Deemania since 56

Ripper news, this double telecast! We are going to see, in succession, Casey and then the AFL game against the Hawks. Demon supporters have much to glean from both sides - particularly at this point of the season. Recoveries from injuries, depth of form, present and future challenges and potentials, mongrel pride and its contagion across 'our' two teams, all including an opportunity to expand out insights into the team we love - the Mighty Demons! Big weekend, good opposition, both a great chance for sewing the ragged hem of a footy season ahead.

This is how I would tackle the loss of Fritta and May. But, I would add Petty to the mix, decrease the smalls by one 'utility' type, continue to use Jackson across the fwd line as a utility and ruck chop out with Gawn, and Daw up front/back and flanking ruck. MBrown in as ffwd. Jordan and Chandler - or Bedford - across the ground from the bench.

For Jordan, it is his time to shine - he's got the goods.

Sensible, probable, appropriate.

Very big out. Bring in Daw as a forward; if proving to be below form, throw him into the backline and reverse roles with Petty (who should start a fullback. TMac must lift, once again, as a forward. Consider BBrown on the bench at first and then on in short rotations. Forget Weidemann, he ain't going to do it. Mitch Brown could come in - he can mark, lead to space(s), kick 'em; he can rotate with BB if necessary. Game on, carry on.

Long live mongrel. Kozzie has it.

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.