I'll be interviewing Demon rookie Judd McVee on the Demonland Podcast tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. If you have any questions that you'd like Judd to answer let me know below. I'll post the interview here some time on Thursday evening so look out for it wherever you get your podcasts.

I would be interested to hear the feedback he got from the club at the end of last season, and how/what steps he took that delivered him a senior debut this year.

Also, what does he focus on in preparation for each game?

 Is he a stress merchant, a relaxed prepper or something else as he preps for games?

Which backline player has taught him the most?

Where does he think he will end up playing long term? Backline or somewhere else?

Is he named after Chris Judd?  (heard he was from Chris Judd's grandmother - a most reliable source on DL)

Does he mind me calling him Juddy?

Or would he prefer the judster?

Or perhaps Justice (as in MCV - Magistrates Court of Victoria)?

Ask him who’s more intimidating- May or Lever?

How has their influence and direction helped him on-field?

Ed: as I believe Salem has been his mentor preseason. 

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Any information about being drafted would be interesting.

Did any other clubs show interest?

What happened in his draft year to see him slip down to the rookie draft (he was highly touted the year before from memory)?

Podcast tip. Be nice if it was a conversation rather than just a Q&A (set of questions he nervously answers!)

What does Judd believe are his biggest strengths and attributes? Which of these does he feel got the attention of MFC?

14 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

Podcast tip. Be nice if it was a conversation rather than just a Q&A (set of questions he nervously answers!)

Looking forward to your podcast

5 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Which backline player has taught him the most?

Where does he think he will end up playing long term? Backline or somewhere else?

Kind of related, how much input does a player just starting out like McVee have in what position he plays and how he is developed?

Are players asked where they would like to play as an input to the decisions, or does the club say “You will be playing this role” and the player’s preferences aren’t taken into consideration?

I appreciate that for a young player like McVee the answer to this question may be different to an established star player negotiating a contract extension.

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What are him and JVR’s favourite surf spots in Victoria? 

Love to hear what it has been like each step of the way moving over here. How hard was the move and the adjustment. Was it a hard decision to extend. And does he understand players deciding to fo home. Is there a special bond within the club between the WA boys or does coming from Geraldton make that irrelevant 

How did his path up to, and through, the National Draft play out? I have heard he was touted as a very high pick coming up to his draft year, but didn't grow as expected, and so fell down the order - it there any truth in that?

How is it having a large number of WA contingent in the squad and how tight are they?

11 hours ago, Lewis said:

What are him and JVR’s favourite surf spots in Victoria? 

Great question. If he is a surfer, he will be keen to talk about surfing. Which might help him relax if he is nervous (which is likley given his age)

Another q might be who is the best surfer at the club

Where did the nickname 'Knuckle' originate?

I'd be keen to get his take on who of the young boys at Casey is most likely to take the next big step (as he has now) to AFL football

Noting Judd's particular style and movent playing with confidence and some flair when he gets on the move with the ball.

Is there a player he looked to base his game on? Someone that influenced him in the way they played? 

2 hours ago, Young Blood said:

Where did the nickname 'Knuckle' originate?

I believe Gus Dad gave it to him after he remined him of someone who he played with at North that they called knuckles???

Which opposition player is he really looking forward to play against?

19 hours ago, binman said:

Or would he prefer the judster?

Or perhaps Justice (as in MCV - Magistrates Court of Victoria)?

Are you sure you no longer want to call him McVeigh?

34 minutes ago, Vipercrunch said:

Are you sure you no longer want to call him McVeigh?

I'm mcveighing up my options