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Paddy McCartin is effectively delisted by St Kilda. Do you guys think we should recruit him for 2021 season. Seems to be over his concussion issues and wants to continue playing. Only 24 years of age.
Maybe Richardson should have some input on that matter.
BUT only if the Demons change their game style and kick inside 50 more accurately.
49 inside 50's for 8 Goals is deplorable.
McCartin could add versatility and we could swing T Mc back to CHB
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10 hours ago, chookrat said:
I love it that Collingwood are negotiating with the AFL. Surely for such breaches there is a prescribed penalty and the club has a hearing but the penalty is determined based on the breach and associated penalty not a negotiated outcome.
I agree they are either guilty or not guilty. There is no "in between" or "negotiation scenario" Typical Eddie and the colliwobbles.
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9 hours ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:
If you would focus instead of allowing your emotions to lead you up the wrong pathway. You may have noticed the highlighted above.
The comments posted are about our past 50 years of Mfc boards, 'OhUSA'.
Do not lecture me you fool. I read what was written and my comments are relevant.
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2 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:
One for the trivia buffs. In the history of the game, has there ever been a team selected, not played and then had changes made to it before the next game?
On a serious note, if that happens, it will need a bit of careful ego management for any player who might be omitted this week. I know clubs have to trim their off-field costs, but under the current circumstances I hope our club, and all clubs, are still investing appropriately in player welfare.
Totally agree. That was my concern also. But I am sure players realise they are picked with things like 1. Weather 2. The opposition etc is concerned.
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14 hours ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:
It's where the Board meets... that attracts mainly Business types like Bogong Moths. No aspersions on current board, as their time is young.
We attract too many of the wrong type people sitting on our decision making processes. Because many just like the idea of having a purpose within the hallowed walls of the Mcg/Mcc. The wrong ingredient/desire to help this cub.
We don't get enough footy smart people who control our destiny. And yes we do need good business types as directors, but they need to be there only for the club, and not to hobnob.
All other clubs boards meet well away from the Mcg and most have prospered, or at least won a Flag; or have been competing in Finals Series strongly in past decades.
We need to get our HQ and admins out & away from the Mcg. Let the club form its own identity away from the 'G', and it will grow.
We are still the home team of the Mcg, but maybe not the foremost home team now, because of our failings from the top down.
We cannot grow whilst still being tied by umbilical chords. Its like the parents are still dressing us, and making our decisions for us.
InDEEPendence...!
Absolute stupid comments that only inflame a sound Board, a sound Club and Coaching group at present. How about looking at the facts such as the reason for the terrible year last year.. ( due entirely to a massive amount of required operations post 2018 season which is to some extent beyond the Coaches or the Clubs control) . Look at the fact that they brought in Darren Burgess as a high profile Trainer and not to forget the fact that this season is an upset unplanned year due to Covid. How about supporting our Club as it stands and not place yourself above people who are in the know. Your comments are disgusting and frankly do more harm than good.
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3 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:
sounds like an essential outing to me... no different to shopping etc which is allowed
The guy has just returned from Ireland.... he needs to live somewhere
Well at least the Demons will be assured of a win tomorrow
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On 6/13/2020 at 2:58 PM, DaisyDeeciple said:
Are people just jumping on a band wagon out of frustration, or is there some sort of covert campaign on his behalf? I see more people name checking him in various posts and am curious.
I know nothing of Yze as a coach, it seems a pretty big call based on not a lot of evidence.
That Yze was a top flight player is not in doubt, although I remember him going missing more than once as a player.
I look at Richmond and Collingwood who stuck fat with their coaches when everyone was losing, I'm not ready to bin Goodwhen yet and think it would be a backwards step, we're not losing players, I like our recruiting and our style was forced to change alot with 6/6/6. Yes I would like to see the magnets move a bit more. I actually thought the team changes for this round were fair considering those tossed were all guilty of bombing it.
So anyway can one of his boosters please explain why Yze is some sort of messiah, or it Bruce or maybe Robertson?
Just sour grapes from a few who will not give Goodwin more time. He is a good coach and needs supporting.
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On 6/14/2020 at 6:56 PM, spirit of norm smith said:
Lever will get better once he and May, Smith and Jetta have played together. But he was not effective on Saturday and Goodwin will need to see if Lever plays as a key back OR as a 3rd tall intercept defender. His excellent Crows form was the latter.
We gave up a lot for Lever with 2 x 1st round draft picks and so rightly can be asking about his “A” grade status.Agree...
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Just now, Bring-Back-Powell said:
I'd be more confident if this game were at Marvel as we usually beat them there, while at the G they're too fast for us. They've beaten us the last 3 times there.
Ins - Pickett, Weidman, O Mac
Outs - Jackson, Smith, ANB
Pickett for ANB although Jones and particularly Melksham should be dropped based on their poor starts to the season. Melksham hasn't played well since getting injured in round 8 last year.
O Mac for Smith is obvious. Smith was an obvious liability as he directly cost us 2-3 goals. Either play him forward or don't play him.
The Jackson inclusion didn't work in terms of having a cohesive forward line after half time. Weideman needs to come in and hopefully T Mac will benefit from having a more experienced co-key forward.
I hope Bennell's minutes increase this week. I'd imagine him playing just 50% of game time wouldn't be helping our overall rotations, although Carlton lost a bloke early and ran the game out far better,
O Mc no way!!!!!!!!! he will be playing for the Bombers again... T Mc CHB and the Weid at CHF otherwise I agree.
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14 hours ago, Return to Glory said:
Inclined to agree. If T Mac continues his statue impersonations, Hooker will give him a bath.
Play T Mc at CHB, drop Smith and bring in Hibberd for the experience against the Bombers. Also, someone needs to make way for Pickett so who it gonna be ???
CHF to go to the Weid but who ya gonna drop....?
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19 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:
Spat the dummy, alright! Imagine how we would have been at half-time if OMac had played ... game over right then. Tom needs to return to the backline - perhaps replacing May or in his accustomed position at CHB, supported by Hore and Rivers on the flanks, with Salem into the forward line; this would release Harmes to be a general utility on key players or across the midline, goal to goal.
That is the best suggestion I have heard all year. McD Tom type needs to return to CHB and maybe bring in the Weid at CHF. Either way Smith must go and the experience of Hibberd should return for the Essendon game.
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On 6/13/2020 at 6:23 AM, willmoy said:
What the hell was going on in that game on the backline. We all saw it. One clean punch over the line by May. Three prime defenders going all for a mark or was it a punch, totally unclear to who was behind .......err no one.
Carlton were absolutely gobsmacked by the ball being where it should not have been that they bumbled, fumbled and stuffed up the opportunities that went begging........
Rivers a beauty. One game wrapped
More changes to be made. Gotta get this right.
I really think you are being too hard on a Team that has not payed for twelve weeks. The Club needs to settle its players down and YES there were mistakes Saturday but we need to learn from them and move on. Even Coach Goodwin admitted that.
On a different note I feel that Smith needs to go out and Hibberd needs to come back in. ( Experience counts)
McDonald needs to find his straps otherwise he will be on the outer as well.
As for Rivers, yep, he is going to be good as will Jackson from what I saw from over here live in the USA
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On 5/15/2020 at 6:26 PM, Demonland said:
As a general rule we don’t allow the full posting of others content.
Here is a short synopsis from Fox Footy’s website.
So why post the link in the first place ??? Drrrrrrrrrrrr
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Smith maybe unlucky and miss out this week and I think Hunt and Jones/ ANB may make way for Pickett and Vanders. I do not even think that Jackson will miss out. He will be given more weeks for confidence building. Agree CFB needs a O Mc but I am not a fan as sometimes he plays for the opposition when he gives away goals.Maybe Hibberd comes in for Smith at CHB...?? Lever def a half back flanker in my mind.
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7 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:
Is ANB in or is that what everyone is guessing
YES ! ANB is in..
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11 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:
This article is behind a pay wall Can someone please re post it outside of the pay wall.
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On 5/5/2020 at 1:10 AM, Demonland said:
I don’t remember this one. Anyone else remember this.
MELBOURNE
The Demons almost struck gold and snared dual premiership Eagle and Norm Smith Medallist Peter Matera, only for his teammates to convince him to stay in Perth. Matera flagged an intention to join Melbourne after the 1997 season, causing a media storm in WA. But several senior teammates eventually convinced the star wingman to stay at the Eagles – the club he’d ultimately spend his entire career at.
Any other stars we almost lured?
We had Daryl Baldock signed sealed and delivered until the apple cart spilt over in Tasmania.
We also nearly got Darren Jarman but he ended up at Adelaide.
Then there was me. I offered my services to MFC but they declined.
Player Year Notes Michael Tuck 1991 In his autobiography Garry Lyon says that the Demons made an offer to Tuck after the season that was half considered. Dermott Brereton 1995 With Allen Jakovich finished and David Schwarz out for the season Melbourne showed some interest for 1995 but he was drafted by Collingwood before the Demons could take him. He was still there but they took Shaun Smith instead. Keenan Reynolds 1995 Another potential Schwarz replacement, articles suggested Melbourne thought he'd be gone by the time their pick came. He was available by the Demons didn't select him Darren Gaspar 1996 Linked with the ex-Sydney defender in early 1996 but baulked at his 250k price tag. Daryl Griffin 1996 Melbourne agreed to trade Jeff Hilton to Footscray for Griffin but the deal was vetoed by Footscray's administration. Gavin Brown 1996 It was reported that Melbourne attempted to lure the Collingwood captain at the end of 1996. Stuart Edwards 1996 Trained at the end of the 1996 season but was not drafted. Paul McCormack 1996 Ex-Carlton defender who trained at the end of the 1996 season but was not drafted. Shannon Grant 1997 Linked in mid-1997 Peter Matera
hman who was lost to the Demons in a coin-toss with the Bulldogs. Melbourne got Kevin Devine instead. Trent Croad 2001 The Demons were initially named as his most likely destination after leaving Hawthorn, but he eventually went to Fremantle. Brad Flower 2001-2002 Son of Robbie Flower. Played with Eastern Ranges in 2001 and with Sandringham in 2002 with an eye to a father/son selection but was not picked. Barnaby Howarth 2002 22-year-old midfielder from Pennant Hills, NSW. Trained but was not picked up in the rookie draft and joined Sandringham. David Pitt 2001 Springvale player who trained with the club Wayne Carey 2002 Melbourne were one of the club's linked to Carey with CEO John Anderson refusing to rule out a move. Michael Handby 2002 Former Adelaide listed player who trained with the team but was not drafted Chad Davis 2002 Former St Kilda player who trained but was not drafted Danny O'Brien 2002 Ex-Geelong player who trained with the club but was not drafted Jade Rawlings 2003 Met with Melbourne in 2003 trade week with a view to joining as a swap for the #5 selection ultimately used on Brock McLean Ryan Houlihan 2003 Had an offer to join but chose to stay at Carlton. Justin Blumfield 2005 Considered for the spot on the list left open by Troy Broadbridge Kris Barlow 2005 Considered for the spot on the list left open by Troy Broadbridge Brad Sewell 2005 Ryan Ferguson refused a 2005 trade that would have seen him switch to Hawthorn as a swap for Sewell. Went on to win two premierships with the Hawks. Chris Judd 2007 Childhood Melbourne fan who named Melbourne as one of his four potential clubs before choosing Carlton Robert Warnock 2008 Almost lured to the club before choosing Carlton after 2008 . His brother Matthew played for the Demons at the time. Shaun Burgoyne 2009 Named Melbourne as one of his three preferred clubs when he left Port Adelaide. Joined Hawthorn. Luke Ball 2009 Courted by the Demons but nominated Collingwood as his preferred club. Despite some suggestion that Melbourne would use National Draft selection 18 on him, they did not. Mitch Thorp 2009 Former top ten Hawthorn pick who was sacked from the Hawks with a year left on his contracted. Trained with the Demons as a potential key forward but was not selected after failing medical tests. David Hale 2010 Former North Melbourne ruckman linked heavily to the Demons during trade week 2010. Despite the suggestion that Hale would go to either club, he eventually landed at Hawthorn when the Hawks trumped Melbourne's offer. 1998 Agreed to join then changed his mind and stayed at West Coast -
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My best five in my lifetime (not in order) would have to be:
Ronald Dale Barassi
Alan Johnson
Robert Flower
Gary Hardeman
Jim Stynes
David Schwartz
Hard to leave out Lyon, Dixon, Adams,Mithen, Wells, Brian Keneally,,,,,,, etc
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1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:
you can divide this into several categories:
Financial
Coach selection
Player selection
On field performance
Membership
Other than membership there is no real reason to think we would have been drastically successful.
The so called glory years of the Hawks ended in 1991 as their players aged. In 1995 the year before the merger the Hawks were near the bottom of the ladder at 15th.
Fascinating discussion as one of my pet loves is alternative histories.
No it did not... As late as four years ago they were a strength
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My gut feeling is we would have.. Just think Jordan Lewis would have played for only one Club.... Ha ha ha ha
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Who remembers the Hawthorn Demons jumper... At least we would have won a Premiership or three since 1964
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On 4/11/2020 at 4:36 AM, MyFavouriteMartian said:
That's him 'LG', I think.?
If it is Jeremy Nicholls is that the same guy who was on the Board of the MFC in 2013. Records show "X" player on Google
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On 3/27/2020 at 4:08 AM, demonstone said:
How's Leanne Edelsten looking these days?
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11 hours ago, CHF said:
Not really the idea I had in mind......
Dammm I thought you were serious.. I think its a good idea.....
McCartin - should we consider recruiting him ??
in Melbourne Demons
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So it is OK to recruit Bennell with his background and it is OK to hang onto Brayshaw with his concussion issues but it is not OK to recruit a guy like McCartin who in his words is over his concussion issues.. That make stupid sense... NOT !