Jump to content

Jack Newnes

dazzledavey36
dazzledavey36
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

Surprised his name hasn't been brought up much. But Leigh Montagna thinks he'd be a perfect fit at Freo and also the Dees.

https://coupler.foxsports.com.au/api/v1/article/amp/afl/afl-trade-news-2019-jack-newnes-st-kilda-leigh-montagna-fremantle-ed-langdon-brad-hill/news-story/1bfdabcef3ee7cf2586f6172345145f5?__twitter_impression=true

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     

    It is a bit surprising given he would probably be cheaper than Tomlinson....

    I guess Alan Richardson would be able to give us the inside word on Jack.

  • Quote

    Sounds as though Richardson lost a bit of faith in him.  Doesn't bode well for a chance at Melbourne.

  • Quote
    • Demonland changed the title to The Jack Newnes Thread
     
    20 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Sounds as though Richardson lost a bit of faith in him.  Doesn't bode well for a chance at Melbourne.

    Every single Saints fan lost faith in him a long time before Richo did. Gave him way too many chances. 

    Could be a good player again if he finds some hardness and speed but otherwise just a list clogger 

  • Quote

    May as well repost this article that came out after 10 or so rounds this year.

    https://www.zerohanger.com/best-and-worst-kicks-inside-50-unveiled-29660/

     

    Best Kicks Inside 50

    1. Dayne Zorko (Brisbane Lions): 43 kicks — 55.8 per cent retention rate

    2. Jack Gunston (Hawthorn): 27 kicks — 55.6 per cent retention rate

    3. Jack Newnes (St Kilda): 29 kicks — 48.3 per cent retention rate

    4. Bradley Hill (Fremantle): 27 kicks — 48.1 per cent retention rate

    5. Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood): 46 kicks — 47.8 per cent retention rate

    Worst Kicks Inside 50

    1. Clayton Oliver (Melbourne): 45 kicks — 8.9 per cent retention rate

    2. Rory Sloane (Adelaide): 31 kicks — 12.9 per cent retention rate

    3. Ed Langdon (Fremantle): 30 kicks — 16.7 per cent retention rate

    4. Hugh McCluggage (Brisbane Lions): 34 kicks — 17.6 per cent retention rate

    5. Travis Boak (Port Adelaide): 38 kicks — 18.4 per cent retention rate

    --

    Of course the catch is he's averaged 16 and 15 pos the past 2 years, but 22-23 back in 2014-2017. So you'd hope that he's seeking to refresh his career, rather than just do a deal for 3 years and fade into retirement.

    Edited by John Demonic

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Sounds as though Richardson lost a bit of faith in him.  Doesn't bode well for a chance at Melbourne.

    The article said that, but playing 123 games in a row up until round 15 this year seems to point to the opposite - A lot of faith. Wasn't Richo sacked around that time as well?

    Edited by John Demonic

  • Quote
    •  

    Posted a while back that we should look at Newnes as a free agent and still think we should. Again, he’d be an upgrade on players we’ve already delisted and ones who are still on the list. 

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    A Saints mate of mine reckons he's been played out of position the last couple of years and his form has suffered as a result. Might be worth kicking the tyres to see if he fills a need.

  • Quote

    29 minutes ago, Go the Biff said:

    A Saints mate of mine reckons he's been played out of position the last couple of years and his form has suffered as a result. Might be worth kicking the tyres to see if he fills a need.

    What does he believe his best position is?

  • Quote
    17 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

    What does he believe his best position is?

    I think - to be honest wasn't paying much attention - he has been played off half back whereas my Saint mate reckons he's better as a high half forward delivering inside 50.

    But I may have that 180 degrees wrong

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    5 minutes ago, Go the Biff said:

    I think - to be honest wasn't paying much attention - he has been played off half back whereas my Saint mate reckons he's better as a high half forward delivering inside 50.

    But I may have that 180 degrees wrong

    You are spot on, high half forward rotating through the wing. Very underrated player with great speed, decision making, goal sense and crumbs with the best of then. 

  • Quote
    20 minutes ago, BigMacjnr said:

    You are spot on, high half forward rotating through the wing. Very underrated player with great speed, decision making, goal sense and crumbs with the best of then. 

    Sounds like someone we could use. If he's a better version of say Mitch Hannan then he improves us. I'll leave you to make the arrangements @BigMacjnr

  • Quote

    He's fairly slippery and a good user.  Seems to me to be an unrealised talent.  

     

     

  • Quote

    I'm surprised there's not more chatter about him as a free agent option. He'd be upgraded depth at worst, or an upgraded wing/half back at best. Definitely worth pursuing as a free agent as long as his wage demands weren't high.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    7 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    I'm surprised there's not more chatter about him as a free agent option. He'd be upgraded depth at worst, or an upgraded wing/half back at best. Definitely worth pursuing as a free agent as long as his wage demands weren't high.

    The lack of public discussion must come down to his asking price surely?

  • Quote

    I thought Richo might push for Dees to look at Newnes.  He seemed to be a good running type with excellent foot skills.  Maybe not quite enough of the footy for a midfield role.  

    I didn’t see enough of the Saints though to view as a definite yes or no. Others view?

    Could we still offer (screw over the Saints) and offer to take as pick 2 in preseason draft? 

  • Quote
    7 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    I thought Richo might push for Dees to look at Newnes.  He seemed to be a good running type with excellent foot skills.  Maybe not quite enough of the footy for a midfield role.  

    I didn’t see enough of the Saints though to view as a definite yes or no. Others view?

    Could we still offer (screw over the Saints) and offer to take as pick 2 in preseason draft? 

    He’s a free agent. 

  • Quote

    Didn’t free agency end today.  ??

    Saints have an offer that we can beat. Tell Newnes not to go to draft but we’ll pick in psd. I just want to see the Saints get nutted. 

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1
    • Haha 1
    20 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Didn’t free agency end today.  ??

    Saints have an offer that we can beat. Tell Newnes not to go to draft but we’ll pick in psd. I just want to see the Saints get nutted. 

    If Murray doesn’t get picked up this week does he fall through to the PSD? If that’s the case, I’d rather take Murray, much more upside. And if we were interested in Newnes we would have chased him during the free agency period (which I think we should have). 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

  • Quote
    •  

    AFL article explained that Newnes can refuse a contract with St Kilda and could become a delisted free agent. 
    should be able to bring in cheaply either way

  • Quote
    18 minutes ago, BigMacjnr said:

    AFL article explained that Newnes can refuse a contract with St Kilda and could become a delisted free agent. 
    should be able to bring in cheaply either way

    Big risk with knocking back a contract unless you’re 100% certain you’re going to be picked up. Things can change at the last minute. 

  • Quote

    • 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

    • REPORT: West Coast

      On a night of counting, Melbourne captain Max Gawn made sure that his contribution counted. He was at his best and superb in the the ruck from the very start of the election night game against the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, but after watching his dominance of the first quarter and a half of the clash evaporate into nothing as the Eagles booted four goals in the last ten minutes of the opening half, he turned the game on its head, with a ruckman’s masterclass in the second half.  No superlatives would be sufficient to describe the enormity of the skipper’s performance starting with his 47 hit outs, a career-high 35 possessions (22 of them contested), nine clearances, 12 score involvements and, after messing up an attempt or two, finally capping off one of the greatest rucking performances of all time, with a goal of own in the final quarter not long after he delivered a right angled pass into the arms of Daniel Turner who also goaled from a pocket (will we ever know if the pass is what was intended). That was enough to overturn a 12 point deficit after the Eagles scored the first goal of the second half into a 29 point lead at the last break and a winning final quarter (at last) for the Demons who decided not to rest their champion ruckman at the end this time around. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Hawthorn

      The Demons return to the MCG to take on the High Flying Hawks on Saturday Afternoon. Hawthorn will be aiming to consolidate a position in the Top 4 whilst the Dees will be looking to take a scalp and make it four wins in a row. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 107 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: West Coast

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 5th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 3rd win row for the season against the Eagles.
      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.

      • 18 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: West Coast

      Following a disastrous 0–5 start to the season, the Demons have now made it three wins in a row, cruising past a lacklustre West Coast side on their own turf. Skipper Max Gawn was once again at his dominant best, delivering another ruck masterclass to lead the way.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 212 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: West Coast

      Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year from Jake Bowey in 2nd place. Christian Petracca, Ed Langdon and Clayton Oliver round out the Top 5. Your votes for the win over the West Coast Eagles in Perth. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 40 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: West Coast

      It's Game Day and the Demons have a chance to notch up their third consecutive win — something they haven’t done since Round 5, 2024. But to do it, they’ll need to exorcise the Demons of last year’s disastrous trip out West. Can the Dees continue their momentum, right the wrongs of that fateful clash, and take another step up the ladder on the road to redemption?

        • Haha
        • Thanks
      • 669 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All