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HFF When a Player reaches a standard ( elite) as Trac has displayed last season Coaches encourage Them to use their initiative and it just comes naturally with the champions and A graders of the game. "Allowed" is not the mantra but expected of these stars. When we get a dozen of our players able to do this in the team environment and instinct rather than stilted and rehearsed moves we will be a team of speed and skill and the middle tier will be dragged along on this ride like the lesser lights at the Tigers are now. Each player knows his role within the team but all are given leeway And expected to create play for the teams benefit. We will play like Hawks did and be on the move looking for opportunitues to kick goals or get out of trouble down back or breakaway on the wing with 3 bounces! Snd it will happen on the run at some speed and precision.

Damo perhaps take a 2 month holiday in Oz and come back when the excitement MAY build up for you to get enthusiastic and motivated. Dont ruin others hopes and dreams with negative banter and boring text. If not a long sleep or lockdown will surely be the antidote to March madness!

Fraser is leaving no stone unturned to give his chance of early Success being in the AFL team With a red hot go And not run around for Casey all year.

Between you and Dr D the Club may as well close down. Such negative posts without even commenting upon the new Coaches potential for influence on all players skills etc improvement plus the all important game plan oh and the players Marking time! "only the young ones " DrD says as if Sparrow Jordan BBB and our stars and potential A and B graders From last year are sitting playing play station in the new gym inside the Magnificent new facilities. Finding it hard to motivate yourself guys then why not look at it half glass full instead of empty ?? If our stars perform up to 2020 and everyone else in between them and the youngsters goes up 10% plus the younguns take on 20 % natural improvement with our new Coaches I would place us in Finals contention with a bullet if no serious injuries. Of course there is always the chance of the false dawn again but I believe when you look for the positives they are fair dinkum screaming at your face in both natural ability and development. Can't wait to see the new Tommy Mac and even Joel Smith's footy awareness which if improved will add immeasurably to his considerable natural flair. About 25 Players hold our future in their hands and the more they improve the better our stars and match winners will be. Bring on those silly practice matches and serious match practice at training for us to see the effort and dedication that's going into our season from all in the Footy Department and players. A day at the G Is just what we all want to saviour With the fruits of the last 6/7 years hard build up come together in a wave of a Team performance That looks switched on and purposeful about it's destiny and journey in 2021.

Thank you HFF but WHO initiated it Is still open to question Club approval a YES required irrespective. I have an idea he also went to US one winter and completed some training at a College Or Uni (or a Harvard type ).After 2019 might be the time. I think even harshest critics should perhaps upon reflection recognise 2020 as a average but tough season for all and believe they if 2021 can keep the players in Vic we have a better chance of developing and succeeding with the playing and coaching and fitness potential now assembled. Its a bit like All the stars look much more aligned at this time in 21 than they did lady season before Covid struck.

Hem My title of 58er should also give you an idea how Many times Or false dawns we have had in 56 years but I believe we are getting the closest in potential players covering most positions for a balanced list ( with some depth) than in the last 5 decades plus. If our development can be fruitful by Yze and Chocco as a point of difference plus the game day coaching supporting Goody then many other problems will disappear and results be more reliable and consistently achieved. It may take another 1 or 2 seasons for this to happen but I believe it is a great base fir this season to launch a genuine run fir success. Covid or no Covid.

No that's not even close to any truth. Ths same could be Said for a lawyer plumber nurse or student or D/L er!!! JP is singled out because he is in the gold fish bowl. Our coaches are just the same as the population With marriage problems. Unfortunately it's not a very wise way to seek some Express tlc or salvation shopping yourself around during a pandemic! If this is what's happening at " The Family Club" then there is no help for the other 17 Clubs!

HFF again you are concerned with accuracy. Well my post indicated Individuals and (By Clubs) as the source of the initiative of Simons Overseas courses and qualifications or skills as well as degrees. You have like me have no inside knowledge of who (Club or Simon) we're the initiator of any of the courses. You also have appear to have no knowledge of the Course or sort of skills obtained overseas by Simon. You finish saying you are awaiting evidence of His usage of the skills ( but have no specific knowledge of the content) and just wipe away any thing done as a course reward title obtained from a Virtual cereal packet to further dismiss any credit of the effort to improve. Your posts sadly are very similar to marketing or political statements made by Some Govts and Private Companies with mostly spin and lacking truth or Intimate lnowledge of the facts. I like you want Simon the be the best he can be and believe he has further to go and plenty to learn but not trying to improve with extra knowledge is not one of his failures. In 2021 we shall see if upgraded assistance in coaching will Also assist in improved of mainly game day impotence and decision making.

While I respect your opinion your very guarded almost negative ( half glass empty) Questioning of BBB's suitability for our forward line and apprehension of his role as the spearhead plus his fitness capability Is really almost a smear against Ben and our Coaches and players. Here we have a bona fide A grader to add plus a group of highly rated new recruits specifically chosen to add and be given a great opportunity for our forward line to add further dimension/s to our scoring potential. It is challenging for all but no more than what the Coaching additions have proven they can deliver for other teams. My answer is a resounding YES to both of your doubting questions and believe a majority of Demons fans are positive about this influx of talent to both our playing and coaching ranks. I am so positive that a Finals berth is realistic and higher honours not totally out of the question. Your predictions ???

The point is HFF That Simon has made efforts to gain further knowledge and skills In his own time BUT as usual you are determined to criticise or diminish some moves ( by the Club ) or individuals and give very little or no credit for initiative or Learning. Also please Give an example of what Simon could get To further his knowledge here or OS! That would qualify for a tick from you!!!

Yes DD I thought of Lucas Cook I made an error I apologise. I was 3 games out !! That's all he played Hope you don't make a mistake All the best.

Yes was thinking of Lucas DMMA. Sorry

No I commented on P2J saying that we trained once snd were lazy! About 10 comments ago You commented on the same post!!!

James Cook didn't play an AFL game at all I don't think! KW why you say he was a good player more than handy???

Don't think Locky is young enough given opportunity by Goody he won't improve ? Rest are more depth But Baker could be ok and Smiths last 3/4 games were an improvement. Time my friend be patient.

Melb ask for donations of scarves for their "Internstional round" Where they hdbd out free tickets and give the people a scarf etc. Ring the Club and sort out .I suggest.

And Ill join you DubDee in the fantasy stakes Rosman Will be better than Isaac Smith because he is about 3 com taller!! Seriously I think this bloke will be a huge X factor on a wing or up forward or wherever ! And BTW It's Time Tommo yes wasn't great on a wing but we prob didn't make it easy for him like GWS. I thought his switch to CHB a good success and believe he will be a very versatile foot soldier for us over the journey being able To play in many positions and be a solid contributor in most.

P2J what a lazy comment We are getting each training session photos the same day and are on the website AFLW also!! In case you were not aware 4 years and under come back about 1st week in Dec and ALL are back 6 Jan. AFL rules. And if you have been awake most players were given extra programs by Burgo to do separately from 2020 end and over Cmas. Happy???

Sorry but he has gone overseas more than once to grin further degrees or qualms or skills to improve himself snd gain knowledge to benefit his career. If thats not Getting some extra quals what is it?

Isn't much good on smalls I Reckon Is a Lever clone and best intercepting Isn't quick enough for smalls. will play 3/4 games only bring depth!!!

Yes really

With great respect I would love Nev to recover his 2018 firm again but as a team we are going to improve far more if Jay Lockhart is given a fair go to become our future small defender in the backline. He players fast and aggressive footy which our backline Needs in our game plan. Goodwin mysteriously missed a trick in 2020 to not give Jay opportunities in the last half a dozen games. Reckon Jay is a potential bp fir the next 8/10 years!

Absolutely Depending upon Where Salo plays I am tipping he might almost be an A grader at this years end. That would/may alter his price to outside suitors but really I would expect him to be offered a fair contract for a 3/4 year term by the Dees, and to accept it. Probably in the $5/6/700, 000 per annum or $2mill Or near for 3 years perhaps. Main reason I believe he will improve Again to another level ( like Trac) is that his last few games in 2020 He played with much greater urgency and Actually at a faster level Covering more Ground more in the centre and half forward lines.If he is played on wing or half forward his impact will benefit his skill and impact on our teams form improvement. I am aware some D/L ers are critical of ChristIan but urge them to look at his late form in '20 and also stop being critical because he was involved in the 2 Draft Roos decision with Kelly and Tyson in the early teens. Salo has plenty of skills that many other older players in our list would be eternally grateful for. He is critical because of his versatility and hope he goes forward or wing to influence our conversion in 2021.

Why unfairly for Lions and Suns? They had the advantage in 2020 now it's our turn!!!

Not entirely it is our request To play in the Alice This year we should request A Travel break after from The Alice game to ensure it isn't repeated. We don't always get what we want In AFL scheduling remember. Club rightly doesn't want to jeopardise our $500,000 p.a. Which last year was even more important than normal year. We have got to have a much better mental and tougher ( and a more ruthless) approach in any case.