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4 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

I see him pretty much as a winger in a permanent role.

He is one player that I'm keen to see play.

I think he will be one of our future stars.

Off topic , I'm keen to see what Disco does this year. I hope we see him dominating up forward.

And I'm enthusiastic about young Brown too.

Windsor  -  wingman give somewhat of a free licence to roam half-back flank to forward zone, depending on the match circumstances. He'd eat the coverage required, is potent and has the smarts. A Stanley Alves, in my opinion.

3 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Stellar year coming up, for Chin ...  feel it in my bones ... space-finder, unflappable for the ball, great kick from  50 m out from the sticks. Just watch!! (:-))

On 28/08/2024 at 18:39, Jack7 said:

Jeez i wish i was in charge of list management.

Trac and Kozzie,you signed big Multi Million/Year deals,you are both staying until the end of your contract,suck it up.

Contracts seem so worthless these days,all players are Free agents,regardless of age,I want to go home for family reasons.

 

 

It also has to be balanced against the negligent claims and tirades of disrespectful, opportunity-knocks, put-down observers in the media, riddling in other clubs with their loyalties and fanciful desires as if the  player concerned, the Club concerned and the general public are open and malleable-enough to believe, or accept or focus on such utter tripe churned out in the name of income or stirring of excrement for advantage. 

9 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

Campbell is at his 4th club. If he was good enough to be in our starting 22 he wouldn’t be on our list. 
I think he’s a nice player and excellent addition but I’m realistic about his role. 

Yes, he has talent  but his history is a little disappointing; however, I have (consequential to being under Max's influences) some hope and if he is currently training well enough to acquire certain praise from DL observers, then perhaps, moreso.

On 15/01/2025 at 09:52, waynewussell said:

Campbell has legs like tree trunks and is very fit. Handled the ball well and was good by foot in the wet weather. Standby for round 1 debut!

That would be very nice - an early workout and assessment where talent resides.

12 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Enjoy, I think I got this from someone on the old Demonology site

 

Great clip. Apart from his complement of overwhelming footy skills - par excellence - he really did have the best drop punt in the game and a great sense of space in which his wizardry could be utilised. I found it too difficult to view the whole clip - too sad - the memories hurt like hell. You are never forgotten, Robbie. 

6 minutes ago, SPC said:

What a great read. Well done WJ. 

Once he settles into a regular haircut (please God), the Fritch could be the wanton forward-line exploiter, thanks to the definite strength of our recruiting outcomes. Whilst he can take a mark, if needed, he also finds space within the parameters of his kicking distance - and we are not here to assess his his goal-scoring aptitudes -  Fritta is going to set records he could not imagine. Carna Demons, now coaches, exploit it !!!!

On 17/04/2023 at 17:11, dimmy said:

Agree that the Media are causing me to lose interest in AFL. I really like watching Footy, however the competition between the media "journalists" has become so fierce that objectivity & quality has been sacrificed in attention seeking. CoOrnes, Taylor ,"Carro",Lloyd  give journalism a bad name.

 

Fully agreed, and now, inter-media advertising opportunities enable them to sell their souls - and loyalties - as a sign of success. Most know 2/5ths of 1/3rd of FA. 

On 16/12/2024 at 14:46, Demonland said:

think Chandler will be the new ANB.

I have my suspicions that Chandler is being developed for the role. A very good runner, tough at it, a great kick, gets the goals, evasive and prepared to two-way getting into the play, tough as nails, gives out free body contacts both offensively and defensively. Tank - not sure it can be brought up to ANB's standard but certainly, one of the best up forward. 

On 15/12/2024 at 23:24, Dr. Gonzo said:

We stifled them in the KB game in 2023. They had nothing all day and we really should have been well up despite then almost running over us at the end, the issue is we never take our opportunities against them. Hit them hard and put the scoreboard pressure on and we'll be fine.

We might show a bit of mongrel towards them, too. Particularly if we get a few goals up, and now, do we think we have the human capital to so do? I reckon - in all sizes - we might jolt the Filth menacingly and in a very sustained manner - we owe them two or three 'accidents' at least, and another handful for the memories. 

On 15/12/2024 at 07:02, Cranky Franky said:

Goodwin is pretty clueless against the pies. They look like they know we will roll over. Its embarrassing.

Ain't it the bitter truth? 

On 04/12/2024 at 09:22, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Yep. And it'll happen now cos we can rather than have to.

Good times!

That drift towards capability is chugging along nicely, in the background; frustratingly, it is yet to erupt, slaying opponents in surprising ways. Cannot wait  until the season starts ...

On 12/12/2024 at 18:18, BAMF said:

We did pay for him. A late third round draft (albeit a cheap commodity), salary, a list spot and club resources. He isn't playing for free. 

I never thought he would be a pure ruck but it's easy to see why other supporters think he is when our own website has him listed as one.

I have no idea why he had such a stinker of a season. His stats and history suggested that he could play at AFL level.

I'm predicting he gets played on defence at Casey at some stage this year.

Fingers crossed he is able to turn it around this year.

Hardeman's jumper. 

3 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

He's definitely a more viable back up option than throwing JVR and Petty to the wolves as first and second rucks.

Bewdy!

14 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

snot block!

You're obviously from Geelong.

7 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Anti sausage roll propaganda.
It’s Un-Australian, and I won’t stand for it.

It's a tough call on the humble snag roll, agreed. I once lived near a great bakery that made huge phlegm sandwiches (vanilla slices) really well - after a year of having a couple each week, I stopped this treat and lost nearly eight kilos within 5 months. Diet does seem to be important, heh?

26 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

 

 

So at this stage we’ll be happy if Jeffo is some Hudson, Ablett, Kennedy hybrid? 😀

No pressure.

I must say, Disco, that offering 'no pressure' as you have done is extremely gracious of you. The selected blend of skills and attributes is most appealing, as well. Let us all, forthwith, join you in the hope that Jeffo rises to the occasion, develops traits that emulate your fancies and proves to be Heaven-sent to meet such a challenge. No pressure!

16 hours ago, BAMF said:

I see. With Petty training with both forwards and back you place him on the bench.

I don't know myself yet. I feel like Petty will have to battle TMac for that defensive position and Johnson up front. TMac won't be giving up that spot lightly.

I'm thinking that Johnson could be ready to go up front and has more flexibility with ruck depth. I want to hear more about Johnson before making a call, but Petty might be spending time at Casey.

Edit: on another note we both still have Laurie in the centre. I'm not convinced this is good for his development but we still don't have many options at the inside mid position with so many inside players in the senior team

I would like to hear (as I now live afar from Melb) more about Johnson, not just in photos/live images but also from track-watchers and critical eye analyses. So far, Johnson seems to have raised a few comments; I wish to find out how he might play in the side as a deep forward and back-up ruck for Max. Can anyone assist?

10 hours ago, stinga said:

The last hunched type forward I remember was peter hudson.   With his broad hunched shoulders, bum pushed back, not many defenders could stop him marking.  Hope he is somewhere near as good.

Good comparative observation, air-space, immediate ground protection keeping defenders 'outside that zone' as preparation for a mark. Also a characteristic, at times, of several forward players from the Hawks dominant decade - perhaps a John Kennedy influence?

7 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

most of the key backs are rolling through a forward line

might be an attempt to teach them how the ball should be delivered to those playing forward in a regular fwd line - what doesn't work (lesson) and what might work (reinforcement) ...

6 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

most of the key backs are rolling through a forward line

might be an attempt to teach them how the ball should be delivered to those playing forward in a regular fwd line - what doesn't work (lesson) and what might work (reinforcement) ...

10 hours ago, Roost it far said:

Kicking it to players in space, forward of centre. It hasn’t been our strength. 

Nailed it...just add pace as one of the ancillary requirements in so doing.

14 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

To hear Trac's commitment to the club is the best news of the preseason.  Thanks. 

Good to hear the group is all in - reminiscent of 2021.  Bodes well.

Wonderfully confirming news, Tracca is our winner.

On 07/12/2024 at 12:17, buck_nekkid said:

kalani’s shoes ain’t made for running!

Smart ... but a bad choice most probably.

2 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

So you think Johnson could be there round 1?!

i hope that is the case in plan ... rotate with Big Max deep forward, p'haps?