Welcome to Demonland Lachie Hunter

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dogs seem to have a significant cultural issue and have had it since their miracle 2016 premiership

i'm backing in hunter to be a valuable member of our best side

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Jake Niall had a ripper line today: Dees - lost dogs home 😂😂👌👌

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2 hours ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Sorry Demon Disciple but we are going to have to agree to disagree on that one. I had a perfect view of that incident that you refer to from my couch in lockdown Melbourne with my beer goggles on. Correct call, play on. The beer goggles don’t lie.

Ha ha I still cringe a little bit when I see Gus cannon into Schache slightly late and then lay on the ground as if wounded and BT saying he didn’t get away with standing under the ball.lol.!!!

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1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Useless and random fact here.

Tom Sparrow is currently dating Rod Owen's daughter Layla Owen.

Just read the article, she's seen more than most for her age.

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Has Hunter spoken to the media at all (before or after the trade)? Or have we only heard from his manager?

Haven't heard if he was keen to leave, or was essentially given an ultimatum.

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Bloke was a Vice Captain at the Dogs before he ran into his personal issues. Whatever has led to him falling out with the dogs surely can be rectified. You don't become a VC in a club that has just won a flag if you're a liability. 

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May I remind posters that if they are going to make accusations about the behaviours of players or public figures I will have no hesitation with passing on your details to the relevant authorities should they inquire.

This isn't BigFooty.

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The doggies have a fairly small backline which didn't help hunter on a wing as far as defensive support went.    We've a much taller backline so can get away with a smaller wing

[BigBadBustling 258]

I'll rephrase.

Hopefully Lachie can bring over some of the bulldogs secrets regarding free kicks

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,166]

He should get plenty of looks at the footy, every kick in is coming his way, just don't get in Max's way Lachie!!

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4 hours ago, Rednblueriseing said:

I think I'm more excited about picking up Hunter than Grundy... if he plays at his best on a wing we improve our midfield depth and free up JJ 

Yes, JJ is a talent despite the negatives that have been previously mentioned. He - as a junior newbie - is coming along very nicely, thank you, orienting and selectively assessing what is happening on the field that can then lead him into an action; soon, these processes will be familiar to him and his responses can be expected to occur more quickly, more consistently and more effectively in the (several) roles and the couple of field positions that he is currently attempting to navigate. I reckon he is doing these team duties well, given such circumstances. JJ is going to be a reliably worthy team member.

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3 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Yes, JJ is a talent despite the negatives that have been previously mentioned. He - as a junior newbie - is coming along very nicely, thank you, orienting and selectively assessing what is happening on the field that can then lead him into an action; soon, these processes will be familiar to him and his responses can be expected to occur more quickly, more consistently and more effectively in the (several) roles and the couple of field positions that he is currently attempting to navigate. I reckon he is doing these team duties well, given such circumstances. JJ is going to be a reliably worthy team member.

JJ did well this year, given wing is probably not his best position. He was filling a need for the team - rather than playing a more inside type role which is his strength. 

Hopefully Hunter makes the wing his own, then the competition for spots on the flanks & mid rotations gets even more fierce. Be tough to fit all of Harmes, Sparrow, JJ and maybe even Chandler in the one team - who wants it more! 
 

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Hunter’s move had been kept under wraps despite some interest between the two clubs to get the deal done over recent weeks.

Melbourne only finished doing its due diligence on Hunter in recent days.

“There were some conversations around Lachie for a time and if there was another opportunity elsewhere a fresh start would probably be best for him so we were obviously happy to accommodate that,” Western Bulldogs list manager Sam Power said.

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Cool that he has his own signature tune, though Aldous got the lyrics wrong a bit. 

'He's a Hunter, and a good man, be brave when he brings nothing home', should have been:

"He's a Hunter, and a good man, be brave when he brings no goals at home'

 

Edited October 13, 2022 by binman

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3 hours ago, AmDamDemon said:

I loved it when we took a punt on Bennel. Think it says a lot about our club that we back ourselves in to support players with off field issues and we have an even more mature and solid culture now than then. Also, wasn't Hunter VC at Dogs? Must have some leadership qualities

Iloved it also,but i could tell by his body language he was not invested in our club and ended up pissing in our faces.You cant help someone unless they want to help themselves.Hope Hunter is not too complex

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Since the club hasn't posted this:  Highlights why and when and strategic oversight.

 

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6 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Since the club hasn't posted this:  Highlights why and when and strategic oversight.

 

 

posted 3 hours ago

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1236882/media-conference-tim-lamb?videoId=1236882&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1665613406001&tagNames=AFLClubExclusive:No

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2 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Since the club hasn't posted this:  Highlights why and when and strategic oversight.

 

Does Tim Lamb say they don’t discuss contract lengths in this interview? Wonder why? 

Edited October 13, 2022 by The heart beats true

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From the hightlights Brown will have a great year?

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Hopefully Hunter can stabilise his life away from football and get back to playing his best football. That'd be a win for him, and a win for us. He's an elite runner, a smart runner who gets to dangerous positions, strong overhead and a nice kick. If he is playing near his best footy he will really help our ball movement. Good luck, Lachie.

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5 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Not sure about his style play from these highlights. 
 

kicks front and centre of the goals in the forward line. When kicking to the forward pocket it’s to a leading forward. Who marks and kick for goal
 

kicks goals from the boundary line. Can kick 40 meters unlike Spano (not a HFF option)

 

looks drunk on the field. I think I saw him look at the big screen at a group 1 result at Flemington, and looked distracted. I’m thinking the delusions (visual and auditory) were taking control with all of the above
 

WASTED trade

Edited October 13, 2022 by Demonsterative

[Ethan Tremblay 28,837]

An absolute steal at a third round pick… people in elite environments can be wound up tightly and who knows what else they have going on in their lives. Very happy to welcome Hunter to the club with a clean slate. 

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26 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

An absolute steal at a third round pick… people in elite environments can be wound up tightly and who knows what else they have going on in their lives. Very happy to welcome Hunter to the club with a clean slate. 

Alleluia, some sanity from da west!