Christian Salem Re-Signs for 5 Years

[Lou C. Fur 1,009]

More great news! Very happy with Salem re-signing. Keep 'em coming!

[Dee Zephyr 19,310]

30 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

That looks like the Ess game where Salem kicked the winning goal with 19 seconds to go - his 3rd game I think.  A very special win.

Is your boy wearing Salem's # 3?  He knows how to pick a winner!

From memory it’s the 2017 victory at Marvel LH. Yeah number 3 on the jumper and by fluke he was given the number 3 at his jumper presentation tonight. The kid can’t stop smiling.

[Adam The God 30,711]

8 hours ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

Where does he fit in?  We have a great midfield balance now

At half forward/wing in Jones' role... has a great tank, can hit the scoreboard and has better defensive accountability than we've had until this year.

[Adam The God 30,711]

8 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Great interview. Love what he says here. Win a flag, win finals. Obvious, but I like the frame.

[In Harmes Way 7,869]

5 hours ago, A F said:

I said "his 1v1 game has improved, but I don't have the same confidence in him to win those that others do just yet, but hope I'll soon be on board."

I also said "having met Salem before, he seems like a really genuine guy". Just because I don't have the same confidence in him as you to win 1v1s does not mean I don't like Christian or that I don't watch him properly.

I also said "Salem is an important role player and ball user for us though."

So next time you want to interpret my posts, actually read what I'm writing or don't bother responding, because what you've written here is nonsense. Again.

As for him signing for 5 years, I'm very happy.

Just ignore him Adam. It’s just easier. How’s fatherhood going for you?

[Adam The God 30,711]

6 hours ago, FarNorthernD said:

Personally I would have preferred 3-4 years but then he is super consistent coming 8th, 7th and 7th in the B & F over the past three years. You’d think, on current form, he’d be a Monty for another top 10 finish this year. 

For those who say he isn’t great one-on-one check out the Cats game where the Geelong full back kicked out to Guthrie on the back flank and Salem out marked him easily. 2 minutes later and another Geelong point, full back picks out Guthrie againand Salem does him cold. The third point in a row and I’m yelling at the tele ‘kick it to Guthrie, kick it to Guthrie! 

If this is directed at me, I've never said he's no good 1v1, just that I don't expect him to win it every time. Whereas, I expect Petracca or Oliver to win it every time. I think most would admit he's improved his 1v1 work this year.

4 hours ago, Pates said:

This is absolutely not a shot at you at all, but I really can't remember him being beaten badly in a one on one contest against a player for similar size (ie his direct opponent). In fact most his 1v1's this year he's almost always won the dual almost effortlessly. Maybe I've got rose tinted glasses on, so feel free to point to an opponent that has had it over him this year.

I've never said he hasn't done it this year. My point was we've played 5 games, it's not like we've played a season. He does look strong 1v1 this year, particularly so against St Kilda.

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

That looks like the Ess game where Salem kicked the winning goal with 19 seconds to go - his 3rd game I think.  A very special win.

Is your boy wearing Salem's # 3?  He knows how to pick a winner!

The Salem winner with a minute to go was at the G. That picture is from Etihad.

[Adam The God 30,711]

37 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Just ignore him Adam. It’s just easier. How’s fatherhood going for you?

You're probably right. And fatherhood is going well mate. I might appear a bit cranky on this thread, but the boy is sleeping well and his Demons have won 5 in 5. Chef's kiss. ?

[layzie 34,528]

On 4/23/2021 at 2:16 PM, Bring-Back-Powell said:

The coaches think he is.

He's polled 18 votes (same as Trac) which averages out to the third best player on ground in all the games we've played, according to the coaches. 

Time will tell BBP, and performances like last night go a long long way.

Would hate to Treloar ourselves though. 

[spirit of norm smith 16,677]

Salem worth every $ after last night. 
 

[58er 6,871]

On 4/23/2021 at 3:10 PM, Garbo said:

Doubt he’s on big coin the 5 year deal would have been less money for more certainty, when fit harmes is still in our 22 and at A minimum he will replace Jones going fwd and is still ahead of the younger mids like sparrow and Jordan for now. 

Not Jordon really on current form.

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,687]

Good to see this recognition now up on the club website...

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/921716/rd-6-salem-s-composure?videoId=921716&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1619402699001

[MurDoc516 1,529]

Salem, Viney, Gawn, Oliver all playing well after getting new deals. Trac next please.