The Melbourne Football Club recently honoured two of its true greats, Robert "Robbie" Flower and Hassa Mann, elevating them to Legend status. Club president Steven Smith said the honour is reserved for those who "have defined eras and shaped the identity of the Melbourne Football Club". Sadly, Robbie passed far too young in 2014, but his brother Tom, who also played with the club, paid a wonderful and emotional tribute, speaking straight from the heart about his developing years as a youngster in a close-knit family. He shared stories of their parents supporting their sons in school and sport, helping Robbie reach the pinnacle as captain and champion player and a much loved person at the Demons.

There were brief moments of excitement when Robbie’s son, Brad was coming through the ranks. He played for Sandringham Football Club and was considered a possible father-son selection in 2003, but unfortunately, he never graduated to AFL ranks.

Fast forward to today, Robbie's grandson Jett Flower is making waves in the Eastern Ranges' squad. As a bottom-age player, Jett's not draft eligible till 2027, and with no special eligibility rules applying, he's not necessarily destined for the Demons. Given the family legacy, he's got big boots to fill and I hope this doesn’t put too much pressure on him, but I have little doubt that the Melbourne faithful have their fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for success in his future.

a tulip bulb.

45 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

a tulip bulb.

Indeed, they don't bloom every season, but they are always worth keeping an eye on.

He already has his grandad's arms.

(See also what the gypsy woman said about 2028)

It is an impossible task to try and equal an immortal

If he is half as good Celebrate the connection He should not be judged on his name

Hope he makes it

Hopefully he’s pollinating the scoreboard for the Dees soon.

Time for the AFL to make a rule exception for us, for once!

By all accounts, he’s a jet

Genetics aside...

Does he have the Flower Magic moves?

Edited Thursday at 01:253 days by Tarax Club

Love hearing about any Flower, but why is this thread titled like a B grade True Crime Podcast?

‘But who really was Jett Flower? The answer will shock you. That’s next week on… A Person Of Interest’

(Grand)father-son rule?

12 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

(Grand)father-son rule?

Grandfather-son of a club legend rule!

4 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

already has his grandad's arms.

Was my thought exactly. Iconic.

Fact, plays like rebounding HBF Lachy Whitfield like

Fact, Stephen King has seen him play and liked what he saw

Fact, hell of a nice kid

Fact, Has a nice skill set, reads the play exceptionally well and has great courage.

Fact, MFC has NO hold over him whatsoever, and he can be drafted anywhere if he is good enough!🫨

Call it MFCSS or whatever, but watch him become an absolute jet of a player, then get drafted by a totally different club, with the media suddenly pushing for "Grandfather-Grandson" picks to be allowed, meaning every other club suddenly gets priority access to young talent while we watch this guy rip up the AFL.

And yes this sentiment is proudly brought to you by the NGO rule they changed just for us, meaning we missed out on Mac Andrew, only for them to change it right back.

Edited Thursday at 07:193 days by Pates

Hopefully someone planted the seed and he comes to us 🥴

23 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

By all accounts, he’s a jet

By al acounts?

On 12/03/2026 at 08:19, Whispering_Jack said:

The Melbourne Football Club recently honoured two of its true greats, Robert "Robbie" Flower and Hassa Mann, elevating them to Legend status. Club president Steven Smith said the honour is reserved for those who "have defined eras and shaped the identity of the Melbourne Football Club". Sadly, Robbie passed far too young in 2014, but his brother Tom, who also played with the club, paid a wonderful and emotional tribute, speaking straight from the heart about his developing years as a youngster in a close-knit family. He shared stories of their parents supporting their sons in school and sport, helping Robbie reach the pinnacle as captain and champion player and a much loved person at the Demons.

There were brief moments of excitement when Robbie’s son, Brad was coming through the ranks. He played for Sandringham Football Club and was considered a possible father-son selection in 2003, but unfortunately, he never graduated to AFL ranks.

Fast forward to today, Robbie's grandson Jett Flower is making waves in the Eastern Ranges' squad. As a bottom-age player, Jett's not draft eligible till 2027, and with no special eligibility rules applying, he's not necessarily destined for the Demons. Given the family legacy, he's got big boots to fill and I hope this doesn’t put too much pressure on him, but I have little doubt that the Melbourne faithful have their fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for success in his future.

Looks like he might be a bit on the short side at the moment. In the past, the Coates League used to hand out jumpers with the lower numbers going to the shortest players. The number 3 suggests that he needs to grow a bit.

On 13/03/2026 at 13:12, Sydney Pennski said:

Looks like he might be a bit on the short side at the moment. In the past, the Coates League used to hand out jumpers with the lower numbers going to the shortest players. The number 3 suggests that he needs to grow a bit.

His Great Uncle Tom was 6ft 1 and played 26 senior games and he has him covered!

Would be a travesty if he is AFL worthy that he did not play for the Dees.

15 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

Would be a travesty if he is AFL worthy that he did not play for the Dees.

But, but, but; Ed Richards doesn't play for Collingwood!