Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted
5 minutes ago, Billy said:

I really like James Jordon, do we all think, Hunter is a better player?

l don’t 

Think Lachie is more finished and JJ is still improving.  Both could be in our best 23. 

  • Like 5
Posted (edited)
27 minutes ago, Billy said:

I really like James Jordon, do we all think, Hunter is a better player?

l don’t 

Hunter is a far better wingman.

Hunter is a better outside link player with better delivery inside 50.

It's not close.

I suspect Jordon is a far better inside midfielder, because that's not Hunter's go.  Jordon has done well to showcase abilities that probably don't best suit his skillset.

With Petracca, Oliver and Viney earmarked to play less ''inside'' minutes Jordon and Sparrow should get opportunities that better suit their attributes.

Edited by Gator
  • Like 8
  • Thanks 1

Posted
On 2/6/2023 at 11:38 AM, Demonland said:

2022_Teams_Fields_GFX__3_.png

Do you agree with this side? Who comes in and who goes out?

I think you've got it right.  Tmac is more a mobile forward than a tall one and JVR is even shorter (similar size to some on ballers).  From watching training JVR is a beast who hunts packs and stoppages.  He will have a real defensive element that you normally give to small forwards.  So you don't lose mobility by including all 3.

  • Like 3
Posted

Better side and list than ‘21 imo. Hopefully we get the same result as that year, if we can stay relatively injury free, and have some luck go our way

  • Like 1

Posted
1 hour ago, Billy said:

I really like James Jordon, do we all think, Hunter is a better player?

l don’t 

Hunter wouldn’t be in my team for the first month of the season. Despite all the training reports of him looking good, I personally don’t trust him and want to see him earn his spot ripping it up at Casey. I would be backing the likes of Jordon, Sparrow and Howes before him. 
 

I think I will be the only one thinking this though. 

  • Haha 2

Posted

Gawn, perhaps the best contested mark in the game has to be at full-forward. A mark, tap to advantage or 50-50 ground ball to Kossi/Fritta has to be high odds. Especially if there are no obvious targets, just bomb it into Max.
Grundy is the ruck. 

  • Like 2
  • Shocked 1
Posted

I'm feeling very confident about our chances to get to the GF this year. I agree with the assessment, on paper we look very good.

Of the new recruits I'm more excited about Hunter than anyone else. He will provide an excellent counter to Langdon and make it even harder on teams to run with us

 

  • Like 3
Posted
9 hours ago, stinga said:

I think you've got it right.  Tmac is more a mobile forward than a tall one and JVR is even shorter (similar size to some on ballers).  From watching training JVR is a beast who hunts packs and stoppages.  He will have a real defensive element that you normally give to small forwards.  So you don't lose mobility by including all 3.

Agree Stinga good point.  JVR won't be left behind or too much in the air as his ground work as displayed at Casey last season was a real strength. 

His ability to gather ground ball gets and forward them on by deft touches handballs plus his snaps for goal from some of those situations will surprise ( and thrill and delight us all ).

This forward line beast can be all things to all forward contests and is never out of the game. With two mates in Fritta and Kossie skilled similarly he will add another dimension to our attack on any conditions as a further bonus.

Goody please bring him on sooner rather than later. He is AFL ready both in mind and body and the MCG is ready to provide him with his playground and friends to come and play. 

 

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 2
Posted
4 hours ago, kurtneverdied said:

Gawn, perhaps the best contested mark in the game has to be at full-forward. A mark, tap to advantage or 50-50 ground ball to Kossi/Fritta has to be high odds. Especially if there are no obvious targets, just bomb it into Max.
Grundy is the ruck. 

Don't agree Short stints of Maxy in the forward  line yes please but don't clog up the movement if BBB is on fire and Tmac performing. JVR will be ok either way. 

  • Like 3
Posted
8 hours ago, ANG13 said:

Hunter wouldn’t be in my team for the first month of the season. Despite all the training reports of him looking good, I personally don’t trust him and want to see him earn his spot ripping it up at Casey. I would be backing the likes of Jordon, Sparrow and Howes before him. 
 

I think I will be the only one thinking this though. 

I think the practice games will give Lachie the opportunity to show how good a winger and link player he is and his footy smarts and experience will add another dimension to our mid field forays to the forward line. 

I would also expect that despite the wings that they will play on it would be possible to switch them during a game if need be, or if the MCC members "requested" Lingers to showcase his skills on the members side of the ground if we are 10 goals up or more.

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1

Posted
6 hours ago, Hatchman said:

I'm feeling very confident about our chances to get to the GF this year. I agree with the assessment, on paper we look very good.

Of the new recruits I'm more excited about Hunter than anyone else. He will provide an excellent counter to Langdon and make it even harder on teams to run with us

 

I genuinely think that Hunter will be seen as our best recruit (if not the whole league). Not to say that Grundy won't be great, I just think having two genuine wingers operating on their preferred side, both who are very fit will be such a challenge for opposition teams to counter. 

Last year teams would tag Langdon (Hawthorn early in the season) and it would definitely make our run and carry more stifled. Now we can just push that traffic down Hunters wing and negate that strategy. I get the feeling that at least one of them will get 25+ possessions every game. 

He also helps in one area we lack in - accurate kicking inside 50.

  • Like 5
Posted
15 hours ago, Gator said:

Hunter is a far better wingman.

Hunter is a better outside link player with better delivery inside 50.

It's not close.

I suspect Jordon is a far better inside midfielder, because that's not Hunter's go.  Jordon has done well to showcase abilities that probably don't best suit his skillset.

With Petracca, Oliver and Viney earmarked to play less ''inside'' minutes Jordon and Sparrow should get opportunities that better suit their attributes.

Nailed it on jordan vs hunter.

I seem to remember Jordans first game i think was round 1 in 2021. Jordan started in the middle and seemed roght at home there. Huntets arrival allows james to get back to his strengths.

  • Like 2
Posted (edited)

Brayshaw rotating through the the middle for mine. Adds depth and flexibility, which should see Trac and Clarrie hitting the scoreboard a little more (preferably 6 pointers please, Christian). 

Hunter and Langdon are going to own those wings. Hunter will surprise most I think. Very talented, clever and an elite runner, just fell out severely with Beveridge (appears somewhat common).

Bowey to get Salem's role, at least until he returns. I wouldn't be against trying Salem as a forward upon return, if Bowey locks in down back. Evasive, tough, creative, strong for his size & and a great kick. Could be a Chopper Lovell/Peter Vardy type. 

Edited by Dee*ceiving
  • Like 2

Posted (edited)
18 hours ago, kurtneverdied said:

Gawn, perhaps the best contested mark in the game has to be at full-forward. A mark, tap to advantage or 50-50 ground ball to Kossi/Fritta has to be high odds. Especially if there are no obvious targets, just bomb it into Max.
Grundy is the ruck. 

I would seriously hope that the days of "bomb it long forward" have passed, and that considered passing to a marking forward or even to space will supersede this tactic.

Edited by monoccular
  • Like 4
Posted
On 2/8/2023 at 7:31 PM, Gator said:

Hunter is a far better wingman.

Hunter is a better outside link player with better delivery inside 50.

It's not close.

I suspect Jordon is a far better inside midfielder, because that's not Hunter's go.  Jordon has done well to showcase abilities that probably don't best suit his skillset.

With Petracca, Oliver and Viney earmarked to play less ''inside'' minutes Jordon and Sparrow should get opportunities that better suit their attributes.

JJ is tracking similar to Simon Black. See a lot of traits that are alike.

  • Like 1

Posted
14 minutes ago, djr said:

JJ is tracking similar to Simon Black. See a lot of traits that are alike.

JJ is looking promising 

Hunter won a B&F yes I know 5/6 years ago but Hunter been there done that, hopefully JJ gets to that standard!

We overrate our own, particularly those who have never done it at AFL! I’m not referring to JJ in particular!

  • Like 1
Posted

I think this season with our depth key players will be managed to keep them fresh. Also i think players out of form will be moved to Casey quicker than last year.

We need to give our depth a go. Some of them may surprise. I will be hard to leave Bowey out if he is in form..

  • Like 2
Posted
On 2/6/2023 at 6:31 PM, DeeSpencer said:

Comes in to consideration down back a bit more if Salem is out, but I only really want him down back if Lever is out. Intercepting is what he does well down back, manning a zippy half forward opponent or fast ball use are certainly not strengths.

In general I’d have Gus as the 3rd winger and 4th or 5th on baller. He’ll be needed as a tall winger or tagger at times. 

GUS is the ultimate "Utility" able to take on "gameday" roles from back line through the middle and up forward....name him on the bench as the " coaches erand boy"...?

  • Angry 1

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.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #15 Ed Langdon

    The Demon running machine came back with a vengeance after a leaner than usual year in 2023.  Date of Birth: 1 February 1996 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 22 Career Total: 179 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 76 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5 Melbourne Football Club: 5th Best & Fairest: 352 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #24 Trent Rivers

    The premiership defender had his best year yet as he was given the opportunity to move into the midfield and made a good fist of it. Date of Birth: 30 July 2001 Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 100 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total:  9 Brownlow Medal Votes: 7 Melbourne Football Club: 6th Best & Fairest: 350 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    TRAINING: Monday 11th November 2024

    Veteran Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin, Slartibartfast & Demon Wheels were on hand at Gosch's Paddock to kick off the official first training session for the 1st to 4th year players with a few elder statesmen in attendance as well. KEV MARTIN'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Beautiful morning. Joy all round, they look like they want to be there.  21 in the squad. Looks like the leadership group is TMac, Viney Chandler and Petty. They look like they have sli

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #1 Steven May

    The years are rolling by but May continued to be rock solid in a key defensive position despite some injury concerns. He showed great resilience in coming back from a nasty rib injury and is expected to continue in that role for another couple of seasons. Date of Birth: 10 January 1992 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 19 Career Total: 235 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 24 Melbourne Football Club: 9th Best & Fairest: 316 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #4 Judd McVee

    It was another strong season from McVee who spent most of his time mainly at half back but he also looked at home on a few occasions when he was moved into the midfield. There could be more of that in 2025. Date of Birth: 7 August 2003 Height: 185cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 48 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 1 Brownlow Medal Votes: 1 Melbourne Football Club: 7th Best & Fairest: 347 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 9

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...