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ANB and Tmac have virtually reinvented themselves ( as has Hunty) from the 2018 or prior versions. Just shows that along with Coaches patience and understanding is required at all levels within AFL Clubland. I believe the selflessness factor plus the maturity and feel good role playing being just as important as starring ( and maybe a few slightly bruised egos occurring early days ) has enabled all of our players to believe their importance is crucial also so don't let the team down! Its taken years since this seemingly missing intangible factor was discovered during the 2020 and this season and as all have remarked it's the glue binding the rest of our plus factors of some very elite ability, frustration of lack of success a natural desire to improve and greater motivation in the coaching plus other factors like training at Casey our fitness and good old genuine Lady Luck with injuries so far our hero. Team Demons2021 is a train ride still "work in progression" but it's travelling nicely and it's still got plenty of room for more travellers until the journey is completed.

Wow thanks GOTO by tomorrow night when we run out onto Giants Stadium there is the probability we will have passed 50,000 members for the second time in history. Perty last week predicted we would break our membership record this year ( have until July31 ) and again he appears to read the tea leaves well. It has not been easy in 2021 as Covid conditions in ticketing and public acceptance have cut deep IMO on our Melb home crowds by about 20% I estimate. This is despite a 66 year record of 9 wins in a row and unlevelled hopes of the solidarity and substance of our football in the first half of 2021. This does not appear to be a false dawn for this year next year or maybe 4/5 years as I can never ever remember talk of 6,7,8 or even 9 players in discussions about All Australian team recognition. And the oldest is Maxy with a host of mid and young 20 year olds genuinely reaching for that AA star. Naturally with a coaching setup in 2021 featuring Choco Ooze Stafford and Chappy with Goody in his fifth season overseeing it all this talent plus the role players and developing stars I have got to say it's no wonder a very fine team ethos has developed which gives us goals per game along with the elite pressure we bring each round. The fitness levels created by Burgo must not be underestimated also as we genuinely look fresher than our opponents in the second half of games. I think that there will be a few Demon fans left ruing not signing up and risking not being there when it matters in September for something that us old Baby Boomers can only remember part of some of the days of our Glory years (1955 to 1964) . Dont miss out Dees fans it won't be easy to snatch a ticket We don't even know whether the G will be at full capacity on those September days!! I have my GF guarantee membership but taking nothing for granted as our journey no matter what happens in the next 120 days looks far more promising than getting overseas for my next big trip for at least 2/3 years. I am tearing up already and can hardly see my "I phone" just thinking of what might be in store for the mighty Dees in 2021 and the future. Its going to be either a Grand Old Flag still or even better a brand new bloody beautiful Grand New Flag to tear up 57 or more years of pent up emotion in buckets in these ever challenging Covid times. Please don't you miss out !!! Oh and instead of storing up bulk on toilet paper a far more necessary item might for the next half decade be boxes and boxes of tissues for the inevitable reaction each success will undoubtedly bring!

Tom bring a bit enthusiastic with a scoop. the Old Tom !!! if Daisy plays on it will be a "win it for Daisy "" campaign" How big will that be for the team ! it's our turn to salute in the AFLW esp if our male heroes triumph. Go Dees

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Spot on see my post later on Page3.

Looking at Daniel 's highlights There's no doubt he looks like Jeremy McGovern clone, His delightfully casual but so cool and composed marking plus peeling off with an elite disposal without any delay have got Gov written all over him. I loved Harrison Perry's highlights from Draft Day 1 and have had to be patient up to now for Harry to get his chance. He has improved with every game so far and looks every bit as good as I hoped Have earmarked Petty as a KPD since then. Daniel Turner looks like another quick learner and even the slightly overweight bit is Jeremy Gov to a tee. Looks a natural and if I was Marty Hore my chsnce is well under threat. Also he is 194cm now taller than listed apparently. Plays and marks tall looking at the highlights. Welcome to our new Defender to join our elite group already developing . Will also allow Declase to play mid /wing maybe or up forward as a pinch hitter. Lot to like about these 2 selections and JT May have nailed another 2 gems from his kitbag. Won't die wondering I dont think.

That's not the Blockbuster game in 2020 that we get each 2 years now. That's why we retained the 2 big games Anzac Eve and QB again. Might be better if we have a game just low key and get a big QB next year and the split means that we have the blockbusters one per year and finances are more stable each year.

Backward not forward !!! The Bug Freeze blockbuster.

My G.d how much rubbish in about 2?paras of dribble. Tslk about a doubting Thomas and negative Nellie. All you have done is brought up doubts about Tommy snd his agility ( most are laughable) and questioned his magnificent pre season effort great clubmanship and NEAR 2018 form in leading our attack the fourth best in the AFL to date. Suggest you go back and visit the replay and get some rose coloured glasses on!! This forward line is still a work in progress but is gaining potential and needs BBB or Sam to get their form going and clunk some marks. zBack to the drawing board Young blood !

M9 wrong on 2 counts Weid 2 grabbed the mark just before 1/4 time vs Cats. Is consistently 2 grabbing and not always retaining the ball. And BBB has 4 year contract so he's not going any where. He only needs a run at it also to change fortunes. Between the 2 we should come up with a very useful KP Full forward in the second half if the season.

No it's not a Public Holiday in Brisbane on Monday 14 th.

And it's not a Public Holiday in Brisbane either.

Sorry 1998 after Semi final loss to Demons.

Stan Alves 1988 after semi final

Agree with Riv reckon Jake may be but if Trac gets the nod no worries.

That doesn't mean he has to pick the side he doesn't think is best. Its an in form side of well deserved players.

Robbie never picked a ball up off the ground but boy he could mark for someone his size.

Dr you are not a very smart Dr Waiting a week nearly to get tested and going here and there in that time is not smart. Thsts why there are 300 exposure sites Should have got tested on the 24 or 25 th. (?And isolated at home till a result.)

Perhaps they ( Saints ) don't always have the longest run at the top to grab their chance but they are masters of choking in Finals with 3/4 time leads albeit small ones. We have got to make the best of our opportunities and this season is an ideal start for a Top 2 or Top4 spot. Win the qualifying Final vs a if side at the G and next 2 are it home where this year we seem to be playing consistent tough and committed team footy.

Early days yet Durango but you are in the money. Trent has looked a ready made half back since about the fifth minute of his first game in the first quarter vs Carlton in 2020. Really came of age when he starred vs GWS and kicked his first goals ( second one left foot jag a match winner ) in Round 17 last year. And the real upside we got him at Pick 32 and Young was in the first dozen. I just have a sneaky suspicion he is future Captaincy material for our Club. Fine young footballer and humble knowledgeable human being to boot.

All that study and you waste a post Dr. msybe need to do a post grad course on MSDraft for potential finalist / flag hopeful !!'

Lever hardly does Rivers is our third option and ha mixes it up a bit but runs his full distance so gets at least 70//80m out from goal.

I would have Rivers as Hibbo might have to mind McStay for a while if we want Jake to keep intercepting.

Like Hunt to wing and Locky to mind the smalls of the Lions. We must start giving some players an opportunity in case we get form or injury worries down the track. This is if we need a replacement not experimenting or tampering with a winning team.

Agree he has come back from a poor 2019 to a very serviceable 2020 plus is fitting in beautifully with all the defenders this year. For his age he is nearly back to his AA form snd disposal agsin back to best . At least another year if he wants it IMO.