Jump to content

Who missed out in the drafts?

Whispering_Jack

By Whispering_Jack
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Whispering_Jack Legend

Whispering_Jack   29,323

Posted
Posted

A number of previously fancied players missed out entirely on being drafted this year. Draft analyst Ed Pascoe tweeted before the rookie draft that some of these included the likes of Sam Gilbey, Mitch Szybkowski, Adam D'Aloia, Kobe Ryan, Hudson O'Keefe and Luke Teal. None of these players were rookied. Pascoe noted that Sam Gilbey in particular has some “undeniable talent” despite having had a very unlucky year with injury. 

I wonder whether some of these players might be included by the Demons as train on players for pre-season supplemental selection?

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

McQueen Legend

McQueen   17,864

Posted
Posted

Surprised Liam Stocker didn’t get rookied. 

Maybe something more to it than just footy IQ?

  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

MadAsHell Trident

MadAsHell   4,209

Posted
Posted
On 12/2/2022 at 8:55 AM, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Szybkowski play for Casey as a local 

Reckon the Dolphins will provide stiff competition for his services.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whispering_Jack Legend

Whispering_Jack   29,323

Posted
  • Author
Posted
On 12/2/2022 at 8:17 AM, bluey said:

Gilbeys recovering from a broken leg.

I guess it would be a hard ask bring a bloke with a fractured tibia all the way across the continent to test out whether he can play footy. 

The Herald Sun’s on line page says this about him - “… he’s been on the radar for a while now and recruiters are aware of his class, composure and decision making across halfback – or through the midfield, where he’s played in spurts.”

It seems to me that this description covers one of the areas of our needs that we didn’t deal with in the recent trading and drafting.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

58er Trident

58er   6,072

Posted
Posted
55 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

I guess it would be a hard ask bring a bloke with a fractured tibia all the way across the continent to test out whether he can play footy. 

The Herald Sun’s on line page says this about him - “… he’s been on the radar for a while now and recruiters are aware of his class, composure and decision making across halfback – or through the midfield, where he’s played in spurts.”

It seems to me that this description covers one of the areas of our needs that we didn’t deal with in the recent trading and drafting.

Lachie Hunter says HI!!!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
spirit of norm smith Legend

spirit of norm smith   15,453

Posted
Posted

Really surprised this kid didn’t get drafted.  He looked good in national championships for Vic Country. He’s from Maffra and like to see him given a chance at Casey.  Youngsters with pace to break lines are a good asset for any team.  Dees will need to look for more midfield pace in the next draft imv.  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ollie fan Redleg

Ollie fan   3,135

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

I guess it would be a hard ask bring a bloke with a fractured tibia all the way across the continent to test out whether he can play footy. 

The Herald Sun’s on line page says this about him - “… he’s been on the radar for a while now and recruiters are aware of his class, composure and decision making across halfback – or through the midfield, where he’s played in spurts.”

It seems to me that this description covers one of the areas of our needs that we didn’t deal with in the recent trading and drafting.

I thought we had Salem, Bowey, Rivers, Brayshaw and a couple of Casey kids….. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Elwood 3184 Redleg

Elwood 3184   1,297

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

I thought we had Salem, Bowey, Rivers, Brayshaw and a couple of Casey kids….. 

The Pre-season Supplemental Selection is for a rookie and your last list position. Isn’t it better to get the best quality player for your list where your future wants are. Another versatile defender who could move into the midfield would be terrific. 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Blistering Mighty Demon

Blistering   538

Posted
Posted

The Hun has a list of nine players who were unlucky to miss selection:-

Mitch Szybkowski (Dandenong Stingrays/Vic Country)

Sam Gilbey (Claremont WA)

Jed Hagan (East Fremantle/WA)

Ethan Phillips (Port Melbourne VFL)

Luke Teal (Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro)

Adam D’Aloia (Eagles/SA)

Nick Sadler (Sturt)

Oliver Northam (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)

Harry Cole (Claremont/WA)

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4_Kent_Watts Mighty Demon

4_Kent_Watts   864

Posted
Posted (edited)
4 hours ago, adonski said:

Always liked the ideas of Rivers in the midfield, big bodied & explosive 

Would allow us to fit in a true line breaking half back too

Personally would like Rivers permanently at Half back, has courage and size where this year I would like Chandler and Bowey interchanging at Half Forward, utilising their kicking into the 50 as that was one huge weakness we need to address. Plenty of spots up for grabs this year. 

Edited by 4_Kent_Watts
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
58er Trident

58er   6,072

Posted
Posted
21 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Not really sure that we’ll be playing Hunter at half back next year but it’s nice to hear from him 😀

Well it did mention midfield and that seems more urgent with forward  connection than half back of which we have Bowey and Salem and Ticers who all had poorer seasons in 2022 than 2021 largely due to injury returning too soon and ongoing fitness and Bowser eho should have come back in in Rounds 20 on when he rediscovered his form.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lord Travis Trident

Lord Travis   10,517

Posted
Posted

Sam Gilbey is worth a go. Classy half back flanker who can intercept and has a good kick (often takes the kick outs). Very much in the Salem mould and stands at 187cms, so decent height. Would need to add a few kgs to the frame though.

Had glandular fever this year and likely would've been drafted in the early second round if not for glandular and a broken leg. He could make it as an AFL half back flanker.

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
roy11 Redleg

roy11   3,718

Posted
Posted
On 12/2/2022 at 8:13 AM, durango said:

Oskar Baker was the talk that he was wanted by the WB.

There are some clubs with at least one rookie spot who will look at the players left and maybe recruit some of these.

 

 

  • Thanks 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...