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And he looked totally [censored] off at the end of the game. A good sign.

Thought Jones was terrific and inspirational. His value to the team cannot be underestimated.

Unbelievably negative comments per se. Came off an incredible win against the Tigers, played on a ground some have never seen. A hard fought win, great second half, top of the ladder, yet so much negativity. Really don’t know how supporters can be so critical. Feel happy and positive , please.

Normally agree with you Adam. But I don’t think Bullies are overrated. Quick, great mid fielders, beautifully balanced and some great young forwards who are terrific overhead and mobile And they have a core of A graders. Much like the Dees. And a great coach with players who love him.

I realise that memory is temporary (in my case anyway) and selective.. picking up Yung Bloods comments, despite missing Finals in 2020 the team was building and developing. At the time and even with hindsight we see the defeats, the disappointments and another unsuccessful year. Our impatience with the team and coach was perhaps unfair. As referred to by others, it takes a significant period for clubs to develop a winning combination. In almost all cases, the great coaches as measured today, were under the pump with the axe set to fall in their early years. So I guess it’s a lesson in patience and looking at the medium to long term rather than results in the short term. It is difficult though given MFC long time in the wilderness and the 24 hour 7 days news cycle, social media, and commentators who want to dramatise everything in terms of success or failure. Fans crave the immediate Adrenalin rush like craving cocaine or other addictive drug. Its a lesson in having a stable club with administration, executive and footy club in alignment with good honest communication and an understanding of what’s required for success. To not give in to those who want to pursue change for change sake. It is important to not destroy or dismantle all things and work on incremental improvement at all levels in all areas. It is about having excellent and credible leadership at all levels, and having everyone committed to the task of building success and ensuring that there is a supportive and respected environment. It is about never giving up or losing hope and using adversity to learn from mistakes and to build resilience. And to never forget that we are dealing with people, flesh and blood, who have feelings and emotions. An an example, the importance of Nathan Jones and reaching his 300. The impact of this on the club, the players and supporters can’t be under estimated. And it’s great to see the emotion that is being generated at the oldest footy club in the land. We are perhaps witnessing the rebirth of a proud footy club. As they say, there is a long way to go and the challenge is to temper our expectations and accept there will be ups and downs. But at the moment it is a nice feeling to be proud of our club and be happy to have hung in over all the years of disappointment. To have had hope and faith. To see the outpouring of emotion from Demon fans. The wait may have all been worth it after all.

Thanks for posting this interview. I found it very interesting and insightful. This bloke is understated but impressive. More importantly, he gave us an insight into the mindset and resilience of the team. A coming of age regarding skill, attitude and application. Leadership, individual strength and team think. It’s very reassuring when many are wondering if it’s another false dawn that will be dismembered after a few losses. This interview suggests not.

It’s all about balance, mobility, run and defensive pressure. Our current 22 have that in spades, Melksham aside. I simply can’t see how BB or Weed help our game whilst TM continues to take marks and kick goals.

He is the smartest young player I can remember watching.

Don’t worry mate, it’s a time to be joyous. Interpretation is just that. Have a great Sunday.

No try death mate.

It’s amazing how in 6 weeks one can suddenly start believing that we will win, not only before the game but during the match. This is a feeling that I have not experienced since childhood.

How time flies like Dusty clocking up 250. Given Gus’s concussion problems it is a mighty effort. Courage, fortitude and determination.

We are in form as are the Tigers coming off a long break and big win. Hoping for a good performance but reality is that The Tigers are 3 or 4 years ahead of us in terms of development, experience, consistent performance etc. And winning. And Dusty. My concern are the umpires and goal kicking. Will the the Demons embrace the big occasion or will it be too much ?

Pressure, backing one another up, mobility and getting the balance between defence and attack have been key. They all have confidence in one another and are linking with the rest of the team. The improvement of Lever, Tomlinson, Salem and Hunt and that powerhouse warrior May has been incredible.

You are my alter ego Uncle. Sometimes, when the mood takes me. Alternatively, I find some of your proclivities distasteful, but I enjoy the fact that you do not take yourself too seriously. Otherwise Demonland would be very bland and boring. A place inhabited by demon tragics who take themselves too seriously is a bit sad. No-one could take you seriously, thankfully.

Langdon is one of the really good news stories this season. He is s beauty. We have needed a Langdon for years. A ball carrier that can run, break lines and kick a few goals. And he has that verve that inspires others. But we have other good stories. That is the difference this season.

Yes

Do you trust Melbourne? What a ridiculous question. Enjoy the wins, enjoy watching the development of players, the coming together of a winning team. Enjoy each game, each win. Enjoy the moment. Of course they will lose games, that’s footy, that’s life. They will have injuries, poor form, and physical and mental fatigue as the season progresses. They may have some bad losses. But we finally have a team that is winning games of footy and looks capable of winning more matches. Who would have thought before the start of the season we would be 5 zip ? It’s got nothing to do with trust.

Agree with all the protests here. Sadly, we live in a world of marketing, merchandising, and advertising. Alongside the flashing dollar signs associated with this, you have misguided sport administrators who seem obsessed with the idea that game day experiences have to be enhanced by noise and other forms of game day entertainment. Silence, quiet conversation with a friend, fellow supporter or even opposition fan is a void that must be filled with noise. Quiet contemplation, nervousness, imaginative reckoning and expectation of things to come are not taken into account when considering game day enjoyment. It’s advertising and entertainment. Its like a torture. You have to sit through the torture before you get to enjoy the reason for our attendance, which is to watch your team play a game of footy. The simplicity and appeal of the sport is diminished by the noise and distraction. Sadly, it’s about dollars. Like many things, the views of fans are not part of the economic equation.

Agree completely. TMac will stay in, so only one of the Weed or BB. On Casey form you would probably go for the Weed. Minimum change to a winning side.

Spot on

Brilliant

Mate we have played 4 games. Worry about finals time.

Pessimism is only a scratch away.

Find it hard to believe Clarrie has been false and dishonest in regard to the Carlton thing as suggested by another poster. Just watched the club interview and gee, he’s not overcomplicated. Seems very straightforward and enjoys mate ship. Winning is the icing on the cake. Anyway, we should be celebrating his commitment and re-signing rather than being critical about (what are only rumours) his dalliance with Carlton. We have all had dalliances when young, for some, even when we are old. They usually never amount to anything and don’t last.