Face Your Demons

Put it on whichever player plays on Scullbags next year

Just so Tom remembers what he said in March OF the two once-in-a-career AFL opportunities he has, Tom Scully says he's leaning towards being a Melbourne player for life. The 19-year-old got on the front-foot to bat away speculation he would quit the Demons to join Greater Western Sydney for their 2012 debut. Scully, the No.1 draft pick in 2009, has been heavily linked with the Giants on a multi-million dollar, multi-year deal which would dwarf what the Demons could offer. That speculation became rampant after the midfielder's management put off all contract talks with the Demons until the end of the season. But Scully emphatically denied any approach from the Giants to him, his management or his family. And he said negotiating a new deal with the Demons and becoming a one-club player was at the forefront of his thinking. “Absolutely not,” Scully said when asked whether the thought of getting rich from GWS' entry into the AFL had entered his head. “There's been no approach (from GWS), absolutely not. “I've got absolutely nothing to hide, and I thought I should come out and say something. “I love the club, I love my teammates and I want to be part of the future going ahead at the Melbourne footy club. “I'd love to end my career a one-club player, and I anticipate that will be the case.” The Giants, who have also been linked with Geelong's Jimmy Bartel and Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury, can sign up to 16 uncontracted players from established clubs over the next two years. While there may not have been an approach to Scully yet, it looks a formality at some stage. The teenager is rated a potential AFL superstar whose career would be peaking just as the Giants should be. But Scully, who admitted to heart-to-heart talks with ill Demons president Jim Stynes over the issue, stood by his decision not to enter into contract talks with anyone until the end of the season. It is a stance similar to that of Geelong's Gary Ablett before his eventual defection to start-up club Gold Coast. “I'm a 19-year-old guy in my second year of football. Contracts are the furthest thing away from my mind,” Scully said. “All that stuff is external. I'll leave that to my management and the club (Melbourne) to sort out. “My main focus is playing footy and I'm looking forward to getting out there. “I just want to play out my full two years at the club and see how I go.” Scully will return to action tomorrow in Melbourne's practice match against Brisbane at Princes Park. He missed the Demons' NAB Cup quarter-final defeat last week because of knee soreness.

If scully = six million then how much for M Hurley next year.Might have to sell scully yo fit him in

So what Compensation do we get if Scully decides to stay with Melbourne. Just asking

If we are to believe that Gws have uppered to coin to 6 million would that imply that he had not signed early. Or still has not made up his mined. I sure there's a movie in this somewhere

Maybe there is still one more twist in this story.

Story now up on the Hun site http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/scully-flies-to-sydney-to-inspect-gws/story-e6frf9ix-1226134024795 I hope Trengove plays on him next year and kicks his ass. Only if he does leave.

Scully Rumors in past 5 days GWS offer now 6 million Scully to sign with Melbourne but only for Two years Gws to make announcement re Scully signing on Monday Scully and Luke power to sign on Monday Scully will be captain of Gws Scully will only sign with Melbourne if right coach is appointed Scully traveling to sin city to check out banks, sorry Gws facilities and thats just for starters. The kid could sure play a mean game of poker. Oh and Sheedy only wants scully to [censored] off melbounre "re missing out on the coaching job" i like that one

Nice to see that the Dons get to do this all next year now.

Don't like seeing great players injured so let hope it's not to bad. Also young Menzel going to be a gun.

Gee now i know how Tony Abbott feel in waiting for an Election. Just end this already.

Just a little bet each way for Caro

Tom or no Tom GWS are going to be a shite team next year and few a few years to come.

I believe he is staying, for no reason other then i have to believe.

Not Darren. Please no

Come and join the coach that even Melbourne rejected. This really has gone on to long now.

If young Tom has found the pressure tough this year,just wait until what hits him next year if he takes the money and runs.

Put a star next to it and check back as soon as the Dons bomb out.

Its Mark Thompson. Don't know if i'm happy or sad about this. I guess he is proven.

We did not Tank we just Sank

Anyone who can only manage 4 games playing for Melbourne in 2011 is not worth to much as trade bait.

I heard the same rumor, but i sure my souce was Lyon.

I know i'm going to miss the footy. but gee i'm glad this seasons over.

Age reports that Melbourne is expecting a decision on Monday "re Scully". Don't know what they base that on. Also a small mention that Greens out of contract.

So thats what i look like.