Jump to content

Wade Derksen

SthSea22
SthSea22
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

We might be more likely to get Wade Derksen if Jake Stringer leaves Essendon and goes to GWS.

But we shall have to wait and see what happens...

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     

    Meh. 

    I would remind GWS that we were easy to deal with and reasonable to deal with when we traded Bedford to them.

    If they don't trade Derksen for a packet of chips then I hope we dig out heals in the next time it comes to trading with them.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1
    • Clap 1

    Really hope this happens we need as many tall options as we can get and he is ready to go, one will work out eventually 

  • Quote
    • Like 3
     
    On 10/10/2024 at 15:22, Redleg said:

     

    Not sure how highly they really rate him. Do you think they rate him ahead of Hogan, Cadman, Taylor, Buckley, Himmelberg, Riccardi, Brown and or Gruzewski? Given they are all staying and he hasn't got a game ahead of them yet, unless a few go down with injury, he is probably still not getting a game ahead of them.

    I forgot Aleer and we should all hope they get Jake Stringer, as that will be 10 ahead of him and make it easier for them to clear WD to us, which I think will happen.

    Edited by Redleg

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    4 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

    Derk for 4th rounder is about right

    Yes probably pick 54+ is likely.  It’s going to be a game of poker and bluff!! 
    Dog Poker GIF

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1

    Pretty ordinary stuff by GWS if they hold him. Derks has a partner and kids and is on ordinary money at GWS. The Dees deal would be good for him and his family.

  • Quote
    • Like 7

    Agree @manny100 Derksen is trying to do the best for his family and himself.  Giants are being stubborn preventing a young player who they haven’t played in 2 1/2 years.  

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Angry 1
     
    3 hours ago, manny100 said:

    Pretty ordinary stuff by GWS if they hold him. Derks has a partner and kids and is on ordinary money at GWS. The Dees deal would be good for him and his family.

    Reckon we walk away from this unfortunately.  GWS very adamant he stays and we've got far more pressing needs such as obtain another pick in the first round.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    12 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Reckon we walk away from this unfortunately.  GWS very adamant he stays and we've got far more pressing needs such as obtain another pick in the first round.

    If they get Stringer they will have 10 players ahead of him, then why on earth wouldn't they let him go for more opportunities and better pay? If Jake comes he goes imo.

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    4 hours ago, manny100 said:

    Pretty ordinary stuff by GWS if they hold him. Derks has a partner and kids and is on ordinary money at GWS. The Dees deal would be good for him and his family.

    It's friggen disgusting what BWS are doing to that lad, 4 mouths to feed and they are holding him to a bare minimum deal.

    Deplorable ethics being displayed by a so called "family" based club.

    Let the lad earn a bit more money and security for his family whilst actually getting a decent crack at AFL footy.

    Case and point is what we did with Bedders, we let him leave without fuss as that was his wish.

    Some of these clubs have the memory of a goldfish, a club is good to you on previous occasions so you would think BWS reciprocate the same honour.

    Greedy Prix!

    Edited by YesitwasaWin4theAges

  • Quote
    • Like 6
    • Angry 1
    44 minutes ago, old dee said:

    If we want him as a forward what does that say about Jefferson? 

    With May and McDonald nearing the end we need some more talls. Both Petty and Turner may end up back so all Jefferson needs to do is keep improving and hopefully find a bit of mongrel. Even I thought the back end of his season was ok!

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, old dee said:

    If we want him as a forward what does that say about Jefferson? 

    And Kentfield, given they are probably not going to play Fullarton.

    I think we will move Petty back when May and Tom go, so we probably see Wade as insurance forward and back.

    It may say something about Adams:

    Edited by Redleg

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    14 hours ago, manny100 said:

    Pretty ordinary stuff by GWS if they hold him. Derks has a partner and kids and is on ordinary money at GWS. The Dees deal would be good for him and his family.

    Define "ordinary" money?

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    On 11/10/2024 at 01:12, BAMF said:

    Meh. 

    I would remind GWS that we were easy to deal with and reasonable to deal with when we traded Bedford to them.

    If they don't trade Derksen for a packet of chips then I hope we dig out heals in the next time it comes to trading with them.

    I thought Bedford was a free agent. Something to do with no of years on rookie list. We offered him a 3 year deal but he liked the vision GBW painted for him after not getting much game time with us. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, Great Sage said:

    I thought Bedford was a free agent. Something to do with no of years on rookie list. We offered him a 3 year deal but he liked the vision GBW painted for him after not getting much game time with us. 

    He definitely was not a free agent

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    7 hours ago, old dee said:

    If we want him as a forward what does that say about Jefferson? 

    Is there any evidence they want him as a forward?

    He was out of contract last year and we didn’t get him. Maybe his defensive form is the interest?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    On 08/10/2024 at 12:30, rjay said:

    They were also using Spencer ahead of him in the ruck at Casey...

    Which I was for at the time.

    I got Max completely wrong.

    Spencer was servicable IMV.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Just now, Adam The God said:

    Which I was for at the time.

    I got Max completely wrong.

    Spencer was servicable IMV.

    It held Max's development back...wasn't a good move by the the FD but then not much was good from them at the time.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    If Giants get Stringer, Wade needs to ring McCartney and say "do you honestly believe I play ahead of these blokes, Hogan, Cadman, Taylor, Buckley, Himmelberg, Riccardi, Brown, Gruzewski, Aleer and now Stringer?" 

    If he hasn't got a game in 2 years before Stringer joins, how the hell do his chances improve?

    Then say " you are affecting my family and that will affect my footy".

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Thanks 1
    2 hours ago, Great Sage said:

    Just looked it up. You are correct.

     

    Yes. 44 for Bedford.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    1 hour ago, Redleg said:

    If Giants get Stringer, Wade needs to ring McCartney and say "do you honestly believe I play ahead of these blokes, Hogan, Cadman, Taylor, Buckley, Himmelberg, Riccardi, Brown, Gruzewski, Aleer and now Stringer?" 

    If he hasn't got a game in 2 years before Stringer joins, how the hell do his chances improve?

    Then say " you are affecting my family and that will affect my footy".

    "Hey kid, you signed a contract" Might be the response.

    I get your point though, I'm still thinking the deal gets done but you're hardly losing sleep not getting Wade Derksen to the club.

  • Quote

    AFL:

    "Melbourne has a suite of selections that includes picks No.5, 28, 40, 49, 54 and 65, but it's unlikely the club will have any luck in attempting to change the minds of GWS officials by Wednesday's deadline."

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    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: Essendon

      Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

      • 43 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Geelong

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. 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. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

        • Thanks
      • 10 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Geelong

      Captain Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year in his quest to take out his 3rd trophy. He leads Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver who are in equal 2nd place followed by Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. You votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 22 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Geelong

      The Demons have slumped to their worst start to a season since 2012, falling to 0–4 after a more spirited showing against the Cats at Kardinia Park. Despite the improved effort, they went down by 39 points, and the road ahead is looking increasingly grim.

        • Sad
      • 214 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Geelong

      It's Game Day, and reinforcements are finally arriving for the Demons—but will it be too little, too late? They're heading down the freeway to face a Cats side returning home to their fortress after two straight losses, desperate to reignite their own season. Can the Demons breathe new life into their campaign, or will it slip even further from their grasp?

        • Clap
        • Thanks
      • 683 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Geelong

      "It's officially time for some alarm bells. I'm concerned about the lack of impact from their best players." This comment about one of the teams contesting this Friday night’s game came earlier in the week from a so-called expert radio commentator by the name of Kane Cornes. He wasn’t referring to the Melbourne Football Club but rather, this week’s home side, Geelong.The Cats are purring along with 1 win and 2 defeats and a percentage of 126.2 (courtesy of a big win at GMHBA Stadium in Round 1 vs Fremantle) which is one win more than Melbourne and double the percentage so I guess that, in the case of the Demons, its not just alarm bells, but distress signals. But don’t rely on me. Listen to Cornes who said this week about Melbourne:- “They can’t run. If you can’t run at speed and get out of the contest then you’re in trouble.

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 3 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All