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The only part of your post I disagree with. 😖

You haven't read enough posts here then.

Welcome to Demonland Ricky D. Despite making your points logically, fairly and respectfully, you were attacked relentlessly. Unfortunately, it happens a lot here. Ironically, I believe most here think the club should be having an independent review for bleedingly obvious reasons, but they were either not on-line or disappointingly quiet. You should have started by attacking the press. that will always get you on-side. Really, who outside the club knows the whole story? What we do know is that many things just aren't right on and off the field, and haven't been for some time. Under pressure, the club finally conceded that, but chose to self audit. Great for job security, but not transparency. I fully support your stand on what should have happened, and still needs to. This club leaks like a siv and I expect those particular individuals will survive the process, for it's self-preservation and importance that drives them, not what's best for the club. I will always support the club, but accept we have a habit of self destructing every so often (watch the Norm Smith sacked topic from 13 Sep). You have already been accused of being a journo, using a pseudonym etc. I'm sure more theories will come. You'll get a laugh from them, believe me. But, If you stick around, you will get to read posts from many reasonable and balanced people. It's up to you if you can bother. For what it's worth, I had already signed the petition when I posted it here. If we want to put a full stop to all this, it needs to happen. PS. Saty, I worked in middle management in Federal Government for 15 years, so please disregard this post.

Hahaha....me too. Yes,very appropriate.

Depends who's asking. In the Animal Farm League, some clubs are more equal than others.

Goal assist of the year - Jack Viney!

Not sure if it's been advised anywhere on Demonland but the same bloke has started a petition. https://www.change.org/p/make-the-melbourne-football-club-review-independent-of-current-club-administrators

Exactly. What I was reminded of tonight is that we have a fantastic core of players (past and present) that deserve our continued appreciation and support, for they are the 'team we love'. As supporters, let's do everything we can to ensure the off field component is as engaged and focussed as them.

You don't co-found a legit company in 2 weeks. This has been planned for some time. We just didnt know it.

if you value club loyalty, don't bother.

Jamie was pick 35 and played 87 games of AFL, more than most at that pick. Rory was pick 44. Just about every club had a couple of picks before he was selected. Were all those clubs pathetic? Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Serious question. He has ties to both WA and SA, and has been linked to both states. He has a 5 month old baby now which puts a different slant on things, as many of us will appreciate. He has stated he's homesick, but where is home? If he states either/or, I would be less sympathetic.

Yep, that was the point I was trying to make, The other 10 hours will be padding and waffle. I'll rely on them and/or Demonland mostly.

Maybe between 12-1, if at all.

Maybe our next coach will come through the Demonland system as well. There are so many here that would do a much better job..........apparently 😏

So, the 19th ranked Lion, with 10 less disposals and 17 less hit outs, flogged the highest ranked Swan. Get a grip!

I was kinda hoping we would have spoken Tom Hawkins. 🙄

Max likes everyone - although, we've never met. 😔

Another close final loss for the Redlegs! Norwood were going for their 32nd Premiership. What an amazing club. Speaking to officials there, I know they feel an affinity with the MFC. That’s good enough for me. ❤️💙

You're not flying, Ken. You're not flying! F*wit

Hopefully, we will eat the Cats and the Dogs (a'la R.1) again next year.

You are a gem WJ. I love what you bring to Demonland with things like this and the Tony Charlton/Norm Smith interview. I've cancelled all of my pay TV subs and I'm now totally reliant on your contributions to keep me entertained. Thank you! P.S. Your written work is good too. 👍

You can't wait 5 mins? 😉

I bought a Redlegs hoodie (very vice) directly from the club when I visited mid year. Spoke to a club employee about the Melbourne/Norwood link and the mutual appreciation we share. He is actually a nephew of Graham Molloy who played for both clubs. He also gave us Norwood member merch for free, which was nice. I love their ground and the suburb to be truthful. We will be watching it on our couch, casting from the AFL app to TV.

Exactly. Believe me, I don't like Ginnivan and the 'Americanisation' of our sport, on field and off. Nor am I a Hawthorn lover. Knowing one of these sides would lose was the only thing I was looking forward to, other than the excitement all finals bring. The Hinkley apology at his presser has cooled my anger a little but, as Maya Angelou said "When someone shows you who they are, believe them" Hinkley has form. He started the all player hit Max Gawn at every off ball moment, that has been adopted league wide, and is mostly not penalised. Ironically, he played as an 'outside' player himself, but coaches players to snipe, antogonise and intimidate. He has always been an ungracious victor. His club now has to defend his petulant and immature actions instead of celebrating a tight contest and an upcoming Prelim. I am certain he hasn't helped his long term coaching aspirations, despite the victory. Initially, I wondered what Sicily was on about and critical of his actions. Once I saw Kenny the K was the instigator, it all became clear. I then flipped and respected James for backing his team-mate and club, especially as they were coming together to honour a Hawthorn legend. I believe the Swans will have a lot more barracking for them next week than they would have otherwise. I certainly will.