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How Dee bounced back from family tragedy to find his best

Daniel Turner has starred in the Demons' defence this year, just months after tragedy struck his family

A young man that speaks very highly of his club.

There was a video over the pre season where he stated that he'd like to be a leader of the club down the track, and is already trying to act like a leader, so if his football continues to develop could he be a left field contender to be skipper post Gawn??

What will the haters say now? A young gun speaking glowingly of our club does not fit their narrative that we are in shambles and our culture is trash.

Never mind that all our young players say exactly the same thing.

Great article. My favourite quote Re his preference for playing forward or back:

"I love playing both positions, so as long as we're winning games I honestly don't mind where I play," Turner said.

Top attitude, which I really hope is shared by all our players

Gun defender and the long term Lever replacement as our key intercepting defender.

Great story and love his positive attitude towards life and the club.

1 hour ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Great article. My favourite quote Re his preference for playing forward or back:

"I love playing both positions, so as long as we're winning games I honestly don't mind where I play," Turner said.

Top attitude, which I really hope is shared by all our players

They always have a preference.

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

What will the haters say now? A young gun speaking glowingly of our club does not fit their narrative that we are in shambles and our culture is trash.

Never mind that all our young players say exactly the same thing.

I think there's a difference between the culture of the football team and the culture of the wider club. Our admin has been highly suspect, hence Roffey and Pert going.

2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

A young man that speaks very highly of his club.

There was a video over the pre season where he stated that he'd like to be a leader of the club down the track, and is already trying to act like a leader, so if his football continues to develop could he be a left field contender to be skipper post Gawn??

Remember when Gawn kicked across the goals late in a game and missed the target? May went to ‘critique’ Max’s effort but was stopped by Turner. He’s a gun. Future/current leader.

Just to note … in reference to “ our terrible club culture”

“Demons list manager Tim Lamb, head of football Alan Richardson and interim chief executive officer David Chippindall all put their holiday plans on hold and made the three-and-a-half-hour trip up over the border to Albury”

How can you not like a young man with a nickname like Disco.

13 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

How can you not like a young man with a nickname like Disco.

Me seeing DISCO and TRAGEDY in the same sentence

But in all seriousness, crappy situation but a good read., Glad the club went above and beyond for him as well. Glad Disco is pumping

23 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

How can you not like a young man with a nickname like Disco.

… especially since it was his grandmother who gave him the nickname 😂

2 hours ago, Adam The God said:

I think there's a difference between the culture of the football team and the culture of the wider club. Our admin has been highly suspect, hence Roffey and Pert going.

What is the difference, exactly?

Roffey went because she handled an interview poorly at a critical time. Pert went after quite a few successful years as CEO, but where the team was performing poorly. But what is the difference in culture? I can't see it!

5 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

What will the haters say now? A young gun speaking glowingly of our club does not fit their narrative that we are in shambles and our culture is trash.

Never mind that all our young players say exactly the same thing.

I said something similar recently and it wasn’t received well at all (by the sadsacks, that is).

Not only do our young players say the same thing but (arguably more importantly) so do their parents. For mine this is the most important endorsement, especially with the interstate boys’ parents.

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

I said something similar recently and it wasn’t received well at all (by the sadsacks, that is).

Not only do our young players say the same thing but (arguably more importantly) so do their parents. For mine this is the most important endorsement, especially with the interstate boys’ parents.

It certainly outweighs anything spoken by those outside the loop looking in. Thanks Ollie and GW.👍💕

2 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Roffey went because she handled an interview poorly at a critical time.

You're kidding right? Roffey went because of one interview?

2 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Pert went after quite a few successful years as CEO, but where the team was performing poorly.

The less said about Pert's off field reign, the better.

3 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

I said something similar recently and it wasn’t received well at all (by the sadsacks, that is).

Not only do our young players say the same thing but (arguably more importantly) so do their parents. For mine this is the most important endorsement, especially with the interstate boys’ parents.

Plus we re/sign arguably one of the best young players for 9 years ..says something about our club

Don't know why there's an argument about culture over one players one interview.

Yes, couldn't be happier to have Turner on board and was very nice of Lamb and Richardson.

There's 40ish players and more than 2 staff so forming conclusions off this is a bit of a reach.

If Adams and Howes come in next year as best 22 and May and Lever are still here I wonder if there's room for everyone and if so who plays forward.

Gawn aside, I reckon he is our best contested mark, and he is the stand alone best kick in our team. For sheer steadiness and consistency he is a beacon of hope for me. The fact he loves the club is also a huge tick.

I have a lasting memory of the siren going in the 2021 GF, and he ran onto the field to celebrate with arms and legs flailing like a wounded baby emu. I wondered - who the hell is that? How can he be on our list?

Living proof that after 30 years of abomination, the MFC can seriously develop young players.

Edited July 15, 2025Jul 15 by Maldonboy38
rubbish typing

23 minutes ago, kurtneverdied said:

Don't know why there's an argument about culture over one players one interview.

There’s no argument about culture here.

It’s simply yet another example (on a long list of examples) that illustrates, despite what the media and opposition clubs want people to believe, we don’t have a toxic culture at our club.

5 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

What is the difference, exactly?

Roffey went because she handled an interview poorly at a critical time. Pert went after quite a few successful years as CEO, but where the team was performing poorly. But what is the difference in culture? I can't see it!

Define successful under Perts tenure as a CEO.

I'll eagerly wait for the response on this.

Great to hear the family is getting back on their feet.

Seems like a great lad, couldn't be happier with his form.