If he keeps it up he should get another season, still looks seriously fit and his skills are as good as ever. His overhead marking is so underrated, such a strong grab for his size, kicks the big goals too, really happy for him.
Player Watch #18: Jake Melksham – back for 2024
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Lot of egg on my face with Melk. Thought he wascooked even last year. Is now a really dangerous part of our team who also defends much better than I can remember.
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cooked even last year. Is now a really dangerous part of our team who also defends much better than I can remember.To be fair I would think the majority of the people on this board are in the same boat, myself included.
No one expected this purple patch from him.
Lot of egg on my face with Melk. Thought he was
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To be fair I think we all wrote him off.
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My only concern with Melksham has been if he can sustain this. He has always struck me as a high IQ player who sometimes messes up his execution.
I have always had absolute belief he can pop up and have a real impact BUT can he keep going. Would love him to keep this up and finish his career with a GF win (because if he keeps playing like this he will be huge for the team).
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I definitely wrote him off.
He had the purple patch late last year too, then had two shocking finals. So I really hope he carries this form into finals when the tempo ratchets up.
He's definitely moving much better than previous years and is fighting for everything in the air and on the ground. Good on him. Plays better at AFL level than at Casey funnily enough.
He had the purple patch late last year too, then had two shocking finals. So I really hope he carries this form into finals when the tempo ratchets up.
He's definitely moving much better than previous years and is fighting for everything in the air and on the ground. Good on him. Plays better at AFL level than at Casey funnily enough.
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I'd say his purple patch this year has been better than his purple patch last year.
Except for that game against Carlton, that was unreal
Yep, I wrote him off as well.
Really enjoying his output and on form alone he deserves another contract imo.
Really enjoying his output and on form alone he deserves another contract imo.
I know someone who mixes in the same broad social circles as Melk. They’re also a Melbourne supporter.
They were at the same kid’s party and he said that this was going to be his last year in the AFL and next year would be local footy.
This was a few months back when he was in the VFL. Things may have changed since.
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I reckon I've been melkshams biggest fan and even I cant pretend I saw this coming. Looks fitter than he has for a while kinda feels like his role is perfect for himLot of egg on my face with Melk. Thought he was
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"THE MELK MAN KICKS IT FROM THE CORNER SHOP!!"
Can actually imagine Kelly Underwood shouting this.
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I was hoping someone would pick up what I was putting down.
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he was unbelievable in that Carlton game late last year though
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Yeah it was just insane how good he was
Other than that though, I just reckon his last month has been more consistent than last year
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Yes that is why I am hesitent about him. That said if someone is playing as well as he is then surely they can't be dropped.
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With the news of Melk potentially tearing his ACL, Headless has inspired me to open up a thread based on our favourite moments from the man with ice in his veins.
If this is the end (hopefully not), he's been a brilliant clubman and a key contributor to our success on plenty of occasions. We love you, Melky
If this is the end (hopefully not), he's been a brilliant clubman and a key contributor to our success on plenty of occasions. We love you, Melky
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Wish there was footage of him putting May thru the reception desk at the fancy restaurant.
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Was important in this game too:
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Just speaking on his career though, I was annoyed when we got him, thought it was a ******* terrible idea as I considered him nothing more than a faux tough guy and inconsistent as heck, had him as a delist candidate in 2-3 years. How ones opinion can change. A pleasure to watch when in full flight in 2018, so dangerous around goal and a fantastic field kick over a distance, grew into a great clubman and leader as others have mentioned. Never got the sooks up when dropped, worked his ass off to get another chance and made the most of his opportunities when they presented themselves. He should be so bloody proud of his year this season, many of us had written him off (including myself) and he made us look stupid. ******* love you Melk.
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Underrated goal from 2018 to close the door against Port.
My favourite moment was his potential last one, sitting on the bench high fiving and encouraging his teammates when he would have known his career is probably over. Also hugely admirable he came back into the side as a 31yo when every campaigner had written him off (me included) and produces arguably career best footy. Onya Melk.
