Jump to content

Jake Melksham Injury

Mach5
Mach5
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Need an update on Fritsch, if his foot has not pulled up well/ come back with a bad scan, i think without him, Melk and Petty it will be a bridge too far this season unfortuantely.

  • Quote
    • Sad 1
     
      On 28/08/2023 at 07:51, Lewis said:

    Need an update on Fritsch, if his foot has not pulled up well/ come back with a bad scan, i think without him, Melk and Petty it will be a bridge too far this season unfortuantely.

    See previous post by @WalkingCivilWar

    Is fine.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
      On 28/08/2023 at 04:37, Wodjathefirst said:

     

    I posted this in another thread. I think it sits better here. It appears Melksham is done for the rest of the season but was instrumental in getting us to stay in the top 4 and the team now be considered a serious contender.

    If (when) we win the big one 23 players will receive a premiership medal, Melks won’t. I reckon the 23 players deserve and should get ‘player’ medals but I feel anyone who was named in the playing 23 throughout the season should also be given a separate ‘premiership team’ medal. (Could be given at the B&F night later on). Rationale being that it is a team game and they contributed throughout the season.

    This way people like Melksham would get due recognition for how they contributed throughout the year. (Similar for Jones back in 2022). 
    This should be instigated and ‘minted’ by the AFL.  Lastly, if this already occurs…. sorry. 

    Like the NBA, I think every player on the list should get one, only the players on the day get them on the day.

    Many players probably wouldn’t want it or may not feel they have earned it, but I’m firmly of the belief that it is a list that wins a flag, not just 23 players.

    As mentioned, Melksham is a key reason we held on to top 4.

  • Quote
    • Like 10
    • Thanks 1
    • Clap 1
     
      On 28/08/2023 at 08:02, Clint Bizkit said:

    Like the NBA, I think every player on the list should get one, only the players on the day get them on the day.

    Many players probably wouldn’t want it or may not feel they have earned it, but I’m firmly of the belief that it is a list that wins a flag, not just 23 players.

    As mentioned, Melksham is a key reason we held on to top 4.

    I agree, but I've heard a lot of players discuss this and say it dilutes the value of getting one and many wouldn't want a medal if they didn't play on the day.

    I wonder how JJ feels about his.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
      On 28/08/2023 at 08:02, Clint Bizkit said:

    Like the NBA, I think every player on the list should get one, only the players on the day get them on the day.

    Many players probably wouldn’t want it or may not feel they have earned it, but I’m firmly of the belief that it is a list that wins a flag, not just 23 players.

    As mentioned, Melksham is a key reason we held on to top 4.

    Bravo bravo...  yes, this. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Devastating news, no other words for it.

    I have no idea how clubs function, but what is the likelihood he will remain at the club in a coaching or staff role if his playing days are over? Goodwin seems to have always rated his leadership skills very highly. I recall he was the main driver in getting him over from Essendon and he named him captain once against North when Gawn and Viney were out.

    Trying to look for some kind of positives...
     

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    IF we get to hold up the Cup in five weeks time, IF…

    I would make certain that Jake Melksham is on the ground and is acknowledged 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 2
     

    Related, spare a thought for Luke Dunstan who has also suffered an ACL injury. Played his heart out every week for Casey, amassing huge possession numbers. At most other clubs he’d be an automatic inclusion in the firsts.  This is not how he would have seen his career playing out. We wish him all the best too for a speedy recovery, with gratitude for his  important support role.

  • Quote
    • Like 14

      On 28/08/2023 at 09:00, Hampton 22 said:

    Related, spare a thought for Luke Dunstan who has also suffered an ACL injury. Played his heart out every week for Casey, amassing huge possession numbers. At most other clubs he’d be an automatic inclusion in the firsts.  This is not how he would have seen his career playing out. We wish him all the best too for a speedy recovery, with gratitude for his  important support role.

    This. 
    He’s also likely ruined his chances at a third chance elsewhere. Really awful given his career shouldn’t be over. 

  • Quote
    • Like 6
      On 28/08/2023 at 04:37, Wodjathefirst said:

     

    I posted this in another thread. I think it sits better here. It appears Melksham is done for the rest of the season but was instrumental in getting us to stay in the top 4 and the team now be considered a serious contender.

    If (when) we win the big one 23 players will receive a premiership medal, Melks won’t. I reckon the 23 players deserve and should get ‘player’ medals but I feel anyone who was named in the playing 23 throughout the season should also be given a separate ‘premiership team’ medal. (Could be given at the B&F night later on). Rationale being that it is a team game and they contributed throughout the season.

    This way people like Melksham would get due recognition for how they contributed throughout the year. (Similar for Jones back in 2022). 
    This should be instigated and ‘minted’ by the AFL.  Lastly, if this already occurs…. sorry. 

    I agree with what you are saying Wodja.

    However, rather than being instigated and 'minted' by the AFL, I think it would be better if it actually came from the club.  Could be presented by captain and coach at the B&F.

    In my amature playing days, I was someone who has been a part of teams that went on to win premierships at lower levels.  In one instance, there was a surplus of actual game day premiership medals and I was given one by the coach on the day.  Got to say that at the time, it did feel kind of token and somewhat rubbed the salt into the wounds of not making the squad on the day.  An alternate medal given on another day might actually have been something I'd appreciate.  Still do look back fondly on the mateship of that team though.

    Edited by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Never loved Melksham so much (and he has done some extremely sexy things this season) as when he was sitting on the bench not feeling sorry for himself and being focused on the team and those around him. Just spoke volumes about his good character that has nothing to do with PR or media training. Am now his number one fan for him to get well and come back. Sloane did it, so can Melks.  

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    Feel absolutely gutted for Melksham, so can't even imagine how he'd be feeling about all this.  Remember him saying a few weeks back that he was just playing every game like his last and I fear that at his age, that might now be true.

    Thought that along with some others that didn't quite make it into the premiership team in 2021, such as Bernie Vince, AvB, Jonesy etc, that Jake was a huge part of the group that lifted the MFC back from obscurity, into a compeditive finals team that believed in it's self.

    His persistence to fight back into the team over the past two seasons was both inspirational and exhilarating.  Really loved the agressive, compeditive and attacking way he took on the game.   He'd back him self for the impossible shot, have a ping at the sticks when it was on and although he had his share of misses, he'd nail a good portion too (like this one https://youtu.be/Oaw0TDkbI0s?si=bWcikia9Q5wHfBVI ) - probably better than holding it up and kicking to a contested situation or pack of waiting opposition defenders on most occations.  Also think the MFC needed a few players with the combative attitude of never taking a backwards step Jake brings, so well illistrated in the 2018 elimination final against Geelong (see from 0:48 of https://youtu.be/CNGOI8QuEMA?si=LzfcSiNzwkYEWaKW ).  Can only imagine some of this would have rubbed off on our current forward mix over the past 6 - 8 weeks that Jake's been in the side.

    If the fist fight between him and Maysey was a sign of disunity and the wheels falling off our season a bit last year, ironically, maybe Jake's missfortune could a catalyst for galvanizing the team for finals this year.

    Edited by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 2

    A terrible result, mainly because he fought his way back into the best 22, not just a top up when needed.  Not an easy task. Getting back to the type of player he was when he first arrived.  Side going to miss what he brings. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    I know it’s all been said now, but what a heartbreaking thing we witnessed yesterday. 

    Melksham had to fight hard to get through the Essendon rubbish, then harder to cement himself at a new club. A player of his talent shouldn’t have had to overcome such hurdles, but he just dug away like the dedicated professional he is. For his last few games he was at the pinnacle of his exceptional form, and that’s something else we all got to witness. I’m gutted for the guy, but I’m glad he can go out feeling like he was giving it his all, at the top of his game. 

  • Quote
    • Love 2

    Our forward line has been dead set cursed all bloody year.

    From starting the year without Fritta, to losing Bbb, Tmac, Petty and now Milk is a shocking run of luck.

    If any other club had this bad luck we would never hear the end of it.

    That we are playing in a QF is a testament to the teams resilience, grit, guts and determination and any other superlatives you may wish to throw in yourself.

    I'm sure the club will seek to add another big fwd for next year.

    In the meantime if Tmac who has shown good form at Casey the last two weeks, can play well, then we will win a flag.

    Without Milk I do not believe we would have made fourth.

    But an inform Tmac is certainly a very good replacement.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
      On 28/08/2023 at 06:23, The heart beats true said:

    This. I literally can’t believe the revisionist history that’s going on.

    so name the revisionists

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Definitely would not have made 4th without the Milkshake, he has been the difference between wins so many times, he is the grit!

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    We seem not to hear about the LARS approach to repairing torn ACLs any more. However, if I were Melksham and the LARS technique was suitable, I'd be very tempted to choose this approach to allow me to get back to playing in 2024 in time for another chance to play finals. I would be thinking that I'm unlikely to be given a contract for 2025 so I need to do whatever I can to maximise my chance for one more shot at a Premiership in 2024.

    However, I don't know whether LARS is suitable for this particular injury.  

  • Quote
    • Like 3
      On 28/08/2023 at 05:16, IRW said:

    Especially since pretty much most of  Land had stopped bagging him and were pretending he was their favourite. 

    Glad you owned up.

  • Quote
    • Haha 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...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • NON-MFC: Round 09

      Round 9 kicks off out west with the Dockers hosting a Collingwood side resting several stars. Fremantle need to make a statement on their home deck after some disappointing form on the road, while the Magpies will be keen to maintain their Top 2 position. Friday night sees a must-win clash between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the eight. St Kilda have shown glimpses while Carlton are clinging to relevance after a flat start to the season. Saturday’s twilight game at Marvel pits the Bombers against a struggling Sydney outfit. Essendon can’t afford another close match against a lower-ranked side, while the Swans risk sliding down the ladder even further. Up in Darwin, the fourth-placed Suns will look to extend their stay in the top four. The Bulldogs have hit their stride with three big wins on the trot and will be very keen to consolidate on their momentum. The always fiery Showdown looms as pivotal for both clubs. Adelaide are eyeing a spot in the Top 4 with a win, while Port Adelaide’s season could slip away if they drop another game and fall further behind the pack. Sunday begins with a yawn fest between Richmond and West Coast. The Tigers need to bank the points to stay clear of the bottom two, while the Eagles are still chasing their first win of the year. The Giants face one of the league’s toughest road trips as they travel to GMHBA Stadium to face the Cats. With GWS at risk of a third straight loss, Geelong will be eager to consolidate their position inside the eight and start their climb up the ladder. The round wraps up with the top-of-the-table Lions heading to Ninja Stadium to take on the second-last Roos. The Lions should easily take care of the struggling Roos who might be powerless against the best in the comp. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 142 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Hawthorn

      Melbourne and Hawthorn who face off against each other this week have more in common than having once almost merged and about to wear a blue jumper with a red v triangle and an embroidered picture of a bird on the front. They also share the MCG as their main home ground, their supporters are associated with the leafy suburbs of Melbourne and in recent times, James Frawley graced the colours of both teams. Even more recently, both have bounced back from disastrous five game losing streaks to start off a season. Of course, the Hawks turned their bounce into a successful leap from the bottom of the ladder into a finals appearance, making it to the semifinals in 2024 and this year, they’re riding high in third place on the AFL table. The Demons are just three games into their 2025 bounce back, and are yet to climb their way out of the bottom four although they are sitting a game and percentage out of the top eight. However, with the current sportsbet odds of $3.90 to win this week’s encounter, it seems a forlorn hope that their upward progression will continue much longer.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Harvey Langford Interview

      On Wednesday I'll be interviewing the Melbourne Football Club's first pick in the 2024 National Draft and pick number 6 overall Harvey Langford. If you have any questions you want asked let me know. I will release the interview on Wednesday afternoon.

      • 35 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: West Coast

      On a night of counting, Melbourne captain Max Gawn made sure that his contribution counted. He was at his best and superb in the the ruck from the very start of the election night game against the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, but after watching his dominance of the first quarter and a half of the clash evaporate into nothing as the Eagles booted four goals in the last ten minutes of the opening half, he turned the game on its head, with a ruckman’s masterclass in the second half.  No superlatives would be sufficient to describe the enormity of the skipper’s performance starting with his 47 hit outs, a career-high 35 possessions (22 of them contested), nine clearances, 12 score involvements and, after messing up an attempt or two, finally capping off one of the greatest rucking performances of all time, with a goal of own in the final quarter not long after he delivered a right angled pass into the arms of Daniel Turner who also goaled from a pocket (will we ever know if the pass is what was intended). That was enough to overturn a 12 point deficit after the Eagles scored the first goal of the second half into a 29 point lead at the last break and a winning final quarter (at last) for the Demons who decided not to rest their champion ruckman at the end this time around. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Hawthorn

      The Demons return to the MCG to take on the High Flying Hawks on Saturday Afternoon. Hawthorn will be aiming to consolidate a position in the Top 4 whilst the Dees will be looking to take a scalp and make it four wins in a row. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 332 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: West Coast

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 5th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 3rd win row for the season against the Eagles.
      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.
      If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

      • 25 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All