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What a way to waste their one phone call

Watched Goody on 360 last night. When asked about Tmac form. He said it was great to have him kicking goals but it’s his movement that they are most impressed with said he will definitely get his chance over the coming weeks. Edit just listened to what Goody said again-“ it’s not really the way he has performed, it’s the way he has moved, he’s back moving to his best, he’s injury free and feeling free in his body and Tom at his best is a really important player for us. He’s put himself in the selection mix and an opportunity is certainly going to come his way at some stage” Big praise from Goody

Wasted a phone call.

If we can get back the Tom circa early 2021 we will win the flag. People forget that his role is the one we’ve been most desperate to replace. That player who can take a mark or bring the ball to ground repeatedly on the wings and provide the down the line target. If he can recapture that form for 3 games, it allows us to play Gawn behind the ball if needed, JVR can play deep when not helping in the ruck, and we can get Smith to play a defensive role on the opposition’s intercept defender. I for one would be bloody thrilled to get a fit and hungry Tmac back!

He played 9 games for us in his final year. He was out of contract and knew he was surplus. He got 3 years, 26 games and played in a grand final with the Doggies. Not everyone is a superstar. Considering he was a mature aged recruit I would say he has had a good career. Cheers for the goal Hannan. I will never forget it.

WCE have publicly said they would trade pick 1. WCE and North have almost certainly come up with a solution the delivers Curtain to WCE and leaves Reid to be traded out. MFC and WCE have already come to "in-principle" agreement for Reid, plenty of fine tuning to be done but leaves a live option for Dees. No other club can satisfy WCE I hear the MFC feels it does not have room for all its early picks. In other words, they will be forced to delist players they want to keep. Far better therefore to trade up. I think the chances of us landing Reid and very high.

Just wanted to start a birthday thread in honor of such a big important reliable part of our club, the milkshake himself, Mr. Jake Melksham! Go get yourself a milkshake today to celebrate this birthday. Couple of things, first of all our team would just not be a shadow of what it is leading into finals this year without the Milkshake, and that isn't just being said because of what has happened but has been a genuine thought all season before and after he made it into the best 22 (I always thought he should be in there). He is the x-factor and provides grit, reliability, an elite kick for goal (especially the bananas), and just such a positive professional attitude and vibe for the whole team and has really made our forward line look like a forward line. So happy birthday Jake, despite this terrible news we are all super fans of what you've done for our club this year and we know we wouldn't be where we are without you on the field. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that I'd love nothing more than to see you recover well and get back on the field and kick some more bananas from the boundary!! If anyone can do it, you can!! Also what are people's favorite milkshake flavors? Mine is vanilla malt...can't beat it!!! Best are those big milkshakes they used to have at the pancake parlor, haven't been in there for years but damn they were good, even if they cost you about twenty bucks worth every cent. Get better Milkshake, we hope the footy gods smile and we see you in the red and blue once again.

McVee has a brilliant year to many he came out of nowhere to play every game. He is being recognised outside the club as his 4th indicates. Another example of our excellent recruiting when you consider he was a real "rookie" not selected in the main draft like the eventual winner Sheezel from North or runner up like Ashcroft.

There has been some ridiculous MRP and tribunal decisions this year, but this wasn't one of them. Weitering inadvertently glanced Greene's face whilst trying to remove Greene from his headlock on McGovern. Fine was correct decision. On the other hand Bedford was stiff. Hope he gets off on appeal.

Any chance we can get a couple of copies then. We seem to be running out of forwards.

I'm curled up in a foetal position but that is my natural state as a Dees fan.

Massive advantage to Collingwood to play Thursday given their fans attend neither work nor school

To be fair I don’t tell my parents everything either…

Strange? Not at all. This is how the Club successfully keeps things under wraps. Even players’ parents aren’t told things that the Club want kept secret. So, how did the journo find out? The journo in question is Clint Stanaway. Clint’s dad works for the Club, he does the strapping of players etc. and has done for 30 years. Mods, feel free to delete this post if you feel it may be problematic. PS: Fritta was surprised to hear his parents know about the moonboot and wanted to know how they found out. They found out when I sent them a screenshot of Clint’s tweet. I won’t be doing something like that again in a hurry. Anyways, again… Fritta’s foot won’t keep him from playing next week. And yes, @Dannyzthe scan was pre-planned.

Incidentally, his dad stopped playing footy only a few years ago. He’d possibly still be playing now only he quit when he equalled the games played record at Coldstream FC because the guy who held the record on his own had recently lost his daughter to cancer and Scott didn’t wanna take the title away from him. Now they share the title.

fwiw, good source tells me we're 'odds on' to get pick 4 from gc17 pick 1 is 'up for discussion' if the above happens - i assume cos we're looking at bundling 4 and 5 for 1 i'm all for it

Me after this whole ticketing process.

Beating Collingwood and Melky sinking Brisbane. Generally seeing the development of McVee, JVR, Woewodin and last two weeks Laurie and Turner. No stubborn Goody at team selections. Clearly he identified this in the off season from last year because it's evident this year that he isn't afraid to make tough decisions and move players around.

Viney.

Next time I'm going to have a camera filming myself going through this process so I can study it the same way the team studies the match tape after the game.

The regular season has come and gone rather quickly. With the game over a week away, maybe it’s time to remember some of the moments that made you go bananas during a match this season.

Melksham's goal was right up there but seeing this kid run out of the G and receiving his last wish was special:

Get him straight back in it.

I think a lot of this publicity is specifically for the collingwood army clicks. Heaps of views are possible if you're reporting on trouble for the opposition. Jesus I hate Collingwood. Fritsch to kick 6 on Thursday eve and shut those ferals up.

More moonboots at the Dees than NASA

Had the surreal experience of being a Melbourne supporter talking a Carlton supporter at work through how to go about buying her finals tickets tomorrow. 😂

I'm a life fan but live overseas now, so the only way that makes sense to support the club is through merch and a 3 game membership. Not ideal but words can't express how good it feels to be heading back to watch this game!

Carlton has had so much "luck" at the Tribunal that I think it's fair to say now that "luck" plays no part in these decisions.

Yes, but day release mean many can't get to night games.

SHARING BARCODES! - It’s a nice sentiment BUT be careful sharing them - it’s the same barcode for all the finals meaning once someone has your code they can use it for the rest of the finals (including the GF if needed) and you can’t stop it. I’d like to think everyone here is trustworthy but Demonland is such an anonymous place it and we know that opposition supporters register.

Moon boots hold the ankle in a neutral position, 90 degrees to the leg. The boots immobilise foot joints and reduce pressure on the bones, ligaments and tendons of the foot and ankle while still allowing for a relatively normal walking gait. Most people usually find that the moon boot can drastically reduce pain. It can help them get around without limping or the use of crutches It provides less stress on bones and ligaments then it would trying to limp around on without one.

Whew! Got 'em.

Waiting until 3 so I can go with family. Wish me luck.

Something similar to your nickname.

Live from the Fritsch Household right now ...

It's about him taking the number 1 defender to release JVR and Fritta. JVR was playing on Sydney's best defender in Tom McCartin and I think it's fair to say Van Rooyen would have learnt a big lesson. McCartin is a gun defender and I think Tmac coming in to take their best defender has a positive domino effect on Rooey and Fritsch.

It's not really about the opposition though, it's about his freedom of movement. We know he can compete strongly at the top level if he has that.

I feel like our "tagging" hasnt been about midfielders, it's been about half forwards and half backs. We used Rivers as an offensive weapon on dangerous half forwards, making them accountable. We use Melksham* on dangerous defenders, making them accountable. It's not the same as "stopping/tagging" but it is our way of taking key opposition players out of the game by moving them out of where they want to be structurally. Opposition teams try to do this with Lever. When we have Turner in this becomes more difficult because he can play the intercept role too. *Melksham is a bigger out than many realise. He has been unbelievable this year shutting down intercept players like Harris Andrews and Darcy Moore serially and by making them accountable. I don't believe we have a true replacement for him and am unsure how our structure will look with him missing. If TMac comes in, it may become JVRs job (JVR often took those players when Melksham was on the bench). Melkshams out really hurts our premiership chances I think.

Three more wins, folks Three

Demonland gaining 100 new members a day on the great hunt for barcodes in September

Who would that be DD? Someone who would slot in nicely next to Daniel Tuna and Flake Howes?

Routine scan. Would’ve been pre-scheduled for this morning regardless of how he got on yesterday. They scanned it to check everything: plates, screws etc.

5. The train ride home after the Brisbane win. 4. The last half of the Brisbane game…you could feel us coming 3. Fritsch’s return against the Swans 2. Melksham’s block of games….tragedy for him doing his ACL. He’ll be in rehab when we’re playing finals….simply unfair. 1. Beating Collingwood when apparently it couldn’t be done eq. 1. Viney’s goal against Brisbane, GOTY for mine.

Great thread, DZ! Mine is an off-field moment…. that Thursday night when we learned that the two-match suspension given to JvR had been successfully overturned. 🥳

No. The only injury here is the injury to our intelligence. “Race against time” LOL.

That is quality

Why not? Clearly moonboots aren’t just for a new injury or re-injury, because Fritta’s not suffering either of those. Unnecessary worry right here. Understandable, but nonetheless unnecessary. 🙂

Thank you very much Daniel. Being in my 70s and not up to speed with high tech[ I dont even own a mobile phone]. I went into MFC my account and changed my password and BINGO up popped my barcodes . Next H&M season pop down to 52k2 and I will by you a beer. signed GREY HAIRED OLD BUGGER.

Most of my sources seem to be saying he's fine. *My sources being this thread. 😜