Opinion Who will improve most in 2015?

[RandB]

Ok, I think we've reached the point now where a caution for civility is needed.

Back on topic everyone, or at the very least loosely on topic and insult free.

 

[Dez!]

Ok, I think we've reached the point now where a caution for civility is needed.

Back on topic everyone, or at the very least loosely on topic and insult free.

I need counselling to get over the insult, don't make me go all Lumumba on you campaigners!

 

[djpaulydemon]

Hopefully all of Michie, Riley and Newton. All aged 22, have played around 20 games or less and could create some serious motivation for our younger talented mids to increase their output. Our depth and age profile would be looking really good if these guys can step up and create a lot of competition for midfield spots.

 

[Cannon82]

Our depth and age profile would be looking really good if these guys can step up and create a lot of competition for midfield spots.

Rohan Bail - winner of the Competition for Midfield Spots three years running...

 

[Dark Avenger]

Viney is my final answer. Will bet that he makes the '22 under 22' in 2015.

Big call. Considering Ollie Wines didn't make this years one.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Big call. Considering Ollie Wines didn't make this years one.

Should have been the second or third midfielder picked.

 

[Topkent]

Should have been the second or third midfielder picked.

Ellis, Bontempelli, Swallow all lucky to make it

 

[schmuttt]

I think Viney as well. His sheer determination and increase in endurance makes him a good bet.

My second pick is Dean Kent although there is an element of hope there.

Player of interest is Jetta. We've seen him play some good defensive roles but he is seriously well equipped as a footy player. I'd love to see him come down the ground a bit but Roos might decide to stay conservative and keep it simple/defensive.

Jetta is best in the back half, I think he still struggles to find the ball around the ground, but attacks it really well when it is in his area and always does his job defensively.

 

[Topkent]

Jetta is best in the back half, I think he still struggles to find the ball around the ground, but attacks it really well when it is in his area and always does his job defensively.

I agree , just like grimes he thrives when he has a starting point and a simpler task , you can get lost in the midfield quite easily

 

[Dr Mephesto]

Jack Watts.

He is waaaay overdue for a breakout year.

Maybe he can finally stabilize under Roos' second year at the helm and show his credentials as 2008's brightest prospect.

 

[ThaiBarmats]

Jack Watts.

He is waaaay overdue for a breakout year.

Maybe he can finally stabilize under Roos' second year at the helm and show his credentials as 2008's brightest prospect.

Yep. We have had a number of talls that have been around the club for awhile now. I expect one or two of Watts, Gawn, Pedo, Fitz or Spencer to break out this year. Similar to Martin doing for Brisbane.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

8 years of Watts at Ablett-like quality? No worries. Too easy. Just putting in an order now, should arrive round 1.

 

[Topkent]

Yep. We have had a number of talls that have been around the club for awhile now. I expect one or two of Watts, Gawn, Pedo, Fitz or Spencer to break out this year. Similar to Martin doing for Brisbane.

Pedo didnt play well last year?

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Pedo didnt play well last year?

He played better than expected, but solid role player is about it.

 

[WWSD]

Jimmy Toumpas: Entering his third season on the Demons list he will have a breakout season in 2015 and show everyone why he was taken as a high draft pick in 2012. He will be in Melbourne's best 22 by seasons end.

 

[Demon 16]

Jimmy Toumpas: Entering his third season on the Demons list he will have a breakout season in 2015 and show everyone why he was taken as a high draft pick in 2012. He will be in Melbourne's best 22 by seasons end.

I really hope so.

If he doesn't have a good season, the writing will be on the wall for him I reckon.

Not so much that he won't make it at AFL level - just that he would be unlikely to become the player we would have hoped when we picked him at 4.

 

[Topkent]

He played better than expected, but solid role player is about it.

Yeah but my point was, that was his breakout
For him to breakout again he would have to become the next paddy rider or kick 50 goals

 

[CTHORANGE]

It's pretty amazing, under Neeld only N Jones, Garland and maybe Dunn made any noticeable improvement. Under Roos and co already Jetta, Pedo and Dunn, all consigned to the scrap heap at some stage, have significantly improved, and the development in young players like JKH, Tyson, Kent and Salem in the first few of their games was actually noticeable. Let's hope blokes like Toumpas can get that effect going strongly next year. Viney to be the big improver for mine next year, will become an elite young gun in the eyes of neutral supporters and not just ours.

 

[Sprout]

Jimmy Toumpas: Entering his third season on the Demons list he will have a breakout season in 2015 and show everyone why he was taken as a high draft pick in 2012. He will be in Melbourne's best 22 by seasons end.

Has his body (and mind) right for the first time since arriving at the club.

We've been burned by "tearing it up at training" reports too many times in the past, but the early reports are very positive.

 

[Topkent]

I had my money on dean kent but after realizing what we drafted I'm all over Jack Viney, pressures off him and he can concentrate on looking for the footy like a mad dog

 

[Sir Hugh Percy]

I'm hoping Toumpas, but I'm thinking Frost.

 

[jhong]

I am thinking the coach will improve the most. Did a good job this past season considering we started with no forward line ,but with a full season and 2 pre-season's by round 1, i think he will have a good idea as to who can play their role and who still needs to learn. (or never will) . Whether it will be enough to put wins on the board remains to be seen.

 

[Demon 16]

On SEN yesterday, the Ox was genuinely adamant that Jesse Hogan would be the best forward in the game within 3 years.

Said the last time he felt a player of this level was coming through was Pendlebury, then Fyfe at the same ages.

 

[CWaffles]

On SEN yesterday, the Ox was genuinely adamant that Jesse Hogan would be the best forward in the game within 3 years.

Said the last time he felt a player of this level was coming through was Pendlebury, then Fyfe at the same ages.

It's a pretty exciting time, been a long time since we have had a forward that could dominate a game. I just want to lock him in to Long term contract to keep the rivals at bay.

 

[Topkent]

Get the ox down there to train him , then ask Carey down followed by brereton

Then once he's an arrogant lady killing gambling addict teach him how to kick a goal