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Isn’t there a case for giving extra time on some occasions if you are not at the top of your game to see if you can find some form. Not necessarily risking the result of course.

The evidence is there. No smoking guns. Stephen Smith and Paul Guerra will be leaders at the end of the season. Do you really think the players when they line up for a goal are thinking about this?? To be honest I don’t know what our forwards and on ballers go think? It’s not conducive to our effort as evidenced again in 2025. I to jink it’s mainly mental but some players may just be shizen [censored] for goal and should be moved on if no shrink can help. Fritta still has some gremlins and isn’t as good as 2/3 years ago with his accuracy. But many miss far to often the simple shots and we need to revise where our forwards lead to solve this problem.

Another Melb great hampered by injury. But he is the most astute and knowledgeable player in our list of greats in the modern era. Carried this into his captaincy. Congrats on Hall of Fame but he really hit the mark in Perth being able to hand the Cup to Maxy. The world’s way of giving him some premiership touches. So enjoyable now in the media especially on AFL 360 with his hard hitting commentary wisdom. PS Also so happy about his domestic life and the ridiculous outcry when it changed dramatically. Some people forget it takes TWO to Tango!!

No it doesn’t matter what the team Casey plays it is for reorientation of form and confidence not to avoid playing champs or worrying how it might affect them. Goody has some traits that he has not learned from over his time and his stubbornness never ceases to amaze me. Not only is he slow to understand things like this, the sub rule plus making moves that enable the move to be a success with enough time. We trailed all day yesterday and to wait to give Laurie a go till 3.4 time was not great timing. Should have been at least halfway through third quarter IMO. I know we had the opportunities all the time but it was not succeeding and better to have tried and lost than tried too late. Not all moves succeed but you need to give them some time to be the magic you hope. Our Subs are made to feel unwanted and very much unloved IMO and JJ Bedford Sharp now and the ridiculous one Langford are all examples. Worst of course was the Semi vs Carlton!! I am liking the changes however in our plan and the emphasis on more speed and team play plus handball and other team changes and opportunities that have worked. We are actually a work in progress really but yesterday was very disappointing and very disturbing regarding our ability to solve problems on the run. We had all day and threatened but our skills failed us again under pressure. We need a real examination of why this happens. Is it ability or are some habits going to die too old for us to change? Some Saints that played well were some that I feel we didn’t know much about or like Butler who once I saw his name thought he was a danger. Why would Salem or Bowey not be able to to defend or watch him if assigned to? His four goals are really the difference plus Keeler and Halls goals. We could not produce goals from anyone really both old and new failed to hit the scoreboard for reasons that when we lose are far too consistent and alarming. Same Same is insanity and some how needs to change in our DNA or it will go on haunting this new group like the last 3 years have produced. I hope that I am not overreacting but alarm bells ring after yesterday that old habits are very hard to eradicate and a new age is not yet in place. Goody has said this but these are learnings and we are not that good at that perhaps. Let’s see what happens next Monday as we need this game for 4 points because we surrendered to a lesser team those yesterday.

Why ? It’s clear a KPF is still a greater game changer.

Tmac not being considered for forward position. Safety with his game with less coordination in his older legs etc.

Attitude fine this week was reported but form only ok. Need not be so harsh to prove a point. Not great to overcriticise a youngster who does wear his heart on his sleeve, to be honest.

Further to my JV for Spargs change which is a no brainer as long as JV is totally over any symptoms of the dreaded C. Equally the FOR or AGST opinions to drop or retain AJ. Surely any MFC fan could not seriously retain AJ solely on his form and impact over his 4 matches and disregard JV’s total decade more of much of the same attack on the ball PLUS goals, tackles ferocity and nous gained in his seriously valuable multi seasons experience and his enormous competitive instincts. One of our best on ballers we’d Jo yes is not the greatest disposer but really he offers a package far greater to our footy than AJ at present can promise or muster. Only response is that another tall could/should be chosen instead with a far greater potential CV for the job on our forward line, naturally playing up to time form or potential. Just trying to get the AJ freaks a perspective on what we really need at the pointy end of our game plan. We cannot survive on Spargs plus AJ ‘S total output long term if we wish to keep the scoreboard ticking over under all big matches now or later in the year. Going well but needs a reality check NOW or SOONER rather than LATER in the journey in 2025.

That IMO is not real agony it’s him taking in the meaning if his goal and the possible potential of any sporting physical affection being misplaced. All’s well that ends well hugs crushes maybe but Clarry escapes to a moment that he will never forget. The whole MCC plus Demon members area standing in total common support clapping and cheering for him. Totally a response for the ages as all our summer and pre season challenges are washed away further evidenced by the team song with Trac’s Dad in the circle with Goody. Now will the media please back off and reconsider and recognise the moving on, the grieving and the experience has provided some lessons but really none that should or appear To be a breaker at trade time. It is a grand old flag and its heart is beating true to whatever is in store for the next half of the season notably 12 rounds which we could win anything from say half a dozen or double figures to cement a Finals berth. Go Dees ❤️💙🏆

Whatever do you think it’s a knee injury? If at all it is his ankle. Unless you have any updated info!!!??? Despite the Club claiming no news here we have been mislead previously with injuries and concussions that bring about changes in Thursday or late withdrawals occasionally. Only JV for Spargs needs a reality check despite his team ethos and courage. Also would dearly love either Pup or Sestan given a chance In the future or when deemed best available option or need.

You have missed the ship It’s sailed Chad has signed for 2 more years at Sydney. what the club has been putting out on a few fronts is more genuine than in the past. It just may turn out that dropping those first 5 games, weathering the storm and negative focus has bought the group closer together rather than further apart. Adversity can swing both ways. The win against Brisbane must feel so good within the 4 walls. The fact the club got Koz’s Dad to do what must be one of our best indigenous guernsey’s (although I’ve generally been impressed with all of them) and we’ve gone away as a group for a big win must really solidify the group. Long may it continue and long may Kysaiah Klem Paul Kropinyeri-Pickett remain a Demon Beautifully put GW sounds very sincere and vvery promising.

Wrong. Look at the ladder. Yes ONE WIN outside the eight and if we win 9/10 games our % will take care of itself. While I think you are so premature to give up our chances of making Finals is that we have just stated to get back the traces of a respectable game plan and we were a vey even team on Sunday. Plenty of time for Lever JVR Howes Kynan Brown and Jeffo to assist in gaining the consistency required to be a viable force. Obviously serious injuries wouldn’t help but we are managing our resources ( our players) well so they can be at their best later when the whips are cracking. There is also a number of unreliable teams on 4 and 5 wins now and it may take one of the Clubs currently on 6 wins to open 2 spots in the Top8. All is open to any Club to sustain the winning habit and I think we may have started to believe in ourselves which is extremely important. Go Dees ❤️💙

Absolute champ both as a player and teammate. Will play to 300 no doubt and hope he is BOG on Sunday. Trac a Demon great and plenty left in his career. Thanks for your 200 Trac and all the best in your cooking exploits also. 💙❤️🏆

Agreed always going to or coming from trouble!!

Agree Centre best but wing otherwise very good Windsor summary.

I partly agree about depth but feel both Spargs and Sharp have had ample time to clinch regular spots as of now. Time to give Pup ( Kynan) a go and take a chance on either Sestan or Adams if the injury or form necessitates. But depth wise I don’t think JV or Jake are bad to add at this stage of the season You have not heard of AdaMMs.? Windsor to preferably centre or wing

Most of that is not first option half back requirements unless you are a running type. Bowser is good mostly in defence and Riv Salo and Judd can run down field. His disposal is a major factor for him to maintain his form. And he is doing that quite nicely without all the additional tasks you have all of a sudden invented for him.

No hive Jake another run in the Casey Dees with say 3/4 of match time. Too often our guys are promoted too early by Goody. Safety first way to go.

I am concerned about you Goff. Form nearly back to best given his injuries and 30 age bracket.

Even better when you only have to bus it 8/10minutes and can enjoy a Canadian Club and dry bev when watching a stirring comeback in the third an a good old fashioned surge in the last from behind. And a wine when home with your meal and after is the cherry on top. Talked to two older ladies on the bus from Victoria who flew up and stayed in the Valley and they had a ball. Our interstate record is now 45 wins and 31 losses plus a draw in the last 77 games out of Victoria. That’s about a decade of excellent travelling. includes our Flag and Finals also.

Was musing about Logan during the game and wondering if we could get him on board some how. Fine player in the making just as Disco is now starting to consistently prove.

Agree Langford is a Bont in the making. Should be moved forward at times iMO to see how he can change our line up especially if not successfully scoring. His marking looks very useful and a straight kick to boot. Lindsay is nothing like Angus and I am having trouble comparing him with a player today or even yesteryear. I Know he is good and am wondering if he could play half forward also part time where his height class and disposal would assist scoring and passing to teammates. Having casually suggested our 2 wingers could/ should play forward at times I have no idea who we move there in place. Perhaps Lingers of course and maybe Salo who might appreciate the usual issue of height when at half back. Interesting isn’t it when you have 2 guns no Matter how raw and inexperienced they are you can still see creatively the talent they possess. No wonder I still would like The Duke in the centre to capitalise on our new aggressive approach. I honestly think we have enough defenders in our Club talls and mediums and even smalls ( Bowey and AMZ when fit ) and maybe Sharp could be added see if he could gain some confidence. I feel he has ability but is not the real deal up forward or on a wing or even as a mid other than a change during a game. BTW Rooy should now be given the opportunity to gain confidence at CHB or FB at Casey. Adams should also be nearer AFL selection if the situation arises.