The Mongrel Punt - Season Preview

[rumpole 531]

A lot to unpack here - 

THE BIG QUESTIONS – MELBOURNE 2025 SEASON PREVIEW

[Cranky Franky 2,108]

Knows his stuff. Makes most Demonland pundits look silly by comparison.

[DeeZone 10,158]

10 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

Knows his stuff. Makes most Demonland pundits look silly by comparison.

Knows how to regurgitate all the the negativity of a crappy year, Bravo CF.

[picket fence 17,642]

2 hours ago, rumpole said:

A lot to unpack here - 

THE BIG QUESTIONS – MELBOURNE 2025 SEASON PREVIEW

Obviously you have to subscribe for the other dozen or so questions. Can anyone post or enlighten as to what else was covered??

[whatwhat say what 22,971]

not sure who this harrison perry fella is, but for the most part this is great coverage

without having access to the final 14 questions posed it's hard to judge where hb meyers positions us in the premiership race in 2025, but for the most part i thought this was a very positive forward-looking article

[rpfc 28,813]

2 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

Knows his stuff. Makes most Demonland pundits look silly by comparison.

[whatwhat say what 22,971]

9 minutes ago, rpfc said:

[Salems Lot 2,643]

Pleasingly, the issues that he raises seem mostly to be in the rear-view mirror now.  The [censored] sandwich that was 2024 is history - bring on a fit hungry talented Demon set-up for 2025!

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,280]

Everyone I talk to constantly say ‘oh dees on the slide now’ or ‘rebuild time’. I’ve just been playing a straight bat saying we will see.

Im happy that everyone no longer rates us… hopefully we prove them wrong.

[Cranky Franky 2,108]

4 hours ago, DeeZone said:

Knows how to regurgitate all the the negativity of a crappy year, Bravo CF.

Yeah I know - it was all a media beat up. We almost finished 4th & have the best culture I've ever seen.

[Damo 3,384]

I have no idea if McAdam is worth holding out hope for. Haven't seen training but seems he is still talented yet uncommitted. Would love to hear opinions.

[Stu 977]

5 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

not sure who this harrison perry fella is, but for the most part this is great coverage

without having access to the final 14 questions posed it's hard to judge where hb meyers positions us in the premiership race in 2025, but for the most part i thought this was a very positive forward-looking article

It's a good read, and I highly recommend the Mongrel Punt's content. They're a refreshing change from the news corp / standard AFL industry journalism, so I'm hesitant to share their paid content here, robbing them of revenue.

Here are the final 14 (well actually it's 13) questions:

6 – HAVE THE DEES MADE ENOUGH CHANGES TO A FORWARD LINE THAT HAS NOT WORKED?

7 – IS CALEB WINDSOR THE PERFECT RUNNING-MATE FOR ED LANGDON?

8 – HOW HIGHLY DO WE RATE THE YOUNGER DEMON DEFENDERS?

9 – IS BAYLEY FRITSCH THE MOST UNDERRATED FORWARD IN THE GAME

10 – CAN KOZZIE PICKETT HAVE A ‘CYRIL’ TYPE OF YEAR

11 – WHAT DOES A HEALTHY JAKE LEVER DO FOR THE DEES?

12 – IS SIMON GOODWIN UNDER A HEAP OF PRESSURE IF THE DEES ARE OUTSIDE THE TOP EIGHT AT THE BYE?

13 – WHO IS CHECKING INTO THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL IN 2025?

14 – WHO IS THE NEXT BREAKOUT PLAYER AT THE CLUB?

15 – IF THE DEES WERE ONE MOVIE CHARACTER, WHO WOULD THEY BE?

16 - was just missed completely by the writer

17 – ANYTHING TO ADD ON THE DEES, MRS MONGREL?

To summarise "I’m predicting a wild ride into the final 4 for the Dees. I’ve never been wrong."

18 – IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE CLUB, AS A WHOLE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

19 – WRAPPING UP

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,368]

It's a good read (but, then, I'll read anything about the Dees). Thanks, @rumpole.

Though '...we give value. No same old garbage you’re going to hear from ten others, taking turns in mimicking each other. No played out opinions. Thoughtful and comprehensive – that’s what we aspire to provide...' is a bit of a stretch; I didn't see much new or left field. Its substance, and the padding, are entertainingly written, and you've got to be impressed by someone who can write two novels in a handful of months!

[Ollie fan 3,482]

6 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

Yeah I know - it was all a media beat up. We almost finished 4th & have the best culture I've ever seen.

Cranky, would you give up on the constant constant constant carping?

 

Basically it is a very good analysis, suggesting that if things turn around with Clarry etc we could do very well - possibly top four. He also says - AND I COMPLETELY AGREE- that we should find and get rid of whoever is leaking about all our troubles. I tried to post about that already but it didnt get past the mods.