Jump to content

Christian Petracca



Recommended Posts

Just now, Demon Disciple said:

Thing is, we’re responsible for closing said era. All through being naive, ignorant and complacent.

Im not sure. cant agree with that re Brayshaw. Then 2022 was messed up by going too hard for too long and not easing into the season rather than complacency. Oliver is another thing … although I thought we do ok this year w him. maybe we left it too long. If trac hadn’t nearly died would this trade even be being talked about? I’m sure some of this is on the club but not all. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

I've only got one word . . . Gary Buckenara.

I will never forget that day. Was completely and utterly gutted. 

  • Like 1
  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

At this point I just hope we don't take a raw deal like Harry Mc for Trac

Would be a shame for such a loved player to torch his legacy at a club like this. I really hope we speaks sooner rather than later 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I’m turning on Trac for turning on our club. Hiding in the shadows is a gutless move. His management are a disgrace and he’s responsible for wounding our club every day he says nothing.

Trac is too gutless to say he wants a trade because of the chance it fails. So he wants to run our club into the ground so we have no other option. Pathetic.

  • Like 15
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Gator said:

Understandably, many supporters are annoyed with the bloke.  It's almost as though the more the MFC is being blown up the better the chance he has to force a trade against what was overwhelming odds only a week, or so, ago.  He must really want out, because he's damaging his precious brand also.

Unlike some, I don't think things are irretrievable.  Ten years and copious memories don't quickly disappear, even during a time where parties have fallen out of love.

If I'm the club I'm holding firm unless there was an offer to good to be true, which is a remote possibility.

I get why some supporters are now certain he's gone, or even want him gone, but that's emotive.

A strong club will remain cool, calm and collected and make decisions that suit the club and its stakeholders.  And if that means he stays, which I suspect it will, he stays.  I hope we're what I've just described.

This x 1000.

  • Like 10
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Sure but the club has also been saying for years, trust us we will have the new facilities bedded down soon, just can't say anything specific, have to dot the i's and cross the t's - maybe he took them at their word and now sees it ain't happening before he retires. Not saying this is THE reason but another straw added to the pile.

That was never going to happen in his playing career, his manager needs to be sacked if he thought so

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites


11 minutes ago, Norm Smith's Curse said:

If the game against Freo showed us twice its that we are too slow in the midfield anyway. 

That is the silver lining. We were heading towards a slow death with the style of play which was largely forced by the types of players on our list.

We were always inside midfielder heavy. Now Trac wouldn’t have been my first choice given his attacking profile, but we needed a big trade to bring in some picks and speed up the regeneration of the playing group and move to a more modern style of play. 

It means we won’t be competing for some time, but that’s ok. It happens. Our next chance will be sooner if we get this trade through. 

Maybe not a popular opinion, but we need change. 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

For some reason I can see him at the Bombers. They would move heaven and earth to get him. Pick 8 plus F1 and a player. If what they are saying about Trac is true, the bombers would be a good fit

Or Freo holding 9, 10, 17. 

Pies and the Blues have zero chance

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, bing181 said:

Sure. But you make those kinds of decisions with a clear head and some open water between you and injury/trauma, not while you're still in the throes of it.

Ideally yes, and any good psych will give that advice to their patients but it's not always how it plays out in reality.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

27 minutes ago, Wells 11 said:

I remember the off season when schwarz did his knee and soon after we lost charles and jakovich permenantly .  lyon hurt his back and Tingay cut his leg so badly on a glass door he was never the same. It felt utterly calamitous and the dream was over. This has got the same sour , bitter, sad feeling re Brayshaw, Oliver and Trac . I’m starting to brace myself. 

 

The curse has a h it of repeating itself! I agree with Lyon though needs to be a leader and suck it up and be part of the solution .. was ok when he signed for 7 years that comes with responsibility & leadership 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, DubDee said:

For some reason I can see him at the Bombers. They would move heaven and earth to get him. Pick 8 plus F1 and a player. If what they are saying about Trac is true, the bombers would be a good fit

Or Freo holding 9, 10, 17. 

Pies and the Blues have zero chance

What player would you take though? Surely not 2m ? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Gawndy the Great said:

What player would you take though? Surely not 2m ? 

I'd probably do it for pick 8, future first and someone like Caldwell who i rate, or Nic Martin or Nate Caddy

Link to comment
Share on other sites

21 minutes ago, Flowergirl said:

He, or someone close to him, is leaking to the press. It's messed up.

It would have to be his management.

Didn't a poster on this site in the last couple of weeks mention that a major development was going to go down in the off season after chatting to Richo at Casey?

Can anyone remember who dropped this nugget of knowledge?

I don't think Mckay alone is enough in this trade, I reckon Elijah Hollands would do nicely also.

You know what send him to the Peptides. 

Send him for a King's Ransom.

Pick 8, 2nd rounder, Future 1st and one of their mids, Durham will do.

Edited by YesitwasaWin4theAges
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sung to Someone Like You

Verse 1
I heard that you're settled down,
But I'm aiming higher, want to own this town.
I thought that you'd be thrilled for me,
But now I see, it's not how it’s meant to be.

Pre-Chorus
I was part of something great, we won it all in ‘21,
But now I crave a bigger stage, the spotlight and the fun.
More fans to cheer my name, more followers to gain,
Success is calling, I can't remain.

Chorus
Never thought I'd leave it all behind,
But I’m chasing dreams that I can't find.
With crowds that roar, the lights so bright,
I’m moving on to claim my right.

Verse 2
The past was good, but now it’s time,
To step it up, in a brand new prime.
A chance to grow, expand my brand,
To be the star that everyone demands.

Pre-Chorus
Playing in those famous stripes, or under yellow and black,
Where legends are made, and there’s no turning back.
I’m heading for the top, can’t stay in the past,
A bigger stage, and I’ll make it last.

Chorus
Never thought I'd leave it all behind,
But I’m chasing dreams that I can't find.
With crowds that roar, the lights so bright,
I’m moving on to claim my right.

Bridge
Sorry, my teammates, it’s not you, it’s me,
I’m just reaching for what I know I can be.
For every cheer and every post,
I’ll be the one they talk about the most.

Chorus
Never thought I'd leave it all behind,
But I’m chasing dreams that I can't find.
With crowds that roar, the lights so bright,
I’m moving on to claim my right.

Outro
I wish nothing but the best for you,
But now it’s time for something new.
In the spotlight’s glare, I’ll stand tall,
And maybe one day, you’ll understand it all.

  • Like 1
  • Clap 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


1 minute ago, Demonsone said:

The curse has a h it of repeating itself! I agree with Lyon though needs to be a leader and suck it up and be part of the solution .. was ok when he signed for 7 years that comes with responsibility & leadership 

The Club needs new personnel upstairs and the Football Department 

But we cannot trade Tracc on a 7 year deal for McKay. 
That is capitulation 

It has to dig in and remain strong. Fix the problems….

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I for one can see this narrative turning very quickly against Trac.

Whoever is managing this PR disaster for him needs to be sacked. 

Maybe when he becomes damaged goods he’ll realize that you don’t [censored] where you eat. 

Edited by Jaded No More
  • Like 11
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, The Taciturn Demon said:

Am I missing something or is a "godfather offer" kind of irrelevant unless Petracca agrees to the trade?

Free agency was a zero sum game. The (best) players got enormous power. The clubs had it taken away. 

The same goes for us. He signed a long term deal which means if we aren’t happy with a trade, a trade isn’t getting done

You can’t eat your cake and then wonder why your pants don’t do up. 

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca

    Date of Birth: 4 January 1996 Height: 187cm Games MFC 2024: 13 Career Total: 189 Goals MFC 2024: 14 Career Total: 184 Brownlow Medal Votes 16 Melbourne’s most important player who dominated the first half of the season until his untimely injury in the Kings Birthday clash put an end to his season. At the time, he was on his way to many personal honours and the club in strong finals contention. When the season did end for Melbourne and Petracca was slowly recovering, he

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #2 Jacob van Rooyen

    Date of Birth: 16 April 2003 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 41 Goals MFC 2024: 30 Career Total: 58 Brownlow Medal Votes 1 Strong marking youngster who plays forward and relief ruck, continued to make significant strides forward in his career path. The Demons have high hopes for van Rooyen as he stakes his claim to become an elite attacking forward.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    LIVE AND LET DIE by Meggs

    The Demons’ impressive late season charge to finals will most likely come unstuck this Saturday evening when the Bombers blow up the also-ran Blues in the Ikon Park double-header.   To mangle McCartney, what does it matter to ya? To have any chance to play next week Narrm has got a job to do and needs to do it well.  We’ve got to give the Pie sheilas hell, say live and let die! It’s Indigenous Round for this game and the chance to celebrate and engage with Aboriginal and Torres

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    2024 Player Reviews: #32 Tom Sparrow

    Had to shoulder more responsibility as the club’s injury concerns deepened but needs to step up more as he closes in on 100 games. Date of Birth: 31 May 2000 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 95 Goals MFC 2024: 6 Career Total: 34 Games CDFC: 1 Goals CDFL: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 24

    2024 Player Reviews: #35 Harry Petty

    Date of Birth: 12 November 1999 Height: 197cm Games MFC 2024: 20 Career Total: 82 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 28 Brownlow Medal Votes 3 Failed to fulfill the promise of his breakout six goal effort against the Tigers in 2023 and was generally disappointing as a key forward. It remains to be seen whether Simon Goodwin will persevere with him in attack or return him to the backline where he was an important cog in the club’s 2021 premiership success.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 17

    2024 Player Reviews: #22 Blake Howes

    After a bright start to the season, playing mostly in defence, Howes seemed to lose his way in midseason but fought back with some good performances at Casey and finished the year back at AFL level. One to watch in 2024. Date of Birth: 7 March 2003 Height: 191cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total:  15 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total:  0 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #33 Tom Fullarton

    Originally an NBL basketballer with the Brisbane Bullets, he moved across town in 2019 to the AFL Lions where he played 19 games before crossing to Melbourne where he was expected to fill a role as a back up ruckman/key forward. Unfortunately, didn’t quite get there although he did finish equal sixth in Casey’s best and fairest award. Date of Birth: 23 February 1999 Height: 198cm Games CDFC: 14 Goals CDFL: 13

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #10 Angus Brayshaw

    Sadly, had to wrap up a great career in midstream on the back of multiple concussions which culminated in the Maynard hit in the 2023 Qualifying Final. His loss to the club was inestimable over and above his on field talent given his character and leadership qualities, all of which have been sorely missed. Date of Birth: 9 January 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 167 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 49

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #40 Taj Woewodin

    The son of former Demon Brownlow Medalist Shane, Taj added a further 16 games to his overall tally of games but a number were as substitute. He is slowly fitting into the team structure but without doing anything spectacular and needs to take further steps forward in 2025 for his career to progress. Date of Birth: 26 March 2003 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 16 Career Total: 20 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 3 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...