Jake Melksham returning

[whatwhat say what 22,932]

5 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

I'm just glad he got through the game when so clearly not ready. Hopefully he'll be better next week.

in truth, second game upon return is often the hardest 

[Redleg 41,420]

He is a smart footballer with lovely disposal.

[DiscoStu17 787]

On 03/07/2024 at 20:58, 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

Au contraire

[picket fence 17,495]

On 05/07/2024 at 10:50, DistrACTION Jackson said:

A forward who stops the other teams best interceptor. It's an extremely important role in the modern game.

Still reckon defensive forward is OVERATED! I'd prefer a gun goalkicker than a defensive forward!

[IRW 1,387]

1 hour ago, Binmans PA said:

Hang on, who's the spider from the Pies?

Typo   " spud"

[IRW 1,387]

40 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

in truth, second game upon return is often the hardest 

"Coaches favourite " he'll be ok

[DiscoStu17 787]

I’m still annoyed that his screamer wasn’t paid. So obviously a mark. 

His running patterns today opened up our forward line. And he showed last year that he can adapt it depending on the defence. I think it really clicked for him last year and it looked like he was enjoying making the other forwards look good as well. 

A big Welcome Back Melky!

[whatwhat say what 22,932]

9 marks, 9 kicks, 2 goals 1 on return

opened up our forward line, and minimised their ability to rebound

super to have him back out there

Edited July 7 by whatwhat say what

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,510]

Good player and leader.
Just what we need down there.

Welcome back Melk!

[deeko 952]

His left leg right bullet i50 pass in front of the members was elite.

Can’t recall who he hit uncontested at full forward but it was great.

His kicking forward really is amazing and when he’s playing well I think he makes us a couple goal better team with his vision.

Always been a fan of his but was very surprised about him coming straight in but he exceeded my expectations.

Be fascinating how the recovery goes as his fitness will still be a long way back 

[Jaded No More 68,972]

McGovern had no influence on the game either. 

By the way, why is McGovern allowed 3-5 business days to dispose of the football? 🤷‍♀️

[beelzebub 23,382]

1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

9 marks, 9 kicks, 2 goals 1 on return

opened up our forward line, and minimised their ability to rebound

super to have him back out there

Should really have been 10 marks ;) 

[PaulRB 6,411]

On 05/07/2024 at 14:36, sydneydee said:

This is typical demonland herd mentality. For Melks sake I hope I am wrong but this smells like a Spargo rd 1 inclusion. You should not pick players unless they are cherry ripe. Melks hasn’t played in 10 months and is how 33 years old. Sorry chook but you have your head in the sand with this one. 

🤪

[Demon Disciple 12,270]

Got through unscathed 

[seventyfour 1,177]

Looks like he's fit enough to go around next year.

[Anti-Saint 245]

2 hours ago, DiscoStu17 said:

I’m still annoyed that his screamer wasn’t paid. So obviously a mark. 

His running patterns today opened up our forward line. And he showed last year that he can adapt it depending on the defence. I think it really clicked for him last year and it looked like he was enjoying making the other forwards look good as well. 

A big Welcome Back Melky!

yep it was a speccy moment and all on instinct.

I think it was Fritta's hand that got in the way.

One day someone will explain to me how come team-mates fly for same mark?

In other words, how come team-mates don't talk - is there not enough time to say yours?

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,708]

10 minutes ago, Anti-Saint said:

yep it was a speccy moment and all on instinct.

I think it was Fritta's hand that got in the way.

One day someone will explain to me how come team-mates fly for same mark?

In other words, how come team-mates don't talk - is there not enough time to say yours?

I could understand if it was an opponents hand it collected, but it was his team-mates hand, come on umps.

No sense of theatre at all.

Edited July 7 by YesitwasaWin4theAges

[DeeZone 10,100]

Bravo Jake Melksham you helped make us a better and tougher team.

[Nasher 33,617]

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Still reckon defensive forward is OVERATED! I'd prefer a gun goalkicker than a defensive forward!

Who wouldn’t? Not sure what gun goal kickers we have sitting on the shelf waiting for a game. The shelf compromises of NQR forwards like Laurie, Billings and Schache.

[layzie 33,991]

Love a good return. Really glad the milkshakes are back in the yard. Not gonna hear a bad word from me today.

[DubDee 26,117]

OMG Demons literally have an 100% record of bringing players back too soon

Thanks Goody

😂😂

[dazzledavey36 55,317]

Just earned himself another contract.

Didn't miss a beat.

[SPC 3,551]

Rarely gets beaten and takes out an intercepting defender. He make Fritta a better forward as it’s the role Fritta has played of late.

[beelzebub 23,382]

53 minutes ago, Anti-Saint said:

yep it was a speccy moment and all on instinct.

I think it was Fritta's hand that got in the way.

One day someone will explain to me how come team-mates fly for same mark?

In other words, how come team-mates don't talk - is there not enough time to say yours?

The only person who didn't think that was Milky's mark seemingly was the maggot with the whistle.  Even the weagles thought it was...they,all ,surprised...possibly Jake too but HE thought it was good.

Changed the momentum a little too at that moment.  Weagles scored shortly after. They shouldn't have.

 

[bing181 9,328]

And that's one of the main reasons we fell out of the finals last year. No Melksham.