Kozzy Pickett Re-Signs for 4 Years

[hemingway 7,627]

8 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

So true.

That's what I'll be reading about in tomorrows papers.

Sitting in the stands on Saturday night we were refelcting on how blessed we now our to turn up each week and watch the talent before our eyes and the passison within the team/fans/club....etc.

Thanks MFC.  Thanks Kysiah and friends(trac, max, Oliver...........)

Thinking about this on the weekend. Thinking about all those lifelong supporters that passed away before the 21 Granny and recent success,  and how blessed the rest of us are to watch our team with all its stars. I said to my boys recently that they need to appreciate and enjoy this period because this is a special time to be a lifelong Demon supporter. 

[layzie 33,793]

 

Kozzie is floating on air about it too!

[Orion 332]

Can be injected into the midfield where he can cause the opposition a lot of problems.  So he's not a one dimensional player 

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,817]

21 minutes ago, jayceebee31 said:

Sensational - more good news to come re Chandler, JJ….Lamb and Taylor should be knighted .

Is that what you are hoping or you have intel?

Chandler's a key re-signing for our future forward line.

Now we can go to the G for the rest of the season and genuinely enjoy Kozzie's talents with the comfort of knowing that he's ours for many a year. 

Edited May 1, 2023 by Bring-Back-Powell

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1320972/re-sign-kysaiah-pickett

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14 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Demonland to Kane Cornes

He thinks he knows everything that jerk. I hope he's held to account on one of his many forums.

Kozzy's "Heart Beats True".

[Dees_In_October 3,380]

If he went, I was going to pretend to be all stoic and whatever about it, but in reality I would 100% have cried and I don't think I've done that about a player leaving, ever.

Just so happy now!

I mean, just look at him:

 

[DEE fence 5,007]

Take a bow Tim Lamb, really good work, especially getting it done before mid season when the angst on this site would have been at nuclear waste levels.. 

[Colm 2,151]

Brilliant news, I happier now than I have been after our last couple of wins. 
Have to admit when he didn’t sign before the start of the season I was concerned. 
He’s just such a joy to watch. I think those on here that put his below par form leading into this weekend might have been on the money thinking it was contract related. His performance and body language on Saturday certainly looked more like the Kossie we know and love. 
Such a great time to be a Dees supporter. 

[hemingway 7,627]

1 minute ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Is that what you are hoping or you have intel?

Chandler's a key re-signing for our future forward line.

You get the impression that Chandler loves the Club and is loving being part of this team. 

[layzie 33,793]

Who's ready to enjoy the footy season now? 😃

[The heart beats true 18,123]

I guess I’m ok with it.

🥹

[Jaded No More 68,905]

3 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

If he went, I was going to pretend to be all stoic and whatever about it, but in reality I would 100% have cried and I don't think I've done that about a player leaving, ever.

Just so happy now!

I mean, just look at him:

 

Not since Farmer would I have been so heartbroken to lose a player. I would cry and never watch him play again for fear it would cause me too much heartache. 

[DeeZee 7,378]

Best news ever!!

Extremely happy with another 4 years of magical wizardry!

[He de mon 927]

Never in doubt! 👏 The difference in how our club is run now from 10 years ago makes my heart skip a beat.

[In Harmes Way 7,767]

[layzie 33,793]

Ladies and gentlemen, your Melbourne Football Club...

[Lucifers Hero 39,738]

Beautiful words from Kozzy:

"Giving back to my community and putting smiles on kids' faces makes me happy. I was once that little kid and it's special for me to now be giving back and doing what I love, surrounded by people I love..."

Great tribute to family, friends, teammates and coaches.

[Redleg 40,895]

Great news and now for Kade and JJ.

[In Harmes Way 7,767]

Seriously, Tim Lamb should get an OBE for his services to MFC list management.

[Smokey 4,389]

[layzie 33,793]

Can't concentrate anymore, see you all at the pub. 

[Jaded No More 68,905]

1 minute ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Beautiful words from Kozzy:

"Giving back to my community and putting smiles on kids' faces makes me happy. I was once that little kid and it's special for me to now be giving back and doing what I love, surrounded by people I love..."

Great tribute to family, friends, teammates and coaches.

I love the relationship he has with Goodwin. Every time he came to the bench on Saturday Goodwin put his arms around him. You can tell he’s a very important figure in his life and is a key reason why he’s staying. 
 

Kosi is a wonderful role model and example of what talent combined with hard work can help you achieve in life. He must be so inspirational to so many young indigenous kids. Having had a tough upbringing, he remained focused and is achieving his dreams. 

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

55 minutes ago, MoeSyzlak said:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/01/pickett-turns-back-on-free-agency-to-sign-new-demons-deal/

Huh?

When was he ever going to be a free agent soon? He won't be until this new 4 year deal is up.

SEN are hopeless with accuracy

[binman 42,899]

24 minutes ago, sisso said:

Fritter signed until 2026 too

AFL: Bayley Fritsch signs contract extension with Melbourne until 2026 season (nine.com.au)

Club doing an amazing job - what a contrast from the dark days when players couldnt get out quick enough

Ta. Post duly fixed!

As an aside, and at the risk of derailing the koz fest, outside of dees supports, is Fritter the most under rated player in the AFL?

A relatively comparable player role wise is Jemery Cameron.

Cameron is an undisputed star, and his numbers this season are unbelievable. I'm not saying Fritter is better, or even as good as Cameron.

Rather, i'm using Cameron as a benchmark for Fritter. And when you compare their career stats , Fritter doesn't lose too much by way of comparison (its worth noting that Fritter played a big chunk of i think 2019 in defence):

Player Statistics Comparison

Bayley Fritsch Name Jeremy Cameron Melbourne Demons Team Geelong Cats Forward Position Forward 115 Career Games 217 Casey Demons Origin Dartmore December 6, 1996 Date of Birth April 1, 1993 26yr 4mth Age 30yr 0mth 188cm Height 196cm 84kg Weight 94kg 2017 National Draft Last Drafted In   Round 2, Pick #31 Last Draft Position   Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By   Career Stats for Season Career 115 Games 217 8.8 Kicks 9.3 3.9 Handballs 3.6 12.7 Disposals 12.9 4.9 Marks 5.3 1.6 Goals 2.6 0.9 Behinds 1.4 1.8 Tackles 1.5 0 Hitouts 0 2.2 Inside 50s 2.6 0.5 Goal Assists 0.6 0.8 Frees For 1.0 0.7 Frees Against 1.2 4.5 Contested Possessions 5.0 8.3 Uncontested Possessions 8.0 8.9 Effective Disposals 8.7 70.1% Disposal Efficiency % 67.4% 2.1 Clangers 2.5 0.7 Contested Marks 1.0 1.7 Marks Inside 50 2.5 0.3 Clearances 0.3 0.8 Rebound 50s 0.2 1.4 One Percenters 1.6 0.1 Bounces 0.1 83.2 Time On Ground % 87.8

Edited May 1, 2023 by binman