Kent

Fawkner Park??

On 23/11/2024 at 15:42, Demonstone said:

Our oldest ex-player and looking extremely well for his age.

This is from the MFC site a couple of years ago.

 

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1208539/demon-spirit-oldest-living-dees-journey

What a terrific and inspiring story of a Demons life

Thanks for posting it

15 hours ago, djr said:

His strengths/weaknesses were well documented in the lead-up to the draft. I saw most of them on display at training yesterday.

• He is tall. Almost the same height as JVR. Almost 2" taller than Tracc.
• Although not super quick, he was able to run 40-50m to receive a handball from a player who had just marked and kick it 30m to another leading player. He has a good level of fitness.
• He loves a contest. 
• He has a penetrating left foot that can hit targets 40-50m out. Some missed as the session wore on.
• Lovely one-grab mark, although I did not see him take a contested mark.
• His quiet demeanour gives him an air of self-confidence and a knowing that he belongs. 

If by chance we sadly lose Christian, Harvey will be well qualified to take over that role. Throw in 2 first-round picks, and I feel that we will be OK.

 

why and under what circumstances do we lose CP? You mean he gets badly injured again or he retires hurt or what?

1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

I watched the same session at Gosch's closely. I agree with everything you've said. In activities, Tracc was himself. He blended well with the newbies, he was fully committed to the ball movement exercise, and he shone with burst speed and delivery by foot. I'm prepared to believe that in Tracc's mind there may be a bit of negativity coming from other senior players, but, to my eyes, this is minimal and will dissipate as pre-Christmas training continues.

So what was Tracs problem after his injury did he blame the club why was /is he peed off?

On 23/11/2024 at 09:27, Supreme_Demon said:

Hopefully Shane McAdam turns up in ripping shape at Pre-Season training when he is officially due back.

The ball is squarely in his court to perform in season 2025.

 

Did he turn up in ripping shape?

Whats happened/ What a shock!

3 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

I think the interviewer was the one trying to inject the Tigers into the interview NC.😁

Thought exactly the same looked like a stake through the heart

16 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

This is Demonland and MFC supporters, they will have a new whipping boy to sneer at, my money is on either McAdam or Fullarton if they don't make the AFL team by mid season.

McAdam is already mine

Sorry he is thanks Waynerussell😁

Is Oliver there?

19 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I think poor Pickett may have gotten a tad over excited that afternoon.. 😳

In all seriousness, I am one of JT's biggest fan, he's a screwed operator. I just hope we get the desired outcome that our list needs.

Who screwed him????😉

Langford over Simile which is better fo us?

41 minutes ago, Rolling Stone said:

In that article, Robbo makes this extraordinary comment:-

1. I don’t believe this accurately reflects the situation.

2. The comment more accurately describes public reaction to Robbo’s dismissal from AFL360.

Ahhhh good riddance

2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Sadly, the news is again coming from leaks.  I would think only a small number of people would have access to the results and they shouldn't be leaking this stuff.

Anyway, here is an initial report from 'journalists' with another misleading title Goodwin urged to ‘lighten up’ amid major Demons leadership overhaul.

theage.com

Mods may want to move this to the Pert thread but as the report findings are to be released tomorrow a new thread might be appropriate as the findings will be broader than Pert's departure.

Thanks LH

Are Sally and Angela long term supporters of the Dees if not what are they doing here?

1 minute ago, Slartibartfast said:

Yes I agree but all those who refused to see the issues we had and how badly they were handled must now recognise with both Pert and Roffey gone things were rotten at the top.  
 

I thank both for there service but I’m pleased to see a fresh leadership at the club.  

That won't quiet the fanboys club 

At last some degree of accountability well done mfc

13 hours ago, DubDee said:

I’m sure we’ll have a senior assistant to oversee him and Jonsey can learn his trade

I thought there would be more love for a loyal past champ of the club 

I would rather have a good established midfield coach than a loved ex-player Where are his qualifications

28 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

Everything I’ve heard from Clayton makes me think he’s going to have a break out year. What that means for a 3xAA I’m not sure. Might put a couple of $ on him for Chas. 

What have ou heard Stu?

2 minutes ago, Davos said:

I wasn't before, but I am now so in.

Love it Bring him in

8 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The problem with this theory is it discounts the actions of the main players, ie the club and it's players and their public statements.

If there was nothing to the Petracca rumours, they could've been shut down in a split second with one public statement.

If there was nothing to the Oliver rumours they could've been shut down in a split second with a public statement.

The fact neither Petracca or Oliver spoke publicly until it was clear there was going to be no trade done and the story had been allowed to feed on itself for a week or more (especially so in Petracca's case) speaks volumes.

I don't doubt what you're saying about the media and especially these types who feed off the rumours and off field drama. That doesn't necessarily make them wrong though. Another part I think youre discounting in this dialectic is the club supporter who won't hear a bad word about the club and passionately defends them to the hilt. This feeds into the cycle you've mentioned because it invites continued debate/discussion (for want of a better term) particularly on social media. So these mongers as you've coined them throw fresh meat into the water and watch the two opposing groups of supporters go at it.

My position is I don't trust these new age media types and find them all pretty cretinous. I also don't discount everything they say just because they are the ones reporting on it. I consider their story and then look to see how the club/the other actors in whatever the story is react to it. If they let the story fester and refuse to publicly deny allegations, especially when they are as charged as a clubs best player who is signed to a long term deal wanting out of the club, then I conclude that yeah, there probably is something to the story.

I love the club, I don't always love it's administrators. They are human and prone to faults or sometimes just not up to the job. That doesn't make them bad people it just means they are not the right people to lead the club (or maybe they were but have overstayed their welcome). When things stack up over a period of time then you have to ask questions and hope those who are in positions to actually hold them accountable do so. Supporters should demand success and part of that is not accepting management that has presided over poor governance, culture or whatever otherwise the club is doomed to fail.

Edit - also I was never worried about Oliver leaving, I was about Petracca but quickly realised no club would satisfy a trade. These may come to fruition in 12 months they may not, but at the end of the day my concern was more with WHY they wanted out of the club rather than whether they would actually leave.

exactly Dr

We all want to know the why! I have seen no satisfactory explanation

Perhaps the reviews or future plays will go some way to answering that vexing question

4 hours ago, 58er said:

You w we outed “he was never going to be”

I am simply stating that he was a better footballer than Dean Kent who as you may well know dislikes him as a footballer and you have unfortunately chosen him as your poster name, as homage I  can only presume but really it is a reminder of our poorer times and that have kept him on our list far too long he as injury prone and iMO a poor plate all round. 
Justafiably he also failed  at the Saints which  I gleefully remind you of. 
Yes Sam was an an enigma and did have  ability but inwardly he seemed restricted in his confidence and self belief which prevented him playing with any physical sense.  Cale Morton and the late Colin Sylvia were also underperforming Dees with talent who we had great hopes for. 
Simolt my point is that Weid Cale and Colin all had a great level of ability. 
Your namesake did not possess such skills and clogged up our list far too long  

the discussion was about Sam. I don't give a fig what you think of Kent or any body else

Some on here have difficulty in accepting that Sam was not up to it Kent also 

The club should make hard decisions earlier and not just hope players come good only to have them whither on the vine

12 minutes ago, 58er said:

Better footballer than your mate ( namesake) 

What has that got to do with anything wishing and hoping for Sam to come good was cruel and damaging

Early decision required in this instance

Tall guys take time right?

Good Luck Sam was never going to be

I really wanted to go for him 3 or so years ago
30plus goals a year at 63%
    •    Disposals. 11.6. Above Avg.
    •    Kicks. 7.9. Above Avg.
    •    Goals. 1.6. Average.
    •    Goal Accuracy. 63.8.
          Above Avg.
    •    Marks. 5.2. Above Avg.
    •    Tackles. 1.7. Average.
Well done colling wood
BTW I was told by Collingwood supporter with contacts  that Daics assisted in getting Houston

Another good get by a club whom stated with nothing