Hopefully no one refers to Quaynor as a bundle of sticks..

5 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Do you seriously think Buckley would base such an important decision on the result of one game, or even two?

And do you seriously think losing to Collingwood - or as you put it, playing like pusseys [sic] - means writing off 2026?

Absolutely likely.

No experienced coach worth his salt will want to coach a team that's completely bereft of spirit, will or desire to win a game of sport and showing dissinterest imv.

Complete waste of time.

A few first timers might as they'll be after the entry opportunity and the circus $$ that come with it a la MN.

Also an experienced coach like Buckley would be basing his decision on a body of work throughout the year.

We haven't exactly covered ourselves in glory in many matches. If he's teetering on the brink and witnesses two absolute howlers to end the season... yes, it might be the straw that decides things.

Edited August 18Aug 18 by Demon Dynasty

6 hours ago, Doug Reemer said:

Hopefully no one refers to Quaynor as a bundle of sticks..

Or Kozzy gets suspended to delay the start of his next season.

Him missing the first 3 games of our season absolutely [censored] us this year.

Edited August 18Aug 18 by At the break of Gawn

Hilarious how Collingwood and Maynard are getting their feelings hurt over harmless words, but happily applauded Maynard after deliberately knocking out and consequently retired a player. The amount of victim playing by them this week has been embarrassing.

4 weeks for Rankine in theory is an absolute joke, but the likes of Cripps wins a Brownlow for concussing a player.

knock out a player = ok with no suspension. Hurting feelings with words = multiple weeks suspension. 🤡

After hearing Maynard talk yesterday, I really want to rub salt into the wound and beat them, while also knocking them out of the top 4 in the process.

Edited August 18Aug 18 by VNightCityLegend

58 minutes ago, VNightCityLegend said:

Hilarious how Collingwood and Maynard are getting their feelings hurt over harmless words, but happily applauded Maynard after deliberately knocking out and consequently retired a player. The amount of victim playing by them this week has been embarrassing.

4 weeks for Rankine in theory is an absolute joke, but the likes of Cripps wins a Brownlow for concussing a player.

knock out a player = ok with no suspension. Hurting feelings with words = multiple weeks suspension. 🤡

After hearing Maynard talk yesterday, I really want to rub salt into the wound and beat them, while also knocking them out of the top 4 in the process.

Sorry, but it needs to be said: the words that were allegedly used are not harmless.

Do we go with Langdon on the chosen one again?

This trick has been done, worked really well. But now they will be prepped and the umps will be pre warned to protect the chosen one. I am sure there will be more protection on him.

The filth will be looking for a win to get top 4 and a healthy percentage boost to stay ahead of GC & Hawthorn.

Even if we can't win, I hope we can at least deny them the %

The AFL has prepared the umpires to ensure a lopsided free kicks tally. It’s inconceivable that they’d allow Collingwood not to be major players in the finals

Last time we played these goons in the final round of the year was 2024. The Daicos boys had 80 disposals between them

I'm tipping there were no useful learnings for the Demons brains trust.....

A similar game style to the Hawks so expect the same

29 minutes ago, joeboy said:

The AFL has prepared the umpires to ensure a lopsided free kicks tally. It’s inconceivable that they’d allow Collingwood not to be major players in the finals

The Pies had a cry to the AFL about the umpiring in their game versus Adelaide. So you just know they will get every soft free on Friday.

Warning: do not enter a 2m radius surrounding N Daicos

This game is stupid. Seriously can't wait for the season to be over.

However I will be happy if we can at least run the Pies the way we did on King's Birthday. Turn it into a boghole for all I care, how's the weather looking for it?

7 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Absolutely likely.

No experienced coach worth his salt will want to coach a team that's completely bereft of spirit, will or desire to win a game of sport and showing dissinterest imv.

Complete waste of time.

A few first timers might as they'll be after the entry opportunity and the circus $$ that come with it a la MN.

Also an experienced coach like Buckley would be basing his decision on a body of work throughout the year.

We haven't exactly covered ourselves in glory in many matches. If he's teetering on the brink and witnesses two absolute howlers to end the season... yes, it might be the straw that decides things.

Buckley is so desperate to coach again he'd accept an offer from Fitzroy.

i loathe Maynard but he was right with what he said yesterday.

13 hours ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Don't think so - reckon it was No. 21.

Jimmy Durnan. Went off his chops that day !

9 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Absolutely likely.

No experienced coach worth his salt will want to coach a team that's completely bereft of spirit, will or desire to win a game of sport and showing dissinterest imv.

Complete waste of time.

A few first timers might as they'll be after the entry opportunity and the circus $$ that come with it a la MN.

Also an experienced coach like Buckley would be basing his decision on a body of work throughout the year.

We haven't exactly covered ourselves in glory in many matches. If he's teetering on the brink and witnesses two absolute howlers to end the season... yes, it might be the straw that decides things.

I’m referring specifically to this comment of yours…

“If they come out and play like pussys two weeks in a row and AGAIN against the Pies you can forget any resurrection in 2026 and i'd very much doubt we'd see Buckley coming anywhere near us.”

… and its implications.

Now you’re saying…

“Also an experienced coach like Buckley would be basing his decision on a body of work throughout the year.”

… which is what you should’ve (but didn’t) say in the first place.

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Last time we played these goons in the final round of the year was 2024. The Daicos boys had 80 disposals between them

I'm tipping there were no useful learnings for the Demons brains trust.....

A similar game style to the Hawks so expect the same

The Hawks have got their game in great shape and one of the best defensive sides at the minute. Collingwood are struggling going forward and their defence has tapered off. We'll be throwing the game away if we don't put some work into the Daicos boys as this one is very winnable. Both teams also coming off 6 day breaks.

44 minutes ago, Go the Biff said:

Jimmy Durnan. Went off his chops that day !

Definitely "went the biff".

The Hawks are flying at the moment. Our effort was good, they are just fitter, cleaner and better organised than we are at the moment.

Hawks have won 4 of their last 5, with the only loss during that time being to Adelaide away (14 points), despite leading by 8 at 3QT. The only teams in better form are Adelaide and Geelong.

Pies are battling and missing some key personnel. If we bring a similar effort to what we did against the Hawks and Dogs we'll run them very late. A lift from Pickett and a fair shake from the fluroscents would see us with a chance (IMV)

4 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

I’m referring specifically to this comment of yours…

“If they come out and play like pussys two weeks in a row and AGAIN against the Pies you can forget any resurrection in 2026 and i'd very much doubt we'd see Buckley coming anywhere near us.”

… and its implications.

Now you’re saying…

“Also an experienced coach like Buckley would be basing his decision on a body of work throughout the year.”

… which is what you should’ve (but didn’t) say in the first place.

I didn't think i needed to remind anyone of what a crappola year we've had (even leading up to the game against the Hawks) GW

Simon getting the chop was proof enough of that surely.

If we had a stack of injuries or other excuses (like a serious off field issue impacting for many weeks) and/or a reasonable / middling year, i doubt anything that happened in the last few weeks would matter much at all to anyone considering taking on the senior role.

The senior leaders (i'm assuming bar Max as there's no need to ask) were also asked (by Chaplin) to step up against the Hawks last week and 'drive the standards expected' (lead by example / guiding voices on the field etc). Well a few did but the bulk of them went AWOL. Hardly inspiring for fans / members or anyone else who might have been watching.

Edited August 19Aug 19 by Demon Dynasty

On 16/08/2025 at 20:22, Supreme_Demon said:

On 16/08/2025 at 20:22, Supreme_Demon said:

On 16/08/2025 at 20:22, Supreme_Demon said:

Yes!

Let's unleash AJ on that vile thug Maynard!

Time for a long belated revenge!

Carl Ditterich style! 🤣

At the time, I was even more impressed with Biffin's elbow work in Round 22 1979. Grand days from the safety of the stand.

Edited August 19Aug 19 by redandbluemakepurple

The Pies are critically vulnerable. Hill won’t play and I suspect will request a trade EOY.

if we take the right mindset we will beat them. Pies are ripe for the picking.

Dees by 7 points, with Kozzie kicking 5.3.

Max to dominate Cameron and kick an ugly 1.3 with the goal coming on the run from outside 50.

(I am in denial, more likely that we'll play Collingwood into form and they'll win the flag.)

Edited August 19Aug 19 by BLWNBA

54 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Dees by 7 points, with Kozzie kicking 5.3.

Max to dominate Cameron and kick an ugly 1.3 with the goal coming on the run from outside 50.

(I am in denial, more likely that we'll play Collingwood into form and they'll win the flag.)

Would be nice to knock off these "precious" bastards !!

Us against the maggots and the ...

Just now, beelzebub said:

Would be nice to knock off these "precious" bastards !!

Us against the maggots and the ...

agreed

I have a good feeling about this game DEEs by 4 or 5 points down to the wire

Players make a statement finally