Palace Dees

Thanks GS. We may seem him on the board one day. That would be a good get.

Not been on Demonland much recently so not sure if this has been discussed anywhere. Where is Gus these days? I've always believed and hoped he'd continue to be involved with the MFC post his playing days. Although I fully understand if he needed a break from 'everything' after his magnificent playing career was cruelly cut short. Maybe footy is not part of short term thinking, but he is so loved and respected as well as intelligent and insightful, that he would be a huge acquisition to the club in any role he and the club deem suitable. Anyone have an insight to how he's travelling and what he's up to?

The past 2 weeks have given us some hope, when before there was little. Fast flowing, attractive football with a semblance of system, albeit in patches. At least one obvious concern remains, however. The question I raised here 2 weeks ago and by others this week, are our last quarters. After 7 games, our total kicked in last quartes is 7.20 62pts, to 33.14 212 pts. Our percentage for the year is 74.7%. Our percantage based on just the first 3 quarters of matches is 96%, whilst based on last quarters alone, it is 29.2%. Max hasn't gone off every last quarter this year so, to use a new 2025 catchphrase, it is not an event, but a pattern. In a racing parlance, we look like a middle distance racehorse running in a Melbourne Cup. We simply can't stay! The difference in last quarter accuracy emphasises a fitness issue. As we tire, we spray our shots and lack the capacity to prevent the opposition from getting opportunities from close range. We are letting our opponents off the hook psychologically as well. No team playing us will feel beaten at 3/4 time, no matter what the score. It must also play on the minds of our players and coaches as we will expect to run out of steam. It is no use planning to peak in September if we can't qualify to be there. Hopefully this is being teated as seriously as ball movement and all the other components that make up a winning team. More of a statement than a question I suppose, but do you forsee a change in time for us to be considered a contender this year?

Casey simply playing the 'Melbourne way'

For someone with a reputation as a good ball user, Sestan turns it over a lot.

I hope we have another crack at Derksen off season. I wish Roo would present to the ball carrier more. He needs a more arrogant on-field presence,

For my own mental health, I haven't read one Demonland post since pre game. So please forgive me if this has been raised elsewhere. Total 2025 last quarter scores are; For: 5.11. 41 Against 26.10. 166 The last quarter pressure rating against Geelong was a disgusting 139. I'll be interested in knowing our ratings for Saturdays match. The reverence I felt for the 2021 Premiership team is being diluted as I see so many of them running around, a shadow of their former selves. Andy, George, Blinman. please explain.Ease my pain. Love your work fellas. I don't know how you can keep doing ar this time of deep despair.

Me - still suffering MAD (Melbourne Anxiety Disorder)

DO NOT let her see any football shows on 7 or 9 😖

Ryley Bonner the only one you would consider for a promotion next week. Just one problem.......

You're just jealous DD, because his girlfriend is from Foster and not Fish Creek. (Just a little South Gippsland byplay folks)

Peter 'Crackers' Keenan

I think I prefer this. No matter who we play. 👹

Showing the M as flames was as brilliant as it was logical.

Is this what we are talking about?

We haven't forgotten, Maynard!

Good fight back by the boys. Sensible to just play 3 quarters (thirds?) in this heat.

I was hoping we'd hear from someone re this game. Somehow, I knew it would be you KC. You're a legend. Looking forward to hearing a little about MFC listed players.

Always sad when one of the good ones leave us. Fond memories of being on his table at my first B & F early 90's. Schwarta was also sitting with us for a lot of the time, and despite being a little starstruck sitting with #5, it was Barry who left the lasting impression with me of that night. Glad you got to hold the cup, King. RIP ❤️ 💙

I'm with you BD. I had the great pleasure of twice chatting with him whilst on a run. Both times a total chance meeting - once in Eltham, the other on Blairgowrie beach when he was CEO. Despite his threat of an IVO if it happened a 3rd time, he was very friendly and good company.

Great post, George. Thank you. As a 46 year member, I have always been bewildered by the low early numbers. Especially 1987, our first year of finals in 23 years. Only 3122 members! This suggests I will be one of very few to reach 50 years (hopefully) in the next decade. Although proud of this, a little sad that it will be a such a small party. At least my eldest son will be a member too. 🤗

Just beat me to it

We are all in the same boat