Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

If we go for Polec, I would be willing to overpay in terms of draft picks this year to get NM to pay more of his salary. i.e. I would be happy to trade #23 for Polec if NM pay all his wages or #47 if they only pay half.

My thinking is that this draft will be a crapshoot.

  • Like 1

Posted
On 10/2/2020 at 8:49 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

Randomly looking through North's bigfooty page and saw this..

Someone rang up Adelaide radio yesterday saying he’s spoken to Jared’s brother who had told him Jared was going to be traded to Melbourne.

 

On 10/3/2020 at 12:07 PM, Redleg said:

If true, I wonder if we could get our 1st round pick back, by giving something and helping out with more of his contract than we would like to.

@Redleg, altruistic as always.

Posted
18 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

If we go for Polec, I would be willing to overpay in terms of draft picks this year to get NM to pay more of his salary. i.e. I would be happy to trade #23 for Polec if NM pay all his wages or #47 if they only pay half.

My thinking is that this draft will be a crapshoot.

I was thinking pick 23 for polec and brown #dream

  • Like 1
Posted
17 hours ago, ding said:

Has some real "personality" issues and was not highly regarded by Port teammates despite his ability.

Easy to be seduced by the possibility of filling the other wing position, but at what cost culturally?

Hope to hell we know what we are doing if the rumors are correct about MFC making a play.

What are these 'personality' issues?

Posted
47 minutes ago, Grr-owl said:

What are these 'personality' issues?

Hope they’re not the same ones dusty had. We sure dodged a bullet not interviewing him. 

  • Like 5
  • Haha 3

Posted
9 minutes ago, Wells 11 said:

Hope they’re not the same ones dusty had. We sure dodged a bullet not interviewing him. 

And Darling.

  • Like 1
  • Haha 2

Posted
1 hour ago, Grr-owl said:

What are these 'personality' issues?

I work with someone who is closely connected to PAFC. I asked that person for their opinion on Polec. I wont print here what exactly was said as they liked him personally, but said that the team didnt exactly share that positive feeling.

Happy to PM if you want. Nothing Earth-shattering, and there's no obvious skeletons in the closet, but there are some  character flaws according to ex team-mates.

Now im still ok if we draft him, because skills.

Attitude is the hurdle.

  • Thanks 3
Posted

Pike was mad and pretty uncoachable. Wasn't unpopular though

Played at 4 clubs for multiple flags. Fourth club Brisbane really knuckled down for I think 2 flags

He could be the difference for us. 

I think Polec chased money and team mates thought he needed to do more for his salary. I reckon North players have got their noses out of joint coz he's come on at good money.

I think we can probably get the player without the baggage

  • Like 2

Posted (edited)

Of the 800 odd blokes that call themselves AFL footballers, there’s bound to be a few that don’t fit the mould.

Getting shunted from the club that traded for him should be the kick up the bum he might not have realised he needed.

If he can contribute each week, I don’t know that it will really matter whether he is everyone’s best mate. 

Finally, He’s up against no other specialist winger,  so we are already ahead as soon as he pulls on a jumper

Edited by BW511
Posted

Would actually love to get Polec across, he's a good player that's for sure. The fact Norf are pushing him out the door concerns me a bit, but the fact Norf are pushing Brown out the door shows maybe the club just has NFI?

He'd make us better instantly.

 

  • Like 4
Posted

Was a good player, but has been very inconsistent .

Has gone down fast with age.

A big no from me.

  • Like 1

Posted
5 hours ago, adonski said:

Would actually love to get Polec across, he's a good player that's for sure. The fact Norf are pushing him out the door concerns me a bit, but the fact Norf are pushing Brown out the door shows maybe the club just has NFI?

He'd make us better instantly.

 

Regarding Brown, the fact that North are (seemingly) pushing him out the door shouldnt be a huge concern imo. They are in full-blown rebuild mode and are happy to trade out anyone of value, especially those who are unlikely to be a part of their next "window". Brown in particular is trade-bait because of his age, and the likelihood of adding to their haul of first and second round picks they have/want for this years draft. Aint no way Brown will be playing good footy when North are next playing finals, so now is the perfect time for them to trade him out while he is still a valuable pickup for another team.

We are definitely one of the clubs who would benefit from having him in our forward line over the next few years imo.

  • Like 3

Posted
10 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I'm getting excited....

If he isn't an outside runner I haven't seen one . Brilliant and breaks lines and is a lovely kick or pass.

Different runner to Ed who goes more around corners some times but Jarrad is full bore fir the goals or a pass to a firward.

Great get just his attitude may need a little reshaping That's why players change Clubs yo improve in a different environment. Saw him years ago when played for Lions snd still has that lethal run and left foot plus a good mark fir his size.

Absolute no brainer fir Jarrad forget Isaac Smith as he has 5/6 years still not 2!

Posted
18 hours ago, adonski said:

Would actually love to get Polec across, he's a good player that's for sure. The fact Norf are pushing him out the door concerns me a bit, but the fact Norf are pushing Brown out the door shows maybe the club just has NFI?

He'd make us better instantly.

 

Has PACE, Classy ball user, and Skill. We lack all three. GET THIS DEAL DONE!!

Posted

I've heard that Polec would like to come to the Dees and has informed NM of that, but it sounds as though the informal chats the two clubs have had around what a trade might look like, we've been a fair way apart. Sounds like North are quite delusional on his trade value, and are really keen to shed his contract from their books and MFC's interest is conditional on only paying a limited portion of his salary and have a significantly reduced trade value on him. 

It sounds like whoever wants Ben Brown is going to encounter similar hurdles 

  • Like 4
  • Thanks 5
  • Love 1
Posted (edited)
On 9/26/2020 at 11:37 AM, HBDee said:

My brother and I watched the MELB v North game at Adelaide Oval this year and his two way running or defending in general was very poor. He was yelling and pointing and whinging with teammates and his opponent on numerous occasions simply ran past him and got a kick. One of their supporters near us dubbed him “the pointer” and was ripping into him the whole last quarter for no defensive effort at all. FWIW it’d be a no for mine based on the attitude I witnessed.

I too was at that game, silky with the ball in hand no doubt, but he is the definition of a down hill skier. 

Would rather put time, effort and coin  into Baker's pockets.

Edited by Win4theAges
Posted

Very odd footballer. Quite ugly in his posture and movement but then executes a lot of things very naturally. I don't ever think he'll be a fan favourite but if he can hold down another wing . . .

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #15 Ed Langdon

    The Demon running machine came back with a vengeance after a leaner than usual year in 2023.  Date of Birth: 1 February 1996 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 22 Career Total: 179 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 76 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5 Melbourne Football Club: 5th Best & Fairest: 352 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #24 Trent Rivers

    The premiership defender had his best year yet as he was given the opportunity to move into the midfield and made a good fist of it. Date of Birth: 30 July 2001 Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 100 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total:  9 Brownlow Medal Votes: 7 Melbourne Football Club: 6th Best & Fairest: 350 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    TRAINING: Monday 11th November 2024

    Veteran Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin, Slartibartfast & Demon Wheels were on hand at Gosch's Paddock to kick off the official first training session for the 1st to 4th year players with a few elder statesmen in attendance as well. KEV MARTIN'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Beautiful morning. Joy all round, they look like they want to be there.  21 in the squad. Looks like the leadership group is TMac, Viney Chandler and Petty. They look like they have sli

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #1 Steven May

    The years are rolling by but May continued to be rock solid in a key defensive position despite some injury concerns. He showed great resilience in coming back from a nasty rib injury and is expected to continue in that role for another couple of seasons. Date of Birth: 10 January 1992 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 19 Career Total: 235 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 24 Melbourne Football Club: 9th Best & Fairest: 316 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    2024 Player Reviews: #4 Judd McVee

    It was another strong season from McVee who spent most of his time mainly at half back but he also looked at home on a few occasions when he was moved into the midfield. There could be more of that in 2025. Date of Birth: 7 August 2003 Height: 185cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 48 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 1 Brownlow Medal Votes: 1 Melbourne Football Club: 7th Best & Fairest: 347 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 9

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    2024 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

    The luckless Salem suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions early in the season and, after missing a number of games, he was never at his best. He was also inconvenienced by minor niggles later in the season. This was a blow for the club that sorely needed him to fill gaps in the midfield at times as well as to do his best work in defence. Date of Birth: 15 July 1995 Height: 184cm Games MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 176 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 26 Brownlow Meda

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #39 Koltyn Tholstrop

    The first round draft pick at #13 from twelve months ago the strongly built medium forward has had an impressive introduction to AFL football and is expected to spend more midfield moments as his career progresses. Date of Birth: 25 July 2005 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 10 Goals MFC 2024: 5 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2024: 7 Goals CDFC 2024: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 9
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...