Dingo

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Ross Lyon should be banned from coaching in the AFL. 
 

So he’s an improvement on the coach that they appointed and then sacked?

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

memo to Goodwin.  His name is Bradley Hill.  He runs and runs and delivers.  Elite disposal.  Elite efficiency.   You must pay heavy attention to him and fellow quarterback Wanganeen-Milera.  Do not let them wander around unmanned!!!  FFS. 

Quarterback? Speak Aussie rules.

51 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

I have faith in Laurie. It would be a good wake up call for Clarry.

Clarry had his wake up call at the beginning of the year when he was told to [censored] off and train by herself.

l think he came through with flying colours.

11 hours ago, monoccular said:

So, question.

If every player carrying an injury is rested, and every player returning from injury comes via Casey, then we will need to play a 10 man side.   

T McD I believe has been quoted as saying he will not be played forward as his foot / ankle limitations prevents him from running on a lead or flying for a mark.   Yes, if that is the case maybe he shouldn't be playing, but as above who can we play in his place?   

Second year in a row we have scored a succession of unrelated injuries to most of our tall forward options and many of our tall backs.  Someone has to run out onto the field for us.  Who?

Time for Jefferson to get a game ?

11 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

It is how it works though

and club presidents stand by, mute

That’s the problem - clubs don’t speak out .Are they scared ? Of what ?

25 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Max is a great player but a poor tap ruckman, it's always been his weakness

Are you kidding? !

3 minutes ago, GCDee said:

It’s been horrid all round. AFL making a mess of the rules again with random interpretation changes mid season 

What rule changes?

2 minutes ago, Fritta and Turner said:

Geelong West look terrible

Bring back the VFA

Have the teams gone into some cool rooms?

11 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Uninjured?

Touché 

4 hours ago, Young Blood said:

I worry about Petty's little foot if he's going to do ruck work. Precious boy

Not funny.

I heard an interview with Tom McDonald recently and he had a foot injury a couple of years so. And he understands what Petty is experiencing. It’s not only a physical recovery but also psychological.

Petty will be worried that if he puts too much pressure on his foot that he will injure it again.So the more he plays and stays uninsured , the more his confidence will grow.
I think that’s what Tommy said!

3 hours ago, Grapeviney said:

I must be the only one with a negative story about Max.

Saw him and his wife one night, and asked for a selfie.

He looked like he was going to punch me!

So I asked again - very politely - and he got even angrier, started yelling and swearing and said he was going to call the cops. 

I actually felt threatened for my safety at that point, so I left his house.

Just a warning to others that he's not as approachable as he seems. 

One more point.My son used to play for Ormond in the Firsts.And in Maxs early years with MFC he used to come and watch Ormond play.We sort of got to know each - say hello and stand near each other at the ground.He would always acknowledged me.But l never asked for his autograph or photo.Nobody else hassled him - he was just one of the supporters.

3 hours ago, Grapeviney said:

I must be the only one with a negative story about Max.

Saw him and his wife one night, and asked for a selfie.

He looked like he was going to punch me!

So I asked again - very politely - and he got even angrier, started yelling and swearing and said he was going to call the cops. 

I actually felt threatened for my safety at that point, so I left his house.

Just a warning to others that he's not as approachable as he seems. 

I have a photo taken a few years ago  : my son Chris and Max.They were at a mutual friend’s party..They went to the same school and Chris is a mate of Max’s older brother Adam.I reckon Chris reluctantly ( because it was a party and not a MFC function ) asked Max to pose for a photo for me - being a life time supporter.And he agreed.Now that photo of my son and our Premiership Captain sits on the sideboard in our house. And now that I think about Chris doesn’t have it on display at his house - l must ask why!

14 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

They fly to Perth on Friday. Casey play at Casey Fields on Saturday. There’s a Casey Captain’s Run at Gosch’s on Friday morning. It will be interesting to see who gets on the plane. 

Thanks WCW - what time on Friday?

1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

Over the course of watching and supporting a lot of football in my life I had the privilege to see some greats of the game.

Max Gawn is truly one of the very best I've ever seen.

Sure I'm a bias Melbourne supporter but even non believers must find it hard to argue otherwise.

He has year after year,  been heralded as one of the best players in the AFL over the last decade. 

And rightly so. He has turned the tide of many a game and was the first captain of the club for half a century to help win us a flag.

It's a shame ruckmen don't  win Brownlows as much anymore. ( I'm perplexed why he hasn't). After all one  could rote statistic after statistic about his on field prowess.

But I wish there was another medal. One that encapsulates who Max really is.

A damn fine human being and gentleman of gentlemen.

Last week we saw Max get angry over an incident that I don't really know anything about. ( I don't know because it doesn't really matter).

It doesn't matter because it rarely happens. Max Gawn may show signs of frustration and anger at times but it's not much for an AFL player. And more often than not when it does occur, it seems justified.

But that's because Max Gawn has high standards. ( To my knowledge he's never been reported).

Standards that go beyond just being a simple AFL player. He is a captain. And he takes this role seriously. Being captain is about leadership.

But for Max leadership isn't something that happens for a couple of hours each week on a patch of grass. It's much ,much more.

It's about standing up this week about homophobic slurs in the game. It's about taking in a teammate when he may be doing it tough. It's about standing by your mate when they have had to retire from the game.

It's acknowledgement of being beaten by a better opponent.

It's about visiting sick kids in hospital.

Being an advocate of mental health or simply  speaking  to a fan when he's probably really tired and just wants to get a coffee at a cafe in peace. Like his on field performance, I could keep going.

So thanks Max for showing us what a true captain of a club should be. On and OFF the field. 

I'm sure other Demonlanders stand with me in applause when I hereby award thee the unusually long but very aptly titled... "Captain of captains and gentleman of gentlemen and the best of blokes" medal.

👏.

Thank  you.

At my gym l talk to supporters of different clubs.They have nothing but praise  for Max .And say how lucky for having him.Both for his leadership , and personality and intelligence off the field.

We are lucky the club made the risky decision to re-sign him in hie early years when he was regularly injured.

Anyway we can get Fogarty?

2 minutes ago, Dingo said:

Harmes goal!

And another one

Harmes goal!

5 minutes ago, loges said:

Is David Roden the happiest goal umpire in the AFL ?

Yeh .He always smiles when a goal is kicked!

27 minutes ago, dl4e said:

Bloody Essendon. 

Yes the team that Demonland wrote off as a joke early in the season.

lncluding me !

1 minute ago, Demon17 said:

Plenty in Geelong have no hope of affording a seat at the new stadium.

Elites only unfortunately 

I don’t doubt you , but has changed- for the ordinary supporter?
Membership prices increased?

Why can’t the club give Mitch White one game in the firsts ?

He is so loyal.

And can play!

BBB got thi one!

one point the difference in our favour

BBB MISSED AN EASY GOAL

End of 3rd 1/4 and we lead by 4 points