Deemania since 56

Reckon Chandler and JJ are the knitting needles to shore up an unbeatable, multi-talented forward line - with occasional assistance from Kozzie coming through the guts.

...and it's been about time!

These are critical factors for us to perfect for the finals, before steamrolling the Catty Puts. So what if we are getting ahead of ourselves?

Once Gary had worked out the flight of the ball and leapt in its direction (as he so very often did - enormously successfully), I'd swear that he transferred his 187cms into 227cms such was the height he could generate mid-pack to take the ball in artful majesty. These are my memories, and I am going to stick by them. Thanks, however, for reminding me of his true height. :-)

Caulfield has so many, perfect options and would be an ideal location for the MFC alongside so much sporting history and reasonable access routes.

Might he ever become a Gary Hardeman as a result of this number allocation? About the same height, at least.

No kicking to the LHS Fwd Pkt, absolutely awesome flow of scoring. Forwards led out, made space, dominant midfield got the message. Carna far Ken Dees!

Slydexia is a commen Komplayt.

No wonder he is able to 'collapse' onfield, so 'convincingly'!

Some of the stuff that the MFC puts out are so simple, irrelevant and suited to the levels of engagement of the fans of teams like The Filth, Essendrug and Footiskrie. Thank heavens for the informative trackwatchers on Demonland.

Slip into this idea as it makes sense and could also be valuable. Whilst we're at it, how about writing into his contract a fortnightly return airfare for wherever he wishes to return - maybe one of our sponsors might contribute?

I will be at the 40th birthday celebrations for one of my sons ... in a pub, so with a few artful steps, just maybe I can take in the footy on 504 or at least the entire last quarter. Not going to miss attending the upcoming match against the Toiges, that's for sure.

The discussions on a 'central' JVR are interesting. He has the physique, size and mobility with good groundwork and follow-ups if not taking a good, direct mark. Handballing feeds are quite competent, as well. Just wondering could he be morphed into our version of 'the Bont' at some point in time/in some games?

So you really do have something to quack about?

Yes, the longer, the better. He really has talent and has used it at lower grades rather well. In the heat of the AFL, that would be very useful for the Dees so development and team integration times are a factor, of which he has plenty so there are fewer barriers. If we can keep the faith (eg: as we did with the Weed) and have a little patience, who knows?

I've only attended one training session as well and came to the same conclusion (like on previous gamedays across the last few years) that May is both highly respected by teammates and leads by example, with continuous encouragement to all members of the team. This level of involvement in the game or at training sessions really does stand out.

Agree about Burgoyne at the present moment but I have the belief that his skills outside match-play and early practice scenarios could develop to an impressive level once he is 'systemised' with experience, mentoring and the stabilities of stepping stone functionalities. At present, he seems, from reports, to be rather predictable and thus limited.

' #15 maestro ' sums up Stan to perfection. I'd always thought that it was highly unlikely to see another exponent of that quality - perhaps there is a chance of that recurring once again. Let it be.......

Good series of questions that apply to nearly all of our potential team given the depth of player options for selectors at the current moment. Amongst the newbies, still untried, I can see reflections of past greats and reliable winners; ain't it great to in this position? Amongst our improving players recruited in the past couple of years, more than a handful of them are starting to set precedents of readiness and that is what is going to be so exciting about the '23 season, for me. It really is intriguing across the board, making hopeful questions of up-coming success and sustained competitive strengths more realistic than ever.

C'est la vie!

Trent, with a bit of team experience, is going to be a thunderbolt with clear and present evidentiary poise that displays exceptional pace, ball-handling, great evasion, straight-line passing, goal-sneak moves and thus, will be a very good asset for the future. He has a great mentor and strategist in his dad, as well - couldn't ask for more provided Goodwin gives him a real chance as he further develops.

They certainly were fit, Daz. I rather liked the low-key crowd at the training session, keeping out of the way but close to the action. It complemented the very purposeful intent of all of the boys undertaking some really hefty interval training focussing mainly on the upper torso - yet it was comprehensive, and everyone egged everyone else on to work very hard and complete the tasks against the clock. The fieldwork was also low-key but the players were all committed including the rehab group working at the far end of the ground. The teamwork, teammatey nature of the lighter drills were impressive, as was the universal commitment to achieving one's best in the shuffle drills. Interestingly, there really was no particular stand-out group or individuals. The 'team' is absolutely welding and working together and with this endeavour, comes elevated performances and team-wide acknowledgement. Some of the young blokes remain unknown to me at this point; however, I was impressed with the levels of performance across the board. This was also an extremely good PR exercise for the adoring fans and locals around the area - quite a few, too - and for the diehard Demon supporters, many who came from miles away. Nice to see nearly an entire school dismissed yet supervised to observe the mighty Dees in such glory. A resounding 'GO DEES!' or three at the end with the players intermingling with the kids occupying the grandstand was really touching. Sorry to have missed you, by the way - one gets talking to other Demon supporters who '...don't let go...'

Looks great in terms of depth, looks a nightmare at the Selection Table.

Seeing I am in Bendigo, this week, I might just pop across to Yea to see the training run - might even see ya there if luck is on my side. I'll leave Bendigo around 6am to combine the accommodation of a 'Yea pie and sausage roll' with a long black coffee before the action begins. How will I identify you, Dazzle?

Can't see Yze standing for that! Those needing to train - even for progressive evaluation scrutiny - must have been called to bear arms.