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Well boys, we knew this day was coming a long time ago and we've come to terms with it. Truth is Dec was a bit over football anyway, to be putting in all that blood, sweat and tears to not be playing regular senior footy isn't easy. That being said, the family and I will be forever grateful to the Melbourne Football Club for giving Dec the chance to live out his life long dream, and he got that chance on a sunny afternoon at the MCG. Not only that, but they won a close game, and himself having an impact on that result (his centre clearance for those who remember) He and us will never forget it. To everyone at Demonland, since I first started posting here 5 years ago when Dec started playing some decent footy at Casey, thank you for all your kind words. I have had a great time being able to share this experience with super passionate supporters which are sometimes hard to find. I have sincerely enjoyed the conversations and experiences I've had over the years and I'll be sure to pop back in ever now and again as I now and will always bleed Red and Blue. Dec's career wasn't the most glamorous by any stretch but only a very small percentage of people who ever play our beloved game get to say they played in the AFL. Cheers everyone, and have a drink on me!

Well boys today might just as well be my last ever Casey game Its been a hell of a 5 years for Dec and the family and I hope he tears it up today in defence like he did last week

Keilty has lost a lot of confidence after the Gold Coast game He was playing really strong VFL football at the start of the year too Footys hard boys but I’m glad he at least got to play in 2 AFL wins

Apologies, after the Gold Coast game its been hard

Can people now see why I spoke so highly of Lockhart last year?

Well boys Dec was poor today, at least he got to play in 2 AFL wins

Very very glad Keilty retained his spot, hopefully he can get onto the end of a couple of decent kicks this week and showcase his true strength as a Forward.

I don’t think I’m allowed to say because I haven’t seen any mention of it, but May had a pretty good reason to have a couple of beers (a bad thing happened to him personally) I think everyone just needs to lay off the poor bloke

An awesome video of Dec's jumper presentation with the old mans speech https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2019-05-06/declan-keilty-jumper-presentation

He can play forward pretty well, I think the first game on the big stage just threw him a little. He also copped a nice corky from Roughead in his first ruck contest so he was running around sore all day

A great photo after Harmes’ goal from Dec’s clearance

Can you guess which one I am? Hahah

Good morning all I can’t overstate my excitement for today. Get to be in the rooms before the game for the jumper presentation then it’s meeting up with all the friends and family for the big day. Lets hope we bring the heat today and get the win.

GENTS!!!!! I've known about this since yesterday but have had to keep quiet until the official release. Over 12 years of blood, sweat and tears has gone into this day. Dec has worked his [censored] off and finally gets his chance, debuting at the glorious MCG. I am lost for words. Lets hope he kicks a few goals. Carn Dec and Carn the Dee's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had to go home coz I got the flu, was Keilty’s mark good?

Quarter time Casey 3 goals to Tigers 1 Goal scorers Keilty, Chandler and White Tiges had the dominance through the centre but we fought well and managed to get a few good runs to finish in scores

This game will also be broadcast on Casey Radio

I’m here at the game in my regular viewing spot on the balcony for the first time this year I’ll try to update as much as possible but I’ve just come off night shift and might not be much good by the time the game starts

He was actually told if Pruess doesn’t play he’ll get his debut So when he didn’t get picked he was pretty upset yesterday He’ll just have to kick a bag in the VFL to prove his worth haha

I thought Keilty had played stronger games then Smith, but the really bad game against Box Hill hurt his chances and Smith has probably been more consistent. Plus Smith does have some AFL experience and to blood a rookie on a really big stage like Anzac Day eve is just too risky I think.

Garlett in for Spargo Throw TMac back and put Keilty up forward at least Dec can mark and kick goals

Keilty only playing half the game as he is an emergency for this arvo

Petty has been an absolute rock in Defence

Keilty beautiful grab running back 30ms out directly in front and nails the goal

Jeffy been very good