Jump to content

If only Luke Jackson hadn’t left…

OhMyDees
OhMyDees
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

Imagine how much better our side would be if Luke Jackson in it? I think his loss to our side has been immeasurable since 2021…

If only he didn’t miss the family Sunday roast…reckon we would have won the 2023 QF final against the Pies with Luke Jackson and we wouldn’t have gone chasing Grundy.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    Buy the look of him, he is a vegetarian. 

     

     

    Edited by Demonsterative

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
     
    4 minutes ago, adonski said:

    I'd take Windsor

    Exactly this. 
    Jackson has all the traits of a star, but for mine definitely not the desire to be one. He might mature and live up to his potential like Hogan has, but Windsor will be a 250 gamer and a bloody good one at that. 

  • Quote
    • Like 9

    He doesn’t miss the Sunday roast. He now can afford prime eye fillet and aged wagyu every day of the week. Losing him wasn’t the biggest problem. Failure to cover his loss even with a journeyman ruckman is. Was very ordinary today in a must win game. 

    Edited by John Crow Batty

  • Quote
    • Like 7

    1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

    Exactly this. 
    Jackson has all the traits of a star, but for mine definitely not the desire to be one. He might mature and live up to his potential like Hogan has, but Windsor will be a 250 gamer and a bloody good one at that. 

    The Dog is a highlight reel only. But I’m forever thankful for his highlight minutes in 2021. 

  • Quote
    • Like 9
    Just now, John Crow Batty said:

    He doesn’t miss the Sunday roast. He now can afford prime eye fillet and aged wagyu. Losing him wasn’t the biggest problem. Failure to cover his loss even with journeyman ruckman is. 

    Again, he is an eggplant steak kinda dude. Not that expensive. 

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    Jackson hasn’t really set the world on fire since he left, so I’m not missing him as much as I first thought.

    Yep I like Windsor more too.

  • Quote
    • Like 10
     

    If only Jackson didn't leave

    If only Trac didn't get hurt

    If only Fullarton could play

    If only Gus didn't get KO'd into next year

    If only Gawndy worked out

    If only T-Mac never had the footy issues

    If only Ben Brown didn't have a degenerative knee

    If only Jesse never left 

    If only Frawley never left

    If only Woewodin never left

    If only Farmer never left

    If only Barassi never left.

     

     

    Can we stop whinging for a change?

  • Quote
    • Like 12
    • Haha 2

    Meh, 13 touches and a goal in a must-win game today. He wanted to go home to be closer to his mum and he’s happy playing for an irrelevant club. His loss, not ours. 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

  • Quote
    • Like 11

    1 hour ago, Demonsterative said:

    Again, he is an eggplant steak kinda dude. Not that expensive. 

    Thought it was microwaved chicken??

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    34 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Meh, 13 touches and a goal in a must-win game today. He wanted to go home to be closer to his mum and he’s happy for playing for an irrelevant club. His loss, not ours. 

    So basically, his average output over the last four years.  Cameo player every day of the week. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    1 hour ago, OhMyDees said:

    Imagine how much better our side would be if Luke Jackson in it

    ...but will he do the Trent Croad?

    That's the question.

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

    Exactly this. 
    Jackson has all the traits of a star, but for mine definitely not the desire to be one. He might mature and live up to his potential like Hogan has, but Windsor will be a 250 gamer and a bloody good one at that. 

    And we've got the loyal WA boy in JVR.

  • Quote
    8 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

    Buy the look of him, he is a vegetarian. 

     

     

    Unicorns don't eat meat.

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    7 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    Meh, 13 touches and a goal in a must-win game today. He wanted to go home to be closer to his mum and he’s happy playing for an irrelevant club. His loss, not ours. 

    He has a lot of skill but to my mind is a lazy footballer.  Seems content to do just what he has to so he can keep getting paid.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Don't want him. Can't forgive him for all the rubbish about "I don't know if I'll leave" when he knew perfectly well - and played like it IMHO.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    1 hour ago, Lexinator said:

    Unicorns don't eat meat.

    Yes they do.

    But it has to be cooked very rare.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 3

    Good ordinary player 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    I said at the time Freo were crazy to use up so much capital to go after Jackson.

    Not because he's not going to be a  star (though I wondered if he was driven enough- still do), but because they had an A grade ruck, Jackson is not a natural forward and had more pressing needs than another ruck. 

    There was also the opportunity cost with the picks they gave up, and his starting salary created challenges trading in other gun players, nor to mention cap issues when it came time to resign Brayshaw and other guns. 

    Two full seasons later, I haven't seem anything to suggest I got it wrong 

    Surely by Jackson's second season they would have hoped to be a genuine flag contender. Hell, just a few weeks ago (after flogging us for the second time) they were in the top 4!.

    But for the second year in a row since trading in Jackson, they have missed finals again. 

    And might have made finals if Jackson had put the team on his shoulders in the port game and been a difference maker, something you expect from your highest paid players.

    Like riccardio leaving red bull, the smart play for Jackson was to stay with the dees for 3 more years and then go to freo on a mega contract - maybe as a two time premiership player (imagine how different 2023 would have been with Jackson in the team).

    Edited by binman

  • Quote
    • Like 6
    • Author

    Who better to learn your ruck craft from than Gawn for another 3 years and then with possibly another flag under your belt move back home with a mega contract.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    Well I think it's the world's worst kept secret that it would have been smarter to stay a few more years and then seek the big trade back. 

    David King was crying out for it during the week begging Jackson to be that ruck influence they needed. 

    I still think he'll be a big success but we'll see how successful, his team is a joke. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    dogga with mfc: 3 seasons, 5 finals, 1 premiership
    dogga with flagmantle: 2 seasons, 0 finals

    longmuir is on a hiding to nothing in 2025; he'll be desperate for a deep finals run to keep the wa hounds from the door

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Clap 2

    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: Sydney

      Just a game and percentage outside the Top 8, the Demons return to Melbourne to face the Sydney Swans at the MCG, with a golden opportunity to build on the momentum from toppling the reigning premiers on their own turf. Who comes in, and who makes way?

        • Like
      • 25 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Brisbane

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse a famous victory by the Demons over the Lions at the Gabba.
      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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Like
      • 5 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons pulled off an absolute miracle at the Gabba coming from 24 points down in the 2nd Quarter to overrun the reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions winning by 11 points and keeping their season well and truly alive.

        • Love
        • Like
      • 254 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Brisbane

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive 48 votes lead in the Demonland Player of the Year ahead of Jake Bowey. Christian Petracca, Harvey Langford and Kade Chandler round out the Top 5. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

        • Clap
      • 32 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Brisbane

      It’s Game Day, and the Demons are back on the road with a massive challenge ahead — facing the reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions, at their Gabba fortress. The Lions are licking their wounds after a shock draw in Tasmania last week, while Melbourne’s season hangs in the balance. Can the Dees defy the odds and pull off a miracle to keep their razor thin finals hopes alive?

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 675 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 10

      The Sir Doug Nicholls Round kicks off in Darwin with a Top 4 clash between the Suns and the Hawks. On Friday night the Swans will be seeking to rebound from a challenging start to the season, while the Blues have the Top 8 in their sights after their sluggish start. Saturdays matches kick off with a blockbuster between the Collingwood and Kuwarna with the Magpies looking to maintain their strong form and the Crows aiming to make a statement on the road. The Power face a difficult task to revive their season against a resilient Cats side looking to make amends for their narrow loss last week. The Giants aim to reinforce their top-eight status, while the Dockers will be looking to break the travel hoodoo. The sole Saturday game is a critical matchup for both teams, as the Bulldogs strive to cemet their spot in the top six and the Bombers desperately want break into the 8. Sundays start with a bottom 3 clash between the Tigers and Kangaroos with both teams wanting to avoid the being in wooden spoon contention. The Round concludes with the Eagles still searching for their first win of the season, while the Saints look to keep their finals hopes alive with a crucial away victory. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Like
      • 177 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All