Jump to content

Jake Melksham returning

BoBo
BoBo
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Age should not be a problem, when he went out, he was playing extremely well. 
he has had 10 months to get his body cherry ripe. He will have no niggles holding him back.

perhaps his mental attitude is another matter but watching him last week on the bench. He cannot wait. 

Mentally he is in just as good a state as he is physically. 

  • Quote
    •  
    2 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    At his best, Jake transforms our forward line.

    ..... But, given his age and his time out of the game .... bringing him straight back to the ones would be setting him up for failure!

    Unthinkable surely.

    Well obviously not unthinkable, BBO - many here seem to think he can come straight back.

    1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

    Personally I’m hoping that he plays two at Casey to get him cherry ripe for the backend of the year and hopefully finals, Jake is the seasoned head that we need in our forward line, he could be the difference. Welcome back Jake.💕

    Might have been the original plan, thinking we may have been sitting fairly comfortably right now, but now maybe we can't afford to "hold him back for finals" as we really need to start winning consistently right now.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    3 hours ago, BoBo said:

    Going off MFC socials, Jake will be playing this week. 
     

    I’ve never heard a bad word against this man. When he grabbed the Freo jumper that said ‘Jackson’ a couple years ago and threw it on the ground, it really struck me how much he cares about the jumper and his understanding of what club culture means.

    Have a cracker game Jake. 

    You’re kidding, right?

    You’ve been on Demonland longer than I have, surely your memory’s not that bad.

    Anyways, I’m happy to see everyone aboard the Melky bandwagon. He deserves this level of love and respect. Always has, even if some folks didn’t think so. 

  • Quote
    •  
    5 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Well obviously not unthinkable, BBO - many here seem to think he can come straight back.

    🙋‍♀️

    Coz he CAN and SHOULD come straight back in! 

  • Quote
    1 hour ago, DubDee said:

    Jake had a couple of poor seasons that saw him dropped a few times. Very inconsistent

    Things clicked last year so hopefully he can recreate that form. But he won’t transform us

    This is true, although there did seem to be a tangible shift in the way he played (attitude, commitment) at some point last year. I wonder if it was after the Entrecôte brouhaha ?

  • Quote

    Play him off the Bench this week, if his mind is ready. 
    Home Game against WC is the perfect scenario. He has been training 100% for weeks now 

    Off the Bench in the Forward line…

  • Quote
    • Like 9
    37 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    🙋‍♀️

    Coz he CAN and SHOULD come straight back in! 

    Yes, I think he comes straight back in - no point in delaying it.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    7 hours ago, IRW said:

    He was critised from goal to goal post on here on a weekly basis until you all suddenly decided you liked him.

    Mr Petty says hullo 

    A new level of selective memory has been reached

     

    100% spot on.

    Only 18 months ago with comments such as 

    “Melksham must have pictures of Goody”

    ”Goody’s pet, only getting a game cause he’s Goody’s besty” etc etc 

    Those posters know exactly who they are. Changing their tune just for clicks now. 

  • Quote
    • Like 9
    • Thanks 1
    • Haha 1
    • Clap 1
     
    11 hours ago, IRW said:

    He was critised from goal to goal post on here on a weekly basis until you all suddenly decided you liked him.

    Mr Petty says hullo 

    A new level of selective memory has been reached

     

    You are spot on there, all the poster's who kept saying for few seasons he was only getting a game because he was a mate of Goodey's or he had photos of Goodwin.

  • Quote

    No point in being Cherry Ripe after some Casey games and we miss the finals.

    we either win 6 or so of the last few games or go home early 

    and  I think he would contribute at least one extra goal than whoever he replaces either as a direct scorer or as a forward 50 general . He and Fritta can run in different directions. 
    so bring in Melky in my view.

    if this year is to be any value now is the time to start winning again.

    Go Dee’s 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    9 hours ago, 3183 Dee said:

    This is true, although there did seem to be a tangible shift in the way he played (attitude, commitment) at some point last year. I wonder if it was after the Entrecôte brouhaha ?

    i think you’re right. Since that incident it seems he feels he has personal steak in the team

  • Quote
    • Haha 5
    • Clap 1
    11 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Play him off the Bench this week, if his mind is ready. 
    Home Game against WC is the perfect scenario. He has been training 100% for weeks now 

    Off the Bench in the Forward line…

    Of this I’m certain! It’s obvious to everyone how eager and invested he is. I reckon in terms of where he’s at mentally, he’s picked up exactly where he left off when he went down in Sydney last year. At that time he was riding a tide of confidence and belief which was reflected in his form, and from what I’ve been seeing at training, functions etc. he’s lost none of it. That’s along with what I’ve been hearing from the other players, training staff, coaches, property stewards (yes, I talk to everyone; if the boot-studder was there I’d talk to him too). Without exception, everyone agrees he’s more than ready.

     

  • Quote

    I guess the real question is, who does he replace in the side?

    If Petty isn't fit, then that's an easy swap, but it does mean that we go smaller up forward, especially when JVR is doing the ruck work. Not ideal.

    If Petty is right to go, he could come in for Kolt.

    And before anyone suggests it, no Fritta will not be dropped at this current moment. He had a better game last week on Andrews, and I want to see how he performs with Melksham back in the side. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Of this I’m certain! It’s obvious to everyone how eager and invested he is. I reckon in terms of where he’s at mentally, he’s picked up exactly where he left off when he went down in Sydney last year. At that time he was riding a tide of confidence and belief which was reflected in his form, and from what I’ve been seeing at training, functions etc. he’s lost none of it. That’s along with what I’ve been hearing from the other players, training staff, coaches, property stewards (yes, I talk to everyone; if the boot-studder was there I’d talk to him too). Without exception, everyone agrees he’s more than ready.

     

    Do you think he can go for one more season? Provided the body permits it.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    3 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    Do you think he can go for one more season? Provided the body permits it.

    I reckon he can. More importantly, at this point he’s confident he can. He said this as recently as Friday night. He’s super humble so he said “If they want me to, sure.” I told him I want him to, but I don’t think that counts. 😂

  • Quote
    47 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    Do you think he can go for one more season? Provided the body permits it.

    Jake is 32 I think. The knee does throw a spanner but for smart players that diligently maintain their fitness, 32 isn't as old as it used to be with modern high performance and medical. 

    A lot more players seem to be still contribting at 35+ than we saw 10-20 years ago

    Edited by Dee*ceiving

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    32 isn't that old, I thought he was older, very confident and hopeful he can go another season easily especially given this will only be a short one for him.

    Play on Melky!!!

    Edited by Young Angus

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Clap 1
    16 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    At his best, Jake transforms our forward line.

    ..... But, given his age and his time out of the game .... bringing him straight back to the ones would be setting him up for failure!

    Unthinkable surely.

    Cavendish says hi

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

    I guess the real question is, who does he replace in the side?

    If Petty isn't fit, then that's an easy swap, but it does mean that we go smaller up forward, especially when JVR is doing the ruck work. Not ideal.

    If Petty is right to go, he could come in for Kolt.

    And before anyone suggests it, no Fritta will not be dropped at this current moment. He had a better game last week on Andrews, and I want to see how he performs with Melksham back in the side. 

    Chandler, who in spite of derensive efforts, does not score enough goals, play Melky in his place!

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    If people remember back to last year he was having a similar patch of poor form in the middle of the year and everyone here was calling for him to be dropped. He turned it around quickly and become our most dangerous forward while Fritsch was out. Fritsch will turn it around and Melksham adds much needed depth. I'd bring him back in via Casey for the run. We need him to end the year. He will also free up Chandler a bit and attract another roaming defender because he plays taller than he is. Very important to our structure. 

  • Quote
    9 minutes ago, praha said:

    If people remember back to last year he was having a similar patch of poor form in the middle of the year and everyone here was calling for him to be dropped. He turned it around quickly and become our most dangerous forward while Fritsch was out. Fritsch will turn it around and Melksham adds much needed depth. I'd bring him back in via Casey for the run. We need him to end the year. He will also free up Chandler a bit and attract another roaming defender because he plays taller than he is. Very important to our structure. 

    milkshake was sub for the alice game when fritsch got hurt

    he was excellent thereon until he did his knee against the swans in the final round

    god 2023 was frustrating 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Sad 2

    I doubt he'll come straight back in, but I've been wrong before.

    Surely, Petty gets up, but if he doesn't, maybe it's Melky time... that's the only way I can see him coming in.

  • Quote
    •  
    17 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    At his best, Jake transforms our forward line.

    ..... But, given his age and his time out of the game .... bringing him straight back to the ones would be setting him up for failure!

    Unthinkable surely.

    He's done a power of work fitness wise in the past month so whats the problem?

    Ashcroft stepped seamlessly back into senior football.

  • Quote

    • 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

    • FEATURE: 1925

      A hundred years ago today, on 2 May 1925, Melbourne kicked off the new season with a 47 point victory over St Kilda to take top place on the VFL ladder after the opening round of the new season.  Top place was a relatively unknown position for the team then known as the “Fuchsias.” They had finished last in 1923 and rose by only one place in the following year although the final home and away round heralded a promise of things to come when they surprised the eventual premiers Essendon. That victory set the stage for more improvement and it came rapidly. In this series, I will tell the story of how the 1925 season unfolded for the Melbourne Football Club and how it made the VFL finals for the first time in a decade on the way to the ultimate triumph a year later.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: West Coast

      Saturday’s election night game in Perth between the West Coast Eagles and Melbourne represents 18th vs 15th which makes it a tough decision as to which party to favour. The Eagles have yet to break the ice under their new coach in Andrew McQualter who is the second understudy in a row to confront Demon Coach Simon Goodwin who was also winless until a fortnight ago. On that basis, many punters might be considering to go with the donkey vote but I’ve been assigned with the task of helping readers to come to a considered opinion on this matter of vital importance across the nation. It was almost a year ago that I wrote a preview here of the Demons’ away game against the Eagles (under the name William from Waalitj because it was Indigenous Round).  I issued a warning that it was a danger game, based on my local knowledge that the home team were no longer easybeats and that they possessed a wunderkind generational player in Harley Reid who was capable of producing stellar performances playing among men a decade and more older than he.  At the time, the Eagles already had two wins off the back of a couple of the young man’s masterclasses and they had recently given the Bombers a scare straight after their Anzac Day blockbuster draw against the then reigning premiers.

        • Haha
      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 08

      Round 08 of the 2025 AFL Season kicks off on Thursday with a must-win game for the Bombers to stay in touch with the top eight, while the struggling Roos seek a morale-boosting upset. Friday sees the Saints desperate for a win as well if they are to stay in finals contention and their opponents the Dockers will be eager to crack in to the Top 8 with a win on the road. Saturday kicks off with a pivotal clash for both sides asthe Bulldogs look to solidify their top-eight spot, while Port seeks to shake their pretender tag. Then the Crows will be looking to steady their topsy turvy season against a resurgent Blues looking to make it 4 wins on the trot. On Election Night a Blockbuster will see the ladder-leading Pies take on the Cats, who are keen to bounce back after a narrow loss. On Sunday the Sydney Derby promises fireworks as the Giants aim to cement their top-eight status, while the Swans fight to keep their season alive. The Hawks, celebrating their centenary, will be looking to easily account for the Tigers who are desperate to halt their slide. The Round concludes on Sunday Night with a top end of the table QClash with significant ladder implications; both Queensland teams are in scintillating form. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Like
      • 66 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: West Coast

      The Demons hit the road in Round 8, heading to Perth to face the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium. With momentum building, the Dees will be aiming for a third straight victory to keep their season revival on course. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 529 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Richmond

      The fans who turned up to the MCG for Melbourne’s Anzac Day Eve clash against Richmond would have been disappointed if they turned up to see a great spectacle. As much as this was a night for the 71,635 in attendance to commemorate heroes of the nation’s past wars, it was also a time for the Melbourne Football Club to consolidate upon its first win after a horrific start to the 2025 season. On this basis, despite the fact that it was an uninspiring and dour struggle for most of its 100 minutes, the night will be one for the fans to remember. They certainly got value out of the pre match activity honouring those who fought for their country. The MCG and the lights of the city as backdrop was made for nights such as these and, in my view, we received a more inspirational ceremony of Anzac culture than others both here and elsewhere around the country. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Richmond

      The match up of teams competing in our great Aussie game at its second highest level is a rarity for a work day Thursday morning but the blustery conditions that met the players at a windswept Casey Fields was something far more commonplace.They turned the opening stanza between the Casey Demons and a somewhat depleted Richmond VFL into a mess of fumbling unforced errors, spilt marks and wasted opportunities for both sides but they did set up a significant win for the home team which is exactly what transpired on this Anzac Day round opener. Casey opened up strong against the breeze with the first goal to Aidan Johnson, the Tigers quickly responded and the game degenerated into a defensive slog and the teams were level when the first siren sounded.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All