Jump to content

SSP contenders

DeeSpencer
DeeSpencer
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

On 19/02/2025 at 17:01, Redleg said:

I am still in favour of moving Kentfield to the inactive list and taking Jai or Roy, probably Jai.

Kentfield will not play for quite a while and certainly not at AFL level this year.

Take the pressure off him and let him train and be with the boys, knowing while he is not ready, he isn’t keeping another player off the list.

When ready, he can play at Casey or a lower competition, for the few games left in the season.

I think we will lose Jai in the msd, if we don’t take him now.

Do you actually know Kentfields progression? I find it ridiculous that people are talking about putting someone on an inactive list when you actually have no insights as to when he will be back.  You don’t put someone on based on the face you think they will play reserves 

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     
    31 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    It definitely pushes a strong case to increase AFL playing lists.

    Yes, or a proper reserves / second tier with deeper squads, or if not a practice squad concept with an inactive list (like NFL). 

    Think of WCE last year for example. Not a fun environment to train in when you’re struggling to get 24 together 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    1 hour ago, Gawn's Beard said:

    Yes, or a proper reserves / second tier with deeper squads, or if not a practice squad concept with an inactive list (like NFL). 

    Think of WCE last year for example. Not a fun environment to train in when you’re struggling to get 24 together 

    Agreed.

    Not sure on the exact amount.

    But at least 5 or 6 extra list spots for each AFL team should be enough to cover a dearth of players that succumb to injuries?

    Bring back each VFL side having a reserves side too.

    The AFL with it's enormous profits should be putting more money into the secondary competitions like the VFL as well as grassroots football regardless.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    I maintain that there’s absolutely no need to have deadlines for replacing injured players, particularly before the season has even started. If we lose another player next week we’ll be 2 down before round 1. This is supposed to be the premier comp in the land. Time for change

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    2 hours ago, Demons11 said:

    Do you actually know Kentfields progression? I find it ridiculous that people are talking about putting someone on an inactive list when you actually have no insights as to when he will be back.  You don’t put someone on based on the face you think they will play reserves 

    Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. He is getting over a potential life threatening illness. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

    I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

    It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

    We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries. 

    I would definitely ask the AFL to replace AMW.

     

    Edited by Redleg

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

    I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

    It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

    We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries.

     

    No offence to the kid but what’s his chance of ever playing an AFL game? It’s a brutal profession and sometimes I think we aren’t brutal enough but that’s a hunch without strong factual evidence. 

  • Quote
    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    No offence to the kid but what’s his chance of ever playing an AFL game? It’s a brutal profession and sometimes I think we aren’t brutal enough but that’s a hunch without strong factual evidence. 

    That is going too far, because we simply don’t know.

    He may develop or he may not, but he hasn’t had the chance to do that yet.

    He deserves his chance and he will get it and good luck to him.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Clap 1
     
    9 hours ago, Redleg said:

    Kentfield told GW he would be out for a long time. He is getting over a potential life threatening illness. Is that a good enough insight, straight from the horses mouth.

    I am unsure if he will play Reserves this year, but I know he won’t play AFL this year.

    It would have taken the pressure off him too, which would help him.

    We now have a few out for the year and several on long term injuries. 

    I would definitely ask the AFL to replace AMW.

     

    Definitely with you for asking for a replacement for AMW.

    I think this will be ticked off, if I remember correctly I think there were a couple of instances last year 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    The only reason we have a small chance of potentially being granted exemption to get a replacement player in is because Carlton are trying to do the same. If it was just us, no chance but them? They usually get their way. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Vomit 1

    13 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption 

    the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond 

    I don’t think so either but the way 14 other teams had the chance to sign players before their match simulations whereas Carlton, St Kilda, Melbourne and North didn’t makes at the very least an argument/case for a player to be signed. Because it’s not *fair* that those clubs could play their practice matches. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    If the AFL do the right thing who's getting the list spot? Culley, George or another smokey? 

    Edited by Roost it far

  • Quote
    16 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Tom Morris on SEN just suggested that the AFL might be open to extending this year’s deadline.

     

    Thanks Carlton…

  • Quote
    • Haha 4
    • Angry 1

    8 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    Thanks Carlton…

    It's an interesting one, I know there have been a few injuries so we'll see what happens. 

    Whilst we would benefit if they did extend this year (which i'm doubtul) it would make me feel a little annoyed especially if you compare this year to last year

    Carlton lose Pick 3, a raw skinny kid and might be able tor replace him compared to us last year we lost Gus a 150+ game premiership player and couldn't do anything until midseason.  Guess we don't have big boy bargaining power though.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    The AFL website says that extensions (to SSP signings) have been made in the past to allow a club to watch a potential recruit run around 'in competition'. 

    Had we played our match a few days earlier, we'd have access to another SSP signing. Same for the Blues.

    An aside: handy having the Blues in our corner.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    As the saying goes "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

    If both Carlton and Melbourne complain about their circumstances regarding the SSP period then the AFL might be magnanimous and extend it for another week or two.

    I think it's fair to do this.

    While I understand it may stuff up teams in the second tier competitions (VFL, SANFL, WAFL etc) there are always young blokes out there who would love a chance to play footy at a higher level.

    Let's hope the AFL sees sense to make a change.

    Edited by Supreme_Demon

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Poor Andy 😢 let’s hope common sense prevails and us and Carlton can receive an exemption to the current SSP deadline 

    If that’s the case, I wonder if it’s as simple as adding Culley to the list? He’s too good to not be on an AFL list and has some upside at only 21(?) years old 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    5 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    I don’t think any club will be granted an exemption 

    the afl will adjust time of ssp in 2026 and beyond 

    We are talking about a 3-4 day extension and given a big club is in the same boat and the situation is patently and obviously unequal, I think we are a real chance to grab a replacement.

    As I said in an earlier post, don’t ask don’t get.

    Edited by Redleg

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Jay Clark is now reporting that the AFL will open up the SSP period for this week so Melbourne and Carlton can sign replacement players.

  • Quote
    • Thanks 2
    • Clap 7

    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

    • REPORT: Hawthorn

      There was a time during the current Melbourne cycle that goes back to before the premiership when the club was the toughest to beat in the fourth quarter. The Demons were not only hard to beat at any time but it was virtually impossible to get the better them when scores were close at three quarter time. It was only three or four years ago but they were fit, strong and resilient in body and mind. Sadly, those days are over. This has been the case since the club fell off its pedestal about 12 months ago after it beat Geelong and then lost to Carlton. In both instances, Melbourne put together strong, stirring final quarters, one that resulted in victory, the other, in defeat. Since then, the drop off has been dramatic to the point where it can neither pull off victory in close matches, nor can it even go down in defeat  gallantly.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Footscray

      At twenty-four minutes into the third term of the game between the Casey Demons and Footscray VFL at Whitten Oval, the visitors were coasting. They were winning all over the ground, had the ascendancy in the ruck battles and held a 26 point lead on a day perfect for football. What could go wrong? Everything. The Bulldogs moved into overdrive in the last five minutes of the term and booted three straight goals to reduce the margin to a highly retrievable eight points at the last break. Bouyed by that effort, their confidence was on a high level during the interval and they ran all over the despondent Demons and kicked another five goals to lead by a comfortable margin of four goals deep into the final term before Paddy Cross kicked a couple of too late goals for a despondent Casey. A testament to their lack of pressure in the latter stages of the game was the fact that Footscray’s last ten scoring shots were nine goals and one rushed behind. Things might have been different for the Demons who went into the game after last week’s bye with 12 AFL listed players. Blake Howes was held over for the AFL game but two others, Jack Billings and Taj Woewodin (not officially listed as injured) were also missing and they could have been handy at the end. Another mystery of the current VFL system.

        • Thanks
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons head back out on the road in Round 10 when they travel to Queensland to take on the reigning Premiers and the top of the table Lions who look very formidable. Can the Dees cause a massive upset? Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 83 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Demons loss to the Hawks. 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.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 34 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Hawthorn

      Wayward kicking for goal, dump kicks inside 50 and some baffling umpiring all contributed to the Dees not getting out to an an early lead that may have impacted the result. At the end of the day the Demons were just not good enough and let the Hawks run away with their first win against the Demons in 7 years.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 332 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Hawthorn

      After 3 fantastic week Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award from Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Kade Chandler and Ed Langdon who round out the Top Five. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 32 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All