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Agreed the new game plan is a work in progress. But you can see the change and that is positive. At times we look like a different team. We are not the only team at times to bomb long. But we are starting to look good when we go short. Fast ball movement is the key and the confidence to take it on.

Afraid Bombers run and ball movement will be far too quick for the Dees. The guy underrated and who needs to be tagged is Sam Durham. Exceedingly quick by foot and handball he is tenacious and always at the bottom of a pack. The instigator of many Bomber attacks. He is like a young Clarry. Good on the inside but exceedingly dangerous on the outside.

Agree, but Caleb has speed and the ability to accelerate. Not everyone can change pace like that.

That day is still burnt deep into my psyche. We were lambs to the slaughter. Never forgive Essendon or Sheedy. “There were two teams out there and only one was playing football.” With apologies to the late great Bill Woodfull.

Nothing worse than Demon fans bagging the team, players or fellow supporters.

Don’t forget that Uncle loves the attention and notoriety that he gets on this site and thread in particular. No one takes him seriously but for all his delusional behaviour he is a much loved fixture of this place. Strangely when I visited Romsey some time ago no one had heard of him or the Manor. Very strange indeed. I concluded that his notoriety had led his to retreat to an anonymous life in one of the housing estates of that locale.

Well said Lucifer. Could not agree more. There will be many of us checking out of DL if the negativity continues.

Exactly. Look at the state of the world, the state of the economy, climate change. It’s a dog eat dog world that lacks compassion and kindness. The majority of people are doing it tough. Give me a serious minded kid any day over she’ll be right mate. I like this serious no nonsense kid. Although he seems to be 18 going on 30. I need to lie down, where is that couch.

That’s ok. I think he was a Tiger supporter. All the kids would have their preferences so it would be understandable if he had an emotional connection to Richmond. Once he gets down to training with his teammates and coaches he will feel an immediate connection with the Dees. Don’t forget we had a horrendous year in regard to public scrutiny and running media commentary. The negative press has infected the footy world and pubic perception of the club. That’s why it is so important to have a successful year on and off the track.

Another year? These guys have talent but we need more than talent. We need guys who can step up in 2025 and add value to our senior list. Not waste another season persevering with guys who have had limited impact to date.

Sadly, as others have pointed out, we will not be an attractive option for any player wanting to further their career in the immediate future. We have gone from roosters to feather dusters over the last few months. The damage to our brand will take years to repair.

Yes, time for renewal for Staff and the coaching staff. He was part of a coaching team that delivered a flag and multiple finals appearances.

The only true statement that can be made. It’s a race to the bottom in regard to professional standards, but, there again, the footy media should not be referred to collectively as a profession or journalists. They are reporters or commentators that get paid to create news and have opinions. Professional standards are not part of the equation. We lower ourselves by even commentating on their stories.

Absolutely

Perhaps one reason is that we have a team full of players that are injured, out of form, slow, have poor skills or are seemingly fatigued in body and mind. They are not performing at a level that inspires confidence that anything is going to change. Are you going to simply select the same players who are currently playing poorly?

Agreed. Clarry is getting crucified week in week out. The general inconsistency on holding the ball is mind blowing.

Scott being typical Scott. A competitive animal who lacks grace and humility. Rarely acknowledges the opposition. Nothing will change.

Agree. But every game is a danger game. But Tigers are always a threat. They still have enough good players to be dangerous near goals.

Caulfield Racecourse must be one of the windiest places to run around (as a human not a horse). A regular training venue for distance runners particularly Glenthuntly athletes (think the late great Ron Clarke). Footballers would get used to windy conditions. Maybe a good thing.

Disappointing but predictable.

Typical lawyer!

Alan Johnson was a helluva player. Dashing from half back or wing, great hands, beautiful long kick and footy nous. Remember some magnificent long goals from the 40 to 50 m out that set Demon fans alight. What a dasher!

I was not suggesting anything mate. Only that he will attract attention from other clubs. Hopefully we will be able to look after him financially. What do you think?

Bloody hell, imagine as an 18 year old kid running out on the the MCG under lights with a packed Northern Stand. The noise, the song, the vibe! Electrifying. The young bloke is going to have a nervous 24 hour wait. Reckon sleep might be difficult as he thinks about what is ahead. An expectant Dee army waiting with expectation and ready to roar at every mark and kick. Exciting stuff.