Oppo Camp Non-Essendon Football Thread XVI

[I Remember Bluey]

Pleased for both of them.

‘Significant impact’; One more year for veteran duo

Getting in a mid-season fight with a teammate didn’t stop Melbourne from re-signing one veteran goalkicker.

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Michael Hibberd

14

Michael Hibberd

Age

35

Ht

186cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

13.1

5star

HB

8.3

5star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

326.6

4star

D

16.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

326.6

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

11.6

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

5.6

5star

T

2.0

4star

and Jake Melksham

18

Jake Melksham

Age

33

Ht

186cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

2star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.8

4star

will be part of Melbourne’s bid for redemption next year after inking respective one-year extensions.

The veteran pair crossed to the Demons from Essendon in exchange for second-round picks, with Hibberd doing so in 2015 and Melksham the next season.

But the 2023 campaign will be both footballers’ seventh at Melbourne after Hibberd sat out the year following his trade because of the Bombers’ supplements ban.

After a 10-0 start to the club’s premiership defence, the Dees lost eight of their last 14 matches, including both finals, so will be keen to bounce back.

Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said the new contracts were due reward for Hibberd’s and Melksham’s ongoing contributions.

“They have both had significant impact since arriving at the club and continue to push themselves to be the best players and teammates they can be,” Lamb said.

“Michael and Jake played important roles for us last season and are as hungry as ever to be part of our journey moving forward.

“We look forward to what they can bring over the coming season.”

 

[Lore]

The veteran pair crossed to the Demons from Essendon in exchange for second-round picks, with Hibberd doing so in 2015 and Melksham the next season.

Shoddy journalism

 

[Maxabillions]

Pleased for both of them.

‘Significant impact’; One more year for veteran duo

Getting in a mid-season fight with a teammate didn’t stop Melbourne from re-signing one veteran goalkicker.

www.perthnow.com.au

Michael Hibberd and Jake Melksham will be part of Melbourne’s bid for redemption next year after inking respective one-year extensions.

The veteran pair crossed to the Demons from Essendon in exchange for second-round picks, with Hibberd doing so in 2015 and Melksham the next season.

But the 2023 campaign will be both footballers’ seventh at Melbourne after Hibberd sat out the year following his trade because of the Bombers’ supplements ban.

After a 10-0 start to the club’s premiership defence, the Dees lost eight of their last 14 matches, including both finals, so will be keen to bounce back.

Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said the new contracts were due reward for Hibberd’s and Melksham’s ongoing contributions.

“They have both had significant impact since arriving at the club and continue to push themselves to be the best players and teammates they can be,” Lamb said.

“Michael and Jake played important roles for us last season and are as hungry as ever to be part of our journey moving forward.

“We look forward to what they can bring over the coming season.”

Celebratory dinner at entrecôte?

 

[Lore]

Clarkson adding to his coaching panel

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Wow four people arrested for spot betting on Brownlow and an umpire under AFL investigation. Implications are more wide spread if ump involved. They’d have to look back at his/her matches to see if any suspicious decisions

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/four-men-arrested-over-brownlow-medal-betting-scandal/news-story/1bf6e1766cde4c9631b0d20f90ba3fad

 

[Beerfish]

hAnD iT bAcK!!1

 

[andleanback]

Wow four people arrested for spot betting on Brownlow and an umpire under AFL investigation. Implications are more wide spread if ump involved. They’d have to look back at his/her matches to see if any suspicious decisions

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/four-men-arrested-over-brownlow-medal-betting-scandal/news-story/1bf6e1766cde4c9631b0d20f90ba3fad

I know who the umpire is

It’s not about decision making, it’s giving info on who got the 3 votes, bets placed on the round by round betting markets.

 

[boncer34]

Wow four people arrested for spot betting on Brownlow and an umpire under AFL investigation. Implications are more wide spread if ump involved. They’d have to look back at his/her matches to see if any suspicious decisions

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/four-men-arrested-over-brownlow-medal-betting-scandal/news-story/1bf6e1766cde4c9631b0d20f90ba3fad

There's a reason the AFL inserted so much grey area into the rules.

 

[jmoo wan]

I know who the umpire is

It’s not about decision making, it’s giving info on who got the 3 votes, bets placed on the round by round betting markets.

yeah, I know who the umpire is too..

Let's day it at the same time 1, 2, 3:

 

[Howard Moon]

 

[andleanback]

yeah, I know who the umpire is too..

Let's day it at the same time 1, 2, 3:

Well done

 

[Don Won]

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Unbelievable. Media! Nothing to do with us but they still manage to work Essendon into the story.

 

[frodos gardener]

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Wow. Was one of the good up and comers, too. Very disappointing.

 

[HurlsMeister18]

Wow. Not sure what to make of the alleged Brownlow scandal but that is the most off centred Adam's Apple I have ever seen.

 

[yodellinhank]

Wow. Not sure what to make of the alleged Brownlow scandal but that is the most off centred Adam's Apple I have ever seen.

They should've known he was crooked.

 

[ghostdog]

Dunkley
Gunston
McKenna
Ashcroft
Fletcher

They make a GF or Fagen is gooorne.

 

[fairbump_playon]

I see Hawthorne are going to train on the rubbish tip at Dingley

Feels like a homecoming for Sam Mitchell I’m sure

He will probably be near impossible to pick up in photos of them on the track.

 

[Vindicater]

Dunkley
Gunston
McKenna
Ashcroft
Fletcher

They make a GF or Fagen is gooorne.

Daniher to miss the shot in a prelim to send them to the grand final from 20m out directly in front.

 

[citizen-erased]

Dunkley
Gunston
McKenna
Ashcroft
Fletcher

They make a GF or Fagen is gooorne.

still think they need to find a way for Daniher & Hipwood to play in the same side
but the forward line looks pretty menacing now.

Dees are still my one to watch. And reckon the Cats remain strong for another year.

 

[Nifft]

$200m milestone in Tasmania’s bid; AFLW grand final venues revealed; Kennett takes blame for $15m hole

The Tasmanian government’s $204 million financial offer to underpin the new team has been accepted by the AFL, while Jeff Kennett concedes his criticism of Victoria’s government has cost Hawthorn $15 million. The three possible AFLW grand final venues have been confirmed.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Vander18]

$200m milestone in Tasmania’s bid; AFLW grand final venues revealed; Kennett takes blame for $15m hole

The Tasmanian government’s $204 million financial offer to underpin the new team has been accepted by the AFL, while Jeff Kennett concedes his criticism of Victoria’s government has cost Hawthorn $15 million. The three possible AFLW grand final venues have been confirmed.

www.theage.com.au

If I’m honest….good.

Yes he’s a talent but to me he lacks maturity and resilience and his motivations are flawed.

Like JD I have always had the sense that he will let you down when it really matters.

It’s no great loss to us and no great gain for the Lions.

 

[doug85]

If I’m honest….good.

Yes he’s a talent but to me he lacks maturity and resilience and his motivations are flawed.

Like JD I have always had the sense that he will let you down when it really matters.

It’s no great loss to us and no great gain for the Lions.

Yeah, not sure you can just take 2 years off and waltz in and be a good player. He might be ok, but the odds don’t favour it.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Daniher to miss the shot in a prelim to send them to the grand final from 20m out directly in front.

I was thinking more Conor does one of those small kicks to himself …goes back over his own head and opp score sealer

 

[Vindicater]

I was thinking more Conor does one of those small kicks to himself …goes back over his own head and opp score sealer

Nah.

Brisbane in possession up by 3 points with ten seconds to go in a prelim and Conor belts an opponent in the goal square in front of an umpire.

 

[ghostdog]

If I’m honest….good.

Yes he’s a talent but to me he lacks maturity and resilience and his motivations are flawed.

Like JD I have always had the sense that he will let you down when it really matters.

It’s no great loss to us and no great gain for the Lions.

Agreed. McKenna's a trophy hunter. He cares not with whom he acquires his trophies. Also, that ship sailed a long time ago. We're in rebuild mode and he isn't required. I baulked at Walla's return, but at least we're thinking laterally with him in terms of mentoring.