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14 minutes ago, rjay said:

Sharp has been brought in to play the wing, releasing Windsor to the midfield.

Windsor is still lightly built, fantastic talent but not noticeably stronger than last season. I wonder if he is best suited to the wing still. 

 

All I need to know is are we "training the house down" yet? 

22 hours ago, Demonland said:

Verrall is a big unit. 

My boy.

 
32 minutes ago, Smokey said:

All I need to know is are we "training the house down" yet? 

Confirm houses are being trained down 

54 minutes ago, rjay said:

Sharp has been brought in to play the wing, releasing Windsor to the midfield.

Ur kidding. Keep Windsor developing on a wing.. dont bash and crash him in the midfield, he'll be cooked in no time🤮


1 hour ago, Deestar9 said:

It’s so very predictable…preseason finally starts & we’re all (mostly) excited to read about the players ..coaches …anything really as it is a time for optimism after a couple of dismal years. It’s fantastic that we have posters who can get to training and give us their insights and opinions. But once again ..anyone who is different or purports to have some relationship with staff or players …out come the knives. I miss WCW & I enjoy Saty ..in fact I read every poster who has been to training & takes the time to post. I have never read a post where two people who have actually attended training criticise each other ?

I wouldn’t count 2023 as a dismal year. We finished 4th and then lost two finals by 7 and 1 point. The finals were disappointing but not dismal. Last year was a bit dismal, but still won 11 games with a lot of negative stuff going on.

21 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

That is an interesting "rumour", Andy won't change, 45 did belong to somebody who Andy respects, a lot.

Matt Jones?

Edited by Dr. Gonzo

 
1 hour ago, Demons1858 said:

Kolt is emerging as a young leader and/or spiritual leader in my view. Once he finds himself at AFL level that will only accelerate his influence on the group. Seems to have a love for the players and the club which will rub off on others

Agreed. Think he is the ideal Gus replacement in that way, the team glue guy.

19 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Demonland is a haven for some to hand wring, disparage other posters and supporters

I am certain you don't see the irony in your post.


17 hours ago, danielE288 said:

I suppose that's far, but if you compare him to someone like Trac who spent his holiday's training. They're miles apart in professionalism.

Don't forget Trac already had several months off though, different circumstances to Clarry.

I'm expecting Sharp to fill the Nibbler role. Bust a gut all day running up and down the ground, high pressure player, defensive forward as needed when not slotting goals. Chin will be a variation on that with maybe more link up play and creative forward entries 🤞

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I am certain you don't see the irony in your post.

Irony....the use of to try and de crease the attacks by the small select but highly vociferous cohort on here who have an aversion to an opposing opinion/viewpoint.

Back on topic, discussed with Mr Windsor at the B&F the early comparison to Robbie Flower, told him to watch some vision


Wow the reporting and special comments have gone up several notches kicked off by Demonland and supported by Kev, WW, Great Sage, numerous other posters Plus Intel from Katrina & Ghost writer re: Tom Couch, etc. Really loving these threads so informative it shows the high footy IQ of the posters which is greatly appreciated. You know what I’m thinking but I won’t say it.😡

Jonesy back, Saty returning to his righful role of club cheerleader / demonland villan, and all lining up after the Dees drop outside the 8 for the first time in a while.  Feels like 2013 all over again 🥰

3 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I wouldn’t count 2023 as a dismal year. We finished 4th and then lost two finals by 7 and 1 point. The finals were disappointing but not dismal. Last year was a bit dismal, but still won 11 games with a lot of negative stuff going on.

Absolutely, we had injuries to almost all our key forwards BBB, TMac, Petty when he was breaking out, Fritsch foot fractured, then Melksham goes down in last round playing football of his life, Clarrie went off the rails mid season, Brayshaw taken out by that scum in first final! We were very unlucky with injury in 2023! Any one of the above had been 100% for the season and I think we would have won the flag!

Next year with a solid preseason and luck with injuries Demons can give it a real shake!

we still have top end talent in:

Petracca, Oliver, Gawn, May, Fritsch and Kossie

emerging stars in:

JVR, Windsor & Rivers

proven premiership players:

Viney, Lever, TMac, Langdon

premiership players with something to prove:

Bowey, Salem, Sparrow, Petty, Spargo (2024 injury ruined)

Up and coming:

McVee,

need to step up:

Turner, Chandler, Kolt, AMW, Howe

Draft:

one of 5 or 9 to be top 18 and if both top 18 would be great!!

External pressure off Goodwin and some new assistants will help and Jones can only help with the Petracca, Oliver turmoil!!

I think there is a lot to be positive about! Also off field starting to settle will help. Smith on board will help!

Go Demons!

 

 

8 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Noosa and is training hard going by his insta and in full contact training. Bloke is a machine.

Thanks


8 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Noosa and is training hard going by his insta and in full contact training. Bloke is a machine.

Good to hear.

Also if he wants to bail on us at the end of next year and loves sunny Queensland we can trade him to Gold Coast for their 3 first round picks they own (Coll, PA, their own). They'll need to get rid of them anyway for Zeke Uwland.

Said facetiously... sort of.

7 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I wouldn’t count 2023 as a dismal year. We finished 4th and then lost two finals by 7 and 1 point. The finals were disappointing but not dismal. Last year was a bit dismal, but still won 11 games with a lot of negative stuff going on.

Thanks for refreshing my memory … i obviously read too much D’land …

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Good to hear.

Also if he wants to bail on us at the end of next year and loves sunny Queensland we can trade him to Gold Coast for their 3 first round picks they own (Coll, PA, their own). They'll need to get rid of them anyway for Zeke Uwland.

Said facetiously... sort of.

Don’t forget next draft future picks can be traded 2 years in advance. So the Suns will have 5 first round picks to offer, Essendon 4. 
There is a real threat come year end that wasn’t there this year.

 
On 15/11/2024 at 17:09, danielE288 said:

I suppose that's far, but if you compare him to someone like Trac who spent his holiday's training. They're miles apart in professionalism.

So you know he wasn’t training or just a guess?

Oliver looks happy in the training photos which is good to c. 

I know there is a long way to go but hopefully a happy (and fit) Oliver will mean a return to top form next season. 

Time will tell. 


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