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It's going to be played in Nhill.

Match review lottery results: https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1061934/match-review-brisbane-lion-dee-heslop-sent-to-tribunal-teammate-charlotte-mullins-also-banned Breath easy, Dees fans!

The Dwight phantom draft for 2023 - assuming no live trading, which there will be. Harley Reid (WCE) Jed Walter (GCS) Colby McKercher (NM) Zane Duursma (NM) Daniel Curtin (Haw) Nick Watson (WB) Ethan Read (GCS) James Leake (MFC) Nate Caddy (GWS) Riley Sanders (GEE) Caleb Windsor (ESS) Darcy Wilson (AFC) Conner O'Sullivan (MFC) I think Essendons greatest list need now is a classy, quick, pure wingman so they'll target Windsor with pick 11 Adelaide apparently really like Darcy Wilson and i expect their next pick they'll target Ollie Murphy and get another key back I have Conner O'Sullivan sliding due to Wilson, Leake and WIndsor all flying up the ranks I fully expect West Coast to trade pick 1 and us to attempt to move up the draft order in some capacity.

It’s a no from me, struggles against good opponents especially those who are physical

This was the game in which James Leake transformed himself from a solid defender into contender for the top 10 as a dynamic forward. He was swung forward at half time with his Devils team trailing and he went on a tear in the third quarter, clunking every mark in his area with clean hands and slotting three goals for the term.

Some small variation on the theme from the ABC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-06/afl-draft-rankings-top-30-harley-reid-jed-walter-zane-duursma/103039892

Yep. Good advice. I have been having regular blood tests every 6 months for many years. 18 months ago there was a significant jump in my PSA levels which is an indicator for Prostrate problems. After additional tests and a biopsy The indicators showed that the cancer was a vey aggressive type of cancer. Had all the offending bits removed as that was the recommendation of the surgeon. 1 months down the track from the op and all is clear and trending the right way. the regular tests meant that I got it early. Get tested!

Well we know that at least Ben Brown will be there. 😁

It would be nice to see some of our M players there to support the girls. I realise they’re still on their break and some of them are away on holidays but even just a couple of them attending would be great. Would mean a lot to the players, I’m sure.

Apparently Brendan McCartney thought he was a potential AA defender. I always thought he was under-rated by most Dee supporters. Tall defenders are often the "whipping boy." Remember Alistair Nicholson?....he had a lot of detractors. The classic was Kevin Walsh at Essendon. Their supporters game him real grief. It was surprising that Omac was the best golfer in the club. The guy had unrecognised hand-eye co-ordination, that's for sure.

https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1061949/dees-double-act-share-leading-goalkicker-award Had to post this just for the picture they chose for the article. Too bad, Zanks 😆

His back injury was pretty bad. Had stress fractures in his back for aprox 18 months which ultimately required spinal fusion surgery (after he left the afl system i think - certainly all the rehab was). Impressive that he could get back to a level where he was named full back in the VFL team of the year and be picked up by an AFL club, particularly one that would be expecting to play finals next season. Speaks about all that in this interview:

I've got my ticket! This game is anxiety central. Like others, I feel that North is really on the brink of breaking through right now. We need a big effort. Soft fixture or otherwise, everything resets now and nothing is guaranteed, for us or anyone else. Hopefully we'll have the crowd behind us like we did last game against them. Every bit counts!

A timely reminder from one of our own…

You really are the Carl Ditterich of Demonland, 58er. You occasionally contribute worthwhile thoughts, but obviously feel compelled to 'take out' someone along the way. What Reevesy is saying is that if Curtain is available at 6 and we weren't going to pick him anyway, why not trade IF we had forewarned GWS and they'd agreed to the deal. Your continual sniping of posters is getting quite tiresome.

Paxy would be a huge loss. She is such a great player and inspiration. That said, there is still so much talent in this team. They will want to prove a point after Saturday. Bring it on!

Why would we help North get Harley? Yeah we might get McKercher or Duursma, but they aren't worth all of our picks.

“Cold aggression”, Lions star full forward Dakota Davidson called it. Brisbane outmuscled, outran, and ultimately overwhelmed us. They certainly came to play and exorcised their 2022 grand final grudge defeating the Demons in the rematch by 25 points. Stats count and Brisbane won the key ones. Inside 50s 42 to 24, centre clearances 8 to 6, uncontested possessions 133 to 75 and 51 marks to 27. The Lions’ sustained pressure is the kind we usually bring for other teams. There was one brief moment, at the 13-minute mark of the second quarter, when Melbourne skipper Kate Hore put the Dees in front. Alas that was our last goal for the rest of the game. The match was eerily reminiscent of the second and third quarter shellacking that Adelaide delivered in Round 6. Disappointingly, there was no last quarter comeback this time as the Lions had completely blanketed the handful of soldiers bravely resisting. Melbourne’s renowned versatility and even contribution failed to emerge. Pearce, Hanks, Hore, Purcell, Gillard, Goldrick, Mackin and Harris were all willing but needed everyone to get more involved if we were to win. Star mid Paxy Paxman was ruled out before the game with hamstring awareness and replaced by last week’s debutant Georgia Gall. Rhi Watt was ruled out with concussion during the game. Maeve Chaplin was visibly upset as she was helped off the ground following her collision with Davidson. Encouragingly, she later re-emerged and finished out the match. Replacements are needed. No Maddie Gay next week and possibly no Paxy. We can only hope that Aimee Mackin and Gaby Colvin complete their recoveries and that no one else is added to the unavailable list. Some are concerned that Tyla Hanks may be in trouble for her dangerous tackle. A dispiriting way to finish the home and away season, but our second spot and a double chance has been well earned so let’s start over. Anything is possible in finals. In terms of the game: Q1 Brisbane starts with heat and Dakota Davidson scores the first goal from a nice mark on a lead. Meggs is concerned about leg speed over the ground as Brisbane carve Melbourne up through the middle with a long bomb running goal by Hampson. Gall for Paxy seems an odd replacement. We seem to be fumbling and dropping marks under the perceived pressure. Against the run of play, a chain of Demons sees Fitzy hit up Sherriff who marks in from of goal. The commentator mentions that Casey has kicked 4 goals 14 points over the past two seasons but thankfully she can’t hear Jason Bennett and kicks truly. ¼ time: Lions 2.2.14 Dees 1.0.6 Q2 We start stronger this quarter. Tayla appears to re-injure her shoulder but moments later marks and goals. Just as we look to be attacking Kate drops a chest mark under pressure and Brisbane take the ball coast-to-coast for a goal with some exhilarating ball movement. Hanks is taken high and goals from directly in front. Zanker is now on second ruck duties replacing the concussed Rhi Watt. A brilliant pick up and snap from Kate Hore on a tight angle sees the Demons in front. However, it doesn’t take long before Brisbane takes back the lead after Davidson scores her second goal. Brisbane showing us some more of their cold aggression right on half-time with a number of players pushing and shoving. ½ time: Lions 4.3.27 Dees 4.0.24 Q3 Brisbane dominate the opening of the 3rd term and score 2 quick goals. Meggs watches most Brisbane games and Jade Ellenger is not someone who opposition coaches would typically consider for a matchup. However, she is giving the Lions heaps of defensive drive, playing the best game of her career. No one appears to be playing on her. The weight of Lions inside 50s is overwhelming our defence and Ruby Svarc and Sophie Conway score late quarter goals. ¾ time: Lions 8.4.52 to Dees 4.1.25 Q4 An arm wrestle with no goals scored by either team this term. While the Dees failed to kick a goal in the second half, we are the 4th quarter specialists, and win last quarter by 2 points. Lions 8.5.53 to Dees 4.4.28 Coaches and next week Melbourne Coach Mick Stinear said Brisbane was too good tonight and deserved to win. Defensively Brisbane was brilliant tonight and we struggled to navigate a way through. It was a physical game and Rhi Watt is out with concussion. He referred to really good depth in his squad. Lions coach Craig Starcevich said there was some passages of play by his team that were the best they’ve ever done. He felt he had his best team out there which helps. Brisbane having defeated all the other top four teams must be considered an equal flag favourite with Adelaide. Their qualifying final next week in Adelaide will be a blockbuster. For Melbourne, a huge task awaits Mick Stinear and his football department as they tend to bruised bodies and restoring self-confidence ahead of our all-important qualifying final against North Melbourne. Dees should start as favourites but recent wins count for nothing once the game starts. MELBOURNE 1.0.6 4.0.24 4.1.25 4.4.28 BRISBANE LIONS 2.2.14 4.3.27 8.4.52 8.5.53 GOALS MELBOURNE Hanks Harris Hore Sherriff BRISBANE LIONS Conway Davidson 2 Hampson Mullins Smith R Svarc BEST MELBOURNE Pearce Hore Purcell Hanks Gillard BRISBANE LIONS Ellenger Koenen Hodder Conway Anderson Dawes LATE CHANGES MELBOURNE Paxy Paxman (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Georgia Gall BRISBANE LIONS Nil INJURIES MELBOURNE R. Watt (concussion) BRISBANE LIONS Nil REPORTS MELBOURNE Nil BRISBANE LIONS Nil CROWD 3,004 at Brighton Homes Arena

You LOL a lot smart aarse

Was AA BDA Appears to have lost a fair bit of agility and leap he had prior to the injury. Suspect the Pies didn't just let him go for salary cap space.

3 x tickets for me and 2 of my kiddoes - $10 the lot. Get around it Dees fans!

I’m actually super confident about Sunday. At Ikon (our home away from home), clement weather predicted (20 degrees with slight chance of rain) in front of what’s expected to be a good-sized crowd and vs North, who I feel we’ll comfortably beat. Bring it on!!!

We need to get 2 to make sure we get our player.

To me it seems like us against ourselves more than anything. Can’t fault the intensity or commitment to run out games, improvement of execution is what we all want to see.

Navy blue with a red yoke. Didn't see that coming.

Ditto and ditto!

tickets secured toey as already

Heard it’s good for cleaning dirty surfaces.

Good luck to Oscar, he looked to show some promise at Princes Park but was cut short by serious injury. Hopefully he has recovered and can give it another crack out West.

Well said, Bystander. And you’re spot on: people need to think of their loved ones. Take it from someone who knows… I had no family history of any type of cancer, I had no lumps or symptoms, I just had a routine mammogram because it was free and I was with a friend who was having one. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Receiving that news was devastating. But that was nothing - absolutely NOTHING compared to having to tell my sons. That was as brutal as it gets. My youngest was only 10yo. The look on his little face still haunts me and is something I’ll take to my grave. I’d go one further and say people who don’t make a point of getting tested are selfish, because if they were putting their family first they’d avail themselves of any and every cancer screening test available.

Generally just a blood test now. So easy. I think a lot of men were put off by the traditional test. As for the bowel cancer test they send out. Finally got around to it. So easy ! You owe it to not only yourself but your loved ones. Do it NOW. Don't think, DO.

It's the biggest load of bs, trivia and wasted time. Best thread ever. Tx Mr Legs.

Great advice. If only they had a detection test for Ovarian Cancer, lost my mother in law in June to the silent killer (she only lasted 4 weeks from diagnosis) and have started fundraising to hopefully raise awareness/funds for the test (I won't share my fundraising link as it probably breaches posting guidelines and I don't contribute much here, although I visit daily for a read).

Taylor Goad looks good as a 206cm ruck. Says he bases his game on Max Gawn Why this unique 206cm ruckman is dazzling recruiters: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1059916

I rate the author, Dean bilton.

I spoke with her at the sponsors lunch a couple of weeks ago, when I mentioned "You're losing your male 23 counterpart", she looked sad and said "I know, I'm going to miss James!"

I am just hoping our boys and girls play such fast, free flowing footy that the logos are just a blur.

The issue for North is that they’re still essentially giving up 2 and 3 for 1 (even if they’re getting back 11) which they have categorically ruled out I still think the key to improving the current offers for 1 would be to somehow involve Geelong’s 8 if they were open to trading it (only speculated at this stage) - perhaps North’s later picks for 8 or our 11 and something extra

Future AA defender in the making, big men take time remember.. Bit of perspective thanks!

Why is that ? Pray tell.

Can't wait - I'm going to be in Melbourne and finally catch one of our girls' games!!

@Jumping Jack Clennett has jumped in with the correct answer to round out today's Famous Five.

RECOGNISING AN AMAZING TALENT SHELLEY HEATH HAPPY 50 GAMES Heater’s nickname amongst the players is ‘Rash.’ She played her 50th last week but the wind at Casey meant no banner raising.

Gimme the box!

I spoke with Sinead at the local coffee shop recently she is our only 23. She is a fantastic person and a great asset to the club. She is the number 1, number 23 in the club

Sinead Goldrick ❤️💙

We would want more than a future first for #6 but we should definitely consider any trade which gives a better long-term result.

Shhhheit one of my most favourite Dees of all time, courageous and skillful. All the best GREAT MAN!!

Clint, wish you all the best and now go and beat it and get back to good health. Kudos on your brave choice to warn and help others. Thats True Demon spirit.

Absolutely a sliding doors moment. Obviously can't predict how our seasons would pan out if this trade was successful, but this trade means no Luke Jackson and his influential 3rd quarter in the 21 flag. Jackson has since netted us Jefferson and our top 6 pick this year as well as further draft capital utilised to bring us up to pick 11. I love Butters (and hope we can trade him in at some point) but thank god that trade didn't eventuate.