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Cheers DD agree to disagree. Let's hope Tmac continues his practice form so far ha has revealed in the matches in 2033.

Hope your equally as pleased I am in Brisbane with my premiership 2021 stickers plus my AFLW sticker ( not premiership) all on show. All in good Nick as well. Will continue to fly the flag up North proudly and am keen to add a second flag sticker in 2023 should the Boys salute as I absolutely believe they are capable of with the best list actual and potential I can ever recall.

Much as I love ( for evermore) every one of our 23 heroes of 2021 I cannot come to grips that 21 are named in the First 23 18 months later. One replacement for Jacko which is Grundy and mandatory, and the other Hunter for Hibberd which means Angus will probably be part of our defence and Lachie almost permanent on the wing all day. ( no problems here). The rest are mids and forwards who can be mixed all day but leaves us short in the forward line should Tmac or BBB break down. JVR should be in the I/C as a big replacement should one be needed. One of Harmes Sparrow Spargo or Jordon should make way for JVR. Also Chandler to replace one of the four also. Touch of nit picking you say however new players are needed in 2023 for a number of reasons none as important to show that we are not chained to our heroes like Goody was last year, and that we have genuine talent that is needed on the forward line for improvement. It's not a great risk as JVR and Chandler were 2 of the very best for the flag winning Casey Demons throughout the season last year. Both have done everything right so far and Harmes and Angus so far underwhelming pre seasons for some seemingly mystery fitness issues. Tough on them but a statement on playing fit players in 2023 which is an improvement on 2022's mixed bag of niggling injuries and overrushed and premature returns which resulted in a banged up group short of fitness to fight the Finals matches out to the finish. The Emergencies are fine although maybe Turner for Tomlinson might be more enterprising. Not that Tommo has done anything wrong this pre season and a year on from his ACL injury I think he is truly making a statement he is far from finished. Winning a 2km trial is rare air for him as his recent marriage but testimony to his desire to join our elite defence at first call should the big boys falter injure or even fight!!! In short a refreshed forward line really that is necessary and well rewarded to its encumbents opportunities is a most welcome change in person and in policy for the future.

I don't think Port have any Top future picks available for 2023 draft due to Rioli and Hornet Francis trades. At least Freo had couple of Future 1 and 2 on the table for us. Different "no picks"

Providing he is fit and showing form he is a lock in. Why is it that some players after a poorer year following an AA grade best season ever in 2021 are subject to a different standard test to others than normal. 90% of Melb fans are aware of Salo's disappointing 2022 season which injury from Round1 affected his form and he played most games under duress (as did some others at the seasons last few games) . He only needs to complete the usual pre season fitness form and practice sessions as required and "not a few more weeks" as predicted almost as a penalty for last year. As if we need a few more weeks confirmation he is in unique good form after 2022 to regain his spot. A few others could be considered as in a similar vein as Christian such as Riv BBB even Gawny Rick Lever and Tmac. That's why we have preseason so long for players to train anew iron out any kinks and possible medical procedures and show how fit and healthy for Round1 they are. If they don't come up in time they should be played at Casey until ready as you say. Salo and others are showing that the 3 months as scheduled should be quite enough for a fit and healthy return in Round1 according to most track watchers at this early stage. Let see as time evolves who makes the deadline!!

They have no high draft picks to trade due to their Rioli and Hornet France trades.

But dragging this case out 3 months is not good by the Suns. It needs quick and instant penalties that don't provide Club and player stretching out the result over too long a period. Practice matches are included and I am not sure of his training expectations from New Year to Round 1.

Thanks Turner

Interesting quartet plus Trent. Mmm we need to develop 1-2 players out of that group.

You forgot Hunter too with his elite passing!

Still disagree DD with you snd my figures for the season of say 36 goals is no too shabby considering what team play Tmac brings to the table. You don't seem to rate this part of his game DD. Oh and where was anyone else performing at CHF in his place if it was so easy? Even in 2021 we had trouble with our forwards till near the end of the season Round 20 yo be exact vs Gold Coast got us moving! BBB hit form then .

Ahead of Buckley IMO who was a very assisted player at times taking handballs from his players. Never remember him giving many if any handballs!! But he could kick mighty long distances it must be said and disposal was pretty good. Gawny is up with Hodge Voss and Selwood and possibly Cotchin who willed himself to the top ( Should not have played in GF in 2017 though!).

Well done Andy. Never before have we had so many eager and faithful trackies!! Just watch for the vipers out Casey way we don't need any statues at Casey for another 20/30 years.

Whatever happens for Round1 most fans will have to understand this will be the MOST difficult selection this century for our opening Round. Nearly all of us we ont get the 23 we nominate now or indeed on Mar 16/17 when announced. And isn't that great for our Club. At least say 26/27 players all considered AFL ready. And another half dozen either not fit enough, just need another match practice or are injured at this time. That's why zi believe 75 % of Demons fans are absolutely of the opinion that we are back in the real flag hunt again in 2023. This list in 2023 looks in every way about the best ever I can recall with depth potential development and X factors galore in many positions plus a general high standard of fitness in the group. Surely no player can be comfortable in the AFL if they don't perform their role or underperform early on. Snapping at their heels will be a hungry debutant or young tyro ready for the challenge of the MCG match highlight vs the windy wings out at Casey. Bring it on Dees make it AFL and VFL flags in 2023. All the best to every player on our list, old new or recycled !!

Yes 23 named no sub with 5 interchange.

There's another Casey DEES flag side if ever I have seen one.

23 not 22 needed.

Love the selection of Howes.

One more needed for 23.

Change Gawn on HF line to FPocket and Chandler to FFlank in Tmacs possie and Tmac is CH F. Much better balanced

With 5 interchange I don't necessarily agree. You don't always select the 19th to 23rd best player for the interchange positions. Much can depend upon form injury a horses for courses need and heaven forbid Goody and Selection Committee opening their eyes to our top 30 players and not the 23 heroes that famously won our 13th flag. Let's hope this is the direction all season where players are rewarded with AFL selection and our depth proves that our list is 32 deep rather than 23!!

Probably giving existing seat holders opportunity to renew before allocating ( if any new seats reservations become available).any new reservations. Hopefully after that time there is a new area for further seat reservations.

Oh and no free ??!!!

Cox just jumps into Macy's back in a crude way and injured him that way ( on QB)

Sorry DD Tommy was injured in The Freo game and no more AFL available for2022. Multiply 15 in 10 rounds then say 24 rounds is 36 goals snd the others he brings from smalls and mids etc. We severely missed him in 2022.