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Judd vomits due to drinking too much water. He’s always had this issue except he doesn’t consider it a problem coz he feels so much better afterwards. Clarrie said to let y’all know that he’s yet to reach his best and that he’s working really [censored] hard on it.

We’re evolving. First year players in Lindsay and Langford start on the wings with Langdon on the interchange…since when? Lindsay played pretty much the entire game on the Warne Stand side…the new Langdon. Don’t look at Petty’s low disposal count as a negative, he worked Sydney’s best interceptor in McCartin over all day, a selfless game. Enjoy a marvelous win all.

So much to like about that but I want to highlight AJ. He causes chaos up front, so much of which results in goals. We counted 5 today. Go Dess

I'll tip my hat to Goody, couldn't see this a month ago. Great coaching job to turn the season around

Stats wise he may have had a quiet game but AJ’s pressure and getting a hand to the ball in our f50 resulted in 3 to 4 goals today. Does the dirty work well, just needs to polish other areas

Other than the goal kicking in Q2 that was a near perfect game. Clarry back to his absolute best. I’m so happy for him and we look so much more dangerous when he’s on. Kozzy Pickett, you are a superstar. We’re still alive, baby!

I love him so much. Great game. Guts and Determination. His season high tackle count is 9. He had 8 at half time (7 in the first quarter!), and 12 at the end.

The words Tom McDonald and omitted shouldn't be anywhere near each other given the service he's provided since the start of last year.

I feel like no one really gives a fat rat’s about training anymore, which is fine. I’m still gonna attend and although I’ll probs end up talking to myself in these threads, it’s all good, I talk to myself in real life, too 😅 PS: Spargs has been told if he gets through Thursday’s training he’s good to go for Saturday. PPS: Fish (WV28) was particularly buoyant today and when I said I hope to see him running around in the seniors soon he beamed and said, “You never know, right?” And if I’m not mistaken, he winked. I read that wink to mean You will see me out there soon! Or he could’ve just had an itchy eye or something.

CH 9 reporting a COMPLETE copy of the 1964 GF has been discovered in Perth! Thought to have been lost, with only about 30 mins previously available. More info as it comes to hand.

Tracc was being interviewed on fox and Oliver came up and game him a big wet one then Tracc hugged him. Was awesome to see the close bond WE ARE BACK (I think). GO DEES.

[censored] this corrupt joke of a [censored] competition. And Daicos you are a soft [censored]. Should be ashamed of your carry on like you’re a ballerina. FUUUUUUUUCK

The two-match ban is about right imo. What I have a problem with is all the talk on here about how we need someone crashing packs, no fear, grunt etc. We get AJ who fits the bill, he’s suspended, so now he’s dumb??? It’s a fine line he treads, let’s have his back.

Disco has been absolutely excellent as of late.

OFFICIAL

No it doesn't. This was all covered with the appointment announcements. He starts in September. Delete thread.

I hope Demonlanders don't mind a wee indulgence. Earlier this week MFC attire was proudly and contentedly worn into 10 Downing Street. Photos below. In a surreal experience, I was invited to a reception at Sir Keir Starmers digs with a small reception celebrating London Tech Week. I had low expectations as the quality of global political leadership is bog ordinary. Maybe because of low expectations, I found Keir (we're first name basis now - not) to be a most engaging listener and speaks from the heart. For our small audience anyway. But it was an easy environment. The UK is really backing tech to bring growth to the economy. Everyone had to hand in their phones to police when we entered 10 Downing. It was just like an airport check-in with passport ID check, pockets emptied and metal detectors - except it was all manned by experienced police who were incredibly respectful and polite - big difference to an airport. Walking through the hallways filled with paintings, pictures and busts of historical figures ws dream-like. There was a long staircase just like in the movie Notting Hill in which Hugh Grant busts some dancing moves. My younger daughter reckons Hugh dances like me, so I was tempted. 🕺😂 At the bottom of the staircase a staff member both guarded a side room and provided directions. I asked her if Hugh had danced in these rooms. She laughed and said it was all filmed elsewhere. As I said - surreal. But, strangely, not unlike @Ghostwriter and her game socks, I felt comfort wearing those Dees socks and links.

Lost at selection when Goodwin dropped TMac for Lever.

We all know Max Gawn is an absolute superstar, the greatest ruck since Simon Madden. This season he is averaging 1.8 tackles. Today he recorded 9 tackles, to go with his 21 disposals (17 contested), 7 clearances and a goal. Absolute freak!

At this stage of his career it would have been polite to call McDonald 'managed'.

A true champion of the game and well deserved...congratulations Daisy. melbournefc.com.auAFL Hall of Fame | Pearce's historical inductionThe Melbourne Football Club congratulates inaugural AFLW captain Daisy Pearce on her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame

The curse says it's ok.

The free kick against Melksham for being pushed in the back resulting in a tunnel was by far the worst one.

Trigger alert!

It’s raining and there’s no free coffee and surprise, surprise… not a weekender in sight. I am literally the only spectator here. There’s more Victory fans here and they’re not even training! Oh no, look at what’s on the field…

Think I read the fine will be paid for in Cotton On gift cards

Clarry's best game of the year

Unfortunately there’s many. And it’s not just 16yos they pick on. A few years ago I was at the ‘G, Melb vs Hawks, I was on my own and found myself up in the nosebleeds surrounded by Hawks supporters and this one Hawks supporter just wouldn’t let up. He started with bagging the Dees but before long he turned on me. All manner of filthy comments were thrown my way, progressively getting more offensive. He was so belligerent that no one was game enough to say anything. It got to the point where I went from being annoyed and disgusted to - for the first time ever at the footy - genuinely scared. At halftime I was so distressed I left and as I was leaving his parting salvo was “Yeah, if ya can’t [censored] handle it, Princess, [censored] off home!” So I took his advice and [censored] off home. When I got outside the ground a security guy saw me and was concerned as to why I was so upset. I told him what’d happened and he was furious. He said there’s no way I should miss the match because of one a-hole so he took me back inside, walked me to Bay M3 and said, “Just go and sit in this bay. You’ll feel safe.” I did that and just as I sat down, a goal was kicked by iirc Max and all of the sudden flags and giant heads appeared outta nowhere and I realised I was sitting in the cheer squad. From that day on I never sat anywhere else. I guess I’ve got that revolting Hawks fan to thank for discovering the Demon Army. Yeah nah [censored] him. I would’ve discovered the DA eventually 😁

I might add my Collingwood husband just asked what’s for dinner. I gave him the death stare and said ‘get it yourself’

if you cant kick a reasonable number of chances through the big sticks in a game, then any talk of gameplans, defensive pressure, coaching, hitting targets, tackling, contested ball, uncontested ball, home games sold is a complete and utter waste of time.

Unless there's a serious humanitarian issue in place that calls for Kozzie to move to Western Australia, then he simply just doesn't get traded. End of story.

Had the pleasure of watching AJ up close and personal for two quarters and geez he’s impressive. He does not hold back, he’s a brute of a player and while he didn’t get the glory and adulation given to our goal-kickers, he deserves it just as much since he was instrumental in some of those goals. I really hope we keep him in the side.

Time to keep a closer eye on Archie. Made his reserves debut yesterday for West Adelaide and had 26 disposals and 11 marks. This is off the back of two straight week of 36 disposal game against Norwood and backed it up with a 38 disposal game a week later.

It's beyond a [censored] joke. Another bloody game where instead of just enjoying the contest I'm livid at the standard of the umpiring. What's the bloody deal with umpires 50 metres away from a contest overruling an umpire who is 15 meters from the contest with an unimpeded view (eg the Howes marking contest free) - happens every week. Made worse when they DON'T overuse blatant howlers or missed decisions, which i thought was the only time a non-controlling umpire was supposed to pay a free (the bizarre decision to pay a block against Melk in one on two contest when he was clearly shoved in the back) What's the deal with the ridiculous inconsistency (eg sparrow insufficient attempt and then no free against daicos, tracc holding the ball with zero time to dispose of it then pies players with more time and no free)? What's the deal with ruck lotto decisions? What's the deal with non-decisions for blatant free kicks One of the things that infuriates me is all the AFL accredited journalists give the idea of making them full time professionals is ALWAYS rejected out of hand by almost every single one of them. I mean it's the only logical thing to do. And the media's halfhearted criticism of the standard of umpiring as if fans are just making it up how poor the standard of umpiring is, how much it is ruining the game for fans. Can't bite the hand that feeds. And to be clear i don't blame the umpires. I blame the [censored] AFL. And i truly believe they don't make meaningful efforts to improve the standards of umpiring because all of the angst and controversy is such great content.

I was searching for a Jake Melksham appreciation thread to give it a bump but it doesn’t appear there is one (which is hard to believe). So here it is This bloke has been excellent. 34 in August and playing the best footy of his career. And after missing the guts of a year due to an ACL. Phenomenal effort. I thought he was finished a couple of seasons back but he’s like a fine wine. Gets better with age If we contend this year I’m sure Jake will be a big contributor. Brilliant stuff Melks. We love your work.

The squad was down on the Paddock early, there were 27 of them. Hore was in full training, after doing a test with Selwyn. Laurie doing only a few of the drills. Henderson and Adams in with the group. Viney looking strong and refreshed. The noise volume during Sims was great, many into supporting each other, getting the structures right, with calls such as, pick up the loose players, and your ball, go. The drills had them running hard on the Wings. Two groups, with the offence outnumbering the defense. They wanted them to push hard and fast through to the forward area. The coaches want them to break the lines by any way possible, an example was, tap/palm it forward came the instructions. Love what the coaches are doing. Often seen educating one on one. The coaches are not working in the line groups. I would say, the backline coach Basset is a defensive coach, and will input to the forward players as much as the mids and backs, when it comes to restricting the opposition's ball. The groups still broke into their lines, prior to goal kicking, though much of the action was player led. Most of the squad after separation, were mids, with two forwards and 5 backs. Chaplin appears to be the same, getting involved with all the player's offensive styles. Radford stays connected to the mids and the stoppages. Jones has the boots on and the umpires whistle. He continues to be a lead by example, and is sociably with them. Goody involved with them all, the only time he stepped back from the squad was at goal kicking practice, when he got over to his assistant coaches. The goal kicking was performed with a high standard, minimal wind with a heavy air (humid) helped the ball fly. A few were trying the Kossie barrel, including one or two from Kossie, who was happy with what he produced. The sims are good to watch, we are switched on, working well as a group and have a high intensity.

I thought Max's performance today was incredible especially given the fact he had to contend with two oppo ruckmans who simply just played the man all day long and didnt contest the ball at all. It may have worked for Grundy last year but Maxy taught him a lesson today.

Great call on petty. I sat with a mate and his son in the forward pocket at the punt road end, one row back from the fence. That's the first time I've sat on the fence at an AFL gamec in so long i cant even remember the last time- maybe the 1981 grand final. So for half the match I had a close up view of petts. His work rate and physicality against McCartin was unbelievable. McCartin is a beast, must have 10kg on petts, but petts didn't give him an inch. So important, one to deny intercept marks and two get tge ball to ground for koz and the gang.

AJ set up at least 2 or 3 goals with clever taps in play. He's a big rough around the edges but I like what he brings.

After his performance today I do want to let you all know that The Cult of Disco Turner is accepting applications for new members.

You’ll all be delighted to hear that they’re practicing goal kicking… with an oval ball, not a round one. Whoa Max just nailed one from about 50 out. Good to see both Jeffo and Roo here, as well as Culls. Anyways, the boys are pumped for tomorrow, as are the coaches. Goody says we go into every single match knowing we can win. He clearly doesn’t read Demonland.

Can’t remember which quarter it was but definitely in the first half, when Langford had a chance to apply some tackling pressure around the F50. He missed a tackle only to see Sparrow fly through and perform the correct procedure. I’ve really enjoyed watching Sparrow as a forward. He’s big, strong, desperate and can kick for goal. Also, Chin. I just love him. He’s a self made man in the team. Done it the hard way and is now in the 1st dozen selected. To top it off, he’s the nicest human. He’s just a bloody legend. The forward pressure by some of our less known players has really spiked this year, particularly recently.

BTW we’ve beaten both of last year’s grand finalists in consecutive weeks. YEAH THE MIGHTY [censored] DEES!!!’

I’m going to take a lot of things away from this game (Koz is the most dangerous player in the comp, Disco is a very underrated back/forward and will be a seriously important part of this team going forward, the kids continue to impress, if we can keep Melk as long as possible it will only help, Bowza is having a phenomenal year, Salo is finally getting some continuity in his footy and body, and while not always perfect is finally looking a lot like his old self)… … BUT for some reason, and I may be biased because I love Claz so much But he looks happy and that intensity, fitness and those hands, those gorgeous lightning quick hands were back today. We have missed them. So good to see him back to his old ways, there is no one else like him when he’s like that. And that is what I will take away the most from today. Team was amazing. Gaining momentum and confidence ❤️

Heaps of people here coz 10+ years members were invited. Pfft bloody weekenders Some people will do anything for a free coffee. Anyways, I’m off to get a free coffee.

From what I noticed today with JVR...2 things he hasn't been doing at AFL level. He took one grab marks and he led up at the ball. That's all we need to see at the moment no matter the opposition. A big forward step for mine.

Sure we had our chances. But full credit to us battling against a top team with umpires well below AFL standard. They should all be dropped to country footy until they can learn their trade. Probably the worse display of umpiring I've ever seen.

Though to be fair, it's an accurate headline. Maynard does perfectly embody the mindless thuggery and low IQ that is in the DNA of the Collingwood Football club.

AJ is a classic... I can't believe I'm here guy. He's a very smart player.... you saw that tap didn't you ? He thinks. He's a bit like Laurie... betwixt and between , the difference being AJ has a little bit more get up and go. BL has more a silky game. AJ is that guy that will drag you unceremoniously over the line ... he's s a grunt. We've needed a grunt .