Everything posted by Whispering_Jack
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THE LAST TIME THEY MET
It was on their turf and they barely troubled the scores at all. Right now, thatâs one of our problems. THE TEAMS PORT ADELAIDE B: T.Jonas 1 T.Clurey 17 L.Jones 34 HB: R.Burton 3 R.Bonner 26 D.Byrne-Jones 33 C: D.Houston 5 Z.Butters 18 K.Amon 15 HF: O.Wines 16 S.Motlop 6 C.Rozee 20 F: S.Mayes 32 T.Marshall 4 M.Georgides 19 Foll: S.Lycett 29 T.Boak 10 W.Drew 28 I/C: S.Powell-Pepper 2 M. Bergman 14 J.McEntee 44 J.Mead 44 Sub: T.Dumont Emerg: 43 S.Hayes 25 M.Frederick 45 In: M.Bergman T.Clurey T.Dumont Out: M.Frederick (omitted) T.McKenzie (knee) S.Skinner MELBOURNE B: J.Hunt 29 S.May 1 A.Tomlinson 20 HB: A.Brayshaw 10 J.Lever 8 J.Bowey 17 C: J.Jordon 23 C.Petracca 5 E.Langdon 15 HF: J.Viney 7 T.McDonald 25 A.Neal-Bullen 30 F: C.Spargo 9 S.Weideman 26 B.Fritsch 31 Foll: M.Gawn 11 C.Oliver 13 K.Pickett 36 I/C: J.Harmes 4 L.Jackson 6 T.Rivers 24 T. Sparrow 32 Sub: T.Bedford 12 Emerg: B.Howes 22 L.Dunstan 27 K.Chandler 37 In: J.Lever Out: S.Smith (H & S protocols)
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
There was a NAB Championship game on yesterday but from all accounts, it was more than somewhat lacklustre. The reigning champions (from 2019) were beaten again. Father-son prospect dominates in championship victory ALLIES 4.0.24 7.3.45 8.4.52 11.7 (73) WESTERN AUSTRALIA 0.4 2.5 6.6 9.7 (61) Goals Allies: Walter 3, Brain 2, Leary 2, Cooper, Hart, Hude, Rogers, Western Australia: Tregenza-Cashell 4, Hagan 2, Barron, Cleaver, Jones
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GAMEDAY: Rd 17 vs Geelong
Beware Cats. The Demons are very, very good at top-of-the-ladder contests!
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2022 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
Chris Doerreâs power rankings ~ AFL Draft - July Power Rankings: Mattaes Phillipou strengthens claim for No. 1 pick
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CASEY: Rd 16 vs Geelong
Care to have a go at picking the team for Friday nightâs game?đ
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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - FRASER ROSMAN
Tend to agree with most of this without knowing whether heâll make it but he certainly has the athletic traits which clubs favour these days.
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2023 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
How could I forget this bloke who is the son of Dean Duursma who played for Melbourneâs under 19s and reserves in the late 1980s, brother of Port Adelaideâs Xavier and nephew of former Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne player Jamie Duursma?
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2023 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
Quite.
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2023 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
The other player of interest to Demon fans is Riak Andrew who is a member of the clubâs Next Generation Academy. Heâs the brother of former Demon NGA Mac Andrew who is now with the Gold Coast Suns.
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2023 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
The Herald Sunâs online page has a feature today highlighting the 2023 draft prospects. There are two players covered in the article of special interest to Demon fans so I thought we should kick things off early. The first is a father/son prospect who is the son of our Nathan Brown who played 146 games for the club between 1998 and 2007. A dogged small utility, Brownâs achievements included - Fourth Best and Fairest 2002 Most Consistent Player 2002 Second Best and Fairest 2004 Most Consistent Player 2004 Best Clubman 2005 Hereâs the item about his son Kynan
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Welcome to Demonland: Jacob Van Rooyen
I'm sure that this question has been asked before - what is JVR's height? He's been variously referred to as being 193, 194 and 195cm tall (see https://www.afl.com.au/news/598548/towering-forward-jacob-van-rooyen-ready-to-show-his-wares-in-academy-hitout which puts him at 195cm). There was a time when club's updated their information - I think Garry Lyon grew to 193cm but started well below that height when he came to the club as a teenager in the Under 19s. Mitch Lewis of Hawthorn is another who has grown considerably since his drafting. It would be handy for the purposes of this discussion if we received accurate information about players' heights.
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2022 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
Iâm still trying to navigate my way around this post. AFL Draft Power Rankings â July 2022
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Heâs considered a top 20 prospect so yes, heâs not likely to be picked up by the Saints unless they draft him with their first round pick.
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23 - 9
The free kick stats that day were 24 - 24.
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Donât think he played. I would imagine that there would be some rotation of players in the squad. One slight knock on him based on some pure hearsay from an acquaintance in the recruiting caper is that heâs very lightly built. He might need time to build up physically before he gets recruited. Of course, if that was the case then Robbie Flower would never have been recruited.
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NOT Taylor Walker
Perhaps we could ask Jake Lever if he could give Tex a reference?
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2022 Injury List
With a bye at the end of the home and away games, that would give TMac some slight hope of playing but he would have to incorporate some sort of mid-season with the next 8 to 10 weeks. Heâs probably an outside chance at best.
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Stingray shines as Vic Country overpowers Allies Allies 2.3.15 3.5.23 4.9.33 5.12 (42) â¨Vic Country 1.3.9 4.7.31 7.9.51 10.15 (75) GOALS â¨Allies: Leary 3, Fletcher, Stevens â¨Vic Country: Konstanty 3, Cadman 2, Barnett, Burgiel, Clark, Clohesy, Long
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Vic Country beat the Allies by 33 points in a dour struggle in Brisbane which produced far less impressive football than what we saw yesterday at Ikon Park. A couple of Vic Country midfielders in Jhye Clark and Mitch Szybkowski impressed but most of the high end talent that Iâve seen so far is coming from Vic Metro, SA and WA. I should add that Jaxon Binns of Vic Country was a prolific ball winner and worth keeping an eye on. Blistering Binns runs rings around Allies On what Iâve seen to date Iâm not satisfied that we can cover our key position tall forward issues from the players on display in the NAB Australian Championships. I havenât seen a ruck replacement for Luke Jackson readily available from these ranks if he decides to leave.
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CHANGES: Rd 17 vs Geelong
The fact that weâre coming off a five day break should be a factor in team selection. Itâs good to know that Max will be back and possibly Dogga. To then have the likes of Hunt and Rivers available to bring in if required is a luxury.
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THE LAST TIME THEY MET
Who could ever forget last yearâs Preliminary Final? THE TEAMS MELBOURNE B: C. Salem 3 S. May 1 J. Lever 8⨠HB: J. Bowey 17 H. Petty 35 T. Rivers 24 ⨠C: T. Sparrow 32 C. Petracca 5 E. Langdon 15⨠HF: B. Fritsch 31 T. McDonald 25 J. Viney 7 ⨠F: A. Neal-Bullen 30 B. Brown 50 C. Spargo 9⨠Foll: M. Gawn 11 C. Oliver 13 A. Brayshaw 10⨠I/C: J. Harmes 4 M. Hibberd 14 L. Jackson 6 K. Pickett 36 ⨠Sub: J. Jordon 23 Emerg: K. Chandler 37 N. Jones 2 J. Melksham 18 IN: M. Hibberd OUT: J. Smith (hamstring)⨠GEELONG B: J. Henry 38 L. Henderson 25 Z. Tuohy 2 HB: J. Kolodjashnij 8 M. Blicavs 46 J. Bews 24 C: M. Duncan 22 C. Guthrie 29 I. Smith 7 HF: E. Ratugolea 17 J. Cameron 5 G. Rohan 23 F: S. Menegola 27 T. Hawkins 6 G. Miers 32 Foll: R. Stanley 1 J. Selwood 14 P. Dangerfield 35 I/C: T. Atkins 30 B. Close 45 Z. Guthrie 39 M. Holmes 9 Sub: S. Higgins 4 Emerg: L. Dahlhaus 40 D. Fort 28 S. Higgins 4 Q. Narkle 19 IN: S. Higgins OUT: B. Parfitt (hamstring)
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Seven-goal Jefferson, No.1 contender star as Metro downs WA Matthew Jefferson really did thrust his name before the numerous recruiters sitting in the stands at Ikon Park today when he booted 7 goals for Vic Metro against WA today. Will Ashcroft also shone for the Victorians and remains a likely #1 prospect as a father/son selection for Brisbane. WAâs Elijah Hewittâs performance was also a highlight in a strange game where there was no wind but most of the scoring was done at one end of the ground. Metroâs accuracy in front of goals was the main difference between two powerful sides. Vic Metro 4.1.25 5.1.31 13.4.82 16.5 (101) Western Australia 1.4.10 5.10.40 6.11.47 10.14 (74) GOALS Vic Metro: Jefferson 7, Davey 2, Sheezel 2, Ashcroft, Clarke, Hotton, Mackenzie, Windsor Western Australia: Cole 2, Hewett 2, Jones 2, Bourne, Cleaver, Julian, Tholstrup âMy name Jeffâ â Metro forward hits seventh heaven
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GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Adelaide
I lied.
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GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Adelaide
Theyâll even out by the end of the game.
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2022 NAB AFL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thatâs correct. Someone will take McKenzie in the top 40 and St Kilda wonât have the chance to match the bid.