Supreme_Demon

Exactly! We have too many poor kicks in our team. We need more elite kicks. Players the can land the ball with a beautiful kick "lace out" on the chests of our forwards. That is why I am keen for the Demons to choose Xavier Lindsay with pick #9 in this year's draft. From all accounts he is an excellent kick.

I do kind of feel sorry for Wade Derksen. It could of been a very simple trade. Especially after GWS got Jake Stringer late from Essendon. Anyway, no big loss. But a little disappointing for Wade and his young family.

Well you never know. Tim Lamb said the Demons are open to anything. I am sure we will get a few approaches for pick #9. A lot will also depend upon if Jake Stringer is traded from Essendon to GWS. If that happens...it leaves the door slightly ajar for a last minute play for Wade Derksen. But GWS need to come to us with an attractive offer. Picks #15 and #16 as well as Wade Derksen could get it done. Otherwise, the Demons might get offers from Richmond once they receive picks from Fremantle for Shai Bolton. Tomorrow will be a very interesting day!

I am definitely a fan of the Demons taking Xavier Lindsay at pick #9. We desperately need players with elite kicking skills!

I would prefer the Demons keep both picks #5 and #9. But if GWS offered us picks #15 and #16 and Wade Dersksen for pick #9 would we take it?

Welcome to the Demons Harry Sharp! Great to hear he is a super fit running machine. Hopefully we focuses on improving his kicking during the Pre-Season too.

Hmmm ok...that's a shame. What are your thoughts on Xavier Lindsay? Best kick in this year's draft?

Someone should send that meme into SEN radio. Would be hilarious! 🤣

Luke Trainor might be another possibility if we are looking for a long-term replacement for Steven May? Here is Luke Trainor's highlights video:

A bit disappointing but oh well....hopefully next year.

I don't see Geelong missing the finals any time soon if they get 10 Home Games down at the Cattery. Kinda makes me want to vomit.......🤢🤮

I would be delighted to have Nathan Jones back at the Demons in an assistant coaching and/or leadership role.

I noticed Brendon Bolton has left the Magpies and now joined the Saints. Quite a good pick-up for St. Kilda as he is quite highly rated as an assistant coach. Here is the article about it: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1245138/former-carlton-blues-coach-brendon-bolton-leaves-collingwood-magpies-for-assistant-role-at-st-kilda-saints

All 3 are really impressive from their highlight videos. But Xavier Lindsay is definitely an elite kick and someone that would help the Demons with our woes with "connection" into the forward line.

Well seeing as many of us as Melbourne members and supporters wish to see more transparency at the Club we should at least expect some kind of report given. Hopefully, a report of the review, as well as a Strategic Plan at the next Melbourne Football Club Annual General Meeting. If Gary Pert cannot do both these things then as CEO he should be shown the door.

Might be worth putting a bet on Christian Petracca to win the Brownlow Medal at the Demons next year in 2025? Gamble responsibly of course.

Our pick #9 will also be quite dependent upon who the Saints will be possibly looking to take with draft picks #7 and #8.

I dunno how a deal gets done. But if GWS get Jake Stringer than it may still be a possibility?

I expect to see the Home Base being built at Caulfield Racecourse to be the number #1 priority on the next Strategic Plan for the Melbourne Football Club. Hopefully, the newest Strategic Plan will be presented at the next Melbourne Football Club AGM.

Dr Don Duffy was a shocker as President of the Melbourne Football Club. We had a prime opportunity in the 1960s and 1970s to get a Home Base built. We failed at that. We are now still feeling the long-lasting effects of Dr Don Duffy's ineptitude. Let's hope we can finally get this huge issue fixed and the Home Base built at the Caulfield Racecourse. I don't care who is President or CEO is either. As long as this monumental task of a Home Base is achieved in our lifetimes.

It's not the trading for picks or drafting of talented young players we have a problem with. It's the trading in of spuds since 2021 like Josh Schache, Lachie Hunter, Jack Billings and Shane McAdam. Anyway, perhaps I am too harsh and I'll be proven wrong.

I am keen to discuss who the Demons may choose with pick #9 in the 2024 AFL National Draft now that we have successfully obtained it from Essendon. I am pleased Essendon saw this as a "win-win" deal so they have the Draft points to obtain Isaac Kako from their NGA. I highly doubt this deal would of been as straightforward under Adrian Dodoro. With pick #9 in this Draft. I like the look of the following players. ● Xavier Lindsay - Who is an elite decision maker and excellent kick ● Josh Smillie - Who could be the next Marcus Bontempelli as a midfielder who is 194cm ● Harry Armstrong - A big powerful tall forward who is 195cm and is a strong mark and an accurate kick for goal ● Tobie Travaglia - who is a dashing half back flanker who could be the delayed suitable replacement for Michael Hibberd Anyway, we will just wait and see who Jason Taylor will now choose with pick #9.

Picks #5 and #9 now belong to the Demons! Excellent news!

I thought that this would happen. Glad to be right for a change! The Demons having picks #5 and pick #9 is fantastic.

Would rather the Demons get Essendon's pick #9 but Gold Coast's pick #13 is appealing too. Wish there was a way the Demons got both?! But Either of them would definitely be pleasing to go with our pick #6 in this year's draft.