Jump to content

POST MATCH DISCUSSION: Melbourne vs Richmond - JLT 01

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

On 3/3/2019 at 10:27 PM, jumbo returns said:

I was baffled by the Preuss trade.....does anyone think he'll get many games this year? Assuming Gawn stays fit?

Just one thing is absolutely certain, jumbo - nobody can tell at this stage. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     

    Good hitout and one has to temper any comment by the weather conditions and the inability to tell what side each team had on the oval at any one time.

    That being said there seemed to be only a few positives from the fringe brigade. I was hoping that one of them would have a "look at me" performance but it wasn't to be.

    Based on last year there are at least two spots up for grabs. One as a relief midfielder given the possibility of injury to the first picked group and one to replace Lewis as the season progresses.

    Hope JKH plays next week and has a stand out game. Late last year he showed glimpses.

    I'll be honest Stretch worries me and the jury is well and truly out on Hunt.

    The last few seasons have shown us clearly that having an A grade VFL side does not mean you have depth at AFL level.

    Conversely I watched Brayshaw closely at VFL level while he was there and he rarely starred. On that form I would never have picked him for the incredible season he displayed at AFL level in 2018.

    Would have liked to see KK in the JLT as well.

    Going to be a great season.

  • Quote
    •  

    After watching the entire recorded game, I have the following observations...

    • Jordan did some nice things, was clean with the ball and might be our find of the draft
    • Preuss had more influence than I had given him credit for. I have moved him from 'disappointing' to 'serviceable'
    • Best were Oliver, Brayshaw, Harmes, Salem & Fritsch, who all seem destined to continue on their merry way in 2019
    • Other 'serviceables' are JKH, Oscar, Hore, Weids, Kielty, C Wagner, J Smith, Petty, Spargo & Petracca
    • 'Off-day' award, Tom McD & ANB
    • Needing to do more to crack round 1 are Stretch, Frost, Hunt & J Wagner
    • A fair way off are Maynard and Sparrow, for different reasons
    • Unavailable due to injury... Jeffy 

    NOTE: 'serviceable' = Had some good moments, gave something appropriate for the level, but inconsistent or faded out

  • 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

    • PREVIEW: North Melbourne

      Can you believe it? After a long period of years over which Melbourne has dominated in matches against North Melbourne, the Demons are looking down the barrel at two defeats at the hands of the Kangaroos in the same season. And if that eventuates, it will come hot on the heels of an identical result against the Gold Coast Suns. How have the might fallen? There is a slight difference in that North Melbourne are not yet in the same place as Gold Coast. Like Melbourne, they are currently situated in the lower half of the ladder and though they did achieve a significant upset when the teams met earlier in the season, their subsequent form has been equally unimpressive and inconsistent. 

        • Thanks
      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Adelaide

      The atmosphere at the Melbourne Football Club at the beginning of the season was aspirational following an injury-plagued year in 2024. Coach Simon Goodwin had lofty expectations with the return of key players, the anticipated improvement from a maturing group with a few years of experience under their belts, and some exceptional young talent also joining the ranks. All of that went by the wayside as the team failed to click into action early on. It rallied briefly with a new strategy but has fallen again with five more  consecutive defeats. 

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Coburg

      The Casey Demons returned to their home ground which was once a graveyard for opposing teams but they managed to gift the four points on offer to Coburg with yet another of their trademark displays of inaccuracy in front of goals and some undisciplined football that earned the displeasure of the umpires late in the game. The home team was welcomed by a small crowd at Casey Fields and looked right at home as it dominated the first three quarters and led for all bar the last five minutes of the game. In the end, they came away with nothing, despite winning everywhere but on the scoreboard and the free kick count.

        • Thanks
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Rd 18 vs North Melbourne

      After four weeks on the road the Demons make their long awaited return to the MCG next Sunday to play in a classic late season dead rubber against the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Who comes in and who comes out?

        • Thanks
      • 269 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      The Demons were wasteful early before putting the foot down early in the 2nd quarter but they chased tail for the remainder of the match. They could not get their first use of the footy after half time and when they did poor skills, execution and decision making let them down.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 246 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to the Crows.
      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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 28 replies
      Demonland
    View All