The final game of the 2025 Season is finally upon us and the Demons may have an opportunity to spoil the Magpies Top 4 aspirations when they face them on Friday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

That was poor. Max was a champ, Riv provided some run from the back half. Most of the team had mares. Glad it is done.

Bring in AJ for some mongrel

1 minute ago, buck_nekkid said:

That was poor. Max was a champ, Riv provided some run from the back half. Most of the team had mares. Glad it is done.

I really hope we play some younger guys like Brown, Laurie, Jefferson and Kentfield. We need to see what they've got. Rest Viney, Van Rooyen, Chandler and Sparrow.

2 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Bring in AJ for some mongrel

And to hurt a few

6 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Bring in AJ for some mongrel

Been a while since he’s been suspended. Should go out with a bang and take Maynard out.

Melksham needs to start next week.

You've got to drop JVR (I'd also look to trade him back to WA). Kentfield a run

Mentha for Sparrow

I double down in my pre match take that selection was and still is a disgrace. Needed to play Jeffo , Kentfield, Laurie, Woey and Brown. NOTHING has changed, those that thought we would beat Hawks with the same old letdown players were delusional. Same with thinking we can toss Magpies! Need to deop Van Rooyen, Sparrow, Viney, Chandler and Fritsch, Play kids next week that will figure in 26. Oh and also FCS Petty may well compete but Play him in defence!

Ugh why must we finish off with Collingwood again. The afl must stop this.

I’d consider managing Kozzie and make up an injury.

His round 24 suspension last year against the Pies derailed our start to this year and we can’t afford to have him on the sidelines for round 1 next year. And let’s face it, bad things always happen we play Collingwood.

Be realistic, we aren’t going to play a bunch of kids who have had all season to convince the selectors and haven’t done so when it’s most likely VFL wildcard round.

Melk will start and barring any issues Tommy Mc will too, farewell games for them both.

Someone in for Sharp, can’t say I care who, probably Spargo.

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

Bring in AJ for some mongrel

Yes!

Let's unleash AJ on that vile thug Maynard!

Time for a long belated revenge!

Carl Ditterich style! 🤣

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

I double down in my pre match take that selection was and still is a disgrace. Needed to play Jeffo , Kentfield, Laurie, Woey and Brown. NOTHING has changed, those that thought we would beat Hawks with the same old letdown players were delusional. Same with thinking we can toss Magpies! Need to deop Van Rooyen, Sparrow, Viney, Chandler and Fritsch, Play kids next week that will figure in 26. Oh and also FCS Petty may well compete but Play him in defence!

May in lieu Adams turned up trumps😃

2 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Bring in AJ for some mongrel

2 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

And to hurt a few

Two in particular.

Just a pity that Collingwood get a bloopy to win next week. Would have been great to see them march in with even more pathetic form.

Pies versus “the bye” next week

We were truly pathetic v hawks!!

Although I love to win, we don’t even need to beat the Pies for them to miss the top 4. Just don’t get belted and we’re golden.

Gold Coast still have minnow Essendon and Port. Only a 2% gap between them and Collingwood with a game in hand. They should bridge the difference easily and finish on 64pts.

Effectively, the Pies top 4 chances are dead.

Edited August 16, 2025Aug 16 by VNightCityLegend

I hope we have some pride and self respect and have a serious crack at winning the game.

A poor season could end on a positive note but I’m not sure this group really cares.

If this team wants to win back it’s supporter base. It has one option and one option only.

Come out next week and get F’ing physical, they can’t afford to get suspended. Get in their face and make them bleeed!!!!!!

2 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Be realistic, we aren’t going to play a bunch of kids who have had all season to convince the selectors and haven’t done so when it’s most likely VFL wildcard round.

Melk will start and barring any issues Tommy Mc will too, farewell games for them both.

Someone in for Sharp, can’t say I care who, probably Spargo.

You don’t think either will go around next year? I think melksham has been our best forward and one of only a few that can kick. Plugga has been decent too

3 minutes ago, VNightCityLegend said:

Gold Coast still have minnow Essendon and Port. Only a 2% gap between them and Collingwood with a game in hand. They should bridge the difference easily and finish on 64pts.

Effectively, the Pies top 4 chances are dead.

Yes, because we can definitely trust Gold Coast to get the job done....