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4 minutes ago, one_demon said:

We rarely lost by a large margin

Bit like only being a little  bit dead  eh ;)

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    We have to keep the faith.  Are we really that bad? I don't think so it was just a brain faze. The talent is there ,just have to unlock it as it comes from  above the shoulders. 

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    31 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

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    Thanks for the laugh! Best way to get through the rest of 2019 is to laugh our way into 2020, year of the Demons! 

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    Paid no extra for Grand Final Guarantee - scepticism vindicated!

    No finals - saved a heap of money. 

    2019 - budget balanced.

    Time to spend the extra money on a holiday. Far, far away.

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    On 8/27/2019 at 8:24 AM, spirit of norm smith said:

    10 positives

    1- big Max Gawn is a superstar. Huge heart and despite others falling away, he had a fantastic year.  Deserves All Australian.  Will finish top 10 in the Brownlow in a team that won 5 games.  Lots of 2 votes rather than 3 votes will reduce his finish though. 

    2- we found Hore, Lockhart and Petty.  Each showed me they will be part of our future. 

    3- we are back at the top of the National Draft. Yes it’s a sign of bad times and we’ve had enough, but we should get Ash or Young (Suns will be gifted 1-2 combo). Either Ash or Young are very good. Prefer Ash as he is tough and quick. 

    4- Sam Frost showed he can take on key forwards.  His round 23 game v Brown showed his ability to shut down key forwards. His chase down of Petruccelle was also a highlight 

    5- Fritsch is a forward.  Hopefully the last 7 weeks showed Goodwin not to put Fritta in the back pocket. His round 23 mark was my Dees mark of the year 

    6- Trac and Salem took a step up. Two highly rated 1st round picks. They are behind oliver and Brayshaw but showed their value.  In a tough year, they can hold their head up. 

    7- Misson is gone ( Burgess has some serious fixing to do)

    8- Lever and May played only a handful of games yet showed they will be very good and even better together to control the defence. Looking forward to 2020. 

    9- injuries killed us in 2019.  It couldn’t be that worse in 2020 surely 

    10- footy showed the inflated egos that you need to work hard and it doesn’t just happen. YOU BECOME THE HUNTED.  Lesson learned to all at MFC... I hope 

    Norm.. of all D'landers!

    Wash your mouth out sir, throw salt over your shoulder, 10 hail marys etc !!!

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    Aside from the legend that is Max Gawn, the only positive I can think of was the annual discount members get from New Balance...

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