Jump to content

2019 Forward options if JH out and SM in?

Sydee

By Sydee
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Sydee Redleg

Sydee   4,416

Posted
Posted

I don't really want to lose JH but it seems inevitable now

Just wondering what are our forward options next year if Weed doesn't fire or come on like we all hope or worse still he and/or TMac get injured. We used to have Pedo as a back up but that option no longer exists

Who's is the next option for tall forward

- Joel Smith?

- Sam Frost (can't see that working out well)

- OMac (don't think he can play fwd personally)

- Steven May?

- Max (Is this one of the reasons we are chasing Preuss

- Harrison Petty (tall enough reads play well - do our FD think he could be reinvented as a fwd like TMac?)

Engorged Onion Trident

Engorged Onion   10,215

Posted
Posted

they're all options. whether any of those would be considered at selection in that role is another point.

every other club would say the same re: their forward lines anyway.

 

 

Sydee Redleg

Sydee   4,416

Posted
  • Author
Posted

My concern is that the way things look like panning out we would have a suplus of tall backs but a shortage of tall forwards

We wouldn't need much to go wrong and we would be struggling for tall options in the forward half 

DeeSpencer Legend

DeeSpencer   25,687

Posted
Posted

Option 1 would be Preuss with Max spending more time forward
Option 2 would probably be T Smith who I assume sticks around for another year
Option 3 is likely a defender - J Smith or Oscar
Option 4 is they probably pick a developing key forward in the draft, most aren't ready to play but some are.

But the confidence in knowing we can get by comes from Melksham, Petracca and Hannan. 3 marking forward types who can hit the scoreboard. Vanders as well.

  • Like 3
Gator Trident

Gator   17,332

Posted
Posted

How many 21 year old key forwards have been best on ground in a final ?

I don't know why so many doubt Weideman.  He's going to be a star.  He's certainly a few years away from his peak, but he'll be very good in 2019.

  • Like 12
  • Love 1

Biffen Legend

Biffen   12,943

Posted
Posted

I'd like to see Hogan on the ball a bit more.Even on the wing occasionally .

M_9 Redleg

M_9   2,082

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, Biffen said:

I'd like to see Hogan on the ball a bit more.Even on the wing occasionally .

Hogan to CHB (as Roos suggested). Frost FB. Oscar - Casey?

  • Like 1
  • Angry 1
monoccular Legend

monoccular   17,427

Posted
Posted
6 hours ago, ProDee said:

How many 21 year old key forwards have been best on ground in a final ?

I don't know why so many doubt Weideman.  He's going to be a star.  He's certainly a few years away from his peak, but he'll be very good in 2019.

Good to read of some love for the Weed.

His first final showed that he can do it ..... consistency and reproducibility will develop with time. 


biggestred Redleg

biggestred   5,080

Posted
Posted
7 hours ago, ProDee said:

How many 21 year old key forwards have been best on ground in a final ?

I don't know why so many doubt Weideman.  He's going to be a star.  He's certainly a few years away from his peak, but he'll be very good in 2019.

Agree, BUT injuries do happen

And competition for spots is a good thing too

  • Like 1
Gator Trident

Gator   17,332

Posted
Posted
17 minutes ago, biggestred said:

Agree, BUT injuries do happen

And competition for spots is a good thing too

Of course.  If Hogan goes we draft another potential key forward.  We may do that if he stays.

Most clubs don't have McDonald/Weideman let alone Hogan/McDonald/Weideman.

West Coast don't win the flag if Kennedy or Darling go down.

You need a little luck to win a flag.  If one of your key forwards gets injured at the wrong time you in all likelihood don't win the flag.

It is what it is.

Graeme Yeats' Mullet Redleg

Graeme Yeats' Mullet   6,775

Posted
Posted

I'd like to see Sam Frost have a run up forward 

Seems like the type who'd be hard to match up on, tall with toe and a few years down back really builds the aerial contest strength

And how was that barrel he unloaded i  the final... Wow, good hoof

Might be the next TMac...?

Deemania since 56 Trident

Deemania since 56   6,634

Posted
Posted
17 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

I'd like to see Sam Frost have a run up forward 

Seems like the type who'd be hard to match up on, tall with toe and a few years down back really builds the aerial contest strength

And how was that barrel he unloaded i  the final... Wow, good hoof

Might be the next TMac...?

Worth trying - he may just take to it, well. 

WERRIDEE Trident

WERRIDEE   5,476

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

I'd like to see Sam Frost have a run up forward 

Seems like the type who'd be hard to match up on, tall with toe and a few years down back really builds the aerial contest strength

And how was that barrel he unloaded i  the final... Wow, good hoof

Might be the next TMac...?

Frost said himself he's not suited to it. It's already been tried to limited success. We will draft Max King with pick 6 and trade pick 11 for May.

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...