Demon Dynasty

Agreed but it is also able to work because of the recruiting side D58. More players with leg speed = quicker closing speed = less time/space to decide/dispose = pressure cooker = increased turnovers. And what are the Tigers the best at in terms of how they score? ....converting off turnovers AND keeping the ball in motion and getting the ball going forward (field position). Whether that's through forward handballs or just knocking / slapping / spiking the ball on etc. The most meters gained by any club in 2019. Tigers also able to capitalise on their pressure / turnover / meters gained game with a very potent twin tall/quality small forward set up that pressure well at ground level. Disposal skills also helping generally along with a rock solid defence behind the ball as we know. There is definitely a method/system but it is very much attuned to taking advantage of their player strengths. While there are no doubt many players better than Butler on their list, i would not discount his ability to bring some of the above attributes having been well drilled in the same method / system. Even if he doesn't star, to some degree, he would also bring something else that might come in very handy as an opposition coach...inside intel / knowledge of what is probably the best system doing the rounds (for now anyway).

Very happy with this @ 22. Now for a speedy small forward or two. Alot of whispers around that we are now into Butler but who knows. The circus rolls on.

Adam Tomlinson has officially joined Melbourne as an Unrestricted Free Agent. The Giants will receive an end of second round compensation. Currently pick 40. #AFLTrade

"If I was another club, I would give Isaac Smith 3 years. But I think the Hawks should offer 2" - Terry Wallace #AFLTrade

JKH or more a stay at home defensive "pressure" forward LT. We have lost pretty much our only genuine one in Jeffy and we got a little from Tracc when he was playing there but sounds like he'll be spending significantly more time in the mid.

Yes but i'm saying if Elliot isn't there they have more room available and possibly more likely to hang on to Tom

Unfortunately Jeffy seemed to be on a gradual downward spiral (mentally switching off?) from the moment this came out LT. And i'm not saying this was the cause but was it another Champion Data lead curse!??... DEMON IS BEST SMALL FORWARD IN THE COMP: LUFF BY SEN 2 YEARS AGO Champion Data’s Glenn Luff has used a number of key performance indicators to find the most valuable small forward of the 2017 season thus far, and it is a player that almost no-one would’ve guessed. While talking on SEN’s Pure Footy, Luff has concluded that Jeff Garlett is the most efficient small forward in the AFL at the moment, using measures such as forward half pressure points, groundball gets inside 50, forced turnovers and average goals scored to make his decision.... https://www.sen.com.au/news/2017/05/18/demon-is-best-small-forward-in-the-comp-luff/

Not sure about the Sydney Stack dance nonsense. Would want to be as good and better on field... Did he stamp his papers after Scott saw this i wonder! ? Why does he look like Narkle from behind?

Reckon he's northward bound Mr Leg. I doubt the Pies will be able to match the roaring Lion coin. Plus he gets an extra year in the sun and fun.

Ditto WW....sell highish while there's still a bit of 2018 / brownlow glow. Another year like this we'll be lucky to get a stale pretzel and a gold coin donation.

No i'm asking the question CBD. The outside run solution. Assuming Smith can produce late in his career for a few more years, who do you think might bring us closer to a GF appearance with outside run and carry, specifically talking a wing position not a utility option as is being mooted by many here but not Mahoney.

Isaac Smith?

So does this mean we can now afford another season of "Frostball"?

Free Agent Jamie Elliott turns down Demons but still yet to declare hand where he'll be next year - Collingwood or Brisbane @agerealfooty

Supposedly had back issues but the way Gus played this year it was almost like his mind was elsewhere for the bulk of it. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a trade here.

Sam usually plays a 50ish/50ish role as mid/forward. I just think we need a dedicated smallish forward. If his role was to play 90% forward or similar i'm happy to backflip.

Peter Ryan- tweet 5 min ago.... "Have confirmed that Melbourne will lodge paperwork to sign Giants' unrestricted free agent Adam Tomlinson early this week @agerealfooty https://t.co/AsdUEGdCyz

Not unless we were willing to off Gus or similar. Need forwards / outside run & class.

Yup

Collingwood confirm their offer for Jamie Elliott remains at two years, but list manager Ned Guy says the Pies are confident of keeping the forward because of "continual conversations" "continual conversations" .... terms of employment contract post the two years at the Pies? #eddielovesyanudgenudge

You're asking a bit much NS. Surely you don't expect us to behave like other professional clubs that tend to make common sense decisions?... #wearemelbourne #nomacftw

A young man with a few hours to spare one afternoon figures that if he hurries and plays very fast, he can get in nine holes before he has to head home. As he is about to tee off, an old gentleman shuffles onto the tee and asks if he can join him. Although worried this will slow him up, the younger man says, “Of course.” To his surprise, the old man plays quickly. He doesn’t hit the ball very far, but it goes straight. Furthermore, the old man moves along without wasting any time. When they reach the 9th fairway, the young man is facing a tough shot. A large pine tree sits in front of his ball, directly between it and the green. After several minutes pondering how to hit the shot, the old man says, “You know, when I was your age, I’d hit the ball right over that tree.” With the challenge before him, the young man swings hard, hits the ball, watches it fly into the branches, rattle around, and land with a thud a foot from where it had started. “Of course,” says the old man, “when I was your age, that tree was only three feet tall.”

Sounds like a decent plan PO. I have my doubts we would be that daring though. More likely split the pick and then end up choosing two Gysbert & Strauss types (or even better...another Cale Morton) while missing the next Dusty sitting in between those two!

Not a big fan for that reason either AF. Often hangs on too long as well and gets caught a bit. Having said that, i agree in terms of versatility but wasn't overly impressed with Tomlin's ball use in any of his finals appearances either. His height & marking ability might prove handy when going up the line from HB and defending to a bail out in the same area but a tad concerned when the ball hits the ground if he's matched against a genuine speedster out wide. He's by no means quick in the true sense of the word and imv you need a bit of burst speed in this area of the park.