Jump to content

Featured Replies

On 9/22/2022 at 1:22 PM, Ethan Tremblay said:

The way I see it is, we have two options: re-sign him or let him go. 

ET i've been thinking about this for three pages of reading and im still struggling to work out in any circumstance where theres any other option than the two you've suggested. and its cracking me up, your forensic analysis of hunt is essentially the only decisions we could possibly make on him or any other player on our list. like its so black and white but i have enjoyed a little giggle

 
  • Author
3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

 

EAGLES MOVE CLOSER TO SECURING DEMON

West Coast has ramped up its bid for Demons speedster Jayden Hunt, reports 9 News Perth.

Hunt, who played 20 games in 2021 but missed out on the club’s premiership win after an a late-season ankle injury, made another 20 senior appearances this year.

AFL Media reported last week the Eagles had shown interest in Hunt.

9 News Perth reported on Tuesday night that Eagles coach Adam Simpson had met Hunt, who’s an unrestricted free agent, meaning he’d cost nothing for a rival club to pick up.

Hunt remains unsigned at Melbourne despite a strong 2022 campaign for the club.

The 27-year-old, if he headed west, would add much needed speed to a West Coast list that has come under fire this year for its lack of fitness.

“They’ve had two years of being the most unfit team I’ve seen for a long, long while,” former recruiter Matt Rendell told AFL Trade Radio.

The free agency window opens on Friday.

 

Sounds like it's on...

Andy Lovell, Craig Turley, Steven Armstrong, Paul Johnson, some luminaries there... well maybe just one.

Edited by Engorged Onion

Only backman that generated any run. Compo will be negligible. Would prefer to keep.


5 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Only backman that generated any run. Compo will be negligible. Would prefer to keep.

If he leaves, we can blame the Ill-fated 500k Tomlinson 4th year that 95% of us demonlanders thought would initially come back to bite us eventually.

Edited by John Demonic

Yeah I'd rather hang on to him than palm him off for some spare change and a packet of crisps. 

He's an unrestricted free agent.   We wouldn't be "palming him off".  It's his decision alone.

 
1 minute ago, Demonstone said:

He's an unrestricted free agent.   We wouldn't be "palming him off".  It's his decision alone.

Maybe we didn't give him encouragement to stay...

Hope he stays, his commitment can never be questioned.


1 minute ago, Demonstone said:

He's an unrestricted free agent.   We wouldn't be "palming him off".  It's his decision alone.

I suspect his decision will be based on which club shows the most love ($ and years). He's best 22 and played 20 games in each of the past 2 years. He won't be leaving for more opportunity.

If we've offered him a lowball contract, then in some ways we are "palming him off". 

9 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

He's an unrestricted free agent.   We wouldn't be "palming him off".  It's his decision alone.

You're right sorry, excuse the ignorance. "Let go" was the better phrase to use.

Edited by layzie

I like him and think he is valuable when he is allowed to play to his strengths.

Unfortunately, our coaching team/system don't allow that kind of flair so he'll always be a square peg in a round hole.

Hope he can be released if he goes West.

10 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Maybe we didn't give him encouragement to stay...

 That may well be the case, Luci. 

I know he's your favourite player and the prospect of him leaving can't be easy for you.


Playing 40 of 49 games across the past two years, including missing games through injury in late 2021, suggests Jayden is clearly a best 22 player. Our VFL depth is so poor, we can't afford to be losing best 22 players for nothing, as there are no replacements coming through. I really hope we make him a decent offer and he chooses to stay. I would hate to be relying on a 33 year old Hibberd or a brittle Smith to be playing many games next year, and I'm not sure we can afford to have Bowey in that role long term.

On 9/22/2022 at 1:22 PM, Ethan Tremblay said:

The way I see it is, we have two options: re-sign him or let him go. 

Should he stay or should he go?

If he stays there will be trouble but if he leaves there will be double. 

Just now, layzie said:

Should he stay or should he go?

If he stays there will be trouble but if he leaves there will be double. 

Oh c'mon and let me know.

Form me I would rather keep Bedford, however we will lose a bit of run and pace out of the backline if Hunt goes. Not sure who replaces that ? Bowey is the one currently on our list I suppose. Also Hunt was playing some good lock down roles earlier in the season so I think he would be missed for sure. 

Hunt can put a group of good games together but imo he is not consistent enough to put a high quality season together. Whether he switches off during games or just lacks some awareness I’m not sure. 

a good player that I’ll miss but he is replaceable 


Don’t really agree with the comments around us losing his run and pace. He has been playing mostly lock down defender. I reckon he was told to not take the game on in general as he often causes turnovers

Very well liked memeber of the club. He is not in our best 18 thats for sure. I just ahte seeing team first players leave. I hope he stays, but if he goes then thats life. Could Bedford turn into a running back? I doubt it. Salem Bowey Hibbo, May, Lever  Petty. 

1 hour ago, Engorged Onion said:

Sounds like it's on...

Andy Lovell, Craig Turley, Steven Armstrong, Paul Johnson, some luminaries there... well maybe just one.

Add Craig Smoker to that list.

 

He’s 27, you’d reckon he would be offered a 4 year deal on decent coin. What can we expect for comp? End of second round?

Now that he has learnt how to defend, I’d love to see him combine those defensive skills with his natural run-and- attacking attributes for us on the wing. I think he was too immature the last time he was tried in that role.  But now, I think he’d excel. He’s a keeper for mine, in the right role.


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...

Featured Content

  • NON-MFC: Round 05

    Gather Round is here, kicking off with a Thursday night blockbuster as Adelaide faces Geelong. The Crows will be out for redemption after a controversial loss last week. Saturday starts with the Magpies taking on the Swans. Collingwood will be eager to cement their spot in the top eight, while Sydney is hot on their heels. In the Barossa Valley, two rising sides go head-to-head in a fascinating battle to prove they're the real deal. Later, Carlton and West Coast face off at Adelaide Oval, both desperate to notch their first win of the season. The action then shifts to Norwood, where the undefeated Lions will aim to keep their streak alive against the Bulldogs. Sunday’s games begin in the Barossa with Richmond up against Fremantle. In Norwood, the Saints will be looking to take a scalp when they come up against the Giants. The round concludes with a fiery rematch of last year's semi-final, as the Hawks seek revenge for their narrow loss to Port Adelaide. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

    • 10 replies
    Demonland
  • CASEY: Geelong

    There was a time in the second quarter of the game at the Cattery on Friday afternoon when the Casey Demons threatened to take the game apart against the Cats. The Demons had been well on top early but were struggling to convert their ascendancy over the ground until Tom Fullarton’s burst of three goals in the space of eight minutes on the way to a five goal haul and his best game for the club since arriving from Brisbane at the end of 2023. He was leading, marking and otherwise giving his opponents a merry dance as Casey grabbed a three goal lead in the blink of an eye. Fullarton has now kicked ten goals in Casey’s three matches and, with Melbourne’s forward conversion woes, he is definitely in with a chance to get his first game with the club in next week’s Gather Round in Adelaide. Despite the tall forward’s efforts - he finished with 19 disposals and eight marks and had four hit outs as back up to Will Verrall in the second half - it wasn’t enough as Geelong reigned in the lead through persistent attacks and eventually clawed their way to the lead early in the last and held it till they achieved the end aim of victory.

      • Like
    • 0 replies
    Demonland
  • REPORT: Geelong

    I was disappointed to hear Goody say at his post match presser after the team’s 39 point defeat against Geelong that "we're getting high quality entry, just poor execution" because Melbourne’s problems extend far beyond that after its 0 - 4 start to the 2025 football season. There are clearly problems with poor execution, some of which were evident well before the current season and were in play when the Demons met the Cats in early May last year and beat them in a near top-of-the-table clash that saw both sides sitting comfortably in the top four after round eight. Since that game, the Demons’ performances have been positively Third World with only five wins in 19 games with a no longer majestic midfield and a dysfunctional forward line that has become too easy for opposing coaches to counter. This is an area of their game that is currently being played out as if they were all completely panic-stricken.

      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 0 replies
    Demonland
  • PREGAME: Essendon

    Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

      • Thanks
    • 211 replies
    Demonland
  • NON-MFC: Round 04

    Round 4 kicks off with a blockbuster on Thursday night as traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG, with the Magpies looking to assert themselves as early-season contenders and the Blues seeking their first win of the season. Saturday opens with Gold Coast hosting Adelaide, a key test for the Suns as they aim to back up their big win last week, while the Crows will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Reigning wooden spooners Richmond have the daunting task of facing reigning premiers Brisbane at the ‘G and the Lions will be eager to reaffirm their premiership credentials after a patchy start. Saturday night sees North Melbourne take on Sydney at Marvel Stadium, with the Swans looking to build on their first win of the season last week against a rebuilding Roos outfit. Sunday’s action begins with GWS hosting West Coast at ENGIE Stadium, a game that could get ugly very early for the visitors. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda at Adelaide Oval looms as a interesting clash, with both clubs form being very hard to read. The round wraps up with Fremantle taking on the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in what could be a fierce contest between two sides with top-eight ambitions. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

      • Thanks
    • 273 replies
    Demonland
  • PODCAST: Geelong

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. 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. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

      • Thanks
    • 62 replies
    Demonland