Demonland

After 167 games including the drought breaking Premiership Angus Brayshaw has made the heart breaking decision to medically retire from football as a result of a series of serious head knocks over his nearly decade of footy. We wish Gus all the best and he'll always be a hero at Demonland. 😢

BLUES SQUAD 2. Lachlan Cowan, 3. Jesse Motlop, 4. Ollie Hollands, 5. Adam Cerra, 8. Lachie Fogarty, 9. Patrick Cripps, 10. Harry McKay, 11. Mitch McGovern, 12. Tom De Koning, 13. Blake Acres, 14. Orazio Fantasia, 15. Sam Docherty, 16. Jack Carroll, 17. Brodie Kemp, 20. Elijah Hollands, 24. Nic Newman, 28. David Cuningham, 29. George Hewett, 30. Charlie Curnow, 31. Harry Lemmey, 33. Lewis Young, 37. Jordan Boyd, 39. Alex Cincotta, 42. Adam Saad, 43. Ashton Moir, 46. Matthew Cottrell Notable absentees: Jacob Weitering, Jack Martin, Zac Williams, Jack Silvagni, Sam Walsh, Matthew Kennedy, Caleb Marchbank, Marc Pittonet, Matthew Owies CATS SQUAD 1. Rhys Stanley, 2. Zach Tuohy, 3. Brandan Parfitt, 4. Tanner Bruhn, 5. Jeremy Cameron, 6. Toby Conway, 7. Shaun Mannagh, 8. Jake Kolodjashnij, 9. Max Holmes, 10. Mitch Knevitt, 12. Jack Bowes, 13. Jhye Clark, 14. Connor O’Sullivan, 15. George Stevens, 16. Sam De Koning, 17. Lawson Humphries, 18. Tyson Stengle, 19. Phoenix Foster, 20. James Willis, 21. Oli Wiltshire, 22. Mitch Duncan, 24. Jed Bews, 26. Tom Hawkins, 28. Oliver Dempsey, 29. Cam Guthrie, 30. Tom Atkins, 31. Oscar Murdoch, 32. Gryan Miers, 33. Shannon Neale, 34. Oisin Mullin, 35. Patrick Dangerfield, 36. Oliver Henry, 38. Jack Henry, 39. Zach Guthrie, 40. Ted Clohesy, 41. Mitch Hardie, 42. Mark O’Connor, 43. Emerson Jeka, 44. Tom Stewart, 45. Brad Close, 46. Mark Blicavs Notable absentees: Gary Rohan, Mitch Edwards, Joe Furphy MATCH FORMAT Eight 20-minute periods. VFL sides to play periods 5-8 The only way to watch it live is via Fox Footy (channel 503) and/or streaming on Kayo.

SWANS SQUAD 1 Chad WARNER, 2 Hayden MCLEAN, 4 Brodie GRUNDY, 5 Isaac HEENEY, 6 Logan MCDONALD, 7 Harry CUNNINGHAM, 8 James ROWBOTTOM, 9 Will HAYWARD, 11 Tom PAPLEY, 12 Angus SHELDRICK, 13 Oliver FLORENT, 15 Sam WICKS, 16 Braeden CAMPBELL, 17 James JORDON, 19 Peter LADHAMS, 21 Errol GULDEN, 22 Nick BLAKEY, 24 Dane RAMPE, 26 Luke PARKER, 27 Justin MCINERNEY, 28 Will EDWARDS, 30 Tom MCCARTIN, 34 Matt ROBERTS, 36 Joel AMARTEY, 42 Robbie FOX, 44 Jake LLOYD Notable absentees: Taylor Adams, Callum Mills, Sam Reid, Joel Hamling, Aaron Francis GIANTS SQUAD 3 – Stephen Coniglio, 5 – Aaron Cadman, 6 – Lachie Whitfield, 7 – Lachie Ash, 8 – Callan Ward, 9 – Ryan Angwin, 10 – Jacob Wehr, 12 – Tom Green, 14 – Toby Bedford, 15 – Sam Taylor, 16 – Brent Daniels, 21 – Leek Aleer, 22 – Josh Kelly, 23 – Jesse Hogan, 25 – Lachlan Keeffe, 26 – Jake Riccardi, 27 – Harry Himmelberg, 28 – Harvey Thomas, 31 – Toby McMullin, 32 – Kieren Briggs, 33 – Xavier O’Halloran, 34 – Josh Fahey, 39 – Connor Idun, 44 – Jack Buckley, 46 – Callum Brown Notable absentees: Toby Greene, Finn Callaghan, Nick Haynes, Harry Perryman, Isaac Cumming MATCH FORMAT Standard four-quarter match, followed by VFL practice match The only way to watch it live is via Fox Footy (channel 504) and/or streaming on Kayo. Follow Updates: https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/sJIQ29x?v=2

httpshttps://x.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1760418782198304889?s=20://x.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1760418782198304889?s=20 STRENGTH The top end. The Dees are spearheaded by one of the best top-end lineups in the game. Max Gawn proved he is a one-man show in the ruck and leads the team with aplomb and he has some of the best in the game to tap to. Christian Petracca is an established star and Jack Viney had a resurgent 2023, while Clayton Oliver is a jet if he is fit and firing. In defence, Steven May and Jake Lever form a formidable combination. They combined to help the Dees concede the second-fewest points of any team in the competition. Up forward they have significant talent, with Bayley Fritsch key among them, but it’s further up the ground where their stars shine brightest. WEAKNESS Forward connection. It’s all about converting dominance up the field into scores. Max Gawn tried to be a forward but it just didn’t work, so there is plenty of faith being put into Harrison Petty to perform after injury cruelled much of his 2023 season. The Dees ranked 14th in the competition for scores per inside 50 and 14th for retaining kicks inside 50. Shane McAdam is a shrewd addition to the half-forward part of the ground, while Caleb Windsor has huge hype surrounding him heading into his debut season and can play as a connector. It’s all about putting it into action, however, which is what the Dees need to do to enjoy a better outcome this year, because it’s clearly where they’re at their weakest. WHERE ARE THEY ON THE PREMIERSHIP CLOCK? 10pm: The Dees are perfectly poised for success right now, but they need to capitalise before some of their veterans start to decline. Max Gawn will be 33 at year’s end and plays in a bruising position, while Steven May is 32 with Jack Viney to hit 30 early in the season. There’s nothing to say they can’t keep on keeping on, but they really are in the sweet spot and should be making the most of it. PREDICTED LADDER RANGE 1st-5th PREDICTED OPENING ROUND TEAM B: Adam Tomlinson, Steven May, Trent Rivers HB: Judd McVee, Jake Lever, Christian Salem C: Lachie Hunter, Clayton Oliver, Ed Langdon HF: Alex Neal-Bullen, Bayley Fritsch, Charlie Spargo F: Shane McAdam, Harrison Petty, Jacob van Rooyen FOLL: Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Jack Viney I/C: Angus Brayshaw, Jake Bowey, Tom Sparrow, Jack Billings, Kade Chandler (sub)

I too had no issues with dealing with the club when it came to the bounty of merchandise that I ordered. There was some items that were on back order or not available and they were very accommodating and helpful in a period that would have been very busy as a result of the flag and difficult as a result of COVID related issues.

Another thing to consider in regards to Clarry's readiness from Opening Round is what I think Troy Chaplin mentioned in the post game presser is that he missed a chunk of the "education" training in terms of midfield/team tactics etc. Sure he could probably be brought up to speed and let's be honest he could easily slot back in but that's also a factor along with any fitness and pressure issues that may be present.

Casey will be playing the Blues @ 2pm prior to the Dees game against the Blues at Ikon Park @ 6:40pm

Durdin and Marchbank join Walsh, Weitering & Martin on the sidelines for the match against the Demons. All likely to miss their Opening Round match too.

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