Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

IN: JV 'Rooter' R, Oliver, Petty
OUT: Bedford, Melk, Tomlinson

Thought Tomlinson was good & deserves to stay in but that means Petty forward which means Goodwin would have to remove the glue from his magnets

Edited by adonski
  • Haha 3

Posted (edited)

In: Oliver, Petty

Out: Bedford, tomlinson

A couple of desperate efforts might just have seen melksham get a retention for next week; spewing no VFL this week for JVR to prosecute his case for selection. 

Sorry forgot Petty/Tommo - tommo acquitted himself solidly, but must give way to petty.

Edited by gs77
Forgot Petty in
  • Like 1
Posted

In: Oliver, Chandler/Bowey

Out: Bedford, Melksham. 

Tomlinson was exceptional today. Would be incredibly stiff to be dropped. But Petty has to come in somehow.

  • Like 4
Posted

Outs are Bedford and Melksham Tomlinson (but May needs to get better)

Ins Petty Oliver and one of Weid or JVR. (Next weeks game is under the roof so I'm prepared to punt a tall... Chandler unlucky)


Posted

Godwin's selection had me perplexed during the week. And nothing changed after today's game. 

How Bedford was given another opportunity after the last few weeks was bizarre and Melksham's inclusion was similarly left field. 

Neither did a thing to prove Goodwin made the right call. 

Forwardline is a mess. Weid simply needs to be given the opportunity to shine for the last few weeks. 

If you don't play an extra tall like Weed, you think a team would enter inside 50 in a different way. But we don't. And haven't the entire time so just play another tall. 

So many good players are down on form. We need to hit some form otherwise we'll slide out of the four and bomb out before someone blinks. 

  • Like 4
  • Vomit 1
Posted

IN: Oliver, Petty, Weid/JVR

OUT: Melksham, Tomlinson, Bedford

Tommo would be very unlucky, but he's been dropped for Petty before even when playing ok. Could be on stand by for Lever anyway depending on how his shoulder pulls up.

Need another tall, forward mix doesn't feel quite right.

Fritsch won't be dropped, but geez he'd want to sit front row for the review.

  • Like 2
Posted

Assuming Lever is out for a shoulder

IN Petty Oliver

OUT Lever, Melksham

Tomo certainly does not deserve to be dropped. He was very solid against a good attack with no Petty and Lever at 50%

  • Like 1
Posted
7 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

Godwin's selection had me perplexed during the week. And nothing changed after today's game. 

How Bedford was given another opportunity after the last few weeks was bizarre and Melksham's inclusion was similarly left field. 

Neither did a thing to prove Goodwin made the right call. 

Forwardline is a mess. Weid simply needs to be given the opportunity to shine for the last few weeks. 

If you don't play an extra tall like Weed, you think a team would enter inside 50 in a different way. But we don't. And haven't the entire time so just play another tall. 

So many good players are down on form. We need to hit some form otherwise we'll slide out of the four and bomb out before someone blinks. 

We'll probably play a small forward line next week against the Dogs who can't defend too :mad:

Posted
1 minute ago, DubDee said:

Assuming Lever is out for a shoulder

IN Petty Oliver

OUT Lever, Melksham

Tomo certainly does not deserve to be dropped. He was very solid against a good attack with no Petty and Lever at 50%

Actually scratch that. We should make a statement. Fritsch has burnt 3 players now. If our culture is selflessness and team-first, he needs to have a spell. 

Petty Oliver in for Lever and Fritsch. 

might hurt in the short term but we can’t let that stuff slide

  • Like 2
  • Vomit 1

Posted (edited)

We need another tall in the team, one way or another: with only one tall forward, we have no flexibility or cover across the ground at all.

I don't think Bedford is giving us enough right now, and a run in the 2s will help him apply what he has learnt and find form. 

I though Melksham did a pretty good job tbh: at his best, he plays across half forward and uses the ball well when he gets it. Today his defensive efforts were actually pretty good too, so I wouldn't be looking to rush him out.

Oliver is an obvious in.

 

I'd go:

In: Petty, Melksham

Out: Bedford, Oliver

 

I know that Goodwin has been loath to throw Petty forward, and I don't blame him: a settled back 7 is important. But the disruption has already occurred and Tomlinson performed well, so it's a good opportunity to try it out.

 

Edit: ok I tried laugh reacting myself here but couldn't. It's been a long day. I'll reply again without the obvious error.

Edited by deanox
  • Like 1
Posted
26 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

WTF? 

Was great in the trenches today.

Agreed, Harmes put stoppers on Port, early enough in plays to have to wait for a fellow-Demon to help out or even take the tap-on.

  • Like 3

Posted

In: Oliver, Petty, JVR

Out: Melksham, Tomlinson, Bedford

The Bedford experiment is over. We are killing BBB by asking him to play a lone hand in the air, especially with Gawn and Jackson being non-contributors up forward. JVR has to come in. Oliver for Melksham, who can hold his head high for his effort. Petty for Tomlinson, who I need to offer an apology to. I thought he'd become immobile post ACL, but he was very good today. 

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Posted
6 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Actually scratch that. We should make a statement. Fritsch has burnt 3 players now. If our culture is selflessness and team-first, he needs to have a spell. 

Petty Oliver in for Lever and Fritsch. 

might hurt in the short term but we can’t let that stuff slide

Fritsch's selfish efforts were shown up today by others doing the right thing. We need him at his best , but...

I would be astounded if the Riot Act isn't read to him unless there are extenuating circumstances. "..sorry Goody,  I didn't see Charlie over there..."   (replace Charlie with any other player)

Tomlinson was good enough today  to risk giving Lever the week if  necessary to help get him right. Petty back will facilitate this.

  • Like 1

Posted

IN: Oliver, Petty

OUT: Melksham, Tomlinson

Really wanted Laurie and JVR to get their chance this week and now theres no way they get an inclusion next week due to the bye. 

Posted

With the possibility of Naughton and Bruce both being available, I hope all of May, Petty and lever are available. I though Tomlinson was wonderful today, but his lack of height will be highlighted against the dogs, especially with English now learning how to float forward. The only option is to perhaps play Petty forward and leave Tomlinson down back. risky though.

OUT: Bedford, Melksham

IN:    Oliver, Chandler.

Fritsch needs an old fashioned spray from the coach for his moments of utter selfishness. 

Sparrow is really frustrating me but probably shouldn't be dropped. Can you teach decision making?

 

Posted

Oliver and Petty in. 

Melksham and Bedford out. 

Lever may be out injured and if he is I would bring Chandler in.

Posted
10 minutes ago, mo64 said:

In: Oliver, Petty, JVR

Out: Melksham, Tomlinson, Bedford

The Bedford experiment is over. We are killing BBB by asking him to play a lone hand in the air, especially with Gawn and Jackson being non-contributors up forward. JVR has to come in. Oliver for Melksham, who can hold his head high for his effort. Petty for Tomlinson, who I need to offer an apology to. I thought he'd become immobile post ACL, but he was very good today. 

These should be the changes, close thread.

Posted

I do like the commentary on having the extra tall. Definitely agree with this as it takes load off Brown and Fritsch. 

Maybe Weid comes in for Melksham.?

  • Like 1

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    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
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...