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Just a little note that I loved. Cross burned him on the lead and kicked it over his head to a pack for an easy turnover. Aaron didn't hesitate to let him know about it. That's a first gamer telling off a guy with over 200 games to his name. He's just slotted in as if he's been playing with us for years.

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    The boys love him and is very well respected amongst coaching staff and playing.

    His playing style yesterday reminded me so much of Max Rooke who use to be that battering ram half forward who just puts enormous pressure on forward stoppages and also that physicality that he could run through the contest. Several times he ran from the half forward line into the center to put a body on the contest in the center bounces.

    Again a huge lad!

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    The boys love him and is very well respected amongst coaching staff and playing.

    His playing style yesterday reminded me so much of Max Rooke who use to be that battering ram half forward who just puts enormous pressure on forward stoppages and also that physicality that he could run through the contest. Several times he ran from the half forward line into the center to put a body on the contest in the center bounces.

    Again a huge lad!

    I've been thinking kind of Jarrod Molloy at Brisbane. A slightly heavy forward wrecking ball.

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    He'll be a gun if he isn't one already.

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    i think he will be something

    a real gem and brimming with natural football nous

    nothing timid or hestitant either

    who'd have thunk he came from canberra?

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    Didn't see him spray Cross, that's fascinating. Sounds like a competitive beast (like Hogan, Frost, etc.)

    Loving the mongrel Roos/Taylor has injected into us, exactly as a team dubbed the DEMONS should have! Other teams should dread playing us, knowing they'll end up bruised, battered and bleeding after two hours on the field with us.

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    Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games.

    But nope, I like him a lot. Has some pace, size, strong through the hips even though he has no calves, looks like a pro already.

    Has more attributes than your Magner type VFL recruits and actually adds a different dimension to the midfield/flanks.

    Good get!

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    Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games.

    But nope, I like him a lot. Has some pace, size, strong through the hips even though he has no calves, looks like a pro already.

    Has more attributes than your Magner type VFL recruits and actually adds a different dimension to the midfield/flanks.

    Good get!

    Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is.

    If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why.

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    Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games.

    From that first NAB Cup game where he came on as a sub I knew he would be a very good player.

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    Imagine when this bloke gets AFL fit. Missed a big chunk of the preseason after shoulder surgery and never done an AFL preseason. Huge upside.

    Question: Who gets the Rising Star this week if an MFC boy were to collect it? AvB, Jesse with his 15 possessions, 7 marks and 2 goals or Gus with his 9 tackles???

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    Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is.

    If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why.

    I agree - read the article over breakfast.
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    Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is.

    If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why.

    Have you got a link mate? What'd he say that ruffled your feathers?

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    Apologies if this article has already been posted -

    http://m.theage.com.au/afl/melbourne-demons/former-ainslie-midfielder-aaron-vandenberg-makes-afl-debut-with-melbourne-demons-against-gold-coast-suns-20150403-1mdzv2.html

    Nice story on Vanders. Moved to ACT, lost 10-15 kg's and worked his ass off.

    One of my favourite Demons, love and respect his work rate.

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    i think he will be something

    a real gem and brimming with natural football nous

    nothing timid or hestitant either

    who'd have thunk he came from canberra?

    FInally drafting some 'footballers' about time....

    And I think he came from Tathra originally...

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    ...got to love "The Beast".

    I can't remember the last time the club had a player who is built like the proverbial brick....and has a football brain....and knows how to play the game

    Luke Norman

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    Can take a contested grab, can kick a goal, has a good turn of speed and is a great size. What's not to like.

    Sounds like Fyfe

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    I don't see anything bad in there? Is it the fact that he says he'll be cheering them on?

    "I felt sorry for them" "They are such professionals" "soft spot for them now"
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