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Love the touch of having Yze announce it. 

Special. Loved his old man back in the day - preaching to the choir here obviously. Can’t wait to see how Taj goes. 

I love the way we build our young players in the VFL and let them loose when the time is right. It’s common in this team now for players to be well im to their second or even third year before they get picked. Great development.

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Why do people think Howes is ahead of him? Blake plays a less contested game in an easier position (HB), and gets less of the footy with less impact. 

Woey brings attributes we lack into the side - he is a good short passer of the ball and has good composure/decision making. He's also no slouch in the contest and quicker (slightly taller too) than the likes of Laurie 

Pleased with the debut & wondering who it is at the expense of - Harmes or Chandler I would guess. 

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19 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Love the touch of having Yze announce it. 

Special. Loved his old man back in the day - preaching to the choir here obviously. Can’t wait to see how Taj goes. 

I love the way we build our young players in the VFL and let them loose when the time is right. It’s common in this team now for players to be well im to their second or even third year before they get picked. Great development.

I feel like we have done that so well that now I am pitching in the other direction - get Howes and Woey in, JVR needs to be a regular next year, Laurie needs 6 games to see if he is up to it, Turner needs opportunities etc. 

This is why I am comfortable with some turnover of more than just the obvious players (Harmes, Jordon etc) - we need to provide opportunities.

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19 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Why do people think Howes is ahead of him? Blake plays a less contested game in an easier position (HB), and gets less of the footy with less impact. 

Pleased with the debut & wondering who it is at the expense of - Harmes or Chandler I would guess. 

My guess is that he replaces Harmes in the midfield. That's not to say Harmes will be omitted, though. I could see Harmes taking Fritsch's role as the mid-sized mobile forward. 

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It really is wonderful to have another Woewodin playing at the Demons.

I was always a little saddened when Father Shane went to Collingwood.

Having his son Taj debut for the Demons definitely makes up for it!

It goes to show how important family is and the tradition of the "Father-Son Rule" at Football Clubs. A rule that was invented to allow Ron Barassi junior to play at the Demons many decades ago! It all adds to the rich history and culture of the Melbourne Demons Football Club. Long may it continue!

 

Additionally, it is looking more likely that Jake Melksham will reach 100+ games for the Melbourne Football Club too! Possibly this week or next week?

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7 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Would be great to have JVR back in the team. 

Means the 3 WA draftees from the 2021 draftees would be all playing at the same time.

Jason Taylor just keeps ticking them over 👏

Send the video to Daniel Curtin with a 'see you soon' note.

 

2 hours ago, DemonWorshipper said:

Yes they did. In fact this happened Woey Snr's first game: 

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1997/111219970327.html. 

Wow, everyone was in that game. Stynes, Neitz, Lyon, Smith, both Lovetts, both Febeys, Farmer, and even Alistair Clarkson.

Hmm, funny that Yze missed, given is couple of hundred in a row started that season, but he is there in round 2.

What a time at the club - later that season instead of having two Lovetts we had two McDonalds.

By the end of this week, and discounting the Grimes/Trengove 'moment', Nathan Jones is the only MFC Captain not to play alongside a Woewodin since Greg Healy in 1990!

 

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3 hours ago, DemonWorshipper said:

Yes they did. In fact this happened Woey Snr's first game: 

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1997/111219970327.html. 

Shaun Smith 3 Brownlow votes and no goals. I assume he played on Carey who only had 6 kicks 1 goal.

Only one player over 20 disposals, Clarkson with 23. how the game has changed,

 

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I think he comes in for ANB. We know Hunter can play midfield well as well as wing.

So as well as Hunter and Lingers swapping wings, Hunter and Woey can also rotate wing and that running half forward role of ANB.

I think that gives as more skill in the various roles. I like ANB but he's crucified us a few times in the last few weeks.

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7 hours ago, binman said:

Actually, woey's incredible fitness and running power was also ahead of its time.

And his diet. 

Well ahead of his time. Was measuring his food etc. Crazy athlete and professionalism. 

And how about this for a photo.

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7 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Forgive my ignorance, but what role or position(s) has Woey been playing at Casey? 

At best guess from memory of the last 4 matches....

Approx 60% / 40%   Wing / Middle 

A little more mid time when Jordan & Dunstan were out

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How great is to be able to say this name again in a Dees jumper!! And Taj has earned it with some great footy at Casey. 

The Saints can really lock a game down but I hope he gets a chance to show his link up play.

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21 hours ago, Nasher said:

Love the touch of having Yze announce it. 

Special. Loved his old man back in the day - preaching to the choir here obviously. Can’t wait to see how Taj goes. 

I love the way we build our young players in the VFL and let them loose when the time is right. It’s common in this team now for players to be well im to their second or even third year before they get picked. Great development.

Loved it too, you just feel there was that little bit more excitement for Ooze doing it for his good mate's kid. 

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18 hours ago, BangBnagBang said:

Shaun Smith 3 Brownlow votes and no goals. I assume he played on Carey who only had 6 kicks 1 goal.

Only one player over 20 disposals, Clarkson with 23. how the game has changed,

 

But Carey did his shoulder in that game so that is still strange. 

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On 7/5/2023 at 10:02 PM, WalkingCivilWar said:

Demon Army OG digging through our storage facility for this sign as we speak ♥️💙

 

My brother says he saw the STILL WOEWODIN sign in the crowd on the replay! Was he dreaming? That's some impressive commitment to storage.

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12 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

My brother says he saw the STILL WOEWODIN sign in the crowd on the replay! Was he dreaming? That's some impressive commitment to storage.

Your brother wasn’t dreaming. Our storage facility is chock-full of old stuff, so much so that a couple of DA-ers have mini storage facilities aka their own houses. 😁 Things are repaired and/or rejuvenated and very little is ever tossed out. 

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I thought Taj played well against the Saints.

The new "Woey" was smooth with the ball. No fumbling that I recall. Did a clever kick to the top of the goal square that resulted in a fluke goal for the Demons by Ed Langdon.

Shame he didn't kick that goal! When he had a chance later in the game.

Hopefully he kicks a goal (or two!) against the Lions this week.

Well done SOW (Son Of Woewodin)! 😁

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