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Jake Melksham extends for three more years

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Has become a great pick-up for us!

Looking forward to three more years of that lethal left foot.

 

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    Nothing short of a revelation since joining the Dees. Congrats to all involved.

    The figurehead of our Chaos football brand.

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    Still can’t believe the 55 metre goal he kicked against Whorethorn. It looked like a short pass off the boot, but just kept on going....

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    13 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Still can’t believe the 55 metre goal he kicked against Whorethorn. It looked like a short pass off the boot, but just kept on going....

    on his non-preferred as well

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    Another three years of kicks like this one....absolute gold.

     

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    Well played

    That'll get him over the 100 game mark ;)

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    1 hour ago, Win4theAges said:

    Nothing short of a revelation since joining the Dees. Congrats to all involved.

    The figurehead of our Chaos football brand.

    Chaos for oppo backs, predictable laces out delivery to advantage for our forwards.

    Awesome to have Jake commit long term to our Demons.  Should see him into father son territory for his new arrival to qualify down the track as well.

    Edited by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

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    A good extension to go with his other successful one from 9 months ago. Get jnr onto his left foot nice n early.

    It's amazing how he's been able to capture our fanbase considering the doubt over his trade. Love him

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    What a turnaround, from being treated as a pin cushion at Essendrug to now being arguably the best defensive half forward in the league.

    He and Hibberd both made very wise choices!

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    I think I was pretty underwhelmed when we recruited him. 

    I might have to bump that thread for some self-flagellation. 

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    20 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

     

    A sweet finish from Jake but the thing I love about that goal is Tommy flies and Melk and Hannan both put themselves in a great position to crumb, as does Spargo who outworks his opponent from the middle of the ground to get there as well. Smart team footy and a lovely piece of skill.

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    As for Jake his inside 50 kicks and aerial contests as a forward have been a revelation. Not bad for a midfielder we recruited as a defender. 

    Not the ideal preseason but I wonder how much his ankle injury restricted him last year, still think he has a level more to go to with defensive work, crumbing and getting even more of the ball around the ground. 

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    4 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    A sweet finish from Jake but the thing I love about that goal is Tommy flies and Melk and Hannan both put themselves in a great position to crumb, as does Spargo who outworks his opponent from the middle of the ground to get there as well. Smart team footy and a lovely piece of skill.

    Something I've noticed often from Spargo in particular whilst watching highlights over the summer.  He has a very, very good footy-brain.

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    Well done Milkshake looking forward to watching you provide us with another 3 years of great football.

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    1 hour ago, FireInTheBelly said:

     

    It's amazing how he's been able to capture our fanbase considering the doubt over his trade. Love him

    I was a doubter. I was okay-ish with the deal on a "buy one (Hibberd), get one free (Melksham)" basis. At games I would call out "that's the good one" when Hibberd got the pill.

     

    But turns out we got two good 'uns. It's good to be wrong!

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    1 hour ago, ProDee said:

    I think I was pretty underwhelmed when we recruited him. 

    I might have to bump that thread for some self-flagellation. 

    I know I was.

     

    Can’t remember a recruit who has surprised me more

     

    Ed. I actually think you calmed my nerves on trade, pointing out a very good season Melk had before the drug scandal broke.

    Edited by Rod Grinter Riot Squad

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    1 hour ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

     

    One of the great goals of 2018, completely ruined by possibly the worst commentator of the last hundred years.

     

    Gee-God-Boy-Wow!

     

    An absolute cringeathon every time this imbecile takes the mic.

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    2 hours ago, ProDee said:

    I think I was pretty underwhelmed when we recruited him. 

    I might have to bump that thread for some self-flagellation. 

    BBO can probably help you out with that

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