Jump to content

AFL TRADE NEWS AND RUMOURS 

Whispering_Jack
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

There was some footage on Gaff last night from On The Couch.

It was pretty damming to say at least. Little 15m chip backwards that resulted in no forward thrusts.

If anyone can get the footage that would be helpful. 

Saw that last night. I suspect this is their game plan. I doubt he was like that a few years ago but TBH don't know his play well enough to know. 

  • Quote
    •  
    51 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    This has been a significant part of Gaff's game for a long time. He simply has no hurt factor and as Garry Lyon said, it's also been part of his natural game for a long time.

    32 disposals for only 284m gained is not good numbers for a wingman of his calibre.

    The game plan itself is outdated and ordinary.  

    I'm not advocating we get him just pointing out that he's playing the game plan the coach wants.  I don't think it's his fault, I think he's doing what he is being asked to do.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    18 minutes ago, Baghdad Bob said:

    I'm not advocating we get him just pointing out that he's playing the game plan the coach wants.  I don't think it's his fault, I think he's doing what he is being asked to do.

    He would want too much and I don't think he's worth it.

  • Quote
    •  
    18 minutes ago, Baghdad Bob said:

    I'm not advocating we get him just pointing out that he's playing the game plan the coach wants.  I don't think it's his fault, I think he's doing what he is being asked to do.

    I think it's 50/50. Their game plan was always built on the chip around style and overwork teams. Certainly helped his short 15m passes.

    But I think this is also been his natural game well before simmo came on board. Simmo just strengthened it even further.

  • Quote
    2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    There was some footage on Gaff last night from On The Couch.

    It was pretty damming to say at least. Little 15m chip backwards that resulted in no forward thrusts.

    If anyone can get the footage that would be helpful. 

    Gaffs an accumulator ! Nothing more nothing less ! 👀👀

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1

    1 hour ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

    I would have a red hot go at Maynard and Duggan

    A yes to either or both of these 'Lil'...would be more than a good get.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    I'm still on the offer up Brayshaw for Cerra.  The wage wouldn't be to much different.  I just see Brayshaw as a player that has some value that we can cover with others on the list.  He would slot into the centre square next to his brother and Serong at Fremantle and Cerra would slot nicely onto a wing for us.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Vomit 1
    10 minutes ago, drdrake said:

    I'm still on the offer up Brayshaw for Cerra.  The wage wouldn't be to much different.  I just see Brayshaw as a player that has some value that we can cover with others on the list.  He would slot into the centre square next to his brother and Serong at Fremantle and Cerra would slot nicely onto a wing for us.

    but how would Cerra go on the podcast?

  • Quote
    • Haha 4
     
    1 hour ago, drdrake said:

    I'm still on the offer up Brayshaw for Cerra.

    You’d need to offer extras in the deal to get Cerra, he still has scope for improvement, Angus on the other hand is a known commodity.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    3 hours ago, adonski said:

     

    25 mins in 

     

    Yeah, I saw this on OTC. It's game plan and structures. Anyone saying we shouldn't go after Gaff, if the price is right, is kidding themselves. We went hard for Smith, thought we had him and then he chose Geelong. If we go close this year, players won't be picking an aging Geelong, they'll be picking us.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Love 1

    Article today online regarding Ben King becoming available end of 2022. My view is so whatever you can to snag him. Free up salary cap etc. 

    I get that it’s a long shot but Tigers getting Lynch gave them an extra two premierships that they couldn’t win with Riewoldt alone. They got rid of a few players along the way so it wasn’t an easy call. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1
    • Love 2
    9 minutes ago, CYB said:

    Article today online regarding Ben King becoming available end of 2022. My view is so whatever you can to snag him. Free up salary cap etc. 

    I get that it’s a long shot but Tigers getting Lynch gave them an extra two premierships that they couldn’t win with Riewoldt alone. They got rid of a few players along the way so it wasn’t an easy call. 

    I'd trade Steven May for him.

  • Quote
    • Haha 4
    • Shocked 3
    11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    I'd trade Steven May for him.

    Many on here would think Nibbler and AVB would get it done.

    Depending on how this year pans out, I could be convinced too

  • Quote
    40 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

    You’d need to offer extras in the deal to get Cerra, he still has scope for improvement, Angus on the other hand is a known commodity.

    Yep, throw a pick in

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Author

    On 3AW Matthew Lloyd listed 8 players who should figure in trade discussions- 

    • Geelong’s Charlie Constable and Quinton Narkle;
    • Western Bulldogs’ Mitch Wallis, Pat Lipinski and Ed Richards;
    • Richmond’s Mabior Chol;
    • Adelaide’s Tom Lynch and
    • Melbourne’s Sam Weideman.

  • Quote

    10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    On 3AW Matthew Lloyd listed 8 players who should figure in trade discussions- 

    • Geelong’s Charlie Constable and Quinton Narkle;
    • Western Bulldogs’ Mitch Wallis, Pat Lipinski and Ed Richards;
    • Richmond’s Mabior Chol;
    • Adelaide’s Tom Lynch and
    • Melbourne’s Sam Weideman.

    Haven't watched Lynch this year, but have always wanted him on our list. How has his form and fitness been this year? and comparatively v Melksham, who he'd be in contention with for a half forward role in the 22 next year, if we gave him a years or two contract?

    I suppose with Melksham perhaps playing a role in the finals, and being contracted until the end of 2022, there isn't much point, unless his upside for a few years is worth the small gamble?

    Edited by John Demonic

  • Quote
    53 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

    Haven't watched Lynch this year, but have always wanted him on our list. How has his form and fitness been this year? and comparatively v Melksham, who he'd be in contention with for a half forward role in the 22 next year, if we gave him a years or two contract?

    I suppose with Melksham perhaps playing a role in the finals, and being contracted until the end of 2022, there isn't much point, unless his upside for a few years is worth the small gamble?

    The most recent evidence suggests he is a long, long way ahead of Melksham.

    Believe Lynch has missed a lot of footy this year through injury but he’s a much more consistent player than Melk and definitely knows how to play a role, plus he’s taller and harder to match up on.

     

  • Quote

    Adelaide CEO said on 3AW a fe nights ago that Lynch will be DFA but they may backtrack. Doubt it tho.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    4 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    Haven't watched Lynch this year, but have always wanted him on our list. How has his form and fitness been this year? and comparatively v Melksham, who he'd be in contention with for a half forward role in the 22 next year, if we gave him a years or two contract?

    I suppose with Melksham perhaps playing a role in the finals, and being contracted until the end of 2022, there isn't much point, unless his upside for a few years is worth the small gamble?

    100% on the money. Lynch is in the same fold as Melksham. There may be a little upside but not worth the extra salary cap space imo.

  • Quote

    I'd love Maynard but i think the club still rates Lockhart really highly and expect him to be that small/lockdown defender role next season

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    20 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

    You’d need to offer extras in the deal to get Cerra, he still has scope for improvement, Angus on the other hand is a known commodity.

     

    21 hours ago, drdrake said:

    I'm still on the offer up Brayshaw for Cerra.  The wage wouldn't be to much different.  I just see Brayshaw as a player that has some value that we can cover with others on the list.  He would slot into the centre square next to his brother and Serong at Fremantle and Cerra would slot nicely onto a wing for us.

    Haha come on fellas, Gus is ok but Cerra is incredible 

    Maybe you haven't been watching enough Freo games but he will be a star of the comp in 2-3 years (if not sooner) 

    If we could trade Gus for Cerra that would be one of the all time steals for us

    There is no chance this happens though. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    18 minutes ago, WA Demon Boy said:

     

    Haha come on fellas, Gus is ok but Cerra is incredible 

    Maybe you haven't been watching enough Freo games but he will be a star of the comp in 2-3 years (if not sooner) 

    If we could trade Gus for Cerra that would be one of the all time steals for us

    There is no chance this happens though. 

    I agree with you on Cerra, have watched him a bit this year.  If he is leaving Freo, why wouldn't we see if we can add Gus and some picks to get him.  You have Cerra on the wing and it really completes our Midfield.  The Dockers have some really good young players on their list getting a player like Brayshaw and a pick will add more than Carlton's first round pick.

    As a player who wouldn't entertain an offer from a team that is sitting on top of the ladder.

  • Quote

    You have to be careful with Gus. He seems like he’s a part of the fabric if that group. That’s from afar, but footy teams have a delicate culture if you don’t respect that culture.

  • Quote
    • Like 16
    • Love 3
     
    2 hours ago, DemonLad5 said:

    I'd love Maynard but i think the club still rates Lockhart really highly and expect him to be that small/lockdown defender role next season

    Lockhart is nowhere near the player that Maynard is!

  • Quote
    • Like 6
    3 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    You have to be careful with Gus. He seems like he’s a part of the fabric if that group. That’s from afar, but footy teams have a delicate culture if you don’t respect that culture.

    I also have 2 GUS Cups which I drink out of, Needs to be retained for this reason as well. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    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

    • CASEY: Sydney

      The Casey Demons were always expected to emerge victorious in their matchup against the lowly-ranked Sydney Swans at picturesque Tramway Oval, situated in the shadows of the SCG in Moore Park. They dominated the proceedings in the opening two and a half quarters of the game but had little to show for it. This was primarily due to their own sloppy errors in a low-standard game that produced a number of crowded mauls reminiscent of the rugby game popular in old Sydney Town. However, when the Swans tired, as teams often do when they turn games into ugly defensive contests, Casey lifted the standard of its own play and … it was off to the races. Not to nearby Randwick but to a different race with an objective of piling on goal after goal on the way to a mammoth victory. At the 25-minute mark of the third quarter, the Demons held a slender 14-point lead over the Swans, who are ahead on the ladder of only the previous week's opposition, the ailing Bullants. Forty minutes later, they had more than fully compensated for the sloppiness of their earlier play with a decisive 94-point victory, that culminated in a rousing finish which yielded thirteen unanswered goals. Kicks hit their targets, the ball found itself going through the middle and every player made a contribution.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • REPORT: St. Kilda

      Hands up if you thought, like me, at half-time in yesterday’s game at TIO Traeger Park, Alice Springs that Melbourne’s disposal around the ground and, in particular, its kicking inaccuracy in front of the goals couldn’t get any worse. Well, it did. And what’s even more damning for the Melbourne Football Club is that the game against St Kilda and its resurgence from the bottomless pit of its miserable start to the season wasn’t just lost through poor conversion for goal but rather in the 15 minutes when the entire team went into a slumber and was mugged by the out-of-form Saints. Their six goals two behinds (one goal less than the Demons managed for the whole game) weaved a path of destruction from which they were unable to recover. Ross Lyon’s astute use of pressure to contain the situation once they had asserted their grip on the game, and Melbourne’s self-destructive wastefulness, assured that outcome. The old adage about the insanity of repeatedly doing something and expecting a different result, was out there. Two years ago, the score line in Melbourne’s loss to the Giants at this same ground was 5 goals 15 behinds - a ratio of one goal per four scoring shots - was perfectly replicated with yesterday’s 7 goals 21 behinds. 
      This has been going on for a while and opens up a number of questions. I’ll put forward a few that come to mind from this performance. The obvious first question is whether the club can find a suitable coach to instruct players on proper kicking techniques or is this a skill that can no longer be developed at this stage of the development of our playing group? Another concern is the team's ability to counter an opponent's dominance during a run on as exemplified by the Saints in the first quarter. Did the Demons underestimate their opponents, considering St Kilda's goals during this period were scored by relatively unknown forwards? Furthermore, given the modest attendance of 6,721 at TIO Traeger Park and the team's poor past performances at this venue, is it prudent to prioritize financial gain over potentially sacrificing valuable premiership points by relinquishing home ground advantage, notwithstanding the cultural significance of the team's connection to the Red Centre? 

        • Thanks
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Collingwood

      After a disappointing loss in Alice Springs the Demons return to the MCG to take on the Magpies in the annual King's Birthday Big Freeze for MND game. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 198 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: St. Kilda

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 2nd June @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we have a chat with former Demon ruckman Jeff White about his YouTube channel First Use where he dissects ruck setups and contests. We'll then discuss the Dees disappointing loss to the Saints in Alice Springs.
      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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Thanks
      • 47 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: St. Kilda

      After kicking the first goal of the match the Demons were always playing catch up against the Saints in Alice Spring and could never make the most of their inside 50 entries to wrestle back the lead.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 330 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: St. Kilda

      Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award as Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Clayton Oliver & Kozzy Pickett round out the Top 5. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 31 replies
      Demonland
    View All