richmond obviously led the way with their smalls.

    KK is perfectly quick enough to play half back in a role, or even play on a wing which is where he might be best suited - I haven't seen him play there so that's more of a projection based on attributes.

    But Hibberd and Jetta are likely to slow down - Jetta might've already, Hunt might not be an AFL player, Wagner is below par speed for an AFL half back, DJ we aren't sure about. Joel Smith has excellent athleticism but isn't a skilled player likely to run with the ball. Frost is Frost.

    Where's the half backs who can run with speedy forwards and really run and carry the ball out?  

    I certainly want KK for a reasonable price and think he could easily replace Lewis with some confidence. But an ageing Hibberd could be moved in to Lewis' role from 2020. Or possibly Nath Jones next year. Or Fritsch with a bit more defensive training and strength.

    From a needs basis I think we need a linebreaking defender (which may be Hunt) and to recruit a future Hibberd (a quick excellent defensive player - which may be Smith). Certainly we need a wingman or two as well which is where he might fit in.

    I like the guy. I want him if he's good value. But I don't think for a rebounding flanker type he's above the average speed for that position and that's a concern to me.

     

    You clearly have no idea on his speed, which is very good.

  • Quote
    1 hour ago, Sydney Pennski said:

    There’s also a Kolodjashnij at Geelong. Which is the better player?

    Twin brother, taken about 50 picks later, and nowhere near as good.

  • Quote
    •  

    I don't see where the excitement comes from. He's significantly underperformed since entering the system, nothing excuses that (e.g. being a member of the G.C Suns).

    Third round pick at best.

  • Quote
    54 minutes ago, Spirit of the Demon said:

    You mean that they are dizygotic in that each of them developed from a separate egg rather than monozygotic. 

    Yes, I think that's the case.

    @ding and I are the mono thingy.

    I got the goodness packed yolk, while he spawned from the white.

    Poor buztard.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    4 minutes ago, ignition. said:

    I don't see where the excitement comes from. He's significantly underperformed since entering the system, nothing excuses that (e.g. being a member of the G.C Suns).

    Third round pick at best.

    Because it would have been so easy as a young player in that team and system.

    He's 23, played 70 games and about to enter his prime.

    I like him, because I've seen him play.  Put him in a quality side and he could be one of the pick ups of the trade period.

  • Quote
    • Like 10

    If the price is right, definitely worth the punt. We’ve delisted five players already and may possibly lose AVB and most likely Kent, we can’t replace those 7 with ready made stars. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    Seems to add more weight to the "Gaff is not coming" talk.

    Like his run, height, and that sweet left foot.......

    Has quality wingman written all over him. Isn't that what everyone has been sreaming for?

     

    Players such as Jones would be looking over their shoulder if this bloke comes across fit and ready to go. Jones was a stopgap wingman at times. It's not his go.

    Edited by faultydet

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    21 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    He is a genuine talent when up and running. Jason Taylor was a huge wrap for him in his junior days and wanted him at pick 9. But you knew straight away that he was set on getting picked up early.

    I like this interest from the club.

    Had we held onto pick 2 in the 2013 draft, KK was just behind Billings on our rankings and would have well and truly been in the mix. We rated him pretty highly.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Thanks 1

    8 minutes ago, ProDee said:

    Because it would have been so easy as a young player in that team and system.

    He's 23, played 70 games and about to enter his prime.

    I like him, because I've seen him play.  Put him in a quality side and he could be one of the pick ups of the trade period.

    The other thing I like about him, and hasn’t been mentioned as much is he’s quite tall and good above his head, he has the potential to be a very good player and in my opinion has been poorly developed and mis managed 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    3 hours ago, faultydet said:

    @ding and I are the mono thingy.

    I got the goodness packed yolk, while he spawned from the white.

    Poor buztard.

    We both look like Danny Devito.

  • Quote
    • Haha 4
    4 hours ago, ProDee said:

    Because it would have been so easy as a young player in that team and system.

    He's 23, played 70 games and about to enter his prime.

    I like him, because I've seen him play.  Put him in a quality side and he could be one of the pick ups of the trade period.

    Agree. He could be a risk worth taking. 

  • Quote

    Pick 5 or 6, Garlett & future 3rd Round Pick for May, KK & rights to a VFL player (Lockhart please).

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1

    1 hour ago, ding said:

    We both look like Danny Devito.

    ummm, NO

    Have you seen me lately?

     

  • Quote
    1 hour ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    Don't want him.  Go for Martin instead. 

    Why not, RM? It's like a poor script assessment. 

    "Don't like it." "Why?" "Don't like it."

  • Quote
    18 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    All that is true why are GCS happy to let him go? 

    They need as much experience/talent as they can get.  If they aren't offering him a contract he will be delisted and he can anywhere he likes with no pick back of any sort. 

    It doesn't compute...

    If GC FD doesn’t rate him and ours do, I know who I trust. This is the same list management that based an entire list off GAJ and has been a below average team it’s entire existence.

     

  • Quote

    The kid was a potential star around his draft time and played some very good footy early.

    He was drafted into a club where many ‘potential’ stars have failed to hit the heights whether it be through lack of development, poor culture or both.

    Pending a ridiculous trade request and a medical, absolute no brainer.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    im just putting it out there but i reckon he plays a bit soft. i dont wanna spend any more than a late 3rd rounder.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    15 hours ago, ProDee said:

    Because it would have been so easy as a young player in that team and system.

    He's 23, played 70 games and about to enter his prime.

    I like him, because I've seen him play.  Put him in a quality side and he could be one of the pick ups of the trade period.

    I've also seen him play and didn't think much of him. As for being a GC player, I don't see it as an excuse. Shiel, Treoloar, Adams, Greene, Swallow, Prestia, and O'Meara were all in similar if not the same position and excelled in their early years.

    I do agree with your point regarding his age. I'm certainly not against targetting him. I'm just curious what you and everyone here considers reasonable payment?

  • Quote
    26 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

    im just putting it out there but i reckon he plays a bit soft. i dont wanna spend any more than a late 3rd rounder.

    We won’t take him at all if we think he's a bit soft.  No discount on trade price will make up for that.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    16 minutes ago, ignition. said:

    I've also seen him play and didn't think much of him. As for being a GC player, I don't see it as an excuse. Shiel, Treoloar, Adams, Greene, Swallow, Prestia, and O'Meara were all in similar if not the same position and excelled in their early years.

    I do agree with your point regarding his age. I'm certainly not against targetting him. I'm just curious what you and everyone here considers reasonable payment?

    2nd in the 2015 B&F and twice in the 22 best under 22 in his formative years after being a highly rated junior. Hard to say he did not excel early on its more about whether he can return to that and more.  HIs career stalled once concussion hit and being it is well touted how poor their culture player management and development has been seems like a player who could significantly improve into the player he looked like he would become with a hit of the reset button at another club.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
     
    On 9/27/2018 at 6:17 PM, rjay said:

    Can play...he was really good early in his career.

    Half back or wing with a bit of class.

    Forget about the Kelly's of this world, this is exactly the type of trading we need to do.

    Totally agree, this could be a genius move. I can see the media gushing over Jason Taylor and his team next season if it comes off.

  • Quote
    55 minutes ago, ignition. said:

    I've also seen him play and didn't think much of him.

    Then either your assessment of football talent is always poor, often poor, or it's poor in this isolated moment. 

    I doubt it's the latter.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 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

    • NON-MFC: Round 05

      Gather Round is here, kicking off with a Thursday night blockbuster as Adelaide faces Geelong. The Crows will be out for redemption after a controversial loss last week. Saturday starts with the Magpies taking on the Swans. Collingwood will be eager to cement their spot in the top eight, while Sydney is hot on their heels. In the Barossa Valley, two rising sides go head-to-head in a fascinating battle to prove they're the real deal. Later, Carlton and West Coast face off at Adelaide Oval, both desperate to notch their first win of the season. The action then shifts to Norwood, where the undefeated Lions will aim to keep their streak alive against the Bulldogs. Sunday’s games begin in the Barossa with Richmond up against Fremantle. In Norwood, the Saints will be looking to take a scalp when they come up against the Giants. The round concludes with a fiery rematch of last year's semi-final, as the Hawks seek revenge for their narrow loss to Port Adelaide. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • 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.

      • 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?

      • 207 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?

        • Like
      • 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
        • Like
      • 56 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All