Deemania since 56

Tasteless suggestion but absolutely, beautifully posited. We are starting to produce some levelling playing field arrangements ... some mantras scream '...mids, mids, mids...' whereas a more useful mantra for the Demons' fans could be '...mongrel...mongrel...mongrel' and '...poor bugger fancied his chances...'.

And Fairy Nuff, too.

Encouraging. Has some toe to complement marking, mongrel, kicking distance and clearing opposition droppings from the pursuit of the ball. Nice maturity, too ... done the rounds in good leagues.

Yes, it is a valuable realisation to consider the developing assets that we have in our footballing system; so many aspects of recent selections and subsequent experience, development and game style formation place us well for the near and mid-term advantage. Let us hope that 'system' onfield is not a repetition of 'old' errors, fanciful 'learnings' and static fringe dwellers, as we have seen over the past couple of years.

Speaking of which, Disco is our one forward who leads out to receive for goal opportunities; with a step upwards, he must be encouraged to continue this practice ... now he has a few more midfielders (most still developing but not looking backwards) from whom his meal ticket could reasonably be enormously nutritive. I really hope that our more experienced yet static forwards get the message and lust after forward line spaces.

Rivers, Tracca, Clarry, Viney to boot. Perhaps, a chastened, improved Sparrow, as well. Something smells frigging awesome.

Very good blend ... some intensive training to come, some body development, some experience of the level and speed required, some improved teamwork from the regulars ... all seems like a strengthening of the team, to me.

It was notable and easily seen that he was more than competitive against the vast majority of top-ranked players in the draft this year; furthermore, he stood out with his ability to make fast, excellent decisions and to execute creatively, with good heads-up vision, wherein his kicking and movement were first class.

He encourages forwards to lead ... with confidence. I hope Fritta, JVR and Chandler are taking his highlight reels seriously - Lindsay is just what we need.

Too right! A very good choice has been made.

A little upper-body development would be nice; however, that will no doubt occur in time. A real contender for the Dees, promoting a powerhouse forward line, perhaps reinforcing existing forwards as they continue to improve and develop - a team alignment that we have been slobbering for across several seasons.

Interesting clip and profiling ... for his size, seems very competitive in the air, a good feeder and what appears to be a reliable kick. Flashback: ... Geez, he reminds me (movement, courage, focus) of Rodney the Grinter playing in the Dees' Reserves quite a few years back ... stand-out 'go-er' who developed into a powerhouse footballing icon.

Except for Kozzie ... punitively treated, again.

Well, that satisfies my enquiry ... I just do not happen to believe it - great sense of humour. I'd reckon Max will be the hottest rock on the planet in 2025; nearing his sunset onfield, he is going to come out cementing his excellence on the field of dreams that will shut the gate for so many other hopefuls on the road to immortality. In one of our darkest media hours, he Captained to perfection, so he deserves all the accolades now due.

Is Adams turning a corner to match fitness, to readiness, to being a really valuable asset? It seems as if the football world is waiting patiently to elicit his alleged talents - is this possible, y'reckon?

Armstrong has to be our No. 5 pick, surely.

Mids do win you flags. They also give you a season of first use of the ball as they charge forward towards leading forward arrays backed up by small marauders like those we already have, but misplace the smalls too often in last opportunity roles. Toby Green, in that regard, won't accept that [censored]. That's what makes him absolutely brilliant.

Intercept enthusiasm and effect are both superb. Has got the talents to run, dispose, run on, deliver. I like the boy ... apologies to Bert Newton and Muhammad Ali. But this boy has real speed and take-off!

Agreed, but we also need Plans B, C and D, more diversity, more movement up forward, more mongrel and fewer 'favourites' playing when others may well be in better form.

This is an outstanding result of the recent weeks. All augers well for what is ahead, those who are maturing as players, retaining leading talent and a whisper of improved confidence across the board starting to solidify. Max, Vines and Co, you held the Club together in a dark hour.

Another failed 'media' expose. It ran deep and down the wrong track, and then hit a bumpy road (that we call BS) that was totally unsympathetic with the welfare and deepest thoughts of Clarrie, the Club, the Demon faithful. You got 'em right between the eyes, Clarrie; hook, line and sinker. And we are all rapt that you did!!!

Agree in most regards. It is time well overdue for our Club to ascend despite the adverse environment

Informative, 58. Worth some consideration - it could be an opportunity.

Fairy Nuff.

I'd reckon Marty will continue to develop; he will be an asset down back and has just the right amount of mongrel to deter hopeful optimism in opponents.