Deemania since 56

Healey was a true champion's champion, particularly just before he was tempted by Sydney to re-locate. He was doing magical things in the forward line - an immense talent at that point.

You give the AFL arbiter too much credit - he is not a thorough thinker, let alone a smart man.Ex-Filth, I believe.

Crimson and clover!

Mongrel takes a team far over the horizon and into the big smoke.

Alves, Robbie and Stingar were elite, well above what we see now. I do feel that Langdon is getting there rather quickly now, just a little more success to come.

I also see this in our 'yet to be implemented new forward line' with BB and Fritta, Weid and MB, and including the larger untaggable Majak Daw (if used up front correctly). An absolute nightmare for any opposition teams to tag or 'cover', particularly as this brigade and improving and fresh smalls is also creating havoc on the good side of the midfield. Canardly wait! Never forget the Bruce/Green connection ... a prime example of the 'best' combo for several years.

That is what made Tulip and Stan so effective - they owned the territory to which they were assigned - and no other player was welcome. Both could run to where they wanted to play the ball - and did so impreccably.

Pity about them not keeping their fists and elbows in check, as well.

Agreed, it's wonderful and makes a great change. However, it has been recognised by DL contributors for years, and years, and years as a necessary matter for improvement and accuracy. Why it was not attended to in the recent and longer-term past is beyond belief (correct me if I am wrong, but it is FOOTball, is it not?). Both Chocko and Yze must be responsible and I include Yze in this as he was a far better kick himself than Chocko ever was. Yet another highlighted area of supporter concern, that had been largely ignored, is passing. Wonder what is next? Exciting times are ahead...

Carlton Draft makes a good swallow.

If there are hospitable area managers and there is sufficient space for a real stadium for football, Caulfield could be a very good option for a 'home'. Transport, major highways, parking.

It is difficult to comment on Oscar, such is the sentiment of DL contributors to his game and successive performances. We all wish him well at another club but our combined consciousness reduces our ongoing confidence in his game both now and in the future. At present, it does look like we are a 3-goal, better side without him.

Nope, not worth it. The player is good but we are good, too - just a bit better.

I think both are appropriate selection choices and should occur, litd.

Some good explanative foundations to his improvement. Thank you.

I still see him as a forward, but he is looking good so far this year - a coupe of very good contributions within that short timeframe. I must admit that his linkage with Langdon and other runners is terrific.

I would like Jones and Jetta rested this week to be in tip-top condition for the Tigers match - we will need them for that one - assuredly. Hibberd to come in for Jetta, Petty to come in for May. Sparrow to come in for Jones. Daw in, on the bench, utilised in stints forward, in the backline, occasional ruck resting Gawn, Jackson and TMac. Gawn goes forward, often, Gawn goes back, occasionally when not rucking. Jackson rucks resting Gawn, then forward utility - alternating Daw, in off the bench, rucking resting Jackson, deep last line defence with Petty, Forward Pocket - difficult tall match-up for the Hawks and quite a monument to get out of the way. Hibberd backpocket for Jetta's role with run and carry, and beautiful kicking. Motto of the Week: MONGREL

I have a leaning towards Daw being utilised against the Hawks. He is capable of moving around the ground as a tall defender, forward, ruck. His height and physical presence will be another Demon challenge for the Hawks, adding to the team play that the MFC is generating en masse despite the opposition. For me, Hibberd, Petty and Daw in, with the latter on the bench. Jetta could be rested, as could Jones. The week following, we may see BBrown in to challenge the senses.

Absolutely linked to significant team strengthening with that duo co-operating on mutual forward craft options.

He really does remind me of a young Gary Lyon with the speed of his improvement in the game, plus some of the moves laterally to the packs. His overall mobility and poise are even better. Very excited about what this young man offers to MFC.

It is possible, no doubt. However, let us not overlook the immense footballing knowledge and coaching aptitudes of both Yze and Chocko (in equal portions) with definitive and mutual objectives for the MFC; their arrival and/or other equal talents have been long overdue in our Club. Strategically, the needs and transformations - and no doubt influences - of this pair on the whole team is highly evident, leading to greater onfield cohesion and method amongst the players. Understanding and execution onfield has vastly improved, even in the newbies, and can only improve further into a finals mentality.

Thanks for this, Bda. A great little read and fond memories of Sean. One of our Demon greats, for sure.

Ex-Army man; all maintenance is referred to as a 'cleaning of the barrel' and a good oiling. For Hunt, he'd been well-maintained.

Always was a weapon, young Hunt. All he needed was his barrel pull-through and a good oiling.

Rusty, Sean was one of our greats - focussed, tough, determined, skilled, a real team man.