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Restricted to fill in roles in ruck and key positions and was delisted at the end of the season. Games MFC 2013 7 Career Total 45 Goals MFC 2013 2 Career Total 14 Games CSFC 2013 10 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 58 votes

Interesting reading: Spurred into action: How Clarko's US trip may have won Hawks a flag Good to see a former Demon making an impact. Would welcome the Ooze back at the Dees any day.

A big thank you to all those who contributed to Demonland during the past season and also to everyone who posts here and even to those who visit but don't post. We value your contributions and ongoing support - especially to Nasher who keeps us going on the technichal side, our moderators whose task is often thankless - especially so when we go through a season such as the last few we've experienced. Particular thanks to our regular contributors, Whispering Jack, George on The Outer, The Oracle, JVM and KC from Casey. With the exception of KC they've often had to report on games and subjects that have been difficult to write about in 2013 but I reckon the coming ones will be more uplifting and exciting stories than those gone by in recent times. As always, we're hoping for a bigger and better season in 2014 and are always looking out for new contributors who have something to say about the mighty Demons. If you want to contribute an article feel free to contact me via PM. Cheers & thanks again.

Macdonald was restricted by injury to one AFL game and retired late in the season. Games MFC 2013 1 Career Total 126 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 6 Games CSFC 2013 6 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Games CSFC DL 2013 1 Goals CSFC DL 2013 1 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 11 votes

Taken as a delisted free agent, Gillies struggled to impress in his two games and has already been delisted. Games MFC 2013 2 Career Total 15 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 1 Games CSFC 2013 13 Goals CSFC 2013 6 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 16 votes

Despite his pace and good engine, he still has issues with disposal and decision-making to overcome if he is to be a regular. Games MFC 2013 11Career Total 31 Goals MFC 2013 2 Career Total 4 Games CSFC 2013 6 Goals CSFC 2013 1 Games CSFC DL 2013 1 Goals CSFC DL 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 108 votes

An ankle and shoulder injury forced McDonald to miss five games in the first half of the season but the defender bounced back with a solid latter part of the year and finished tenth in the club B & F. Games MFC 2013 17 Career Total 39 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 0 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 249 votes

New Zealand international who was given development time with the Casey second string team. Games CSFC DL 2013 11 Goals CSFC DL 2013 0

Tynan failed to add to his two AFL games in 2013 and was delisted at the end of the season. Games MFC 2013 0 Career Total 2 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 0 Games CSFC 2013 18 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Games CSFC DL 2013 2 Goals CSFC DL 2013 0

Magner was briefly upgraded from his rookie status and got two AFL games before being returned to the VFL where he starred. Games MFC 2013 2 Career Total 19 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 4 Games CSFC 2013 17 Goals CSFC 2013 9 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 26 votes

Bought this today and have played it for a few hours. Seems better than the last version but nowhere near FIFA standards. They obviously didn't program all the names into the commentary because they referred to Toumpas and Terlich as "No. 5" and "No. 46" respectively yet they knew Clisby's name. Go figure.

Had a horror start when very little went right for him in his opening game for the club. However, after a stint at Casey he played some handy games as a back up small defender and the club will be looking for him to improve on that in 2014. Games MFC 2013 10 Career Total 26 Goals MFC 2013 5 Career Total 25 Games CSFC 2013 5 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 108 votes

Garland capped off his best AFL season as a close runner-up to Jones for the club best and fairest, passing the 100-game milestone and proving a model of consistency, often under pressure down back. Games MFC 2013 21 Career Total 101 Goals MFC 2013 2 Career Total 14 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 360 votes

Another player who disappointed with his lack of development this season. Games MFC 2013 6 Career Total 24 Goals MFC 2013 1 Career Total 1 Games CSFC 2013 11 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 58 votes

A disappointing season from the youngster who was expected to step up and provide some excitement. Still has plenty to work on, particularly his defensive side. Games MFC 2013 10 Career Total 31 Goals MFC 2013 5 Career Total 34 Games CSFC 2013 8 Goals CSFC 2013 4 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 71 votes

Taken with a late choice to fill in and provide some experience, Rodan had his moments but was in and out of the side and, in the end, succumbed to a career ending fourth ACL injury. Games MFC 2013 9 Career Total 185 Goals MFC 2013 2 Career Total 131 Games CSFC 2013 8 Goals CSFC 2013 10 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 93 votes

A hamstring injury interrupted the defender's start, but he bounced back to play every match from round six. Dunn was one of Melbourne's best players in the second half of the season. It was his highest finish in the club's best and fairest. Games MFC 2013 18 Career Total 117 Goals MFC 2013 4 Career Total 91 Games CSFC 2013 1 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 270 votes

Another player whose season was held back by injury, McKenzie came good in the latter part of the season with some excellent stopping roles. His season highlight was his role in the curbing of Garry Ablett Junior to under 20 disposals at Metricon Stadium in a game the team could easily have won. Games MFC 2013 12 Career Total 69 Goals MFC 2013 3 Career Total 10 Games CSFC 2013 5 Goals CSFC 2013 0 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 172 votes

Aside from missing three matches through suspension, Sylvia produced a very consistent season. It was the third time he has finished fifth in the best and fairest award, after his efforts in 2009 and 2010. A free agent, he has yet to commit to the club for 2014 although Paul Roos has indicated he is definitely a wanted man. Games MFC 2013 19 Career Total 157 Goals MFC 2013 9 Career Total 129 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 288 votes

Complications from last year's Lisfranc operation put a disappointing and premature end to his season and cruelled Mark Neeld's forward line planning. The question mark over whether he can return to full fitness in 2014 will be the key to how far the team can improve next year. Games MFC 2013 4 Career Total 97 Goals MFC 2013 7 Career Total 97 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 41 votes

Recruited to the club to provide experience and leadership both on and off the field, Byrnes was only a partial success. He played some good games as a small forward but ultimately, the club needs younger, more dynamic players in this position if it is to progress in the future. Games MFC 2013 17 Career Total 125 Goals MFC 2013 12 Career Total 112 Games CSFC 2013 1 Goals CSFC 2013 2 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 191 votes

A foot stress fracture last December rocked the second half of his pre-season and he appeared to lack confidence for a time on return. However, the co-captain fought back to play some good football and all but two matches in 2013 and finished eighth in the B & F. The elephant in the room for Trengove was the cloud cast by the association of Dank with the former club doctor who was treating him before the start of the season for his foot injury. That situation remains unresolved. Games MFC 2013 20 Career Total 79 Goals MFC 2013 9 Career Total 38 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 257 votes

Despite missing games on two separate occasions with a hamstring injury, Frawley finished seventh in the "Bluey" - his fifth consecutive top 10 finish. He gave his all down back, often under pressure and will no doubt relish being part of a more stable side under Roos. Games MFC 2013 17 Career Total 118 Goals MFC 2013 0 Career Total 3 Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 268 votes

Assuming you're right about that, why on earth was he appointed in the first place and how did he remain coach for almost four years?

May I suggest that the existence of this article shows that someone at the AFL has read WJ's editorial and realised that his argument about setting a precedent is 100% per cent spot on. The result is we are going to end up with a decision that is every bit as ludicrous as some of the AFL's other recent pronouncements on the MFC tanking saga and the EFC governance and banned supplements situation.