Deemania since 56

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.

May enforced out; Jetta, not as quick; Jones, needs a week off to rest Sparrow in; Petty in, Hibberd in New Sub: Daw (can play fwdline, backlind, ruck - and will scare the sheet from the Hawks.

Taking the goal scoring pressure off Melksham may make him a better footballer. In other words, feeding BBB with his good kicking and running less deep into the fwdline.

Agree - if this proves to be the case. I am not sure just yet, but I have faith in both Yze and Chocko to bring in the biscuits.

Picket, amongst his others notable talents, is learning about 'mongrel' and doing it with aplomb. He's the sort of young bloke we need to win a flag again. The Dees of Old had it. The better Dees' teams since 64 had it. We're getting there, now.

A very nice prediction.

It's is questionable that the contact was accidental. a. As the body turns to the point of falling due to the force of gravity or an external source, the upper torso rolls and braces in the direction of the fall - an autonomic response; try it, if you do not believe it. b. The shoulder girdle autonomically braces on the falling side thus reducing the likelihood and severity of a dislocation of the landing gear (humerus and clavicle and shoulder joint socke of the scapula); c. importantly, the elbow straightens for a more rigid and straight arm force absorption on the 'falling' side to support/cushion the fall (under the influence of the autonomic muscular system); if you don't believe it, try it. The external force in this case was a fair bump by May on the opposite side of the fall direction and Hawkins' own awkward absorption of the not overly enforced bump stimulus. He met a brick wall, in other words and didn't like it Against the autonomic response of the whole body including the impact arm of Hawkins' overt rotation of the body and a bending of the impact arm (as opposed to the autonomic straightening of the arm - ie: a deliberate act at the desired rotation radius of May's head), in consequence a successful blow was enabled If some freakish, totally abnormal rotation from a static force (May) prevented the impact arm from straightening during the balance adjustment made to overcome the loss of stability, the effect of gravitational force and the autonomic falling sensation response, we have not seen it before in one who leaps and bounds and hits other bodies to dislodge their judgment at a professional standard of excellence. Of course, this act did far more than dislodge May's judgment at that moment. This raises the question: Was he successful in getting a head-high, bent elbow jab in for good, forceful measure - and faking 'accidental' to avoid disciplinary consequences? Most probably not but some of these matters could be reviewed.