We're so lucky that Gawn's our captain. I knew he wouldn't be happy about the incident. It's refreshing to have a leader who doesn't refrain from expressing what he really thinks.

Edited June 8, 20222 yr by Hopeful Demon

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

What a surprise the media making [censored] up 

2 hours ago, Nelo said:

So disappointed in May. He has form, can't control the drink and hasn't learnt from his lessons. I would be on board for Melbourne making a big statement and delisting him. 

That would be a completely over the top reaction as well as an act of stupidity.

38 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Big deal, it's not a punishment.  All players do community programs through their community partners as part of their contracts.

It’s extra on top of the requirement. It’s time out of their day. I’d think the negative coverage would be more punishment for these guys than anything anyway.

24 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

That's as strong a media performance from a player as you'll ever see, Raw, you can see he's hurt and dissapointed, but articulate, doesn't duck any questions, sets boundaries well. 

Such an impressive guy.

Absolutely owned that press conference and even gave a journo a light clip for being mischievous.

The reason I suggested Max for PM in an earlier tongue-in-cheek post was because, unlike recent politicians, if he didn't want to answer a question he simply said he would not, nor did he avoid answering a question by going into a prepared speech on another topic. Very refreshing.

 

2 hours ago, Nelo said:

So disappointed in May. He has form, can't control the drink and hasn't learnt from his lessons. I would be on board for Melbourne making a big statement and delisting him. 

This is hands down the most ridiculous post I've ever read on Demonland. I've been here a long time. Congratulations. 

These damn journo's are like vultures, searching for any scraps they can find. Gawny handled that press conference really well. One of the best captains I've seen watching footy and a champion bloke.

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

This 12 minute news conference just loaded onto the club's website.

Compulsory viewing for all members to just appreciate how lucky the Dees are to have a first class leader in Max Gawn.

 

The only positive to come out of this is the reinforcement that Gawn is a superb leader 

Gotcha gernalism is alive and well in AFL Media. Its a horrible industyry with zero accountability.

 

Max was great and gives me great faith that the boys will respond.

Would of loved for Max to sign off from that press conference by saying “thanks but I’ve got to go and mow my lawn”

#manscaped

4 hours ago, DeeZee said:

Let’s all go down to that restaurant and see if they need a hand tidying up.

Any carpenters among us to help repair that front desk?

I just don’t want that security footage released 

I work in Commercial furniture fitouts and was very tempted to give them a call! 😛

Maxie is the most impressive captain and leader in the AFL by a wide margin. It is simply amazing that he could grow in stature by so much this year.

No other captain in recent times has shown his level of sophistication and intelligence as a leader, both when we won the flag and now when the club is under some pressure.

I would follow him anywhere. Lead on Maxie.

1 hour ago, Dwight Schrute said:

That's as strong a media performance from a player as you'll ever see, Raw, you can see he's hurt and dissapointed, but articulate, doesn't duck any questions, sets boundaries well. 

Such an impressive guy.

You are 100% right on Max that was a brilliant press interview he is without the best Leader we have had at the club for a long time.

8 minutes ago, tiers said:

Maxie is the most impressive captain and leader in the AFL by a wide margin. It is simply amazing that he could grow in stature by so much this year.

No other captain in recent times has shown his level of sophistication and intelligence as a leader, both when we won the flag and now when the club is under some pressure.

I would follow him anywhere. Lead on Maxie.

Must send such a great message to the playing group as well. “This is war fellas, lets get on the front foot and address our challenges head on” 

can’t recall Cotchin, or co responding in an equivalent manner 

Max handled himself so well in that presser. Cool, calm collected and made excellent points. He is a brilliant captain and leader.

Everyone talking but Melksham…why is that? Shouldn’t he have something to say? He threw the punch? He knows he is gone at the end of the year and saving it for some post career cash 

On 6/7/2022 at 3:22 PM, Spargonicus said:

'Aggegious' = Adj. When one egregious circumstance is looking like turning into a series of very unfortunate occurrences; ongoing, aggregating egregiousnesses; see Melbourne Demons season 2022 in-between rounds 12 and 13.

Excellent!!

58 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Minor point but would it have killed them to organise a proper backdrop? 

This one?

Edited June 8, 20222 yr by binman

5 minutes ago, binman said:

This one?

what about this one 

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

That was a viscous and completely disproportionate and disrespectful performance from the media. I could only conjur images of seagulls to chips on the beach. Really shameful and disappointing. And Tom Browne what an absolute [censored] for incessant questioning on details which are not helpful in anyway whatsoever other than slander and headline grabbing.

Max did such a great job in responding and i can see he's blood is boiling. I am pretty confident that an immense response will be on display on Monday. 

52 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Would of loved for Max to sign off from that press conference by saying “thanks but I’ve got to go and mow my lawn”

#manscaped

If we ever had a post of the year thread, i would nominate this hands down. 

4 minutes ago, CYB said:

That was a viscous and completely disproportionate and disrespectful performance from the media. I could only conjur images of seagulls to chips on the beach. Really shameful and disappointing. And Tom Browne what an absolute [censored] for incessant questioning on details which are not helpful in anyway whatsoever other than slander and headline grabbing.

Max did such a great job in responding and i can see he's blood is boiling. I am pretty confident that an immense response will be on display on Monday. 

Yep grubs the majority of them. Not satisfied until they know every detail of what was said, where did the punch land, did May order a medium or rare Scotch fillet? Can only imagine the $$ on offer to the restaurant to release the CCTV.

Edited June 8, 20222 yr by Bates Mate
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Nice to see Max put all the conjecture and misinformation to bed once and for all. It's Melky, not milkshake. 

36 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Everyone talking but Melksham…why is that? Shouldn’t he have something to say? He threw the punch? He knows he is gone at the end of the year and saving it for some post career cash 

"On a Current Affair with Tracey Grimshawwwwwwwww, Superstar of Australian Rules Football, Jake Melksham in a tell all interview on the actions that ended his careerrrrrrrr".

Edited June 8, 20222 yr by Engorged Onion