Jump to content

AFL Mid-Season Draft 2024

Demon Head
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

With the current state of the club’s injury list, I think consideration should be given to the field of players out there in the state league competitions to cover potential gaps in our lineup in the event of ongoing issues.

The one clear area where the Demons seem to have a vacancy is a ready made big man to cover the rucks if Max Gawn is injured or simply needs a rest for a week.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     
    37 minutes ago, Demon Head said:

    With the current state of the club’s injury list, I think consideration should be given to the field of players out there in the state league competitions to cover potential gaps in our lineup in the event of ongoing issues.

    The one clear area where the Demons seem to have a vacancy is a ready made big man to cover the rucks if Max Gawn is injured or simply needs a rest for a week.

    Of course, there are heaps of them around.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    I feel like leg speed and a bit of x-factor would be where I'd be looking or a calm mature wing style player. 

    Obviously a JPod style pick up of a tall player would be the dream, but that's extremely unlikely. I wonder whether they might keep an eye on JvR's little bro as an option.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    5 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

    Of course, there are heaps of them around.

    That’s what we got Fullarton for!!! 

     

     

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    7 hours ago, Demon Head said:

    With the current state of the club’s injury list, I think consideration should be given to the field of players out there in the state league competitions to cover potential gaps in our lineup in the event of ongoing issues.

    The one clear area where the Demons seem to have a vacancy is a ready made big man to cover the rucks if Max Gawn is injured or simply needs a rest for a week.

    That’s what we got Fullarton for! 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    7 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

    Of course, there are heaps of them around.

    Box Hill have 3 of them running around today.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • 2 weeks later...
     

    Geordie Payne was definitely unlucky to miss out. He’d be one to watch.  I think he showed some Trent Rivers/Zac Bailey type intensity around the footy.  I think I’ll call it some “electricity”.  Maybe the future Tassie plans put clubs off these lower ranked Tassie youngsters (couldn’t ignore the elites like Mckercher and Sanders) when compared to a local youngster.  
     

    The other is Ben Hopkins.  
     

    This weekend SANFL V VFL game might show a player who could be a handy mid year addition.   

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    Think I read on the afl website that we had previously shown interest in former Gold Coast rookie Brodie McLaughlin.

    The suns picked him up from Frankston during 2023 ssp period.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Here’s an article about the over-agers in the Coates Talent League who are eligible for the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Draft.

    Talent League: Over-agers start midseason push

     

    Is there anyone that you like WJ?

  • Quote

    Dees might try looking at a skilled runner with a left foot sharp delivery. Salem is starting to lack the zip, misses targets, goes slow and takes short sideways options.  

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1
    6 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    Is there anyone that you like WJ?

    Given that the club has at least one and possibly two list vacancies, I would go for needs. One of our needs is definitely in the ruck and if Kyah Farris-White hasn’t shown enough by the time of the draft, it might be worth a look at Geelong Falcons ruckman Joe Pike. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 2

    Thanks WJ agree KFW isn’t helping his cause at all, he is a great size but seems to lack intensity and footy IQ.😪

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Have any of the junior watchers seen anything of Doherty or Pyke?

    Are either showing any forward tendencies as well as their ruck work?

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    Certainly ex-Sun Jez McLennan would have to be considered.  In todays SANFL v VFL game, he looked very good and would be physically ready and skilled as a 23yo to walk into the team.  The issue is he is a running half back and we are probably ok for that role.  Though his talent would be a handy addition.  

    Edited by spirit of norm smith
    G

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    It's the old recruiting dilemma - do we draft for need or do we draft best available.

    In the Mid-Season Draft, I would go with drafting for need (a backup ruck for example).

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 2
    • 2 weeks later...

    This article looks at the clubs that could be active in next month’s midseason draft. Melbourne is one because of Angus Brayshaw’s retirement.

    The 11 AFL clubs who could be active at the 2024 Mid-Season Draft

    The issue remains however, that the AFL has still to announce the position regarding whether Angus’ contract pay out is going to be included in the club’s salary cap. Now that Collingwood has been placed in a similar position with Nathan Murphy’s retirement, I suppose the AFL will treat the matter with a little more urgency. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1
    • Shocked 1
    27 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    This article looks at the clubs that could be active in next month’s midseason draft. Melbourne is one because of Angus Brayshaw’s retirement.

    The 11 AFL clubs who could be active at the 2024 Mid-Season Draft

    The issue remains however, that the AFL has still to announce the position regarding whether Angus’ contract pay out is going to be included in the club’s salary cap. Now that Collingwood has been placed in a similar position with Nathan Murphy’s retirement, I suppose the AFL will treat the matter with a little more urgency. 

    Surely we can request permission to open a list spot and put Joel Smith on the inactive spot?

    I noticed you mentioned Joe Pike from the Falcons. Certainly a developing ruckman who's got genuine upside and has been dominating in the Coates League.

    Big imposing lad who's gets around the ground well and wins the footy. Not only that, he gets in and gets his hands dirty by laying tackles and doing the one percenters.

    Certainly a Jason Taylor type pick.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Can we get Hibberd in for the back half of the season? One last crack at another premiership with his best mate Melk, and not to mention reaching that 200 game mark which he fell just short. 

    Edited by Where Demons Dare

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2
     
    2 minutes ago, Where Demons Dare said:

    Can we get Hibberd in for the back half of the season? One last crack at another premiership with his best mate Melk, and not to mention reaching that 200 game mark which he fell just short. 

    No

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1

    The AFL refers to us having one free spot because of Gus' retirement, but what of the Smith spot?

    He is not allowed to play, but hasn't as yet had a decision in his case.

    Surely he goes onto the LTI and a spot opens up, as he is very unlikely to play again this year.

  • Quote
    • Like 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

    • PREGAME: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      With their season all over bar the shouting the Demons head back on the road for the third week in a row as they return to Adelaide to take on the Crows. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      The Demons did not come to play from the opening bounce and let the Gold Coast kick the first 5 goals of the match. They then outscored the Suns for the next 3 quarters but it was too little too late and their season is now effectively over.

        • Like
      • 162 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award ahead of Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      It's Game Day and the Demons are back on the road again and this may be the last roll of the dice to get their 2025 season back on track as they take on the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.

        • Haha
        • Like
      • 546 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Gold Coast

      The Gold Coast Suns find themselves outside of the top eight for the first time since Round 1 with pressure is mounting on the entire organisation. Their coach Damien Hardwick expressed his frustration at his team’s condition last week by making a middle-finger gesture on television that earned him a fine for his troubles. He showed his desperation by claiming that Fox should pick up the tab.  There’s little doubt the Suns have shown improvement in 2025, and their position on the ladder is influenced to some extent by having played fewer games than their rivals for a playoff role at the end of the season, courtesy of the disruption caused by Cyclone Alfred in March.  However, they are following the same trajectory that hindered the club in past years whenever they appeared to be nearing their potential. As a consequence, that Hardwick gesture should be considered as more than a mere behavioral lapse. It’s a distress signal that does not bode well for the Queenslanders. While the Suns are eager to remain in contention with the top eight, Melbourne faces its own crisis, which is similarly deep-seated but in a much different way. After recovering from a disappointing start to the season and nearing a return to respectability among its peer clubs, the Demons have experienced a decline in status, driven by the fact that while their form has been reasonable (see their performance against the ladder leader in the Kings Birthday match), their conversion in front of goal is poor enough to rank last in the competition. Furthermore, their opponents find them exceptionally easy to score against. As a result, they have effectively eliminated themselves from the finals race and are again positioned to finish in the bottom half of the ladder.

      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 15

      As the Demons head into their Bye Round, it's time to turn our attention to the other matches being played. Which teams are you tipping this week? And which results would be most favourable for the Demons if we can manage to turn our season around? Follow all the non-Melbourne games here and join the conversation as the ladder continues to take shape.

        • Haha
        • Like
      • 287 replies
      Demonland
    View All