Player Watch #18: Jake Melksham – back for 2024

[pjfairbairn]

Helping me to get over the loss...

 

[Bluelegs]

Helping me to get over the loss...

If only it was a multi haha

 

[Demon 16]

Helping me to get over the loss...

Well done!

 

[Cannon82]

Helping me to get over the loss...

My bet history is the polar opposite of yours.

 

[pjfairbairn]

My bet history is the polar opposite of yours.

This isn't a usual occurence... but I don't bet on footy often, to be fair.

 

[stEdy]

Bump

Goodwin's perseverance with the Milkman seems to be paying off over the last 2 weeks

Everything he touched turned to gold on the weekend and he started to look like the player from the 2nd half of last year, which is great because earlier this year a part of me thought it might have been a fluke

His kicking has also seemed to become a lot more consistent, at Essendon he still hit some great kicks but also turned it over a fair bit too - over the last 2 weeks he's become one of the best kicks in our team (that kick to Spargo in the 2nd quarter...)

Him and Petracca kicking over/through zones and inside 50 when they're both on is going to be a real weapon for us I think

 

[Topkent]

I'd argue when on song he's the best kick in the team bar none.

 

[schmuttt]

I'd argue when on song he's the best kick in the team bar none.

Easily, he has the rare ability to pass the ball 50m+ with it being flat the whole time. Kicking like that can unlock any defence.

 

[Crusty Demon]

Yep, great fortnight for the Milkshake. He is crucial to our forwardline now Watts has gone. Had a super pre season, so hopefully he has found form leading into a very important three week period coming up where we need to win all three to have a shot at finals..

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

His best is GOAT-good, just doesn’t bring it enough.

 

[Sando22]

I'd argue when on song he's the best kick in the team bar none.

100%!
One of the better field kicks in the comp. And bloody good on his left too

 

[harry000]

100%!
One of the better field kicks in the comp. And bloody good on his left too

Using his body well too! Earlier in the year I thought he had a few rough push in the back/holding calls that shouldn't have been there. As well as hitting the post once in each of his first 3 or 4 games things werent going his way. Seems like the tide has turned a bit so hopefully it can continue that way.

 

[Cannon82]

He still stinks of Essendon and you're all being too generous. I didn't watch the game on the weekend but I'm sure he was diabolically rambunctious.

 

[harry000]

He still stinks of Essendon and you're all being too generous. I didn't watch the game on the weekend but I'm sure he was diabolically rambunctious.

Love that word. Rambunctious.

 

[Proper Gander]

Love that word. Rambunctious.

Pairs well with diabolically too. Probably the first time I have heard diabolically rambunctious together.

 

[dee_mac]

Pairs well with diabolically too. Probably the first time I have heard diabolically rambunctious together.

Use it in court

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Some good players went in the 30-40 range of the 2015 draft, and we gave up the eventual pick 30 for Melksham, but I think it was a good trade. Especially if we make finals in the next few years, I expect him to have quite an impact.

 

[harry000]

Some good players went in the 30-40 range of the 2015 draft, and we gave up the eventual pick 30 for Melksham, but I think it was a good trade. Especially if we make finals in the next few years, I expect him to have quite an impact.

Agree, dont think Id take any of those guys over Melksham.. Balic is one of those guys and is now on our list for less

Quite thrifty Dees!

 

[stEdy]

Bump again

5 goals straight for the milkman and all the memories of him being caught holding the ball dawdling around the half back flank in his first few games are completely erased

Shoutout to Crazy Goody's 4 year deal to get him across from Essendon - inspired list management

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Will win a Norm

 

[TheCount]

Will win a Norm

He is that sort of player isn't he.

Has probably been lingering around this sort of "bag of goals" game all season but just been spraying them too much.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

He is that sort of player isn't he.

Has probably been lingering around this sort of "bag of goals" game all season but just been spraying them too much.

His kick to Hannanwas the highlight for mine. 3 goal assists and 15 score involvements is a huge day

 

[Daemon]

I used to think he was a total spud. Glad to be proven wrong

 

[LeverPuller]

They were saying on SEN how he's been tried everywhere and finally found his niche. It's working wonders.

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Averages 15 touches and 7 of them score involvements. So get the ball to the Milkman and 50% of the time we score....

Seems simple to me, get it to him more!