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Disappointing but predictable. 
 

9 minutes ago, Redleg said:

What and get suspended?

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! 

2 hours ago, 58er said:

What makes you think we are not a cashed up big Bic Club at the end of 2024. ? Enough to hold Caleb for his first 5/6 years. 

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. 

36 minutes ago, Webber said:

Been trying to keep the lid on, but this kid is a freak, simply going to be an enormous star, and he DOES remind me of Robbie more than anyone. (There, I’ve said it). 

Exciting young player. It’s like seeing Oliver and Petracca in their first year and realising that they are special players. 
Windsor is a lightly built player who will take a lot of physical punishment from opponents. He is going to be physically tested every game. He might be tough but it will take its toll as the season progresses. So I hope that he can be rested and managed from a long term perspective because we don’t want to see his progress impeded by serious injury or simply wear and tear. 
Let’s hope we can look after him because at this rate he is going to attract the attention of all the big cashed up Victorian Clubs. He will be another Oliver and Petracca. 

11 minutes ago, Billy said:

What’s the McAdam situation, is he ever going to play?

Wondering if it’s to do with his professionalism or is he just injury prone 

Early days but it’s looking like a bust, hope im wrong 

Not a good start. Often professionalism and injuries go hand in hand. There are obvious exceptions but most top footballers and athletes have exceptional standards both on and off the field. They leave no stone unturned in preventing injury and also injury management or rehab. 
Every team has a list of players who have injuries or are injury prone but do not miss games.

The only way McAdam can put this doubt to rest is by playing a block of games that are not interrupted by injury.  

Just surprised we challenged this. Result totally predictable . 

Rest players after Brisbane. Perhaps Clarry but I suspect he is better off playing footy. You can’t rest to many players at the one time but playing injured players worries me. The body can only take so much before it breaks down and more damage is done. 

Players coming in must be selected on form. I am firmly against selecting players on reputation. You want players who are knocking the door down at Casey, who deserve their selection based on form. 

6 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

The point in hems comments were all about Chin making the most of his time on a AFL list and reaping the benefits this and last year. 

Chin is committed to the club and could be playing against us tonight. Something LJ was not able to provide with moving to Fweeo 

Colin Silvia was another who played in the same/similar role. 

I have a lot of respect for our man Chandler!! 
 

 

Exactly thank you mate. Some players get the most out of themselves some don’t. As in life. Full stop. 

Kozzy is getting a reputation and a track record that is not good. Times have changed since Uncle Byron played. I suspect his on field behaviour is “in the blood” but his indiscretions are undisciplined and unnecessary. One day it may well cost the team and the Club dearly. 

36 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

The in form version of Chandler (such as the first 8 rounds last season and his start so far this season) is as good as any small forward you'd choose to compare him to. As DEEFence noted, he does seem fitter and more able to stay involved in games or at least provide the defensive cover running even when he isn't getting stats, which will help his consistency significantly.

I think Chandler's 50th game (currently 37) will be a nice little one for the milestones thread because he really looks to be making that transition to established AFL player.

Agree. He’s a classic example of a guy born with a strong will and determination to succeed. And to compete. He has also been patient in waiting his turn being prepared to listen and learn from his coaches. A player that coaches must love. Plays for the team.  Makes the most of his gifts unlike others who have tons of ability but don’t have that inner drive. 

Big danger game. Yes, the club wants to win but it seems crazy so early in the season to select players who are injured, banged up or sick. I expect all the players even the fit ones are going to be fatigued but to include a guy with broken ribs and others with a range of injuries is high risk. A case of the walking wounded. It’s one thing to get through a limited  training session but quite another to get through the physicality and intensity of 4 Q against a desperate opposition. There should be no risks taken at this time with any player. 

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Flu? Covid? Gastro?

Hope he's ok!

He looked exhausted after Sat game. Pale and completely spent. Reduced immunity. Lots of possible infection spread with all the players, staff and families. 

55 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Now I am back in Adelaide, I am also going to the Gawn-Petracca Symposium a few evenings ahead from now. Love these speeches and query sessions (remembering how good the Bernie Vince discussions were at the Sporting pub in Richmond, a few years ago) - plus winning the door prize of $300-worth of Demon accessories at the next gathering. See yas all at the Strathmore, Easter Saturday pre-game pith-up. 

Ummm enjoy the fraternity of fellow Demon diehards.

Personally, I would prefer a nice peaceful environment with the person you love and a glass of McLaren Vale Shiraz, perhaps Samuels Gorge or Paxton, Alexandrina Cheddar and Willunga Olives. There are plenty of quiet spots to indulge life’s pleasures free from the noise of footy supporters. The trick is to avoid the Port Adelaide and Crows fans. Particularly if they win. If we win, take off your scarf. 

1 hour ago, Grr-owl said:

Dunno about all this. Lots of other SA people at MFC atmo, including Goodie, one of their greatest, Swallow, Chin, ANB and others (???).... The only reason I would go if I was Petty would be the cash, and surely there's enough of that where he is right now, plus a decent list and all the cheeseboards he can wolf, as well as snow access. Dunno, with his next contract at MFC he could probably afford a Range Rover and really live the dream.....

Seriously, though, what is the reason to leave?

The long long grass of home. 

Amazing how hope, faith and expectation return after a win. After pretending to be detached from footy and behaving like a wise and sensible adult trying to get through the Freud series on net flix ) I am reading DL, looking at stats and generally behaving like an excited kid. My Collingwood supporting wife already has head in hands and using profane language to describe my elevated mood. Amazing what an emotional game this is, and how irrational is our loyalty, prejudices and thought process.. 

11 minutes ago, binman said:

Keen to hear the thoughts of those posters who practically wrote our season off and blasted the coach and players after our loss last week.

Some remarkably definitive comments were made, given we were beaten on the home deck of a pretty good team that the bookies had as slight fav.

You know who you are.

Who cares Binman, stay positive. 

Hate the headline “we want to be more like Collingwood”

Disagree, we have our own history, culture, players and supporters. Taken in proper context, Kates comments are probably fair enough but I hate the reference to Collingwood. 

The things that Kate refers to such as membership growth and noisy support etc comes pure and simple from having a team that consistently wins games over the journey. Winning and playing a brand of footy that fans love to watch. So Dees fans feel proud and in love with their team and club. 

3 minutes ago, chookrat said:

The muppets in the Media such as Dermie tend to forget that we've had substantial periods in the past 3 seasons where our forward line has functioned well. Even last year in towards the back end of the season our forward line was working very well with Jake Melksham, JVR, a hobbling Fritta along with Kossie and Trac as our key target at stages. Continuity has been our biggest issue which is the same problem other clubs who pay $$$ for marque key forwards, e.g. Richmond with Lynch, who are always injured and cant string games together.

Bingo spot on. 
Interesting to read Pies supporters bagging their team after one game. Comments around injuries, a defence hopeless without Murphy and Howe, a hopeless forward in Ash Johnson and new recruit Lachie Schultz, a lack of connection into the forward zone etc etc. Sound familiar? 
Hmm, a little perspective required. 

22 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

It’s all history now but I agree the whole Grundy saga was a stuff up. Interesting Cornes had a lot to say about it on SEN this morning. He said we had Grundy signed for 4 years but let him go one of our fiercest competitors, not the Eagles or Kangeroos, for pick 46! And did this knowing there was no ready backup ruckman for a 32 yr old. He has a valid point. Our whole season depends on Max staying fit. The inability to make the Grundy thing work still staggers me. 

Total agreement, the whole Grundy thing reflects very poorly on the club particularly the coach. As you say Earl a stuff up. 

1 hour ago, old dee said:

After reading articles on the up coming state budget I am confident that the Caulfield move will not happen this decade.

Casey it is for the forceable future. Get used to it everyone. 

Not far wrong OD. 

3 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

I’ve been on Demonland for quite a few years now and I have no idea what this thread is about? 🤣

Would welcome an explanation  (wrong answers also welcome) 🙏 

Join the club. I’ve been on the site for years and it remains a mystery. That is its charm and intrigue. Like Seinfeld It’s a thread about nothing. The other threads purport to be about something whereas this thread is really about nothing. Some odd balls , eccentrics, and philosophers pretend it has a deeper meaning particularly with the constant reference to bananas. For a long time I thought this was Freudian mumbo jumbo however it defies analysis and like life has no meaning. It’s just nonsense. 

58 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm too busy debauching to post !!!

“The tone” of this thread has suddenly gone down a few pegs. 

1 hour ago, forever demons said:

Someone as sweet and innocent as your self should not know of such things

Only appears sweet and innocent. Her crush on the boys appears sweet but is it really innocent?