Welcome to Demonland: Taj Woewodin

[Lucifers Hero 40,445]

Any news?

I would think 5pm is the latest time for nominations...

[durango 2,023]

Is that 5pm perth time?

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

Nominated as Demon father-son.  Great news. 

[cantstandyasam 700]

Looking like we haven't nominated Woey's boy as a father son, which means we can't match a pick. Maybe  that means we don't think he will be in demand or maybe we want to add him to the list after national draft as a rookie.

Edited October 29, 2021 by cantstandyasam
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[Mickey 4,752]

18 minutes ago, cantstandyasam said:

Looking like we haven't nominated Woey's boy as a father son, which means we can't match a pick. Maybe  that means we don't think he will be in demand or maybe we want to add him to the list after national draft as a rookie.

Cal Twomey reporting we have.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/686253/dee-lightful-son-of-brownlow-medallist-has-eyes-only-for-melbourne

[Mono 455]

This is a last minute decision obviously.

We have 4 spots available and picks 17, 37, 48, 57 and 94.

Wonder of they'll try and bundle 48 and 57 for an earlier pick or trade a pick for a 2022 pick. Doubt Woewodin will go before pick 57, or even draw an opposition bid at all. Pick 94 should get it done.

Whatever, the boy gets a spot on the main list.

Edited October 29, 2021 by Mono

[Demonland 73,266]

 

[Dante 2,739]

Good news, I love the prospect of a son playing for the team his father played for.

II watched Woey play his first game for Melbourne, at that time there wasn't a great deal of information available on the new recruits, so I knew little about him, he was quite impressive.

[DeeZone 10,234]

Just announced on Ch7 Taj is going to be a Dee. Thanks Taj.❤️💙

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,064]

Good news.

Do the experts around here reckon he’s any good?

[Wrecker46 3,056]

I can't wait for the welcome to the melbourne football club Woewodin thread.

 

[darkhorse72 1,925]

Great news, hopefully we get him for a late pick under father/son. 

[The Lobster Effect 896]

2 hours ago, Mono said:

We have 4 spots available and picks 17, 37, 48, 57 and 94.

Wonder of they'll try and bundle 48 and 57 for an earlier pick or trade a pick for a 2022 pick. Doubt Woewodin will go before pick 57, or even draw an opposition bid at all. Pick 94 should get it done.

I reckon we'll try, it's just whether there are any takers. 

Wonder if he'll also get the nickname Woey.

[praha 11,240]

2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Good news.

Do the experts around here reckon he’s any good?

I'm still working on whether Goodwin is a good coach.

[Dockett 32 1,239]

9 hours ago, praha said:

I'm still working on whether Goodwin is a good coach.

No romance in this for me. Billy Stretch for instance, was a third round pick.

Only question for me is that he is the best player available at the pick they take him.

 

[Demonstone 23,114]

12 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

Wonder if he'll also get the nickname Woey.

WoJu!

[Fritta and Turner 4,603]

12 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

I reckon we'll try, it's just whether there are any takers. 

Wonder if he'll also get the nickname Woey.

What about Mahal?

[58er 6,679]

11 hours ago, praha said:

I'm still working on whether Goodwin is a good coach.

Well Praha you are a very slow worker.

Stop over thinking and look at the results and give credit where credit is due.

Basically Goody  oversaw ALL that happened in 2021  All the coaches and players 24/7 and a hundred and one other issues throughout the season. 
Evety time we were 3 goals down in a big game we responded and rarely failed.

Pies and Giants and Dogs we came up short in the middle of the season but that all helped us learn about ourselves.

We grew and exploded on the big stage and ended up with our biggest and one of the best GF wins to claim our 13th flag. In Goodys hands are our 14, 15 and 16 th flags potentially.

Lets give him our unwavering faith and support to achieve that and lay a stronger base than ever before for our future and growth in this all conquering AFL competition.

[FritschyBusiness 1,478]

15 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Good news.

Do the experts around here reckon he’s any good?

I'm not an expert but I take an interest in watching some kids when I think they are a chance to be picked up by us.

From what I’ve seen Taj is great below his knees, picks the ball up really cleanly and can kick with both feet.
He doesn't get huge disposal numbers (mid 20s every game) but does a lot with it, good decision maker and he has gotten better as the year went on.

Mainly played inside and outside midfield but he also has a bit of flexibility, his talents could developed to be used in a halfback role like Salem/Bowey or half forward role like Spargo/Neal Bullen role but I'm not sure on his tank.
In the draft combine he was 2nd best in the 20m sprint with a blistering time of 2.89 seconds.
He was captain of East Freo this year which is always a good sign in regards to a players character.

I read an article yesterday on SEN saying he models his game on Steele Sidebottom and Mitch Duncan.
From all reports he is driven and professional, so I think given the opportunity at the Demons he will flourish around players with similar hard work ethic like Brayshaw, Petracca etc 

We will probably use pick 49 on him.

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33 minutes ago, 58er said:

Well Praha you are a very slow worker.

Stop over thinking and look at the results and give credit where credit is due.

Basically Goody  oversaw ALL that happened in 2021  All the coaches and players 24/7 and a hundred and one other issues throughout the season. 
Evety time we were 3 goals down in a big game we responded and rarely failed.

Pies and Giants and Dogs we came up short in the middle of the season but that all helped us learn about ourselves.

We grew and exploded on the big stage and ended up with our biggest and one of the best GF wins to claim our 13th flag. In Goodys hands are our 14, 15 and 16 th flags potentially.

Lets give him our unwavering faith and support to achieve that and lay a stronger base than ever before for our future and growth in this all conquering AFL competition.

I may be wrong but I think @praha was JK. 🙂

[Redleg 41,739]

Is his name pronounced "tarj" or "tie"?

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

Assume all goes to plan and Taj becomes a Demon, do we give him the number 22 ?  I think YES 

[Turner 1,516]

3 hours ago, Redleg said:

Is his name pronounced "tarj" or "tie"?

tarj

[Diamond_Jim 12,642]

5 hours ago, Jontee said:

What about Mahal?

Took me a minute to think about that one

I'm now leaning towards Biriyani .... far more exotic than Butter Chicken

[Dante 2,739]

7 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Took me a minute to think about that one

I'm now leaning towards Biriyani .... far more exotic than Butter Chicken

Or Tajdoori