I don't know why but I'm really looking forward to the prospect of what Matt Jones will bring to the team. From what I've read he has the speed and movement, decent height and his body is there abouts with at least another month to go.

We really need to have that type of player on the park.

God grief does every thread have to be a battle field!

Both of us know it - love is a battlefield.

Both of us know it - love is a battlefield.

Not sure some have love in their hearts binman

More like a spurned lover

Not sure some have love in their hearts binman

More like a spurned lover

Hell hath no fury liked a board member scorned

Hell hath no fury liked a board member scorned

or a board member groupie

I know some that have been well wide of the mark and often confuse fact with opinion. Sorry to jump at you on this one 'WYL' but in the last few months I've heard so much BS from 'someone in the know'. I'm happy your source is reliable and positive about the future, we should all be.

Be postive on this one rjay.

I think we have some really good recruits. Bargains shall we say.

C'mon guys, back on topic please.

James Magner seems to have been left out of 2013 team discussions. He was a shining light in the first 4 rounds, but admits himself that he was really feeling it and getting light tags. By the end of round 7, he said his body was stuffed.

If you have read his tweets, he has not stopped training even over the break. With his first AFL pre-season, who knows what to expect.

People talk about his skills. I suggest viewing his Sandringham youtube highlights, might change your mind.

Viney is still very young, he will have his moments but he will still need a number of preseason's to fully develop. Give him some room to grow not throw it on him just yet.

Hurrah a thread that is not about you know what.

I agree H-T there is much to like about the changes

It will be very interesting to see how they pan out.

A number you have listed are kids and is doubtful they will be world betters this year but also hard to see them being worse than the ones that have left.

I still believe we have only a mid level list It is going to take more than one year to turn us into a top eight side.

Please excuse me for a little negativity but based on decades of false dawns I am keeping my cheering at a low level till April.

Rev were are you when i need you?

Still on holidays?

Just got back tonight from the land of two-headed tree choppers. I was looking to see if I could unearth another Jeremy Howe.

C'mon Old Dee, let yourself go. This is going to be our best year in a long, long time. Be not pessimistic, for the optimistic shall inherit the flag.

Praise the lord, the angels are lining up to spread glory on our club. Those who oppose us will be smote by a mighty sword from on high. Those who lack faith will be turned into Collingwood supporters. Those who doubt will be banished to the desert of GWS. The AFL will be swallowed by a sea of legal woes as they try to defend their abject stupidity. A perfect storm is brewing my friend.

Hallelujah brother! 0ur time is nigh. 2013 will see us silence the critics and restore our lost pride. 2014 will see us resume our position as the premier club in this hallowed competition. Bring it on.

Praise be to Neeld. Go Dees!

How's that Old Dee? Are you uplifted?

Edited January 16, 201312 yr by Crawf52

Be postive on this one rjay.

I think we have some really good recruits. Bargains shall we say.

I agree, and I'm positive we are on the right track.

Just got back tonight from the land of two-headed tree choppers. I was looking to see if I could unearth another Jeremy Howe.

C'mon Old Dee, let yourself go. This is going to be our best year in a long, long time. Be not pessimistic, for the optimistic shall inherit the flag.

Praise the lord, the angels are lining up to spread glory on our club. Those who oppose us will be smite by a mighty sword from on high. Those who lack faith will be turned into Collingwood supporters. Those who doubt will be banished to the desert of GWS. The AFL will be swallowed by a sea of legal woes as they try to defend their abject stupidity. A perfect storm is brewing my friend.

Hallelujah brother! 0ur time is nigh. 2013 will see us silence the critics and restore our lost pride. 2014 will see us resume our position as the premier club in this hallowed competition. Bring it on.

Praise be to Neeld. Go Dees!

How's that Old Dee? Are you uplifted?

i got so excited i just lost a whole banana smoothy on my keyboard

you owe me one banana smoothie (if you're wrong)

Edited January 16, 201312 yr by daisycutter

Just got back tonight from the land of two-headed tree choppers. I was looking to see if I could unearth another Jeremy Howe.

C'mon Old Dee, let yourself go. This is going to be our best year in a long, long time. Be not pessimistic, for the optimistic shall inherit the flag.

Praise the lord, the angels are lining up to spread glory on our club. Those who oppose us will be smite by a mighty sword from on high. Those who lack faith will be turned into Collingwood supporters. Those who doubt will be banished to the desert of GWS. The AFL will be swallowed by a sea of legal woes as they try to defend their abject stupidity. A perfect storm is brewing my friend.

Hallelujah brother! 0ur time is nigh. 2013 will see us silence the critics and restore our lost pride. 2014 will see us resume our position as the premier club in this hallowed competition. Bring it on.

Praise be to Neeld. Go Dees!

How's that Old Dee? Are you uplifted?

Yes and Hallelujah brother

Oh thank god for you brother I can see the way ahead to the promised land.

Thank god you have returned I was beginning to wonder about razor blades and warm baths

But no longer.

Look out here we come get out of the road of the might Dees

Interesting to see that so many of the de-listed players (or those who chose to leave) were slow. Rivers, Moloney, Bate etc... Blease, Jetta, Nicho, Toumpas, Watts, McDonald are quick. Am I able to expect pace from the Dees in 2013?

I have seen too many January's that made me feel good about large, bronzed men looking like champions in the pre season. I just can't dance to this music yet. Last year hurt me bad, so I will wait at least until the NAB cup finishes before I commit to any sense of expectation.

It has been a huge turnover this summer, but I am looking forward to Jetta, Tynan and Taggert. These three are full of genuine potential and have seen at least 2 pre seasons.

Yes and Hallelujah brother

Oh thank god for you brother I can see the way ahead to the promised land.

Thank god you have returned I was beginning to wonder about razor blades and warm baths

But no longer.

Look out here we come get out of the road of the might Dees

Happy to help out brother.