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Players We Haven't Seen in 2020

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The Demons have used 32 players in a search for their best form, which is beginning to emerge. There are still 13 footballers yet to appear at senior level, headlined by Marty Hore, Tom Sparrow, James Jordon, Harry Petty, Braydon Preuss and Kade Kolodjashnij. Only young midfielders Sparrow (two games last year) and Jordon haven't experienced a long-term injury this season out of that group. Melbourne's onball rotation is a tough nut to crack but the pair might get a look during the truncated fixture ahead. Austin Bradtke, son of basketball great Mark, has made strides with his development this year, while the Wagner brothers, Josh and Corey, have shown they can play at AFL level. - Marc McGowan

Of those listed I'd love to see Sparrow and Jordon get a game during the compacted rounds. Bedford with 1 game in 2020 might get a call up if they rest Kozzy. They omitted Oskar Baker from the list.'

Who would you like to see play in 2020?

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    The strong sides often take the opportunity to blood new players in games against lowly sides and so, with due respect to Adelaide, that might be the game for James Jordon to debut.

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

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    The Demons have used 32 players in a search for their best form, which is beginning to emerge. There are still 13 footballers yet to appear at senior level, headlined by Marty Hore, Tom Sparrow, James Jordon, Harry Petty, Braydon Preuss and Kade Kolodjashnij. Only young midfielders Sparrow (two games last year) and Jordon haven't experienced a long-term injury this season out of that group. Melbourne's onball rotation is a tough nut to crack but the pair might get a look during the truncated fixture ahead. Austin Bradtke, son of basketball great Mark, has made strides with his development this year, while the Wagner brothers, Josh and Corey, have shown they can play at AFL level. - Marc McGowan

    Of those listed I'd love to see Sparrow and Jordon get a game during the compacted rounds. Bedford with 1 game in 2020 might get a call up if they rest Kozzy. They omitted Oskar Baker from the list.'

    Who would you like to see play in 2020?

    And Chandler.

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    Depending on list sizes next year, of the players mentioned at other clubs I think Allen Christensen can play and it's no big knock being behind Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner.  As someone noted elsewhere Alex Witherden is struggling for a game behind Grant Birchall - he'd be worth a look.  I like Zac Fisher at Carlton - I know he's small framed and that counts against him - but he's a goer and has pace.

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    21 minutes ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

    The strong sides often take the opportunity to blood new players in games against lowly sides and so, with due respect to Adelaide, that might be the game for James Jordon to debut.

    We won't be resting players so it will be hard to see Jordon or Sparrow playing anytime soon. Jones, Rivers, Neal-Bullen and Tomlinson are all in front of them.

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    Just now, Pollyanna said:

    Depending on list sizes next year, of the players mentioned at other clubs I think Allen Christensen can play and it's no big knock being behind Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner.  As someone else noted elsewhere Alex Witherden is struggling for a game behind Grant Birchall - he'd be worth a look.  I like Zac Fisher at Carlton - I know he's small framed and that counts against him - but he's a goer and has pace.

    We don't need any rejects we should head to the draft for running half backs\wingman. Daniher is the only one I would have considered but now that Weideman has found form we don't need him.

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    Unless injury, i can see the likes of Sparrow, Jordan, Dunkley, Wagner's getting any games anytime soon.

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    2 hours ago, Pollyanna said:

    Depending on list sizes next year, of the players mentioned at other clubs I think Allen Christensen can play and it's no big knock being behind Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner.  As someone noted elsewhere Alex Witherden is struggling for a game behind Grant Birchall - he'd be worth a look.  I like Zac Fisher at Carlton - I know he's small framed and that counts against him - but he's a goer and has pace.

    Yep, I'd go for Fisher. There's a bit of a knock on his defensive game, but could be another good wingman back up and play forward if need.

    Looking forward to seeing what Jordon can offer. One of my mates coached him at Caulfield Grammar and has big wraps on him.

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    2 hours ago, Pollyanna said:

    epending on list sizes next year, of the players mentioned at other clubs I think Allen Christensen can play and it's no big knock being behind Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner. 

    Allen Christensen won't be coming back to reside in Victoria anytime soon.

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    Hoping to see Jordon and Sparrow get a run in the next 3-4 games. Definitely think Sparrow is one to give a chance to show his ability. Maybe rotate Sparrow into our midfield in the Crows game in Adelaide.  

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    Of that lot, Petty, who I rate, is out for the year and Bradtke is very much in development. I'd also like to see Sparrow and Jordon get a run at some stage. Not much interest in the rest

    Preuss is one I'd like to see get a look in towards the end of the season. Just to remind the rest of the league that he exists. Then sell him to the highest bidder. Essendon, Geelong & GWS all spring to mind as teams crying out for a first ruck. I wonder what they'd offer for big Brayden.

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    50 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Hoping to see Jordon and Sparrow get a run in the next 3-4 games. Definitely think Sparrow is one to give a chance to show his ability. Maybe rotate Sparrow into our midfield in the Crows game in Adelaide.  

    We don't need to gift youngsters games these days. Jones, Tomlinson, Rivers and ANB all in front of them they will have to bid their time maybe for another year.

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    15 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

    We don't need any rejects we should head to the draft for running half backs\wingman. Daniher is the only one I would have considered but now that Weideman has found form we don't need him.

    An injury plagued Bomber who can’t get on the field - no, thanks. 

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    17 hours ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

    The strong sides often take the opportunity to blood new players in games against lowly sides and so, with due respect to Adelaide, that might be the game for James Jordon to debut.

    I don't think we're at that level yet where we can go in complacent against anyone. We've still only won 8 of our last 29 games.

    And Adelaide will win a game or 3 this year. They were only 9 or so points down to St kIlda half way through the last quarter last week.

    Beat both of Brisbane and Port and we might have that luxury of resting players and/or blooding kids.

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    We haven’t seen them for a reason.  Injured, developing, depth or others in front of them.  With so many injuries last year, more got a look in when perhaps they were not ready.  Now we are in a good spot, these guys need to prove they deserve a spot.

    also, on drafting guys who don’t get a game elsewhere, why the fascination with other’s junk?  If Petty and Neiter get back, it will be like a draft scoop anyway.

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    6 hours ago, monoccular said:

    An injury plagued Bomber who can’t get on the field - no, thanks. 

    Agree!!

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    23 hours ago, Demonland said:

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    The Demons have used 32 players in a search for their best form, which is beginning to emerge. There are still 13 footballers yet to appear at senior level, headlined by Marty Hore, Tom Sparrow, James Jordon, Harry Petty, Braydon Preuss and Kade Kolodjashnij. Only young midfielders Sparrow (two games last year) and Jordon haven't experienced a long-term injury this season out of that group. Melbourne's onball rotation is a tough nut to crack but the pair might get a look during the truncated fixture ahead. Austin Bradtke, son of basketball great Mark, has made strides with his development this year, while the Wagner brothers, Josh and Corey, have shown they can play at AFL level. - Marc McGowan

    Of those listed I'd love to see Sparrow and Jordon get a game during the compacted rounds. Bedford with 1 game in 2020 might get a call up if they rest Kozzy. They omitted Oskar Baker from the list.'

    Who would you like to see play in 2020?

     

    23 hours ago, Demonland said:

    Melbourne

    The Demons have used 32 players in a search for their best form, which is beginning to emerge. There are still 13 footballers yet to appear at senior level, headlined by Marty Hore, Tom Sparrow, James Jordon, Harry Petty, Braydon Preuss and Kade Kolodjashnij. Only young midfielders Sparrow (two games last year) and Jordon haven't experienced a long-term injury this season out of that group. Melbourne's onball rotation is a tough nut to crack but the pair might get a look during the truncated fixture ahead. Austin Bradtke, son of basketball great Mark, has made strides with his development this year, while the Wagner brothers, Josh and Corey, have shown they can play at AFL level. - Marc McGowan

    Of those listed I'd love to see Sparrow and Jordon get a game during the compacted rounds. Bedford with 1 game in 2020 might get a call up if they rest Kozzy. They omitted Oskar Baker from the list.'

    Who would you like to see play in 2020?

    This gives me the opportunity to ask, “ what is the situation re Koladjashnij?” He was suffering from concussion quite early last year. Has he been able to train at all this year? Is he in the gym?  I have every sympathy for him, and he can be a very capable player but is it time to bring the situation to a head , perhaps pay out his contract and open up a place on the list

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    41 minutes ago, Farmer said:

    This gives me the opportunity to ask, “ what is the situation re Koladjashnij?” He was suffering from concussion quite early last year. Has he been able to train at all this year? Is he in the gym?  I have every sympathy for him, and he can be a very capable player but is it time to bring the situation to a head , perhaps pay out his contract and open up a place on the list

    If playing lists are to shrink next year as anticipated, should he retire (however it's described), it would just mean one fewer player from the remainder who also has to leave. In other words, I wouldn't expect an early departure to "open up a place on the list" for another player.

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