Player Watch #43 Lewis Melican - All Aboard the Melicopter...aka The Melican Brief

[Kennedy Parker]

Lewis Melican

Player Profile
Lewis Melican is a young key defender with enormous promise. The Victorian was rookie-listed by the Sydney Swans in November 2014 and enjoyed a breakthrough 2017 season en route to winning the club’s Rising Star award. He kept St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt to just 10 possessions and one goal in Round 18 to claim an AFL Rising Star nomination. Melican has battled a number of injuries in his time in red and white but didn’t suffer any setbacks in 2019. Draft history: 2015 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 52.

Lewis Melican

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Lewis Melican

Age

27

Ht

194cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

3star

MG

48.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

2star

MG

48.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

3star

MG

48.0

1star

DOB: 04 November 1996
DEBUT:2015
DRAFT:2017
RECRUITED FROM: Birregurra (Vic)/Geelong U18

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[dosser]

Blakey has things to learn too. I certainly don't want our defensive-minded defenders (as they should be), trying to burst through congestion or take players on, with pace they don't have, and responsibilities they do have.

I'd like to introduce you to Leo Barry

 

[Kiama Chris]

Should learn from Blakey as I get the strong impression he doesn't know what he is going to do with the ball either and just goes "* it" and does the first thing that comes to mind.

As Blakey learns his decision making improves. He is getting choosier when to attack and when to be conservative. What I like is that he makes up his mind quickly which to do. For sure sometimes he hits that gap with no clue what's on the other side but full freedom in his mind to play what's in front of him. Love it. Jones tried it but screwed it up more often than not.

 

[The King!]

He loves giving space to his opponent

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Suspect he is out injured this week. Copped a knee to a quad and was struggling to get off the ground.

By no means his worst game but is a plain VFL footballer and it showed. Tough ask on taller talented opponents but he lacked answers. Opponents with a quick movement and a jink catch him out.

 

[caesar88]

Thought he was really impressive once again. Just getting a hand to so many contests and looking very sturdy when it's his time to stand up for a big mark or spoil.

 

[Bloods86]

Thought he was really impressive once again. Just getting a hand to so many contests and looking very sturdy when it's his time to stand up for a big mark or spoil.

Did get caught out of position a bit, but wasn't our worst KPD and I find it hard to criticise our defence too much atm with what the rest of the team are making them deal with.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Had multiples kicked on Him when on Daniher and Hipward… took one contested mark I can remember

Not his worst but just adequate

 

[Kiama Chris]

If tonight's game was meant to make it easy to decide who of Melican or Francis to make way for Tom McCartin

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Tom Mccartin

Age

24

Ht

194cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.3

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

129.5

2star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

0.8

1star

MG

87.4

2star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

168.0

3star

next week it didn't work.
Both played OK games against poor opposition. Melican stumbled into Allen's back to give up WC first goal. Francis got caught one on two vs Darling and ended up nowhere. Also a goal. Other than those they were both solid.
If it was my choice I'd keep Francis because of his ability to intercept, but who knows.
Might drop them both and bring back Fox!!!

 

[Callipygian]

If tonight's game was meant to make it easy to decide who of Melican or Francis to make way for Tom McCartin next week it didn't work.
Both played OK games against poor opposition. Melican stumbled into Allen's back to give up WC first goal. Francis got caught one on two vs Darling and ended up nowhere. Also a goal. Other than those they were both solid.
If it was my choice I'd keep Francis because of his ability to intercept, but who knows.
Might drop them both and bring back Fox!!!

I agree that Francis might get the nod because he is more of an interceptor and TMac is well placed to cover the more lockdown role that Lewis has been playing.

 

[RocketBooster]

What a shame Melican was injured last night
He started off the game in ripping form and i thought he might have finally found a permanent place down back.
He must be gutted

 

[The King!]

I think I have delisted him multiple times in this thread . So hypocritical of me , but I would sign him for a year despite the injury and just let him get the body right. Showed enough , worth a punt especially given our tall defender depth. I also presume Gould is done

 

[caesar88]

I'm so flat about this

 

[Deccas]

Horse was absolutely gutted for him. You can really see why his players adore the guy. You could really see his relationship with Lewis when he spoke about him in the press conference. He normally doesn't let too much show but you could see the empathy.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Probably becomes the most critical player on our list if Tommy Mac misses first week of finals.

Went ok in the VFL today. Absolutely needs to perform against Melbourne to gain a bit of confidence - as he’s likely to get Max King

12

Max King

Age

23

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

1star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.4

5star

in finals week 1.

 

[ShireSwan]

Reportedly re-signed for 2 years.
Back in the first team the same week.
Meli - can.

 

[MF]

Reportedly re-signed for 2 years.
Back in the first team the same week.
Meli - can.

That's excellent news if true. Much needed defense depth at worst, could fulfill his potential and be a gun full back for a few years at best.

 

[Ticky009]

Reportedly re-signed for 2 years.
Back in the first team the same week.
Meli - can.

Fantastic news. I'm really glad we were able to keep him. I really hope he gets a good run at it and cements his spot down back.

 

[ShireSwan]

Fantastic news. I'm really glad we were able to keep him. I really hope he gets a good run at it and cements his spot down back.

He was regaining his old form earlier this year. Hope it continues. Prior to his knee injury of two years back I had him on AA trajectory.
Francis and Arnold also competitive in reserve if needed.

And if it means we don't need to spend $750k on a big Norf lump then all the better.
I hope we go after O'Sullivan in the draft as a developing player for when Rampe can no longer command a spot. I mean, fits a need, appears a big athletic specimen, high calibre talent and is a Swans fan - that's the type we want to throw in for big time IMHO.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Bizarre

 

[Olian]

Bizarre

Good to see you are taking the rumoured re-signing well

 

[The King!]

absolute worst case he is a capable back up

 

[Nuggetz]

Carn the Pelican, underrated.

 

[Citrus22]

Was superb tonight along with McCartin. They seem to have a good synergy between them. Played well earlier in the year before the injury too. Hopefully he gets a full season injury free next year as he showed he really has what it takes tonight.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Did well considering it was his first game back. Hopefully he has a clear run with injury and can cement his spot.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Now we wait for an official extension announcement...