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ADONSKI talk about turning the clock back !! We missed out but in retrospect we were the winners on all fronts Smith was more than useful for Cats but I believe our supporters in D/L have underrated Angus team contribution all year. I bet if you went back and examined the games of his opponents very few would have been in the best half dozen. Things like spoiling a mark and knocking the ball out of bounds in that process were fine many times as well as his tackling stopping firsts forward. He in effect was another defender and attacked when he was in space. Yes he occasionally missed the mark with his kick but in Clubland he was snd deserved his recognition snd team role. If Angus does leave through FA with say 2 flags our succession plans of say Howes Rosman Jordon Laurie or even Bowser or AMW maybe Oscar Baker if he excels given an opportunity. The cupboard is not exactly bare in prospects for our Members wing st the G. BTW LUCIFER to suggest that Gus Granny performance was a Cameo again vastly undervalued his game long commitment and excellence. Many in the Club Will say that is his best game ever for us ( most valuable and impactful snd rounded ) and I totally agree having a seat on the non members wing between half forward and wing on his side of the ground in the GF. He was not far behind Trac Fritta Clarry/Salo as best in the top 5 players for us. Indeed your "cameo" referring to his third quarter was as good a quarter as played as he was in the thick of it before our run on and bang bang bang. A very valued Clubman like his family a thoroughly decent and humble human being who would be much missed by the Demons faithful. So good to see him get his rewards after his concussion struggles earlier in his career.

4HANDS you may well have, but you sure don't have any football brains. To say he wouldn't stand a chance today is utter rubbish and in no way is Robbie being judged any more favourably because he is deceased. Robbie is our best player from 1960 on for the last 62 years ( some in our team now are coming fast but will be judged from say 2024 as I believe RDBarassi was our best in years 1897 - 1960. At the moment Clarry Trac and Gawny will fight out the best early on in the 2024 onwards. Trac or Clarry could easily be judged our best ever if they play 10/12 years and are in 3/4 Flag winning teams. Unfortunately Robbie never had that privilege like our pre 1960 heroes in our first 60 odd years but his class was indisputable. His overall competitive effect on a game was massive and he kicked consistently multiple goals ( like Trac) in many big games and finals as well. While we debate individuals I think we really are still not realising how good a season our 2021 flag heroes had. What a team which stands up in any test or year as our best ever. ( or equal yo 1956) Most games won ever 20 snd a half Finals ave winning margin 63 pts, 5 AA and 7 nominated in squad Rising star, 2nd in Coleman Medal , 2 in top 5 ( or so) in Brownlow, McClelland Trophy, Coach of the Year and never out of the top4 in 23 rounds. All in a Covid year. And it's harder to win a Flag now than in the 1950's, and carried the pressure of 57 years of "failure". They are indeed a very special group who on and off the field have performed in 2021 as a well trained and professional group of young men who embraced our past and our Covid peculiarities and forged our success and our future path with aggression style and comradeship on another level. Hats off to all the heroes both players and Club officials who have set the bench mark so high. Interested for other opinions as say 2021 vs any other year I have barracked since 1958 but are fully aware of our magnificent 1939-41 team ( stopped by war of more success I suspect) and 1954 to 1964 partly ran out of players but the self inflicted Norm Smith "curse" hangs over its sudden decline I also believe. In no way is any of our 13 Flags more worthy than another but some are more famous or special due to times and events associated with these recognised triumphs. Its a bit like Tommy Smith comparing his Group1 Successes.

Wrong he is very IMO on the Couch referring to us. They almost weekly have a 3/4 minute chat about Dees. I can't understand some fans say Gerard hates us that is so untrue. A commentator is supposed to be fair and inquisitive and that furs to mean he hates some one or some thing.

You have to purchase your ticket for $0 last time we went to the MCG based on your membership ticket. Have you info yet from the Govt that the ticketing is changing ? If not your "tent" purchase is completely wrong and misleading and will only confuse people. Yes you are correct in advising all to get their membership prior to Round 1 but nothing to do with match day queues for purchasing that I know Of.

Rivers in defence also

Jnr Mac LJ got 3 votes for his game vs Eagles in R 21 so that means he was better than Nic Nat!! Any player can beat another in any given dual let's face it but all day for votes and winning the game is the test.

Yes he is elite for his age and experience and was in the last half of the GF plus about 5 other games. He is elite in his age group by winning the 2021 Rising Star !!

Why ? Tommo if fit enough after his 2 practice games is more like for like and is the heir apparent as the 3rd tall: Joel Played reasonably well at the end of the year but his synergy and footy smarts still need honing on to be a more complete player. I think this could be Joel's best year if he can keep his body fit but Tommo appeals for Round 1 on all fronts.

Hanks Paxy Mithen Hore Goldrick

Yes on reflection I should have kept my reaction to myself however Why don't you take umbrage with the author ? They are the most guilty culprit placing it in writing I was only thinking !!

The old story some remarks offend and we gave no idea why it who it will but some are dumb and doomed as bd this is your category . Dare you go into an AGED Care home and repeat it !!! Seriously think about it !

Because it almost looks black ! And we know what that means!

West gets far too close to on the mark when kicking and doesn't use the stand on the mark to her advantage or Look to handball and she is so poor a kick that she is almost a liability when she gets the ball although I can't question her aggression and attitude to compete. Our conversion all day was pathetic with Harris Hore and others missing straight forward shots on the run from less than 25m out. Should have been about 10.4 really So we are even with Harris Pearce and now Hore finding form still unreliable on the forward line. I was unimpressed last week and not much more yesterday as most of our goals resulted from frees and GWS below average defence. Many of the teams just underneath have a far better team game and plan than us and don't fumble as much or drop marks. We have not progressed from last season in team play only that Tayla is covering up many cracks snd our size in defence and strength over the ball is average at best With most just thrown or bustled in contests and no clean disposal to set up clean attacking moves. We almost always find the most difficult way to play snd mess up any good attacks. Right now it will need a miracle to beat Crows Freo and Lions and 50/50 vs North. We need Casey for our best Finals results. On the same front there is no doubt it makes it far harder to play "good standard " footy in such windy conditions at Casey but our great record stands up against all teams there but not so much away in far better conditions at protected style grounds. That will ultimately be a make or break for us unless we discover our mojo up forward and our game plan is simplified or perfected.

That's a typing errror clearly not an accuracy issue with Sparrow ANB yes 2 goals instead of Salem so one each. To be fair there could well be far worse inaccuracies elsewhere as it's not just a mag about the Dees but just that we are hanging onto any articles that remotely refer to our 2021 triumph. Your point in reality is very valid as they have had 4 months to come up with this historical annual publication and the AFL should get it right. Of course the AFL have had such VIP issues as listening to Chris Scott suggesting 5 months later why the Prelim was not delayed ( probably until Tom Stewart was fully fit from his leg injuries. Etc.and that Covid or the mysterious local Perth Flu might be over by then).

Something is not quite right about buying a membership pack late September before the Grand Final or after? Have you checked your credit card ? Did you only buy the membership to get a Cap? FFS ring the membership Dept. and speak to them. With your info!! Buy one !! there are plenty to choose at the Demon Shop and they have Premiers on them now!! Scarves and Caps are often given out with membership pack but scarves are more the norm .

Sorry who is Meggs? Margaret ???

They more than often mix it up as the session goes by. They are not that rigid not to be flexible. Give them some credit as it is mentioned often when players or " defence of the red team" changed .... ! Good point but we are so lucky to have smart Coaches ( and players) now.

No wonder Parents didn't want their kids playing against Jack V when he was in under age footy. Might be the same for Intra Club practice match sim also!!

Why we don't need Riv "in the guts". One day in the future we may need need to switch him there during a game but I think Clarry Jack Trac and Co are doing just fine so are our wingers and centre men. We ste developing depth in defence but if it's not broken don't need to fix it.

Sorry MCW in case you haven't noticed recently the majority of the Australian population in late 2021 and 2022 are dying in Old Age Homes due to the pandemic. To make light if this in this manner comparing it to a real life issue affecting many thousands of Australian people is both insensitive and unnecessary. Its not a matter to just say lighten up a bit It's the saddest part of the Covid pandemic. And you should be respectful of the pain of many who are losing loved ones during these Covid times. You are in fact the one who should be examining your reaction. You wouldn't say what was written ( hopefully) out loud live so don't put it in print either.

We'll never know will we cause he never reviewed the game.! But I can say at least it wasn't Covid.!!!

Thanks QB got a real laugh from your comments. What a joke Chris Scott is. And he seems so serious !!

Me too D17 Another analagy Who would you wish to play on at half back against The Dees Hibbo or Joel Smith? And I think Joel was making some good gains in the last half if 2021. Lets Hope he gets a really full go at it all season and we may see the good that our Coach sees in him at last. Good luck Smithy.

Fantastic coverage DS boy it's nonstop out at Casey on Training day. Everyone having a dip and no shirkers. Way to go Dees. Thanks DS

Great reports from both of you and great thanks also from us who can't be so lucky.