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The Wade Derksen Thread

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2 hours ago, picket fence said:

This thread is becoming D irksome!

More than a hint of a South Sea bubble about it.

Season 1 Bubbles GIF by Nanalan'

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    On 12/05/2025 at 19:00, spirit of norm smith said:

    I’d take Derksen in a trade deal. May is unfortunately not the player that he was, with injury and time slowing him down. Adams is okay but is treading water in the VFL and not showing any signs to me that he is ready for MFC footy. Derksen could be seen as a fit for May’s replacement. Just my opinion.

    Why on earth would GWS want May!

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    Feel free to educate me, but I don't understand the hoopla about Derkson. Hasn't played and is injured. We tried for him last year. At least we're not trading for him. Club keeps mentioning him like he's the great white hope. Not dissing the fella, just hope it's not ANOTHER fizzer of a pick-up.

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    On 02/08/2025 at 11:12, picket fence said:

    BEST MOVE EVEEEER!😂

    I would take that in a flash, sadly GWS are not that silly.

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    3 hours ago, KoltTheRam said:

    Us re-signing TMac gives me the impression that maybe Derksen isn't coming to Melbourne. Even then this signing wouldn't exactly fill me with confidence for our list next year.

    Have you watched any games this year? He has consistently been the best KPB this year. He is the glue that has held the backline together and will do so again next season.

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    New coach new thinking new Era.

    Move On!

    Adams and Kentfield are the future.

    Last l time checked the Titanic had gone down.

    Yet some folk continue to be content with rearranging the deck chairs.

    Edited by Tarax Club

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    18 minutes ago, Chadda79 said:

    Feel free to educate me, but I don't understand the hoopla about Derkson. Hasn't played and is injured. We tried for him last year. At least we're not trading for him. Club keeps mentioning him like he's the great white hope. Not dissing the fella, just hope it's not ANOTHER fizzer of a pick-up.

    What hoopla? And where have the Club been mentioning him?

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    25 minutes ago, Chadda79 said:

    Feel free to educate me, but I don't understand the hoopla about Derkson. Hasn't played and is injured. We tried for him last year. At least we're not trading for him. Club keeps mentioning him like he's the great white hope. Not dissing the fella, just hope it's not ANOTHER fizzer of a pick-up.

    Where has anyone from the MFC talked him up?

    His vfl form is excellent, he’s stuck behind 2 elite key backs and a far better depth tall (Aleer) than the rest of the comp has.

    He’ll be basically free and should be at a minimum good depth. Can play multiple positions too.

    It’s not easy to find talls in their mid 20’s ready to go for a cheap price. He might be no good at all but there’s enough to suggest he can be useful.

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    3 hours ago, old dee said:

    Why on earth would GWS want May!

    I said we should acquire Derksen in a trade deal … I didn’t say a swap of May and Derksen.

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    10 hours ago, 2021 said:

    Other teams are also interested in him this year, so he may end up elsewhere.

    Take it to the bank, he'll be at Melbourne.

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    2 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

    Take it to the bank, he'll be at Melbourne.

    Horses’ mouth?

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    7 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Horses’ mouth?

    Cal Twomey mentions him as coming to us in the latest Inside Trading on AFL.com.au. I trust him most out of all the journalists in this space.

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    5 minutes ago, Coolx2 said:

    By getting Derksen will spell the end of Jefferson.

    Disagree.

    I think we are looking at Derksen as a defender.

    However I also think Jeffo won’t get more than another year to prove himself.

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    3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Disagree.

    I think we are looking at Derksen as a defender.

    However I also think Jeffo won’t get more than another year to prove himself.

    Jefferson has alot of work to do in the off-season.

    In the gym and his anaerobic fitness base must be a massive priority, getting to contests and not hands on hips after 1 effort.

    A change in coach might be a blessing in disguise for him and the list.

    Goal kicking has been absolute atrocious for Matthew along with his aerial marking ability, simply has to develop more strings to his bow.

    Absolute last chance saloon for him to make it, he'd want to be making significant strides in 26 otherwise its curtains at AFL level.

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    21 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    I said we should acquire Derksen in a trade deal … I didn’t say a swap of May and Derksen.

    Sorry sns. I will have to reread, leaving that aside I think GWS would be the poorer from such a deal. May's value is over rated on here.

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    10 hours ago, KoltTheRam said:

    Cal Twomey mentions him as coming to us in the latest Inside Trading on AFL.com.au. I trust him most out of all the journalists in this space.

    1 hour ago, Redleg said:

    Disagree.

    I think we are looking at Derksen as a defender.

    However I also think Jeffo won’t get more than another year to prove himself.

    IMO Mr. Leg he has already shown us what he can do. It ain't much.

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    10 hours ago, KoltTheRam said:

    Cal Twomey mentions him as coming to us in the latest Inside Trading on AFL.com.au. I trust him most out of all the journalists in this space.

    Journalists! 95% are commentators. CT hails from the 5% area.

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    On 27/08/2025 at 18:41, Tarax Club said:

    New coach new thinking new Era.

    Move On!

    Adams and Kentfield are the future.

    Last l time checked the Titanic had gone down.

    Yet some folk continue to be content with rearranging the deck chairs.

    This raises an interesting situation at the MFC. We have no coach yet we seem to be making decisions on who comes and goes.

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    On 27/08/2025 at 19:06, DeeSpencer said:

    Where has anyone from the MFC talked him up?

    His vfl form is excellent, he’s stuck behind 2 elite key backs and a far better depth tall (Aleer) than the rest of the comp has.

    He’ll be basically free and should be at a minimum good depth. Can play multiple positions too.

    It’s not easy to find talls in their mid 20’s ready to go for a cheap price. He might be no good at all but there’s enough to suggest he can be useful.

    Agree DS. We have 3 NQRs in Fullerton, Jefferson and Dull. You mentioned Adams, hmm 1 poor game at senior level to his credit. Being average in your first game is half expected. But Poor! Let's say that the job is in front of him.

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    29 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Agree DS. We have 3 NQRs in Fullerton, Jefferson and Dull. You mentioned Adams, hmm 1 poor game at senior level to his credit. Being average in your first game is half expected. But Poor! Let's say that the job is in front of him.

    Did Adams have a poor game though? I thought he looked pretty composed and didn't seem to make too many mistakes, but I could be mistaken. I certainly don't recall it as being anywhere near as bad as Petty's debut game years ago, and he's gone on to be pretty solid.

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    1 hour ago, old dee said:

    IMO Mr. Leg he has already shown us what he can do. It ain't much.

    I will give him one more year.

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    2 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

    In the gym and his anaerobic fitness base must be a massive priority, getting to contests and not hands on hips after 1 effort.

    A change in coach might be a blessing in disguise for him and the list.

    Goal kicking has been absolute atrocious for Matthew along with his aerial marking ability, simply has to develop more strings to his bow.

    Absolute last chance saloon for him to make it, he'd want to be making significant strides in 26 otherwise its curtains at AFL level.

    I’m not having a go or disagreeing but I had to laugh at the list of things he’s not great at in your post.

    No 2nd efforts as he isn’t fit enough. Needs a new voice/coach. Lacks size. Poor set shot. Not a threat in the air.

    Sounds like a perfect key forward prospect. 🫠

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