Deemania since 56

Heard a few done deals on the ABC radio here in Adelaide, around 1200 hrs today.

Uncivilized wait for news, isn't it? Delays - uncertainties - stuffing around with supporters' minds. Has it all been a failure? In weeks, the Club will be asking for more dollars and worst of all, more tolerance that 'they' are doing the correct thing.

Frost-esque? Frosty was becoming ice-cool, thoughtful and capable. Just what on-ground experience can bring. We sacrificed this advantage to our onfield successes to play the 'Oh-Must We' half of the TMac siblings. I'd still have him (Frost) at CHB for us, even though it is regarded as abstract by many, and is impossible, now that he has been traded to critical and needy observers and analyses at Whoreform where, in his first sojourn season in the new jumper was regarded as a member of their top ten players.

In his very limited exposure under Goodwin this year, I saw Baker playing an expanding game and thoughtful form benchmarks that cast aside the 'ginger ninja' cacophony, replacing it with a concept of 'predator' for the ball, for space and for the opportunity to run with that ball to good effect. When our team realises this attribute, he's going to be a target in space, early and rampant. Don't ya reckon?

How much longer are we going to chant this mantra in tolerance and patience of proven mediocrity from Goodwin and the hallowed FD? We have - or are - or maybe are not but remain forever disingenuous - conducting a resounding Club analysis through the top to the chewy-packet openers. If retention is being justified it ain't good enough. The broom must come into play now, sweeping away the cause of recent histories at the MFC to embark on a total build of success 'in an instant'. 'Getting sorted' has already been an annual mantra for years and has proven to be far from achieving.

Compo definitely further compromises an already questionable and uneven playing field in player trading that hamstrings the legitimacy of the AFL and every club so affected - both negatively and as it might be, advantageously.

...as well, and you can include the Hawthorn match in that 'manning up' inability.

Time is rolling; this matter of attention (Brown's recruitment to the Dees) is desiccating in a mire of uncertainties. Time for the MFC to get that contract underweigh and onto the past history page so we all can move on. An announcement, please, with the utmost focus and timeliness.

Oh, a brown-eye to the sun god?

With Jetta at a sunset, I'd see Hore making a good play in the back-pocket role due to his mobility and keen attitude towards opponents.

He is also questionable now across 4 intense quarters of footy. Has some good qualities, no doubt; but we need a 4-quarter runner and space finder.

Releg's suggestion of more intense development of Baker - one of the AFL's fastest players, without doubt - is a very strong case for not going with a 32 year old, current 4-quarter scrubber - even more important than his potential leadership contribution onfield as we now have a few 'suitable' types to lead, guide and motivate our younger brigade. Baker needs cleaner hands, more elusiveness and a larger 'hit the bastards where it hurts' mongrel attitude towards tackling opponents. Baker has, in other words, some great potentials and it is up to our FD to achieve this with focus. Aaron Davey comes to my mind; very light, fast, mobile, environmentally highly spacious, tackled like a true pro - Baker could be very similar. That is the kind of red/blue competitor we need more than ever.

I'd reckon that the Ooze will have a high and continuous, evaluating exchange on The Team and its performances with his former teammate, Brad Green. I would see this as a higher level and regular scrutiny on both the Board and FD about coaching, player development and team selection options, plus quite a few directives, challenges and status reports.

No need for an elaboration from McQueen, he's cool enough to know that Essendrug ain't got no chance, baby.

I'd like to think that TMac is going to another club ... he is now injury-prone, often hampered and has given his best up until the middle of this year. As for his brother, he should have been traded years ago - not even a depth player in reality. Best wishes to Tom if he is to move on somewhere else.

Must agree with this assessment (and unfair misuse thereof) of Hunt. Got the talents for forward entries and penetrating kicks further forward; a great kick for goal that with specific practice and opportunity, could well be a dead-eye [censored]. Competitively fast and accelerates even more. Rednblue diehard, for mine.

These are good suggestions. Tracca is the ideal, dynamic mid-forward and should be given the same liberties of onfield location that D Martin is granted, suiting himself where and when he is forward or returns to the midfield. We must make better use of Brayshaw, Harmes and Oliver's kicking skills, and run into the forward zones. Viney could be a nightmare for opposition sides as a dedicated deep forward utility/forward pressure specialist. With Brown coming into full fwd, I can imagine the work Viney might perform providing clearances of opponents' intentions during leads and gallops to receive.

Nah, Gus is a very classy act at the rear end of the opportunity stick - I'd put him forward flanking/utility unzoned as he is a great shot at goal and does require some moving space to see ball, get ball, split the big sticks. I really mean it - one of our best when properly used, moving forward and deep as possible.

...and Brown!!!! Awesome, taking the load of Fritta and the Melk to make some unhindered moves....

Ever since he got cleaned up and out-played by our own Bernie Vince!

Absolutely, and it will bring out more run-time and evasiveness from Melksham - and even forward-located Tracca who can kick 'em, too. Fritta will benefit on the flanks as he is a ball-getter, so let's hope his kicking practices evolve into scoring accuracy from such influences. Overall, the game plans must be ready and personnel-equipped far more strongly, as well.

Recognise the poise and balance in these still shots. Augers well if he is interested in the Mighty Demons in ten or so years time. The only thing more important than family is the MFC Family! He'd get a wonderful reception and if he was half as good as his Dad, we'd be on a winner.

We literally have a 'ton' of small/mediums with talents. We really do not have a noted converter. Brown is an answer - he has good hands, gets frees, bustles well (shoulder strength is very good, but weak arms), kicks 'em long, short and at acute angles. Straight kick despite the weather conditions. Good muscle support from other taller forwards and resting rucks. Brown leads well to the ball, to the 'get it in there zone' and has some ability to avoid defenders on his way to a delivery. We do not need more feeders from the midfield - their job will be to hit targets on the move and with some tandem prongs up there, better coaching and plans, we have the best in the League across the midfield (Gawn, Clarry, Tracca, Brayshaw, Viney, et al). With Brown, our options would appear to be diversified and more reliable. Go hard for him! Box seat ain't good enough without his signature at the end. As a random speculation in the presence of the Angels, if we got Jesse back (albeit unlikely), it is a great tandem, mobile freaking forward line.

Rennick may be useful for a new MFC residence?

The Cats would be interested in him, at a cut rate price or not. Betcha they are thinking of his deployment in their future game plans. His run and tank are what they need as a distraction from set position ball receivers.