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One of the topics for the show is:

Highlights for the year so far 

  • Favourite win
  • One in game highlight
  • Other random highlights

We'd love to hear some responses to any or all of those questions in the chat room during the show or on this thread. We'll read them out or theme them up.

Thanks in advance  

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    1 minute ago, binman said:

    One of the topics for the show is:

    Highlights for the year so far 

    • Favourite win
    • One in game highlight
    • Other random highlights

    We'd love to hear some responses to any or all of those questions in the chat room during the show or on this thread. We'll read them out or theme them up.

    Thanks in advance  

    favourite win: vs tigers on anzac eve, even tho i think the wins over footscray and the bears were bigger in the context of the season

    one in game highlight: kosi ducks, kosi weaves, kosi goals (rd 2 vs aints)

    other random highlights: viney goal after about 20 seconds in rd 2 vs aints, having full confidence that lever will mark everything that comes near him, ben brown's first lillee-esque run up and goal...oh, and also winning the first 9 games of the season!

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    Thanks wwsw.

    Another topic we will be discussing - al thoughts welcome:

    Players 

    • Top 5 in the bluey (based on similar criteria as the bluey ie not just the best on 3,2,1 voting) 
    • Most improved - other than Tmac! 
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    2 hours ago, binman said:

    Thanks wwsw.

    Another topic we will be discussing - al thoughts welcome:

    Players 

    • Top 5 in the bluey (based on similar criteria as the bluey ie not just the best on 3,2,1 voting) 
    • Most improved - other than Tmac! 

    Top 5 in the Bluey: Oliver, Gawn, Petracca, Lever, Salem

    Most improved (other than T Mac): in order, i'd go Pickett, Lever, Salem - they've all gone from very good players to at least all oztrayan squad of 40 inclusions

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    On 6/21/2021 at 11:49 AM, binman said:

    One of the topics for the show is:

    Highlights for the year so far 

    • Favourite win
    • One in game highlight
    • Other random highlights

    We'd love to hear some responses to any or all of those questions in the chat room during the show or on this thread. We'll read them out or theme them up.

    Thanks in advance  

     

    3 hours ago, binman said:

    Thanks wwsw.

    Another topic we will be discussing - al thoughts welcome:

    Players 

    • Top 5 in the bluey (based on similar criteria as the bluey ie not just the best on 3,2,1 voting) 
    • Most improved - other than Tmac! 

    If Demonland Posters would like to answer these questions we'll read some of them out on the show on Wednesday Night.

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    On 6/21/2021 at 11:49 AM, binman said:

    One of the topics for the show is:

    Highlights for the year so far 

    • Favourite win
    • One in game highlight
    • Other random highlights

    We'd love to hear some responses to any or all of those questions in the chat room during the show or on this thread. We'll read them out or theme them up.

    Thanks in advance  

    Favourite win - Can’t split Anzac Eve and the Sydney victory.
    Anzac Eve, special occasion, big crowd and Jonesy’s 300th. Tigers brought the heat early and we took over quickly. 

    The Sydney game, probably the most brutal and physical match I’ve seen us play in this year. High pressure and they challenged us all night, both sets of supporters were loud and it was a terrific atmosphere.

    In game highlight - T Mac’s left foot goal against the Swans after bursting out of a pack.

    Random highlight - Salem’s overall game against the Saints. He was simply brilliant that night.

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    Favourite win: vs Bulldogs because that followed the loss to Adelaide therefore many fans were expecting (and accepting) a loss to the Dogs was on the cards. 
    My personal favourite moment: vs Carlton, Kozzie gesturing the touched goal. Honesty and integrity right there. 

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    Any team especially us at the start of season thought they would be 11/2  at the mid season break would be rapt.The is fact is we are 11/2 and nobody else is so we going ok

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    On 6/21/2021 at 11:49 AM, binman said:

    One of the topics for the show is:

    Highlights for the year so far 

    • Favourite win
    • One in game highlight
    • Other random highlights

    We'd love to hear some responses to any or all of those questions in the chat room during the show or on this thread. We'll read them out or theme them up.

    Thanks in advance  

    Favourite Win

    Comeback against Brisbane - was so very un-Melbourne like in that it was a clinical and measured comeback correcting deficiencies at half time & going 11 wins mid season on a Friday night was pretty special feeling post match. Said a lot about the maturity of the group.

    one game highlight 

    Trac’s goal early in the last against Richmond - was very Dusty like !! Hoping he can do stuff like that in September 

    other random highlight 

    Kozzie’s 2Q goal against the Saints - looked great on TV loved the curl on the ball as he snapped it 

     

     

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    Favorite win: Has to be the win against the bulldogs for me. With that win I started to have confidence in the team and the players. There were (and still are) a lot of questions being asked of us and with each winning game we answer more of the questions.

    Game Highlight; TMac's goal against Brisbane after the best in close buildup work I have seen from the Demons. Love the movement and handballs that worked to get the ball free and moving forward from the wing. The goal was icing on the cake.

    Other random highlight: the quality and consistence of Salem's games. He has always had the talent and ability but this season he has really put it all together.

    Top 5 in the Bluey: Petracca, Oliver, Gawn have to be in that group but after that there are more than a few that could fill the last two spots. Lever, May and Salem in defence. Langdon from the wing has to be in the discussion. In the forward 50 you might get TMac or Fristch sneaking in. 

    Most improved: again, a few that could be in the discussion. Rivers is on a steep improvement arc for me as is Spargo. Charlie does not get a lot of the ball at the moment but puts in a lot of work putting pressure on the opposition defenders. When he does have the ball in hand he uses it very, very well. His game compliments Pickett's nicely.

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    Another great podcast.  Thanks to Andy, George and bin for their entertaining and enlightening analyses, well as to Axis of Bob for his input.

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    25 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

    Another great podcast.  Thanks to Andy, George and bin for their entertaining and enlightening analyses, well as to Axis of Bob for his input.

    Thanks dee - you need some stamina to get to the end of it but it is important to use the mid season bye to get some solid training loads in to prepare for the rest of the season.

    Go redlegs

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    Superb, fellas. Thanks for that.

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    On 6/22/2021 at 1:22 PM, binman said:

    Players 

    • Top 5 in the bluey (based on similar criteria as the bluey ie not just the best on 3,2,1 voting) 
    • Most improved - other than Tmac! 

    Top 5: E.Langdon, T.Mac, C.Oliver, C.Petrraca, J.Lever.

    Most Improved: Dead Heat J.Jordan/C.Spargo

    Could have listed 3-5 more players in the mix for the Bluey, Notably Max would by his own admissions agree he has not been anywhere near his best this season.

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    18 hours ago, Demonland said:

    May I suggest giving the podcast a listen at 1/2 speed to experience what the show would sound like if we were drunk or stoned. 

    You mean you're not?

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