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Jake Melksham returning
His left leg right bullet i50 pass in front of the members was elite. Canโt recall who he hit uncontested at full forward but it was great. His kicking forward really is amazing and when heโs playing well I think he makes us a couple goal better team with his vision. Always been a fan of his but was very surprised about him coming straight in but he exceeded my expectations. Be fascinating how the recovery goes as his fitness will still be a long way back
- POSTGAME: Rd 17 vs West Coast
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Angus Brayshaw
Iโm happy with Gus to keep getting picked. He deserves a run after his horror run of injuries and is playing in a completely new role he is still learning He played his junior football as an inside mid and was a bull. His ball winning ability and clearance skills are saw him selected at pick 2. Unfortunately, with the knocks, it might me a while till he gets back in there so learning a secondary role in the meantime is fine with me. Hes not exactly setting the world on fire but also, heโs not a concern to me when ANB, Stretch and Harmes are getting a run. He just needs a good solid run at it and I have no doubt he will be fine
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Sam Weideman
I was thinking of Weid on Friday night watching Essendon as I was focused on James Stewart up forward. Is big, presents well and has some good hands. He didnโt show any more than Weid other than some flashes last year as a 23 year old. He is finally starting to make an impact but itโs taken a long time. Heโs playing in a role which is exactly what we want from Sam imo. I still have faith but itโs going to take another two years and then he will be a goer!!
- Ollie Wines
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
I think you are dreaming a little bit as Lever is definitely a lot better player than Frost. Still, Frost did show a bit early this year. Would be wonderful if we could keep our first rounder somehow and maybe Frost out could assist here
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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB โ JAKE MELKSHAM
I find myself always wanting him to go well. He has always been a whipping boy (maybe deservedly so) and a bit of an underachiever. Copped it massively over the years from bombers supporters and ours and we were laughed at giving up a second rounder. After all that it's nice to see a bit of an underdog get there time in the sun. Keep it up Jake
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
Not sure why Adelaide would be interest in either Watts or the Weid noting they already have Walker, JJ, Lynch and McGovern (maybe short term) loitering around in there forward line and Otten who swings around there. There backline would need more support which increases the value on Oscar/Frost but I still think there priorities would be for high quality mids. I still think a local like an ANB might be used along with a first round pick in exchange for Lever and some pick in change. You have to spend big to get the talent and personally I think the kids going to be a star. Would be massive for us to get this done
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
Admittedly I haven't seen any footy the last month as on a honeymoon still so just pop in for a peek when there's wifi. From what I have seen of Lever, he is worth every cent. He's skilled, he's quick and importantly he's agressive at the pill. He's all the good parts of the Macs and Frost together with none of the occasional turn overs I haven't seen any of Oscars rise (which is great to hear) but when opportunities like a gun CHB come your way i struggle to see how anyone could say no. 800k I think is pocket change to bring him home to be part of something special
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
Brilliant if true! I struggle to believe it but very excited to see. First game I have missed in years flying to LA for the honeymoon. Sure the darl won't mind day 1 flying solo while I catch the replay
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
He might end up a decent player, might. Jake is already playing great football. I fail to understand why we wouldn't chase someone who's already playing at a level that we can only dream of Oscar reaching. Especially someone who is young enough to improve even further who has a big carrot in the home factor being dangled in front of him. I have nothing against Oscar but this kids a jet
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Welcome to Demonland: Jake Lever
My god it looks delicious: Frost. TMac. Jetta Hibberd. Lever. Hunt Great defensive presence, a lot of aggression at the pill and at the man and excellent rebound as well. Hunt could go to the wings if need be with your older mid back there but to me, that's a delightful back six
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Time to show Oscar some respect!
I feel for Oscar. He did well today in the second half but he's still not ready (imo) and he cops bulk grief from supporters because of it. I wasn't as wowed today with his game as others but was pleasantly surprised. Was he that good or have we set our expectations so low? At half time today I was getting grumpy at him but there is no point in doing so I realise. He isn't picking himself each week and there is absolutely zero in reserve at present to see him come out. Good to see him up and about in the second half. I think Gawn or Spence in next week will see big bro go back and the Oscar relegated but at least he will go back with some confidence. Excited to see how he and the weid look in a coupla years time
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The youngest most inexperienced side
This is what excites me the most with the inclusions so far. Another mature and classy player comes in further increasing the standards. If we have another season like this one with minimal injuries I'd be worried if I was a Ben K, Bugg, JKH or Nibbler (and obviously a couple others) who really should be looking at cementing there place.
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The youngest most inexperienced side
Well bringing in Lewis and Hibberd while Melksham coming back is going to change this a lot. Enjoyed our baby demons but it's hard not to expect bigger things for 2017 with a harder and more mature crew that should be again more consistent. FB: Oscar. Frost. Jetta HB: Hibberd T Mac Melksham C: Vince. Viney Hunt HF: Petracca Hogan Kent FF: Garlett Weid Watts R: Gawn Jones Lewis Int: Brayshaw, Oliver, Tyson, Salem, Stretch, Pedo?? Who knows. Probably forgot a few. Bit of a challenge trying to squeeze all the players in but I'm happy we are no longer the babies.