The last couple of days have been pretty taxing but they constitute what is considered an absolute necessity when travelling to the Gold Coast with young children in tow. Visits to Seaworld (yesterday) and MovieWorld (today) are enough to wear out a Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and The Flash (the film character, not Aaron Davey) let alone a mere mortal from Melbourne. No time to stop for a even a second as we rush from show to show, ride to ride and game to game. I think either of the 3D Shrek Show or the dodgems caused my whiplash but the real nightmares will come later.

Sitting down on a bench next to my son, Marilyn Monroe and Austin Powers, we notice someone walk past attired in one of those alternative Hawthorn guernseys that made the Dockers' jumper look half decent when they played against each other a fortnight ago.

This led to reminiscences about a game we used to play on the train on the way to the footy. The idea was that whichever team's colours we saw first would win the game. Despite the randomness of our sightings, the results were incredibly accurate although they weren't really that random when you considered that no self respecting football goer would be seen wearing the old Brisbane Bears or Fremantle jumpers in our home town. Marilyn yawns and walks off arm in arm with Powers.

More rides, more shows, a stroll down the main street of Gotham City and it's time to leave. Then, just as we are about to exit through the turnstiles, he comes into view. A tall blond bloke wearing a Saints guernsey, the number 12 sown on his back.

The nightmares are beginning ...

Last week's clash between Melbourne and Hawthorn provided a reality check for those of us who have been banking on steady and regular improvement from an emerging young Demon team.

Despite the fact that Melbourne produced a presentable showing in finishing only 22 points down against the reigning premier, the reality was that Hawthorn returned to some of its premiership winning form and smashed the hapless Demons in the first half of the game. They relaxed their grip on the game when forced to play two men short after injuries put an end to the games of Moss and Stokes.

Will the Demons have the same luxury against the Saints at Carrara and Colin Sylvia be able to produce anything like his ground breaking display in midfield by Colin Sylvia when he amassed a career best 37 disposals and four goals?

I think not and that is why I confidently select the favourite to salute on Saturday night although the young Dees should take game right up to them.

Dees < 60 points = :D

we only have a slight chance if the heavens open and it rains buckets, cats and dogs. we have played with a wet slippery ball a few times this year (once in preseason in cairns), and this should favour us against the indoor team of the saints.

pray for more rain

pray for more rain

That's a bit rich - a demon praying! Still I guess it depends who you're praying to.

Gold Coast/Tweed Heads

Forecast for Wednesday Evening

Fine. Light winds.

Precis: Fine.

Forecast for Thursday

Fine.

Precis: Fine. Min 13 Max 23

UV Alert: 10:10 am to 1:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]

Friday Shower or two. Max 23

Saturday Shower or two. Max 21

Sunday A few shower. Max 21

Where is everyone sitting at the game?

We got sent tickets in north hill i think section 19 but we changed them because they were in a dry area ( no alcohol)

so now we are in the western stand section 1.

????

Where is everyone sitting at the game?

We got sent tickets in north hill i think section 19 but we changed them because they were in a dry area ( no alcohol)

so now we are in the western stand section 1.

????

Mousey, hihosylvia? You've gone back to mousey?

Mousey, hihosylvia? You've gone back to mousey?

haha yeah mate, mouse is my nickname everyone knows me by, had it since first day of grade 8. I am now 23! lol

hihosylvia is my play station 3 online name

haha yeah mate, mouse is my nickname everyone knows me by, had it since first day of grade 8. I am now 23! lol

hihosylvia is my play station 3 online name

It's just that your sig has "previously known as mousey"

fixed

The boys were up early today to watch Barcelona's Champions League final triumph over Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. By the time I woke up, the Spanish team was already celebrating its 2-0 victory and once I realised that the winners wore the famous red and blue colours I was celebrating with them.

An encouraging omen for tomorrow night perhaps? B)

Lets hope its an omen for Saturday night mate

I would love to hand the sainters their first loss!

Lets hope its an omen for Saturday night mate

I would love to hand the sainters their first loss!

Just picked up a copy of Inside Football and I can't believe their gall. Each week they rank the games in order of interest and guess what game they nominated as the one attracting the least interest?

That's right!

The big one at Carrara on Saturday night. That's bollocks.

I noticed on Ology that there is an unofficial thing planned-

There is no official aftermatch function following the Saints game due to the closeness of the Carrara and Gabba games.

There is however an unofficial get together planned at the Emerald Lakes Golf Club immediately after the game.

The club is situated diagonally opposite the ground and is a mere 150 metre walk away.

I have spoken to the club management and all are welcome until closing time which is 12 midnight.

There will be a few Queensland Demons present and I understand that Tilly 18 and neitzstar will also be in attendance.

Any others ?

Who will be going to that?

Just picked up a copy of Inside Football and I can't believe their gall. Each week they rank the games in order of interest and guess what game they nominated as the one attracting the least interest?

That's right!

The big one at Carrara on Saturday night. That's bollocks.

They would nominate that it would be the least of interest simply because they see it as 1st v 16th. Little do they know the Saints will be given a fair dinkum contest. Saints by 4 points.

So is anyone else going to the Emerald Lakes Golf club after the game for some frothies?

Maybe even before?

Looks like demon supporters are welcome by the management there, only 150 metres away

Ok all

Here I am with the official word from the Queensland Demons.

No official function - mainly due to two visits in a month and the dinner they have on tonite at Crowne Plaza.

The Queensland Demons invite all to a post match drink at Emerald Lakes Golf Club. This is almost directly across Broadbeach-Nerang Road and will be open till midnight. We have spoken to the manager and we are all welcome to roll over and celebrate our game.

For the record, I would like to think we can take it up to the Saints but will need 4 quarters of what we saw in the second half of last week and more. Another big one from Col would be nice and even better if he had a few mates with similar figures!!

Saints have to lose one eventually and it would be great if it could be here.

HOPE TO SEE U ALL SATURDAY NIGHT

P S For those able to make it, training tonite (Friday) at 6 pm for approx an hour. Opportunity for kids to get pics and autographs.

Hi Deb,

I assume training's at Carrara?

Cheers

Heard Nick Riewoldt on TFS, all their players and staff are to wear face masks whilst travelling by air to prevent them all from catching "Swine Flu".

Does anyone know if Melbournefc are following suit? Or if we have the resources available for such needs?...

Heard Nick Riewoldt on TFS, all their players and staff are to wear face masks whilst travelling by air to prevent them all from catching "Swine Flu".

Does anyone know if Melbournefc are following suit? Or if we have the resources available for such needs?...

Might be happy to cop a touch of the swine flu and end up getting Scully and Butcher next year.