Deemania since 56

One of life's privileges.

Talia will struggle on Preuss, he is too big for him.

Corey should get in - possession and a week of reflection can only continue to improve. He does want the ball.

Risk. Lever is not a silver bullet. He needs another Casey game at least if he plays at all. IMO May and Preuss in - we must have Gawn supported in the ruck and backline. Build the team up from there. Jones to the wing with strong 'no bombing' instructions.

Readiness is the issue.

Of course it is, BBP. Absolute coincidence and that is what is so fascinating. Don't you think? No-one can accuse our beloved Gary at this crisis point.

Yes.

This is really a matter that Pert has to concentrate upon. It's great that he may be working on a new ground and facilities, it's great that he has enriched his profile, it's great that we have continued to slide into the doldrums for one reason or the other since he has taken 'control', yet one might expect that our 'leader' and 'mentor' is working in a capable manner, fully multi-tasking on a range of processes to ensure Club success both now and in the shorter-term future, but where is the evidence? What have been the runs on the board? A public/members' statement or six, please Gary! Stop the descent, now!

Agree with this Farmer. It is simplistic but a clear picture emerges that this has been the case and will continue to be so until TMac is supported - this will most likely come from Preuss - and should come from Preuss as he is a pre-occupation that opposition teams will continually struggle with to block, dismantle and foil. We have spent a long time preparing the Weed. It has been costly so he must bite the bullet as a Team man. All deep forwards additionally need support from the ants at ground level, as well; particularly those who show some guts and determination.

Badly injured but recovering? I had a conversation with one of our better forwards, who left me in no doubt that he considers this kid to be an exceptional recruit, and once his injury is over ....

That was a handy feature of Lyon's game - he kept moving towards the incoming pill and was smart and athletic enough to respond to the vagaries of bounce with the pointed ball. It can be seen on the Dunkley vision ... nice.

I see it the other way around. Frosty in a stronger backline will be a real advantage. OMac in a stronger backline will hide.

Not much point in this DV8, as in using his height, OMac has to be up against his opponent to clear with a punch at the ball or surprisingly mark the thing. He is always many paces behind, never catching his opponent - this gives the opponent a free reign at the ball and OMac finds himself as the man on the mark. He is also knocked out of the way and the play, very easily, very often by his opponent, sometimes with the very gentle bumps and his recovery from that is always slow - providing enough time for the opponent to reset and take the ball. OMac gets up very slowly, as well. His pace to compete is absolutely minimal, even though he does have the height to intercede. Frosty, on the other hand, is nearly always with his opponent so the frequency of his punching clearances is higher in number. Moreso, recently as familiarity with that backline role continues. His athleticism and breakaway speeds (should possession of the ball take place) are tremendous assets to his game and the reset of our whole Team up and down the ground. Frosty's strengths against the talls is far greater, as well.

So was Flower.

Proven stupidity as a selection for fullback.

This is a very important message, folks. With Brayshaw in the midfield doing his 360-degree thing, and Harmes/Salem receiving and passing, not Jones and Viney 'bombs', there is an extremely good chance that such a scenario will work very capably for both Preuss' presence, and more relief for TMac (and others) to get into space to receive the incoming ground-to-ground missiles or 'ball to ground' deflections.

My Dad played for Sale and so did my Uncle Jack, albeit decades apart. Both were VFL firsts standard amid overtures from the big smoke 133 miles west. Footy was big time there, from the 20s to the 60s, in particular. Some greats came from the central Gippsland area. Pedigree can mean a great deal, Kyle.

His father was a toughie ... and played alongside Roos, the two of them controlling the Swans backline like two knights on a chessboard. He'll be just fine and terrific in two years. Development is the issue, particularly at the MFC. We've had talent before ... Anyway, young man, best wishes for a fantastic Demon career and it would be great if the rest of the Club can turn things around so you can share the pride.

Wrong terminology, sorry JC. Actually meant (but in too much of a hurry to do other things at the time) 'pack clearer' using his hips and shoulders to very good effect when needed. Controlled the forward zone like a professional policeman - which he was at the time. On the way to school, a mate and I used to knock his hat off from the tram as he directed traffic in the middle of Camberwell Junction intersection - that is, until he wore an elastic strap on it, hiding his usual smile.

Greg Parke. No. 26? I think. Knockout mark, knuckle man and lousey kick. Just the same, he got his goals. Nabbed almost everything for a slow runner. Tough as nails. Great Demon.

Interesting thought, worthy of some consideration ... delivery to space will force our players to run into possession. That is what makes Pendlebury so useful, all game, for The Filth. His teammates always know that his delivery will be in THAT EMPTY SPOT, and fast, too.

So it was Hore who beat him into submission? Must surprise a few on DL.

Who?

From years of leadership and observing the same in and across many fields, one learns a thing or two about those who follow. If you are 'mates' with those who must follow, you will lose. If your standards are high and your expectation is well understood, you win, and your job has more meaning, and especially to those who follow, right across the board. They win, too, and also have a full understanding that you 'care'. Whilst everyone is happy with their coach (Goodwin), the message just is not getting through. Someone stepped on some cow pat, sometime, and became too familiar and predictable. (Still get a game every week.)

Attempt to imagine, if you can, just what Barassi would say to his players, or Norm Smith - or even John Northey - if they were in Goodwin's position at the moment. Roos would not be happy, either.