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The Wade Derksen Thread

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Just now, Demonstone said:

With Fullarton an almost certain delist, Derksen would fill the spot of the player whose name is frequently misspelled. laugh

About a month ago an elderly DA friend rang me and asked what I know about “Dirk Wadeson” and if it looks like he’s coming to us. This morning she rang me and asked “This Wade Derksen fellah, is he any relation to that player you were telling me about a while back?” 😄

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    51 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    About a month ago an elderly DA friend rang me and asked what I know about “Dirk Wadeson” and if it looks like he’s coming to us. This morning she rang me and asked “This Wade Derksen fellah, is he any relation to that player you were telling me about a while back?” 😄

    Like Tom Dyson or was it Don Tyson can never remember.

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    7 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    With Fullarton an almost certain delist, Derksen would fill the spot of the player whose name is frequently misspelled. laugh

    Fullarton must be delisted he plays like a tall half forward and has no avoids any contact.

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    3 hours ago, cantstandyasam said:

    Fullarton must be delisted he plays like a tall half forward and has no avoids any contact.

    Yeah coz that was the point of @Demonstone ’s post 🙄

    #AnyOpportunity

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    21 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Spargo to Giants

    Derksen and the Giants 4th round pick to the Dees

    Everyone is happy !!

    BEST MOVE EVEEEER!😂

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    14 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    With Fullarton an almost certain delist, Derksen would fill the spot of the player whose name is frequently misspelled. laugh

    Surely that's McAdams

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    3 hours ago, dees189227 said:

    I feel like this will be another dud call

    Nah, but if Straight Set Simon is at the club he’ll be another quality player who’ll sit at Casey for the duration of his contract and never get a game.

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    • Whispering_Jack changed the title to The Wade Derksen Thread

    On 25/08/2025 at 12:27, spirit of norm smith said:

    Just setting a diary reminder for late September!!!

    Niall Horan No GIF by The Voice

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    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.

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    10 minutes 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.

    At the start of this thread, a fair few people are assuming he'll be a forward. He kicked a lot of goals at VFL level in 2023.

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    4 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

    At the start of this thread, a fair few people are assuming he'll be a forward. He kicked a lot of goals at VFL level in 2023.

    Could also see that as a possibility given our history of liking swingman options. I will support him like I do for all our players if he does come over.

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    2 minutes ago, hank said:

    Too Short. Key players need to be around 200cm

    He is 1-2cm taller than May. Can be a key or a 2nd tall at least

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    39 minutes 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.

    At worst Hore/Fullarton replacement.

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    On 01/08/2025 at 15:11, GS_1905 said:

    Like Tom Dyson or was it Don Tyson can never remember.

    This thread is becoming D irksome!

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    2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    This thread is becoming D irksome!

    don't mention Dirk unless you want @layzie to pop up

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    1 hour ago, hank said:

    Too Short. Key players need to be around 200cm

    Whilst that’s ideal. It’s delusion. How many dudes are a golden boot, at 200 cm, that aren’t already snapped up.

    Wouldn’t that be nice.

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    8 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    May and McDonald will be finished at end of 2026.

    Derksen. Petty🏆. Turner. Future back 3.

    Adams looked okay but not sold just yet.

    Petty in the backine, gee who would have thought it!?

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