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Jackson was very poor for several weeks and played a couple of stinkers AFTER some on Demonland correctly suggested he needed some time off to recharge & reset. It was the right call by Demonlanders at the time. Now, if you’re going to put much credence on the form of players based on the witches hats they played today, you’re on your own. I will not be judging Jackson and a few others on today’s game.

Brown & Vanders?? Did you watch the game? Apart from the fact Brown was significantly better than Tom Mac and he worked tirelessly up and down the ground and was never out marked, what would you do to his confidence if you dropped him after a really honest performance like that? You need to understand that our ONLY chance of winning it this year is if Ben Brown has a strong Finals series and that won't happen unless you give him consistent Senior footy to gain confidence.

Spot on. All the basic thinkers will go straight to AVB to be dropped, however, please look at his disposals tonight that resulted in 3 goal scoring chains, plus a beautifully weighted ball for Fritsch to run on to late. Viney doesn't provide you with that. AVB can give you Viney's tackling pressure and hardness around the ball as well. Also, got to find a way to get better ball users such as Bowey into the side as Viney, Langdon, Brayshaw & just constantly kill you with their disposal.

The only reason they drew was that he was getting clear hit outs and everything went to Mitchell, Worpel & O'Meara. Also, can't stand the smiling and lack of intensity. The Captain sets the level of intensity and fanaticism Never see Joel Selwood smiling!

Ins - Wiedeman, Bowey, Harmes Outs - Jackson, Rivers, Viney Am sure to get howled down about Jackson, however, he isn't providing enough and I thing right now, Wiedeman would deliver more in that Ruck/Forward role.

Ridiculously harsh on Salem & AVB. Salem was a rock & AVB was a terrific game for someone who hadn't played for a very long time and had very little VFL football. He had a big hand in 3 goal scoring chains and came back from a huge bump. Way too complimentary on Gawn who had his worst game in his last 50 odd. Jackson wasn't just a game, he was once again, very poor and just isn't giving enough.

Thanks Skuit. Always appreciate your research skills. It sort of makes sense, doesn’t it, however, let’s hope this most recent National Draft in which Swans were enormous beneficiaries doesn’t keep repeating.

Would someone please tell me if the Top 20 rule this year and Top 40 next year also applies to the NSW & Qld Clubs?

Unless there's been a change in the last couple of hours, Vanders is not going to Adelaide.

There is just one change. Ben Brown in for Tom Sparrow. Must say that I am really surprised that rather than give Sparrow a rest OR a confidence boosting run at Casey, the "brains trust" has elected to take him to Adelaide along with Jake Melksham as the 2 extras.

Vanders is the Sub. You hope the Med Sub is never needed, however, given he is still short of match play given how little he’s played all year, last week proved that if he can finally get over the foot injury that’s plagued him for 4 years, he is a very valuable commodity with his genuine tackle to hurt factor. I know for a fact that opposition players say they’re a little more comfortable when he’s not there.

Stop, you are making a fool of yourself.

A convincing win by a side that hasn’t played for 5 weeks is much more than an ordinary win. A foolish post.

And from next year’s Draft I believe it increases to Pick 40. In other words, if a Club uses a Pick between 1 & 40, the Academy Club can’t match it. The only thing I’m not sure about is whether these new rules apply to all the Clubs in the development States of NSW & Qld???

Heard from my mate who is in the Maldives having left the IPL, that Warner got into a heated argument with Slater last night and ended up belting him. Mate said that Slater is despised by the players, a total [censored].

Just to add a little clarity. I believe the 7 year deal does not include 2022 which he was already contracted for. They renegotiated next year and added 7 years on, so it is effectively a new 8 year deal starting 2022.

I don't understand your question. To try and assist you, the figure of $900 k came from Ch7 report. I'm just telling you that it is significantly more than that. Adonski, you are one of about 5 other Posters that displayed some level of doubt about my original post along with HardTack, Rod Grinter Squad, CHF and Robbie57. I never quite understand why other Posters express that type of doubt/negativity. Is it envy or a feeling of inadequacy that some posters just have NO level of inside contacts?

I don't think I am revealing too much by telling you it is significantly more than $900 per year.

The 7 years is correct, however, the $900k per season is well off. Thanks for your support dazzledavey36, as you know from past history, when I post a breaking story it is 100% factual.

It’s impeccable. Not sure hundreds would know. It was only tabled 6 hours ago.

This afternoon the Club tabled an offer to CP that if accepted would essentially make him a Demon for life. Stay alert as the offer is so attractive, we might get a prompt acceptance.

Vanders not playing. Injured at training this week.

Petty is a definite starter and he was always going to be. I found it hard to believe that some Posters didn’t have him coming in this week. Despite there being a natural vacancy, he absolutely needs this game before being even more required against the Tigers next week.

It was Pick 2 (Kelly) & 20 if I remember correctly.

He was a very solid defender for several games at the end of last season. Couldn’t understand the negativity towards him over the Summer.