Deemania since 56

Very good blend ... some intensive training to come, some body development, some experience of the level and speed required, some improved teamwork from the regulars ... all seems like a strengthening of the team, to me.

It was notable and easily seen that he was more than competitive against the vast majority of top-ranked players in the draft this year; furthermore, he stood out with his ability to make fast, excellent decisions and to execute creatively, with good heads-up vision, wherein his kicking and movement were first class.

He encourages forwards to lead ... with confidence. I hope Fritta, JVR and Chandler are taking his highlight reels seriously - Lindsay is just what we need.

Too right! A very good choice has been made.

A little upper-body development would be nice; however, that will no doubt occur in time. A real contender for the Dees, promoting a powerhouse forward line, perhaps reinforcing existing forwards as they continue to improve and develop - a team alignment that we have been slobbering for across several seasons.

Interesting clip and profiling ... for his size, seems very competitive in the air, a good feeder and what appears to be a reliable kick. Flashback: ... Geez, he reminds me (movement, courage, focus) of Rodney the Grinter playing in the Dees' Reserves quite a few years back ... stand-out 'go-er' who developed into a powerhouse footballing icon.

Except for Kozzie ... punitively treated, again.

Well, that satisfies my enquiry ... I just do not happen to believe it - great sense of humour. I'd reckon Max will be the hottest rock on the planet in 2025; nearing his sunset onfield, he is going to come out cementing his excellence on the field of dreams that will shut the gate for so many other hopefuls on the road to immortality. In one of our darkest media hours, he Captained to perfection, so he deserves all the accolades now due.

Is Adams turning a corner to match fitness, to readiness, to being a really valuable asset? It seems as if the football world is waiting patiently to elicit his alleged talents - is this possible, y'reckon?

Armstrong has to be our No. 5 pick, surely.

Mids do win you flags. They also give you a season of first use of the ball as they charge forward towards leading forward arrays backed up by small marauders like those we already have, but misplace the smalls too often in last opportunity roles. Toby Green, in that regard, won't accept that [censored]. That's what makes him absolutely brilliant.

Intercept enthusiasm and effect are both superb. Has got the talents to run, dispose, run on, deliver. I like the boy ... apologies to Bert Newton and Muhammad Ali. But this boy has real speed and take-off!

Agreed, but we also need Plans B, C and D, more diversity, more movement up forward, more mongrel and fewer 'favourites' playing when others may well be in better form.

This is an outstanding result of the recent weeks. All augers well for what is ahead, those who are maturing as players, retaining leading talent and a whisper of improved confidence across the board starting to solidify. Max, Vines and Co, you held the Club together in a dark hour.

Another failed 'media' expose. It ran deep and down the wrong track, and then hit a bumpy road (that we call BS) that was totally unsympathetic with the welfare and deepest thoughts of Clarrie, the Club, the Demon faithful. You got 'em right between the eyes, Clarrie; hook, line and sinker. And we are all rapt that you did!!!

Agree in most regards. It is time well overdue for our Club to ascend despite the adverse environment

Informative, 58. Worth some consideration - it could be an opportunity.

Fairy Nuff.

I'd reckon Marty will continue to develop; he will be an asset down back and has just the right amount of mongrel to deter hopeful optimism in opponents.

On the upside, I'd just guess he would kick far better than Greg Parke could; he has a long boot, it seems and can identify the space between the two big sticks of importance. His marking and central pack work seem to be quite similar to Parke's (a player it was hard not to love) and in terms of toughness, mongrel and positioning outside of the packs looks similarly well. Do we have a coach to get the best of him as he develops?

I want him (with that penetrating, accurate kick and his mobility, his toughness and an ability to lead and mark) as our next CHF - with the right coaching and a walloping pre-season, he could be our next big forward 'coz he reminds me of Park the Greg, only more mobile.

There is quite a bit of good-to-bloody-good about Disco ... another year has passed, he might be almost ready to erupt into what we need; he really could out-pace opponents and I'd love to see him lead out of the fwd stink and into potential glory for the Dees.

My concern is around the retention of Oliver should that arise against all the negativities of the moment insofar that will Clayton be able to contribute his 120% to the game onfield - attitudinally moreso than physically - and who, other than Gawny and Tracca will be able to inspire him to his past excellence to that end?

Any mongrel therein?

Yes, DZ, it is my observation and mere interpretation of (perhaps) how and why so many things that can be overcome pan out to affect team performance, progressively in tough times, and then, what could be a solution to the downward spiral. It asks a good deal, I admit; it also is a relatively suitable way to proceed more positively into a new era that we as supporters have anticipated.