Beware of the Demons - the rise has started

[Moonshadow 17,638]

Its ok BB as they will be related soon.

Moon is going to marry BBO sister.

There will be lots of Banana at the wedding!

Don't think so Toady. She's all yours, that is, if she'd have you.

[Deez 298]

C'mon, give the guy a break.

If we can't get excited about the signing of Roos and the prospects that follow then why even bother following the game?

Things will turn around soon, life is too short to be pessimistic about everything.

[jackaub 1,402]

C'mon, give the guy a break.

If we can't get excited about the signing of Roos and the prospects that follow then why even bother following the game?

Things will turn around soon, life is too short to be pessimistic about everything.

Agree completly Deez!

[monoccular 17,360]

all i can say that if Port have done it, there is no reason why we cant.

Roos is a far more superior coach to HInkely and our list is probably better

One would like to hope so.

But as has been said earlier in this thread, MFC have had a lot of false dawns, so I for one will believe it when I see it, (presuming that my one eye is still functioning when that time comes.)

That said, I will once again go into the draft, trade and preseasons full of optimism. One time it may not be false.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,136]

Sorry Bitty. I need punishment, lots of punishment. Suggestions?

Yeah, I have a suggestion. You must sit down and read all your posts for the last 6 months. It would rate as cruel and unusual punishment but I doubt you'd stay awake for more than a few minutes!

[beelzebub 23,254]

This thread's gone a tad weird.. And it takes something to be weird on D-Land..lol

[Moonshadow 17,638]

Yeah, I have a suggestion. You must sit down and read all your posts for the last 6 months. It would rate as cruel and unusual punishment but I doubt you'd stay awake for more than a few minutes!

Unusual, yes. Cruel, no. It would be riveting reading Bitty. You'd benefit from doing likewise.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,136]

Unusual, yes. Cruel, no. It would be riveting reading Bitty. You'd benefit from doing likewise.

Nah, a bit soft Moon. I'll claim the points on this exchange.

[Moonshadow 17,638]

Nah, a bit soft Moon. I'll claim the points on this exchange.

Have all the points you want Bitty. Maybe add them to the collection on top of your head.

[DemonFrog 1,347]

So what's this thread about again?

[Moonshadow 17,638]

So what's this thread about again?

Don't you know Toady? It's about footy games in WA that no one except you are following. Oh, hang on, that's the other thread.

[Dees2014 2,377]

Some of you may be interested in this reply I posted on "theroar" website in response to a smart-Alec posting from some disgruntled supporter, probably bomber or magpie is my guess.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/09/07/how-will-the-paul-roos-era-unfold-at-melbourne/

I was making the case out ( as the article did as well) as to why we would get at least 10 wins next year. Indeed when you have a really good look at our position I concluded we may well make the 8. It was more encouraging than I had imagined. Whilst some of the thing in the post may not be 100% accurate, I think the conclusion is quite valid. I would be interested to know what others think.

Here is my post:

"BS - you sound like a grumpy, bitter Bomber fan, or should that now read Magpie fan.

I think before you start criticizing the author, you should do your homework. It is indeed very possible the Demons will get ten wins next year - indeed it would not surprise me if they made the eight. They have class backs in Garland, Frawley, McDonald and Grimes, a potentially one of the best, biggest and most mobile forward set ups in the league in Clark, Dawes, Hogan, Howe, Fitzpatrick and Watts. And some very high draft picks who have been very badly coached but are immense talents. I refer to toumpas, viney, grimes, watts , sylvia, Bleeze and Trengove, all of whom will be on the ball next year ( in more ways than one!) at various times next year. A coach like Roos will bring all of those up to A grade level which they all have that ability to be - all were top ten picks and all have chronicly underperformed and had over several seasons of being thrashed every week had their confidence shot to pieces. Throw in Jones into that mix (the club's most consistent player) and you start to see an elite mid field forming. In 21 year old 6'10 Max Gawn, the second biggest big man in the league after Sandilands, and one of the most mobile, and 22 years old 6' 7" Jack Fitzpatrick, one of the fastest players at the club over 50 meters and who is just recovering from CFS, and diabetes (I think). He has shown in the second half of the year why he was regarded as one of the best schoolboy footballers in the country before he became ill, and has the potential to develop into a quality ruck/forward. Alternatively, because of his devastating speed and his strength, some at melbourne talk about (dream about) him on a one wing and 6'5" Jack Watts, also one of the fastest runners at the club, on the other - both almost impossible match ups for oppositions.

Add to that Mark Jamar, an all Australian ruckman just 4 years ago, and you start to see a strong mobile force. Further, the club looks like having two picks in the first dozen, and three in the first 20 which gives them the chance to trade for quality, mature age midfielders, and maybe class crumbing forward, which Roos says he is prepared to do in the ND and PSD. Would be icing on the cake....

With quality coaching and good leadership on and off the field (which with the help of the AFL) has now been put in place, I have no doubt the Demons will bounce back and bounce back hard under Paul Roos' astute coaching and leadership.

Roos is a very astute man. He would not have gone into this if he thought it was a basket case. It isn't, and it won't be. Fortunately, none of the rest of the competition has woken up yet."

Edited September 9, 2013 by Dees2014

[rpfc 28,087]

I think you are going to be disappointed - unless we get a midfield over the summer - we are going to struggle to win 6 or 7 games.

Stop the thrashings would be a solid start.

[Dees2014 2,377]

I think you are going to be disappointed - unless we get a midfield over the summer - we are going to struggle to win 6 or 7 games.

Stop the thrashings would be a solid start.

The major point of my post was we do have the basis of a quality mid field, it is just they have been so badly developed, led and coached the upside for Roos and his assistants is very high. By drafting mature age mids using more high draft picks could leave us in a very good position, particularly given Roos proven ability to pick quality mature age players and blend them into his game plan

[rpfc 28,087]

I have no doubt that more confidence and ball winners (especially contested) will give us a great boost, but we are so far away from other teams right now...

I don't think 10+ wins is probable.

[old dee 23,564]

I have no doubt that more confidence and ball winners (especially contested) will give us a great boost, but we are so far away from other teams right now...

I don't think 10+ wins is probable.

I agree rpfc in fact I think your six or seven is pushing the envelope.

Four and a reduction in the floggings IMO is about the best we can hope for in 2014

[Bitter but optimistic 22,136]

Don't you know Toady? It's about footy games in WA that no one except you are following. Oh, hang on, that's the other thread.

You're a bit confused as usual Moon. Get with it - Frog has the situation in hand.

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Don't you know Toady? It's about footy games in WA that no one except you are following. Oh, hang on, that's the other thread.

LOL

I support any team that wears Red and Blue and who also sings its a Grand Old Flag.

But you must forgive me as its their first finals win since 2003 when they last won the FLAG.

I did get a little too excited about their win/Grand Final appearance in 2 weeks in an otherwise pain filled 2013 AFL season.

Although things appear to be looking up for the Dees and I am feeling a lot better about 2014 and beyond.

[Red and Bluebeard 2,081]

LOL

I support any team that wears Red and Blue and who also sings its a Grand Old Flag.

But you must forgive me as its their first finals win since 2003 when they last won the FLAG.

I did get a little too excited about their win/Grand Final appearance in 2 weeks in an otherwise pain filled 2013 AFL season.

Although things appear to be looking up for the Dees and I am feeling a lot better about 2014 and beyond.

TBF, what is it with all the avatar changes? Are you now The Big Chook or something?

[DemonFrog 1,347]

TBF, what is it with all the avatar changes? Are you now The Big Chook or something?

LOL BigBird

Not found the right Avatar as yet.

Plus a little change is good

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,562]

Wtf is this thread?

[Red and Bluebeard 2,081]

LOL BigBird

Not found the right Avatar as yet.

Plus a little change is good

No worries. Just wanted to make sure that your current avatar wasn't meant to be a frog ...

[DemonFrog 1,347]

No worries. Just wanted to make sure that your current avatar wasn't meant to be a frog ...

Think its a deformed Falcon.

But its Blue and Red so all is good.

[Red and Bluebeard 2,081]

Think its a deformed Falcon.

But its Blue and Red so all is good.

Not an ex-Cardinal? Spot on about the colours, though!

[What 18,810]

good to see the enthusiasm from the OP

MFC fans are allowed to enjoy the current happenings at the club after 7 years of garbage