Jake Melksham

[Sir Why You Little 37,125]

Has been asked to look elsewhere….

[Fritta and Turner 4,522]

30 years old and 3 games shy of 200.  12 games and 8 goals this year, no second effort any more.  Good for a team role as in 'take McGovern with you and go and sit in the stand'.

Hope he gets a go somewhere as I like players to get to a milestone.

[Robbie57 2,022]

That would be tough for Goody to do. Both Melk and Hibbo really helped us out when we needed it. Just another of the hard luck stories when someone has to miss out. 

[TRIGON 4,790]

It makes sense for both parties:

• If Melksham gets to another club then it's more game time and maybe extends his career beyond 2022.
• MFC frees up salary cap space which we will need for our up and comers.

[Nasher 33,617]

Even if he wasn't asked to, he probably would anyway. He's at the back end of his career and breaking in to the MFC side is only going to get harder for him from here.

Melksham was outstanding in 2018 and instrumental to the competitiveness of the team that year. Happy memories for me. The fact that Essendon fans all seemed to hate him so much made watching him tear games apart all the sweeter. 

Hope he can eke out another two years elsewhere. 

[Wells 11 5,422]

He was such a star for us in 2018. Will never forget the goal he kicked to seal the final against the hawks. Thought he gave us a lot and was one of the elite ball users at a time when mostly we had v few. 

Hope he gets picked up and gets to 200. 

[binman 43,755]

40 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Even if he wasn't asked to, he probably would anyway. He's at the back end of his career and breaking in to the MFC side is only going to get harder for him from here.

Melksham was outstanding in 2018 and instrumental to the competitiveness of the team that year. Happy memories for me. The fact that Essendon fans all seemed to hate him so much made watching him tear games apart all the sweeter. 

Hope he can eke out another two years elsewhere. 

Fit, brilliant skills and perfect for the skilled medium forward role that has become a key role in the AFL circa 2021 (eg fritter, papley, Martin, Cameron, rohan etc, etc).

Surely gets picked up.

That said, his lack of defensive effort and tackle pressure is decidedly not AFL circa 2021.

 

Edited September 28, 2021 by binman

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,274]

21 minutes ago, Robbie57 said:

That would be tough for Goody to do. Both Melk and Hibbo really helped us out when we needed it. Just another of the hard luck stories when someone has to miss out. 

👍to everyone's positive comments here.

Time to call 'time', then, on the 'Goody's Pet' theme 😉. It already went past its use-by date several weeks ago...

[Ethan Tremblay 30,966]

Melksham, AVB and a fourth rounder to Gold Coast for King. 

[TRIGON 4,790]

34 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Melksham, AVB and a fourth rounder to Gold Coast for King. 

A n d    s o    i t    b e g i n s ... 

[Fritta and Turner 4,522]

40 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Melksham, AVB and a fourth rounder to Gold Coast for King. 

Thats generous

[BAMF 4,385]

Just can't see another club taking him.

It must be frustrating for AFL players in this situation. Not good enough to break into the premiership team but too old for another club to pick him up.

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Melk stay, he is contracted, but if he were to get an opportunity elsewhere then good luck to him. Of the 9 oldest players on our list only 3 are guaranteed to be with us next year (Gawn, May and Hibberd), a few years ago we'd be jumping up and down saying we need Melk to be a veteran presence (using NBA terms) even if he didn't play much. 

[DemonWA 3,936]

His game against the Eagles this year was great. Has had a great career 

[BW511 2,688]

Doubt there is too much opportunity for a player of his age and ability in the current climate.

Adelaide, who are no good, delisted a player that was much better than Melksham in Lynch.

The days of everyone landing at Gold Coast are long gone too.

[Ouch! 2,266]

7 minutes ago, BW511 said:

Doubt there is too much opportunity for a player of his age and ability in the current climate.

Adelaide, who are no good, delisted a player that was much better than Melksham in Lynch.

The days of everyone landing at Gold Coast are long gone too.

Melk's body is a better playing condition than Lynch, who was shot this year. Not sure I agree 100% 

[The Lobster Effect 893]

I wonder what other club would be keen on him

[The Jackson FIX 3,210]

That’s 7 list changes (inc 2 retirees)… assuming they would only want to take 3 (max) in the draft/pre-season that must mean there are a few upgrades? Daw and KDC come to mind. Who else?

[Lou C. Fur 1,009]

2 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

He was such a star for us in 2018. Will never forget the goal he kicked to seal the final against the hawks. Thought he gave us a lot and was one of the elite ball users at a time when mostly we had v few. 

Hope he gets picked up and gets to 200. 

Yep. That goal is ingrained forever in my memory. The Hawks had the momentum then Melksham got the ball, turned onto left boot and dobbed a monster sausage roll from outside 50. I have never heard a Melbourne crowd cheer louder. There was 90,000 + at that game - most were Demon supporters. Great memory - will always be remembered! Good luck to you Jake! 

[Mono 455]

Not best 23 at MFC any more. Probably not anywhere else.

[Dee-licious 1,954]

5 minutes ago, The Jackson 6 said:

That’s 7 list changes (inc 2 retirees)… assuming they would only want to take 3 (max) in the draft/pre-season that must mean there are a few upgrades? Daw and KDC come to mind. Who else?

We had 2 'extra' players because of the injuries opening up mid-season spots. So I think it is only 5. But that is more a question for Lucifer's Hero (or whatever they are known as now - sorry!) as they are on top of it. 

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

2 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

He was such a star for us in 2018. Will never forget the goal he kicked to seal the final against the hawks. Thought he gave us a lot and was one of the elite ball users at a time when mostly we had v few. 

Hope he gets picked up and gets to 200. 

Well said... had his issues in H&A but certainly stood up and chipped in on the big stage.

Was part of the new age step up of players along with Hibbo, Crossy and Vince with each playing a part in the change of culture for the better.

[old dee 23,871]

4 minutes ago, Mono said:

Not best 23 at MFC any more. Probably not anywhere else.

It only takes a few injuries and all of a sudden you are best 22.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,289]

Hmm if he is contracted then it wouldn't surprise me to see him back next year. TMac was asked to look elsewhere last year too. He is decent depth and can help bring some of the kids through at Casey at the worst. If we're already letting go/retiring Jones, Jetta, AVB, Lockhart, Nietschke and one or two others then that is a lot of turnover without having a great draft hand or too many players earmarked to come in via trade.

[dimmy 1,308]

1 hour ago, Red and Blue realist said:

I wouldn't be surprised to see Melk stay, he is contracted, but if he were to get an opportunity elsewhere then good luck to him. Of the 9 oldest players on our list only 3 are guaranteed to be with us next year (Gawn, May and Hibberd), a few years ago we'd be jumping up and down saying we need Melk to be a veteran presence (using NBA terms) even if he didn't play much. 

and Tmac ....signed contract in last two weeks