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Apologies to Harry Petty who will have a role in CHF FF or ChB or FB discussions. Is another who has built up to a bigger key position frame and should elevate his game to play most games this season in attack hopefully but if not needed in defence. This does alter the mix up forward potentially with marking but less pace. But at least Browny is there as depth and no doubt will get a chance and most importantly keep our KP and FP players honest and in good form.

Well if he trained it was against the rules!!! Some good points Poita but I believe the following is closer to the way our forwards will pan out in 2020. 1. Weid has stacked on muscle and IMO this will be the catalyst fir a real bump in his performance and goals. 2. The third tall in the forward line may be Brown (not Pruess at this stage) and/or be shared between Fritsch and Milkshake both alternating in the forward pocket or even one on one at times. Jackson could at some stage force his way into the team in a third tall roll with very limited ruck work. 3. Our smaller forwards will be any of Trac certain of playing and in the middle also, Vsndenberg and/or Hannan if fit plus if they develop Chandler Bedford and probably the small role may go to Kossie who looks to have so many tricks. Other mids that may "rest" in the forward area and provide diversity will be Clarry Gus Jonesy could play a HF flank role and Harmes plus Salem and Lockhart. Big Maxy will also Rest some limited time forward when Tmac and Weed share ruck duties. So Brown could be the stop gap or curcuitbraker in his role when selected or even act as depth in defence for May Lever and Oscar who has bulked up and set for a breakout season I believe. Smart pick up and think Cam Pedersen all you Pedo lovers.

Welcome for your first real day Harley at the mighty Dees. we all can't wait fir you to succeed and get on to the G in the red and blue. enjoy your fitness training and pre season build up Hopefully your due plenty of good fortune and opportunity to show your skills.

Yes there are two spots which can be filled from the SSD list between now and March some date.

According to the doubters "Has no skills, too light, too short for a ruckman, can't kick, bad drop! Not great high mark, and has only bullied small opponents throughout the country, oh and has lost an AA Basketball leap in 18 mths. LJ one thing they didn't question was your heart (competitiveness ) which above all the numerous skills you possess (listed above) will take you a long long way in AFL. World is at your feet to conquer! Best of luck young man.l

Shakespeare sums up 40 years of the last 55! Unfortunately !! Made Finals 13 times and missed closely out in last round in 1976 and 2017 which I think caused far more discontent than any of the 40 years many which F was only a dirty word to Dees fans:

I know it's only a prediction but there is no logic in Trac's one. More likely to be an AA than above. And to make a Prelim we would have needed him to star.

May also looking at arms and physique. At least half a dozen players have made changes to weight on both scales UP Weid Petty Bedford Spargo prob a couple of others inc 2018 recruits. DOWN Pruess Trac May Hibberd Perhaps Kozzie could lose a 3/4 kilos also. While this has no guarantees on performance I believe all those modifications are positive to our cause in 2020. Time will tell.

Anyone Looking at the interview on our website from Ben Gibson that could deduce a go home factor or negative attitude is purely set for Sec or Pres of MFCSSS for the next 5 years. Luke was smiling answering promptly and enthusiastically and quite relaxed. He clearly was so pleased with himself and his No 3 pick to the Dees. As indicated by 1858 he had already been in rep teams in both Basketball and AFL Championship so he understands that at the top level you are on the move and success can be achieved at any location. I think this is a great time fir any recruits to join our Club as I believe the atmosphere this pre season is almost the best in wanting to atone for 2019. Most sports people and many Dees fans know this year was our annus horriblus And couldn't be repeated. Whether we attain 2018 standards is uncertain but if we give it everything and have few injuries there may be no ceiling on our comeback.

Start of a journey and the excitement is nobody knows where what it will all end. Big photo with family on the G. Dreams are made and here's another one about to become real. Go Kossie!!!

Poita who does win premierships then? If not Ruckmen or small forwards who? Wingers ? Mids ? Interchange ? Selectors ? Coaches ? Seriously it's team of all Players and off field paid and unpaid people if the Club. The players we have recruited in the draft, trade and now PSD and Supplementary in my mind make us about 5 pieces nearer the puzzle fir an ideal team. With injured and underdone personnel plus developing 2018 recruits at least 2 or 3 more regulars should be added to our best 22. IMO we could have up to 8/10 new faces at the end of season ( and we need at least 6) if we are to progress as a club plus have depth for the hard times. We have cut our cloth nearly for 2020 let's make the best of it and get back to winning ways.0

And the return of Fritta back where he belongs kicking goals and clunking marks!

Very good all round selections which addressed most of our needs Forward power via a left field competitive livewire with plenty of ball skills. One has to imagine when Luke is in the vicinity of the ball only good (goals and assists) will come if it. Speed and aggression plus defensive forward pressure. Kozzie is such a live wire and has plenty of tricks to enable him to survive in this tough game.Will quickly become a fan favourite and light up the G with his electrifying moves. Another defender named Rivers who could easily be even better than Jared.Very solid good Mark very good disposer from HB snd a dasher when he sees the opportunity. At 188cm will fit into our team very nicely sooner rather than later. Two good points are that he USA team mate of Luke Jackson at South Freo and that's smart in interstate recruiting. Also he will put Every one of our half backs on notice he is coming for their spot so don't be surprised he gets a chance at some stage in 2020 and grabs it. Mark A and when you think of Ed Tommo Harley and Brown possibly it's a very good haul which should enable a more expansive game plan greater speed and pressure to get us back in the Finals race again.

Sorry Rusty my comment was meant to be to Wiseblood I think who said there were very few mids in the draft That's not so because I reckon about 50% were mids so that's why I stated that it wasn't the draft I watched last night FWIW I think the Dees have done very well with 2 X factor draftees plus our trade gets and the PSD plus Harley and maybe Brown will give us a lot of depth and new talent to develop quickly. Also can't wait for all our injured 2019 players plus the 2018 draft young uns to return and develop. very bullish about our forward line possibilities now. Plus Weid Oscar Spargo who have all developed bodies to play hard and tough footy at the top .

Certainly not the draft I watched last night !

Exchange 28 and future 3rd rounder for 23 and future 4th rounder.

As Maxy holds the Cup aloft and Luke wins the Normie!!

Both Luke and Kozzie plus Harley will all be fan favourites. in love with LJ and Kozzie already so much C factor

Jordan a certain starter in Casey

Was Jackson slow? No so pace for his size is almost unique and his awareness team play and ability all was super quick. Oh and Kozzie Pickett isn't half speedy either. X factor selections with highlight reels and I reckon both will have some games in 2020. Well done JT and team. Exciting year ahead with such promise Hope we get Sharp or Robertson at 28.

Maybe Spargo is your answer and u can't see it at 28 or 31 after bids not fast enough not physical enough not enough goal sense No X factor We could recruit 3 Spargos and not hit the jackpot This is the money shotat 10/11 or whatever snd I think our small man forward barren results snd slow development ate worth the risk of a diamond. Go Forth JT X factor Kozzie welcome to the Dees!! If nothing else Jackson Kozzie and Harley should now be the "Entertainers". Long May they live (decade at least ) !!! Having said Charlie (Spargo) is not up to it yet I am bullish about 2020 for him. put on poundage bulk and is stronger in the body and could have even gained pace! Year of surprises Weid Charlie Pruess Picks 3 and 11 plus Harley and Oscar Yes Oscar more bulk etc are all ready to blossom as are the 2017 draftees. Depth is not a dirty word !!!

Absolutely Like the Aussie voters we are now gunshy as we enter the room to cast our vote in the ballot box. JT and his team won't do that unless all we have been hearing is smoke and mirrors! I like our continued boldness from left field re Bennell and also this years draft. Those 3 players have the potential to change our attack and X factor our team to another level even past 2018 ultimately. we need this excitement and game changers to change our very much predictable style. Bring on 2020 for a fitter faster and exciting new team style with plenty of run snd carry and with the tools to finish off our good work from up the field.

Sokol from WA would be handy forward to add to Jackson Kozzie and Bennell snd perhaps Brown.

AF my preference at 3 is Jackson/Green and No 10 any of the mids left or Kent OR Kozzie or Weightman. Realize have given multiple choices but that is how I believe the draft will go. Lets celebrate the new young Demons (inc no 28) after it all as they start a career to contribute and be a part of what we all hope ends our 55 year flag drought being broken in 2020 or very soon after!!

Spargo Chandler And Bedford are really only comparable. This small forward Ie Pickett is smaller faster cleverer and X factorer better. We need to take the risk. My question why not Young Stephens or Green at pick 3. (Of course Jackson has X factor himself and that explains the risk/reward factor I guess)