Jump to content

Welcome to Demonland Matthew Jefferson

Supreme_Demon
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
57 minutes ago, Sydee said:

His stats might be a bit better if not for his poor technique and execution when kicking for goal - lots of OOTFs and not making the distance efforts I suspect 

This is an area of his game that needs a lot of work - that and his second efforts which to be fair seem to be improving slightly 

Should feel at home with his teammates in the senior side with his kicking.

  • Quote
    • Sad 1
    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Yep agree.

    JVR has been on record saying that those AFL games in his first year gave him the insight into how hard he needed to work in the off season in terms of his strengths and fitness. 

    Pretty much said that getting a feel for senior bodies is what set him up for a strong pre season in terms of knowing here he had to get to compete against the bigger bodies.

    JVR on the record about something that didn’t exist?

    JVR kicked 36 goals from 18 vfl games in his first year and they deliberately held him back from a late season AFL debut so he had a big summer to get physically ready. 

    Jeffo in year 2 is now right on pace for where JVR was in year one.

    There’s some risk and reward to playing him when he’s still not physically ready but it shouldn’t matter much either way.

  • Quote
    • Like 8
     
    48 minutes ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    Should feel at home with his teammates in the senior side with his kicking.

    Hardly a compelling case for promotion then - but I’m sure the FD will determine the right time for Matthew 

    It might be this season or it might not 

    If it’s the latter I just hope PF can keep atleast one or two toys in the pram 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1

    8 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    Not sure Jeffo is ready. Jack Watts' debut still haunts me. 

    I’m not sure he deserves a promotion yet but to be fair he is more physically ready than Jack Watts

    Atleast he has spent two seasons playing against seasoned bodies in the VFL 

    If he does get a chance this season it would be wise to temper expectations regarding his output imo 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Clap 1
    1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

    JVR on the record about something that didn’t exist?

    JVR kicked 36 goals from 18 vfl games in his first year and they deliberately held him back from a late season AFL debut so he had a big summer to get physically ready. 

    Jeffo in year 2 is now right on pace for where JVR was in year one.

    There’s some risk and reward to playing him when he’s still not physically ready but it shouldn’t matter much either way.

    His first year of playing AFL footy which was 2023 just to make it clear enough.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2
    7 hours ago, Redleg said:

    I hope we don’t start rubbishing him if his first game is a poor one. He is showing a bit now and hopefully he and JVR can form a great key forward combo for us for years to come.

    Maybe IF he is going to be “gifted a game to give him a taste” it would be better were it the final round ….  the harshest critics may have checked out by then and there would be a long time before he was offered another opportunity..

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    3 hours ago, Sydee said:

    His stats might be a bit better if not for his poor technique and execution when kicking for goal - lots of OOTFs and not making the distance efforts I suspect 

    This is an area of his game that needs a lot of work - that and his second efforts which to be fair seem to be improving slightly 

    Sydee - I admit to not having seen him but seem to recall some commentary that he had excellent technique.  I stand corrected. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    9 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Sydee - I admit to not having seen him but seem to recall some commentary that he had excellent technique.  I stand corrected. 

    Being a bit of a tragic I try and watch most Casey games either live or on replay 

    His kicking technique needs work because imo he often gets too close to the man on the mark and as a result he is forced to kick the ball higher than he needs to. This means his kicks are more susceptible to being pushed offline due to any wind and they can lack penetration and fall shorter than would otherwise be the case 

    I am not saying I’m an expert but I also think his ball drop looks a bit high which also may result in less consistent contact 

    He isn’t terrible and I really think it’s a matter of making some small adjustments to get better results 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

    4 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    max gruzewksi ahead of him with 30.19 from 13 games

    You mean Gruzewski, comrade? 

  • Quote
    • Love 1
    • Haha 1

    I'm on the Jeffo bandwagon.
    Don't exaggerate expectations and instead let's guarantee him 3 games so we can have a good look and he can be comfortable.

    We definitely should have a look at him before trade period when we might make moves on Waterman or Houston. 
     

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Why not see what he's got? Imagine if he explodes onto the scene and kicks a bag in 3 games!! Wouldn't that then change our recruitment strategy/ thoughts? eg Jake Waterman. Agreed, small sample size but we have unearthed another key forward it could be a game changer.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    1 hour ago, Sydee said:

    Being a bit of a tragic I try and watch most Casey games either live or on replay 

    His kicking technique needs work because imo he often gets too close to the man on the mark and as a result he is forced to kick the ball higher than he needs to. This means his kicks are more susceptible to being pushed offline due to any wind and they can lack penetration and fall shorter than would otherwise be the case 

    I am not saying I’m an expert but I also think his ball drop looks a bit high which also may result in less consistent contact 

    He isn’t terrible and I really think it’s a matter of making some small adjustments to get better results 

    The thing about goal kicking is that if you think you're seeing these things with his routine then you probably are. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    44 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Souvent pour s'amuser les hommes d'equipage
    It's like talking to a stranger

    Gruzewski jest mój towarzysz.

    Gruzewski is my comrade. 

    I always have to spellcheck for people for my funky names - sorry, force of habit 😁

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    2 minutes ago, Lexinator said:

    Gruzewski jest mój towarzysz.

    Gruzewski is my comrade. 

    I always have to spellcheck for people for my funky names - sorry, force of habit 😁

    Thanx Lexksinater

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Clap 1
    3 minutes ago, Lexinator said:

    Gruzewski jest mój towarzysz.

    Gruzewski is my comrade. 

    I always have to spellcheck for people for my funky names - sorry, force of habit 😁

    the people united will never be defeated

  • Quote
    • Love 1
    • Haha 1
    53 minutes ago, Deelectable said:

    Why not see what he's got? Imagine if he explodes onto the scene and kicks a bag in 3 games!! Wouldn't that then change our recruitment strategy/ thoughts? eg Jake Waterman. Agreed, small sample size but we have unearthed another key forward it could be a game changer.

    Even if he kicked a bag. I’d be going after Waterman.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    5 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

    Even if he kicked a bag. I’d be going after Waterman.

    Waterman = Lobb

  • Quote
    • Clap 1
    • Shocked 1

    7 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

    Waterman = Lobb

    Either is something!!

    We have to get an exerienced KF while we have Tracc, Oliver, Gawn & May.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    30 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

    Even if he kicked a bag. I’d be going after Waterman.

    I would rather go to the draft and get the best midfielder.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Thanks 1
    5 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

    JVR on the record about something that didn’t exist?

    JVR kicked 36 goals from 18 vfl games in his first year and they deliberately held him back from a late season AFL debut so he had a big summer to get physically ready. 

    Jeffo in year 2 is now right on pace for where JVR was in year one.

    There’s some risk and reward to playing him when he’s still not physically ready but it shouldn’t matter much either way.

    We were top 4 on the ladder and heading into a finals campaign in jvrs first year. We are not making finals this year. So a game or two in the seniors will do him good

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     
    14 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    This is an area of his game that needs a lot of work - that and his second efforts which to be fair seem to be improving slightly 

    It is all a representative benchmark for his progress and a strict regimen for his skills improvements ... let alone some realities of the big-time season ahead of him. Develop, develop and expose.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    11 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Souvent pour s'amuser les hommes d'equipage
    It's like talking to a stranger

    Wait; you stole a spoon from a novelty kitchen shop? Why tell us that?

    10 hours ago, Lexinator said:

    Gruzewski jest mój towarzysz.

    Gruzewski is my comrade. 

    I always have to spellcheck for people for my funky names - sorry, force of habit 😁

    Keeping the standards high. As high as mount Kosciuszko.

    (I'm sure even when written, you felt a churning in your stomach knowing that it was inevitably mispronounced in my head)

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    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...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • NON-MFC: Round 12

      Round 12 kicks off with the Brisbane hosting Essendon at the Gabba as the Lions aim to solidify their top-two position against an injury-hit Bombers side seeking to maintain momentum after a win over Richmond. On Friday night it's a blockbuster at the G as the Magpies look to extend their top of the table winning streak while the Hawks strive to bounce back from a couple of recent defeats and stay in contention for the Top 4. On Saturday the Suns, buoyed by 3 wins on the trot, face the Dockers in a clash crucial for both teams' aspirations this season. The Suns want to solidify their Top 4 standing whilst the Dockers will be desperate to break into the 8.

        • Like
      • 118 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: St. Kilda

      The media has performed a complete reversal in its coverage of the Melbourne Football Club over the past month and a half. Having endured intense criticism from all quarters in the press, which continually identified new avenues for scrutiny of every aspect, both on and off the field, and prematurely speculated about the departures of coaches, players, officials, and various employees from a club that lost its first five matches and appeared out of finals contention, the narrative has suddenly shifted to one of unbridled optimism.  The Demons have won five of their last six matches, positioning themselves just one game (and a considerable amount of percentage) outside the top eight at the halfway mark of the season. They still trail the primary contenders and remain far from assured of a finals berth.

        • Haha
        • Like
      • 12 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Sydney

      A few weeks ago, I visited a fellow Melbourne Football Club supporter in hospital, and our conversation inevitably shifted from his health diagnosis to the well-being of our football team. Like him, Melbourne had faced challenges in recent months, but an intervention - in his case, surgery, and in the team's case, a change in game style - had brought about much improvement.  The team's professionals had altered its game style from a pedestrian and slow-moving approach, which yielded an average of merely 60 points for five winless games, to a faster and more direct style. This shift led to three consecutive wins and a strong competitive effort in the fourth game, albeit with a tired finish against Hawthorn, a strong premiership contender.  As we discussed our team's recent health improvement, I shared my observations on the changes within the team, including the refreshed style, the introduction of new young talent, such as rising stars Caleb Windsor, Harvey Langford, and Xavier Lindsay, and the rebranding of Kozzy Pickett from a small forward to a midfield machine who can still get among the goals. I also highlighted the dominance of captain Max Gawn in the ruck and the resurgence in form in a big way of midfield superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. 

        • Love
      • 9 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Sydney

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 26th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse a crushing victory by the Demons over the Swans at the G. 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.

        • Like
      • 51 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Sydney

      The Demons controlled the contest from the outset, though inaccurate kicking kept the Swans in the game until half time. But after the break, Melbourne put on the jets and blew Sydney away and the demolition job was complete.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 428 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Sydney

      Max Gawn still has an almost unassailable lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award. Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Harvey Langford, Kade Chandler & Ed Langdon round out the Top 5. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 46 replies
      Demonland
    View All