The Demons lacked some polish but showed a lot of heart and took it right up to the Bulldogs in an attempt to spoil their finals hopes ultimately going down by a goal at the MCG.

Is Chaplin the right guy?

Great effort today. Play with that effort and game style and we'd win most weeks.

Bad luck. Umpires didn't help.

One of the games of the season.

Very good effort after a slow start

Plenty to like from Rivers and Culley

Two more efforts like that and we will get at least one more win

We showed a bit . There's hope !!!

COME ON GWS/FREMANTLE!

At the ground, carrying on from dogs fans is embarrassing. Smug, arrogant and all round unbearable.

That was an amazing game. Bummer not to win but I’m proud of the effort after an emotional week. I’m happy.

The opportunity to knock Hawthorn out of the 8 next week is still on. Bring it on.

Great game

Valliant effort but fell just short. I knew the team would respond positively this week

Our flaws were there for all to see but you couldn’t question the heart

If we can get better disposers onto the list we’re a chance

Big trade period coming up for the club

And another positive. We might still be able to knock the pies out of the finals in Rd 23

Jack Viney you have been so hard and gallant for a long period but we simply need you to start lowering your eyes if we are going be able to implement a slicker game style.

Didn't quite get the win but that was for you Simon.

Not sure about the last center square setup. Great effort but no chocys.

Still can’t win even under Buckley #timetomoveon

They need to kick the round ball at training more

In the week that was, proud of the boys and their effort.

A new system, a few new players and we can play finals in 2026.

Tough loss but not disappointed with that - excellent effort against a quality side and the players looked reinvigorated.

Really liked Chaplin's use of Petty and Disco, right away he's more flexible with those guys than Goodwin appeared willing to be on game day.

So, so proud! Who said they wouldn’t play for our interim coach?

4.0 on the last quarter.

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Is Chaplin the right guy?

Why not.

Offer him 1 year.

Not much to lose for either him or the Club.

Anyone think Windsor has Butters-like potential? Didn’t play the greatest game today but I’ve seen many flashes

Viney's decision making is so costly.

I hope Windsor's hammy isn't bad.

Adams showed good signs.

Bowey forward was interesting. His precise kicking stood out.

Losing always stings, but that game almost took me back to the 90s.

Fast paced and one on one footy. A great spectacle, well done to both sides.

I agree with Goody, we aren’t that far off from competing again.

Lots of positives from the game. Young guys played really well. Rivers, Petty and Langford really lifted.

Massive calls on some ineffectual old guys coming up. Viney and Salem firmly in the gun.

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Magnificent game of football.

So proud of the tremendous fighting spirit our players showed for the first time in ages.

Langford will be our next superstar.

And Oliver looked hungrier for the contest than I have seen him for at least two seasons.

Windsor hammy an absolute sour day on what was almost a breakout game for him.