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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.

Traditional jumper with navy blue for me. Much stronger colours. I don’t mind the colour TV jumper but should never replace the traditional one.

Beautifully stated my friend. Love the passion and we should all ride the ripple for as long as it lasts.

Would the love be so ardent if we had lost all 4 games and Oliver decided not to re-sign. Sorry Old Fart but it is amazing to read the accolades and love after a few wins. They better keep winning.

We see coaches that frankly are boring and at times one dimensional. Lacking imagination. However, Choco does not fit that mould. He brings difference to the club, and has that left field imagination and flair. This brings with it the risk that he will from time to time irritate people and even rub them up the wrong way. People like Choco need those around them to value their difference and volatility. I hope they can keep him. He may turn out to be just as valuable as some of our current stars on the field. Perhaps more valuable because he will influence many players with his ideas. In a similar way, I hope Kate Roffey can bring “difference” to the Board. Its long overdue that this Club does things differently. That it does not remain a bland club that stands for nothing. Our model is Richmond. It has been able to rebrand itself on and off the field with individuals being prepared to change old ways and embracing flair and difference.

I hope he is okay. I had a conversation with him two years ago and he seemed not only a nice guy but a fully committed Demon. His enthusiasm for the club was noticeable.

The appointment of a talented women with a range of skills, experiences and achievements has to be a good thing. She will not be spoken down to in a paternalistic manner and hopefully will shake things up in a progressive but inclusive manner. Yes, I do like women. They have everything a man does not have. My experience with talented women over a long time tells me that they have no time for boys big noting, [censored], networking and pretence. They have much greater empathy, emotional intelligence, and practical minds. They are better balanced, more mature and worldly. They do not resort to alcohol and pats on the back. Yeah, I like them a lot. In fact, I admire them. Kate is a great appointment and something we should be proud to endorse. Of course, there are exceptions but less than men.

She stayed with you out of a misguided sense of duty. Sadly, it is her destiny! And who has dinner at 6.00, so soon after lunch?. You must live in the country and waking hours be attuned to the sun and moon.

Whatever the reasons, it appears that the changeover to Roffey has been handled well without much fuss. No mud slinging or rumours. Well done MFC and another indication that we are a professional outfit with a smooth operation. .