Jump to content

Featured Replies

41 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

How many have we had. I know Jackson and I think Jesse Hogan won too. Is that it? Guess the jury is still out on Jackson. Hogan has been solid in the games I've watched but the poor bloke has had battles of the ground as well to be fair. 

Add Jared Rivers and you have three winners from Melbourne.

According to Wikipedia, equal top with three winners each are Sydney, Fremantle and Melbourne. Upon closer inspection, though, you'll see that Brisbane Lions have had two winners and Brisbane Bears also had two, so I would suggest it's reasonable to argue that Brisbane is on top of this particular ladder with Melbourne in equal second.

 
6 hours ago, Bringbackbarassi said:

I didn't have great views of the other end of the ground on Friday, and it seems a lot of Judd action happened down there! I pretty surprised when I saw his highlights package, firstly his positioning smarts on Charlie, and then his cleanness to take it first time and charge out of traffic was remarkable 

Huge wrap that he was chosen to play on Cameron and he didn't let anyone down.

 
5 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

I don't understand why the idea of moving him into the middle is such a popular one. Halfback flankers can be critically important in setting up attacking thrusts, and his present position utilises his skills perfectly.

Yeah I'd probably want to see Rivers given some time in there before Judd. 

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

How many have we had. I know Jackson and I think Jesse Hogan won too. Is that it? Guess the jury is still out on Jackson. Hogan has been solid in the games I've watched but the poor bloke has had battles of the ground as well to be fair. 

Jared Rivers from memory.!! Sorry see above.

Edited by DeeZone
Spelling


14 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Jared Rivers from memory.!! Sorry see above.

Just googled and your right. We have had a total of three. Two currently playing the game in Hogan and Jackson. 

20 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

i...don't?

the team have been at pains to say we base our game plan on contest and defence

i think one of the things that they don't say is that we also base it on good decision makers in the back half and pressure in the front half

the likes of the three talls plus salem, mcvee, rivers, bowey mean that we have 'smart' players behind the ball to set up the play as we bring it forward and then the two talls and the three smalls to bring it to ground and keep it there in the f50

Backline isn't a real problem it's further up the ground where don't have a player with his skills and speed in the middle...

 

In McVee we have found Hibberd's replacement.  Did as good a job on Cameron as Hibberd has in the past.  And he has tamed a few other small forwards this year.

Moves like a gazelle and its a joy to watch him weave through traffic with lowered eyes, taking his time looking for the best option.

 

As an East Fremantle product, Freo must be ruing they didn't take him in that rookie draft.   They could do with a gun defender who is a star in the making.

Edited by Lucifers Hero

17 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

In McVee we have found Hibberd's replacement.  Did as good a job on Cameron as Hibberd has in the past.  And he has tamed a few other small forwards this year.

Moves like a gazelle and its a joy to watch him weave through traffic with lowered eyes, taking his time looking for the best option.

 

As an East Fremantle product, Freo must be ruing they didn't take him in that rookie draft.   They could do with a gun defender who is a star in the making.

Only difference is that Hibbo is much stronger  physically. His combination of power and speed is what makes him such a good defender  

McVee will get there with a few more pre seasons. 

Edited by Jaded No More


21 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

In McVee we have found Hibberd's replacement.  Did as good a job on Cameron as Hibberd has in the past.  And he has tamed a few other small forwards this year.

Moves like a gazelle and its a joy to watch him weave through traffic with lowered eyes, taking his time looking for the best option.

 

As an East Fremantle product, Freo must be ruing they didn't take him in that rookie draft.   They could do with a gun defender who is a star in the making.

Good call  - he really is a smooth mover.

And such a smart user of the ball. 

Big upside as he starts to get bigger and stronger. He'll be a beast with a few more preseasons under the belt.

Just watched him on 360 very confident young man interviewed well by Gerard and Robbo.!!!

11 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Just watched him on 360 very confident young man interviewed well by Gerard and Robbo.!!!

I just watched that too. Good question by robbo asking if playing Hockey helped his defence. 

Yes was Judd's answer.

17 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

How many have we had. I know Jackson and I think Jesse Hogan won too. Is that it? Guess the jury is still out on Jackson. Hogan has been solid in the games I've watched but the poor bloke has had battles of the ground as well to be fair. 

Jared Rivers got the gong backed up by Flash

Edited by Salems Lot

10 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Only difference is that Hibbo is much stronger  physically. His combination of power and speed is what makes him such a good defender  

McVee will get there with a few more pre seasons. 

I wonder if Hibbo will play next year. Is he contracted?


1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

I wonder if Hibbo will play next year. Is he contracted?

He isn’t and I suspect he will retire. 

11 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

In McVee we have found Hibberd's replacement.  Did as good a job on Cameron as Hibberd has in the past.  And he has tamed a few other small forwards this year.

Moves like a gazelle and its a joy to watch him weave through traffic with lowered eyes, taking his time looking for the best option.

 

As an East Fremantle product, Freo must be ruing they didn't take him in that rookie draft.   They could do with a gun defender who is a star in the making.

These are the little 1%ers that successful footy clubs do in list management. Not as glamorous as writing big checks or chasing unicorns but they seem to work really well!

 

He is so good to watch, 100% trust factor with Judd.

My son has dropped Salo as his fav and promoted McVee.

40 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

He is so good to watch, 100% trust factor with Judd.

My son has dropped Salo as his fav and promoted McVee.

You need to have a word to your son!!  He can't just drop Salem!!  He needs to know it is possible to have = #1 favourites!!  I have Salem❤️, Hunt💙 (both since the beginning of time) and now Mcvee❤️ on my = #1 fave list.

However, as I can have only one avatar I confess to replacing Salem with McVee early this year so I get how your son feels!!

Edited by Lucifers Hero

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

He isn’t and I suspect he will retire. 

Yes, seems so.  There was that article earlier in the season where Hibberd said he was enjoying things one game at a time and would see how he felt by the end of the year 


12 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Only difference is that Hibbo is much stronger  physically. His combination of power and speed is what makes him such a good defender  

McVee will get there with a few more pre seasons. 

tbh I see many differences.  The common factor being they play a similar role however play it quite differently.

We don't need McVee to get to Hibberd's strength as we have Brayshaw to take that forward as and when needed; McVee will outsmart the rest, be they small or medium defenders.

2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

tbh I see many differences.  The common factor being they play a similar role however play it quite differently.

We don't need McVee to get to Hibberd's strength as we have Brayshaw to take that forward as and when needed; McVee will outsmart the rest, be they small or medium defenders.

Gus doesn’t have the leg speed to play on the same players Hibbo does. If anything you’d give that role to Rivers.

I am thinking of opponents like Rachele (I know he’s suspended) or Fogarty as an example. They’ll both outmuscle McVee and be too quick for Gus. Hibbo would be a great match up for either as he has the body strength and the pace to play on them. 

McVee is more like Jetta IMO. He takes the role on that really nimble quick small, like Cameron or this week probably Rankine. 

Where Hibbo is really unique is that he can play “tall” but he has the speed of a small. He isn’t as easily replaceable as I think a lot of supporters think. It says a lot that at 34 they’re priming him for finals. 

If I think about our list, Smith is probably the player who is most “like for like”, while not being anywhere as consistent. 

On 7/18/2023 at 9:38 AM, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I assume Ashcroft and Sheezel will be two of the top three. Who would be the other one on the podium? Mitch Owens? Jye Amiss? Is McVee a chance?

When the Captain's did their preseason predictions one had McVee as their RS winner and he hadn't even played a game.  It couldn't have been Max as the rules are you can't vote for club/teammates.  Wouldn't mind that captain giving us Lotto numbers!!

The RS will probably go to Ashcroft being a midfielder and draft position.  McVee is 'off-broadway' but deserves to feature on the podium:  played every game, consistent performer and like Ashcroft will play finals.

What is in his favour is that the voting is at the end of the season rather than game by game.  So the judges can look at the season as a whole rather than tally the game by game votes.

 

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...

Featured Content

  • GAMEDAY: St. Kilda

    It's Game Day and the Demons have traveled to Alice Springs to take on the Saints and they have a massive opportunity to build on the momentum of two big wins in a row and keep their finals hopes well and truly alive.

      • Clap
      • Thanks
    • 265 replies
  • PREGAME: St. Kilda

    The Demons head to the Red Centre to face St Kilda in Alice Springs, aiming for a third straight win to keep their push for a Top 8 spot alive. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • Thanks
    • 466 replies
  • 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.

    • 248 replies
  • 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.

      • Clap
      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 12 replies
  • 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. 

      • Clap
      • Love
      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 9 replies
  • 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.

      • Clap
      • Love
      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 51 replies