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Just got home from the Western Demons function. More than 300 supporters there, coaches & players mingled & involved the kids. Each table had a player for a while & then they rotated. Beamer was at our table first, just a great guy, then Joel Macdonald (ditto), then Bailey who was fabulous. Was great to hear him talk about coaching from the bench, the new training centre. Then he did a general question session, spoke v. highly of Jack Watts as an engaging guy, though v. competitive. Jack was quite a star tonight, a real personality, great w. the little kids. (He has a cut over one eye from training). This team is something to be proud of!

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Just got home from the Western Demons function. More than 300 supporters there, coaches & players mingled & involved the kids. Each table had a player for a while & then they rotated. Beamer was at our table first, just a great guy, then Joel Macdonald (ditto), then Bailey who was fabulous. Was great to hear him talk about coaching from the bench, the new training centre. Then he did a general question session, spoke v. highly of Jack Watts as an engaging guy, though v. competitive. Jack was quite a star tonight, a real personality, great w. the little kids. (He has a cut over one eye from training). This team is something to be proud of!

Just wondering if Kyle Cheney made the trip as the emergency player.

Maric had the role last week and you wouldn't think he'd have it two weeks in a row. Yo

I wouldn't take Warnock as an emergency so my guess is Cheney.

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Forgot to say that Bailey said we had a chance tomorrow because we have a couple of "elite athletes" (Bail & Watts, I think) who will be able to catch out some underdone Dockers, brought back too soon. Will coach from the bench again because, even though he sacrifices the overview of the play, he feels he needs to speak one on one with the kids. If they've mucked up he'll more often than not offer encouragement.

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Just wondering if Kyle Cheney made the trip as the emergency player.

Maric had the role last week and you wouldn't think he'd have it two weeks in a row. Yo

I wouldn't take Warnock as an emergency so my guess is Cheney.

Warnock & Maric both played for Casey today.

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Just got home from the Western Demons function. More than 300 supporters there, coaches & players mingled & involved the kids. Each table had a player for a while & then they rotated. Beamer was at our table first, just a great guy, then Joel Macdonald (ditto), then Bailey who was fabulous. Was great to hear him talk about coaching from the bench, the new training centre. Then he did a general question session, spoke v. highly of Jack Watts as an engaging guy, though v. competitive. Jack was quite a star tonight, a real personality, great w. the little kids. (He has a cut over one eye from training). This team is something to be proud of!

Yes, it was a great night. The players were happy to mingle and do autographs etc. One guy paid $1900 to sit on the coaching bench next to Chris Connolly for the Freo game. A keen Demon supporter and very rich no doubt. They tried to auction Ron Barassi's jumper but it was passed in at $ 1000. Shane Woewoden was there with his young son ( In Demons colours). Father /Son rule one day? Woey's jumper was passed in at auction at $850. A few of the players I spoke to reckoned that a win over Freo was on the cards. Guess we will have to wait and see. Bailey spoke forcefully and succinctly about our future hinting that our appearance near the top was getting closer and closer. Said it was a great honour to be associated with a great club like Melbourne. He didn't really answer the question about Junior playing next year but said that he was a terrific leader at the club. He also implied that Gold Coast would have to battle hard to pinch any of our players. Also that other clubs were going to make things difficult for the fledgling side. The way he spoke made one realise how he got the coaching job over others. BTW the Western Demons award for our best player V the Weagles was won by Mr Moloney. Gee, he looked as tough as a mallee bull. Ken Melville and Trevor Johnson from the mighty '50's were there.

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5 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Bump.....

Do the Western Demons still meet at The Paddington in Mount Hawthorn on game day? I'm moving to the area soon and noticed they sponsor the Western Demons.

Much love,

Ethan Tremblay, 

That's some "bump' Ethan.

I think it would register on the Richter scale!

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