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    1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

    Problem being Ds56 we don't play a game that

    1) particularly leads or creates space ( very often) in the front arc.

    2) if someone actually does its almost a certain they'll be burnt/ignored

    I'd actually be curious if there is any video of Roo on the lead 🤔

    I live in hope, acknowledging your observations ... that is why I thought leading might contribute a new aspect to his game and contribution.

    On 06/06/2025 at 11:45, picket fence said:

    Both Jeffo and JVR to be inclusions for Monday IMO

    One recognised forward ain't going to fill the scoring bill; Jeffo is primed to improve, get stronger, impact a game or two and rise to the occasion. Interestingly, based on the comments of our Casey coach, there are a few players notably in this circle and if this is a development year, it is time overdue to bring them to the fore.

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    On 01/06/2025 at 22:25, Canplay said:

    Out : Lever, Laurie, AJ (susp)

    In : TMac, Viney, JVR

    but really - just as long as Lever has spell at Casey

    Lever needs to be played across the backline in a utility role, entering the melee and/or to firstly intercept and secondly to feed upfield a little in space, thus beginning a chain of clearances into a scoring zone. He needs to also avoid a static position, peeling off and far to re-enter the challenges with some pace and selective angles best suited to his sound reading of the flight of the ball. If he is in a position to be bumped off the ball, he will be bumped off the ball, he is lightly framed and it will be too late to enact a recovery.

    On 04/04/2025 at 02:59, Pirlo said:

    Williams is stealing a living at the moment. Our kicking across the board is diabolical and I'm not sure his taped up footys are doing the biz.

    I heard a few remedies from a noted goal kicker (and a great one at that) on how to improve the Dees' goalkicking. Rather

    'on the mark' in my opinion, just a couple of suggestions given and certainly, a possibility to take on a more influential role with our team to coach and improve the devastating errors we currently contribute. This guy was an amazing forward, kick 'em from almost anywhere, great gatherer of the ball and a reliable mark...ex-Don, know who I mean?

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    14 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    I sooo hope he has organised to meet with an ex teammate for an innocuous coffee in a very public place whilst he's here.

    Beautifully posited influences in that hope.

    On 19/05/2025 at 10:24, 58er said:
      On 09/05/2025 at 05:26, dees189227 said:

    Sorry but I hope we don't chase him. He hasn't really gone on & got much better since he left us.

    All pretty rational to me. A great asset in LJ.

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    On 06/05/2025 at 20:57, monoccular said:

    Comparisons with Gawn/Grundy don't account for the fact that Gawn / Jackson did work and indeed won a flag.

    Grundy could not function as a forward: Jackson can.

    Jackson, no matter how unlikely to return to the Dees, would be an enormous bonus to our side ... going a long way towards improved mobility, forward pressure and on the scorecard.

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    On 10/04/2025 at 08:23, ElDiablo14 said:

    Definitely he shouldn't remain the coach if we are indee ing to a full rebuild.

    New broom allegedly sweeps well ... let's get a well-rehearsed one, like Jordan Lewis.

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    13 hours ago, reynolds46 said:

    6 Gawn

    5 Chandler

    4 May

    3 McVee

    2 Petracca

    1 Bowey

    I am starting to really appreciate Chin's game and constant efforts - get him closer to a roaming deep forward role across the game, please.

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    33 minutes ago, VoiceOfReason said:

    The type of effort I'd expect from a bottom rung side in 2025. Our ladder position is a reflection of where we are at. Hopefully at years end, there is a review, and changes are made.

    A couple of good wins and some pleasing performances amongst bog ordinariness. Yet each of these were characteristic of mere and unique luck on the scoreboard, and importantly, the alleged 'Change' is put instantly on the back-burner where our less than merry way is to again be journeyed because we accept this shambles from some abstract sense of polity.

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    1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Currently 13 degrees in the Alice after an overnight low of 3.2. No wind to speak of with around 19/20 degrees expected by game time and bright sunshine.

    Without the wind, we might engender straight kicking for goal, too. Carna Dees!

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    2 hours ago, Doug Reemer said:

    More Aidan Johnson Effect on Sunday please!

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKQhhi5SFVi/?igsh=ZDNqNjdmamQwNW12

    If we keep it public that we think AJ is going to improve with more gametime, and have been pleased with aspects of his game, then I hope this support reaches him; building his confidence to provide that little extra week by week then getting a nickname like "Crusher' of something to that effect as he rises in form, contribution and with the process of dismantling an opposition affront against the Demons.

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    On 27/05/2025 at 22:01, Adam The God said:

    Let's hope we get our way, @old55 😉

    Somehow, I have visions of Tholstrup developing (but where on the field) into a midfield / forward utility; body in there, reasonable foot skills, attitude to take 'em on, reads the drop quite well.

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    44 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    He has had Multiple Back Surgeries. He is worth nowhere near that.

    Luke Jackson is worth the big contract

    Yep, LJ for me ... big return home, still lots to offer.

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    18 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

    AJ set up at least 2 or 3 goals with clever taps in play.

    He's a big rough around the edges but I like what he brings.

    Sharp in, for Spargo, yes. AJ in for his commitment to the team and value with 'mongrel' team intentions. Rest for Lever. TMac into CHB. JVR on the bench, or in Fritta's spot, with Fritta on the bench. Kolt - for goodness sake, train him as a forward utility.

    34 minutes ago, bluey said:

    Expecting to take this game out quite easily, and I now believe that the non nomination of Tommy is a ruse.

    34 minutes ago, bluey said:

    Expecting to take this game out quite easily, and I now believe that the non nomination of Tommy is a ruse.

    Yew Betcha!

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    53 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Lawn mowed 👍🏻

    Swimming pool cleaned 👍🏻

    Vegemite Sandwiches & Tim tams packed 👍🏻

    Scarves packed 👍🏻

    Walking to the station now

    Agree with Binman… if we take our chances and kick straight, we will win !!! If our goalkicking is shizzzzen, then not !!!

    Hope we do have a win - it would make your tim-tams even more special - one per goal!

    4 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

    I actually think this could be out biggest win of the season so far. Syd have improved their game but they can't score and they have some big outs. We'll be full of confidence after last week so I think we'll win easily here.

    Dees by 41.

    I'd reckon that our 'young' brigade will really stand up and be counted, in this game. Their experience(s) have grown, they have checked the videos of their weaknesses, then assimilated 'learnings' into progressive contributions to date. Should be a very pleasing opportunity to knock the Swans were it hurts, and I just love the bench line-up to help out.

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    1 hour ago, hardtack said:

    I’d like to hear They’re Coming To Take Me Away ( by Napoleon Bonaparte the 3rd) played every time Zorko gets near the ball.

    Ko, the Zork still has one coming against us ... expected it Sunday, can wait for a bigger occasion though. Debts can be paid on delay; let us not forget the mongrel in us all, an unexpected flurry would do just nicely.

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    On 18/05/2025 at 23:08, Mel Bourne said:

    AJ’s game against the Giants in the opening round was a ripper, and I’m glad he’s getting more time to adjust to AFL. He’ll offer us plenty this year if he can secure the role as Max’s relief. Much prefer him to all the other options.

    Clarry was showing great signs today. Well and truly kept the lid on Neale and displayed a renewed sense of desperation and tenacity.

    Sparrow is also slowly turning up the heat. Stats don’t flatter him, but his off-ball/pressure game is underrated.

    Our freakish captain aside, the lack of big standouts was down to a whole team rising as one. Swans should be worried.

    Good to see Max resting a little early in the 4thqtr, then onto the field again serving the dollop of cream to our game and its responsibilities upon the heads of a fairly inexperienced team profile ... and yes, Sparrow's heat was noticeable, for me, lasting across the game with some impact and deterrence. Spargo worries me, not quite up to the mark at this point often leaving our whole team half-a-man short in terms of impact. I noted the conferencing between Maxi, Ollie and Tracca in that last quarter, when possible, reminding me of the Grand Final 4thqtr in which the gameplay became refreshingly unbeatable.

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