Player Watch #5: Christian Petracca – Norm Smith Medallist, 4x All-Australian and 2x Best and Fairest

[Demon trucker1000]

Yes, which I said in my original post. The point it this wasn't all media bs, there was definitely something to the story.

It's wasn't all media bs, but media jump to conclusions, the culture of Melbourne is to have had conversation about improving the team, media assume that hard conversation is about being mad and wanting out, but did the media have to release a news story saying the same thing everyday, that's the media pile on, you would think Melbourne is the only team that stars might want a trade

 

[Demon trucker1000]

I like how demon trucker says it like it is

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[Demon trucker1000]

Does the true story involve joining your supercoach league?

Have you joined?

 

[Topkent]

It's wasn't all media bs, but media jump to conclusions, the culture of Melbourne is to have had conversation about improving the team, media assume that hard conversation is about being mad and wanting out, but did the media have to release a news story saying the same thing everyday, that's the media pile on, you would think Melbourne is the only team that stars might want a trade

 

[Praetorian]

bit off topic but does anyone know of a SUPERCOACH league for PASSIONATE DEES FANS that know the TRUE STORY?

 

[Topkent]

bit off topic but does anyone know of a SUPERCOACH league for PASSIONATE DEES FANS that know the TRUE STORY?

Doesnt exist mate, such a shame. Me and about 10 dees fans were looking to sign up but we just can't find anything

 

[Dancing Potato]

Have you joined my super coach team code 273408, at HS supercoach

Keep this to the random chat thread from now on thanks. We don't need it spammed in every thread on the board.

 

[Demon trucker1000]

bit off topic but does anyone know of a SUPERCOACH league for PASSIONATE DEES FANS that know the TRUE STORY?

Please no spam

 

[Scythe94]

Has Petracca dissed Barrett at some stage? Man is obsessed lol

BARRETT: It's time for Petracca's footy to do the talking

Superstar Demon Christian Petracca will return to the game, 279 days after serious injuries suffered on King's Birthday, and questions remain only half-answered, writes Damian Barrett

www.afl.com.au

 

[Topkent]

Has Petracca dissed Barrett at some stage? Man is obsessed lol

BARRETT: It's time for Petracca's footy to do the talking

Superstar Demon Christian Petracca will return to the game, 279 days after serious injuries suffered on King's Birthday, and questions remain only half-answered, writes Damian Barrett

www.afl.com.au

I think with channel 7 trying to run shows now against 9 and Fox I think there's gonna be an all time high of nothing stories because they need content

 

[Bluelegs]

Has Petracca dissed Barrett at some stage? Man is obsessed lol

BARRETT: It's time for Petracca's footy to do the talking

Superstar Demon Christian Petracca will return to the game, 279 days after serious injuries suffered on King's Birthday, and questions remain only half-answered, writes Damian Barrett

www.afl.com.au

That headline reads like he hasn't seen Petracca play since 2018.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Thought he was excellent for his first real game in nearly 9 months.

Did anyone else get the feeling hes still sort of not feeling the club with his interview after the game? Could have just been that we lost a close one but he didnt seem like the Trac of the past regardless to me. (could also be that hes just matured and doesnt have that same sort of teenager energy anymore)

 

[PerfectFooty]

There was a couple rusty handballs to oppo players (But i'll still pass him for taking an offensive handball), but otherwise really good. One thing we often complained about before the injury is him needing to hit the scoreboard more, a couple of goals is a good return for that. Hopefully he continues to get back to where he was and beyond

 

[schmuttt]

Thought he was excellent for his first real game in nearly 9 months.

Did anyone else get the feeling hes still sort of not feeling the club with his interview after the game? Could have just been that we lost a close one but he didnt seem like the Trac of the past regardless to me. (could also be that hes just matured and doesnt have that same sort of teenager energy anymore)

I expect him to try and leave again if we suck but what he displayed on field shows hes leaving it all out there. Had some great unrewarded chase efforts and that's enough for me.

 

[Young Redleg]

I personally was very impressed by his performance yesterday. There was all this pre season hype around Oliver getting back to full fitness but Trac still looked miles fitter despite coming off a life threatening injury last year.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I expect him to try and leave again if we suck but what he displayed on field shows hes leaving it all out there. Had some great unrewarded chase efforts and that's enough for me.

I agree, nothing wrong with his play or anything to indicate he would want out on the field. Just going off his vibe in the interview.

 

[schmuttt]

I agree, nothing wrong with his play or anything to indicate he would want out on the field. Just going off his vibe in the interview.

He's been talking a lot about how he wants to guide the next group through and maybe he's matured? Idk talk is talk.

 

[Bluelegs]

He's been talking a lot about how he wants to guide the next group through and maybe he's matured? Idk talk is talk.

I haven't seen the recent one but pretty much all his interviews since the injury have felt different. Suppose a near death experience would mature anyone.

 

[Toump Ass]

Did anyone else get the feeling hes still sort of not feeling the club with his interview after the game?

He's having the time of his ****ing life mate. He signed a good long contract with Melbourne Demons and he'll see it out and he'll love every ****in' minute of it. The fact he sacked Paul Conners as his agent because the Superstar Big Dick Player Agent couldn't get a trade across means nothing. He's a Demon for life whether he likes it or not.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

He's having the time of his ****ing life mate. He signed a good long contract with Melbourne Demons and he'll see it out and he'll love every ****in' minute of it. The fact he sacked Paul Conners as his agent because the Superstar Big Dick Player Agent couldn't get a trade across means nothing. He's a Demon for life whether he likes it or not.

 

[dazzledavey36]

Thought he was excellent for his first real game in nearly 9 months.

Did anyone else get the feeling hes still sort of not feeling the club with his interview after the game? Could have just been that we lost a close one but he didnt seem like the Trac of the past regardless to me. (could also be that hes just matured and doesnt have that same sort of teenager energy anymore)

Got the exact same feeling as well.

 

[stEdy]

I'm not sure if I got that from the interview.

He looked bloody switched on during the game and some of his defensive efforts were A+. In game actions are probably a better indicator than an interview where he probably would feel a bit sheepish with how last year played out.

Doesn't mean he won't try and leave again, especially if we are garbage.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

an interview where he probably would feel a bit sheepish with how last year played out..

Yeah fair point.