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Very funny H. Deserves to be read far and wide to highlight what a dill Mathews is in the media.

From where Liam is from that style is par for the course with a little pizazz. Wait til the peroxide is applied then will see something to really write about! Loved his game. Confident, hard working, as somebody mentioned well weighted kicks to his teammates advantage. Can't wait for his next game.

Couldn't agree anymore. You can tell that he doesn't have all the skills yet but the intent is there. I think he sees the game very well which is a wonderful platform to work from. Hopefully a 200 game champion. Most importantly he plays with a lot of heart. Good on you Steph, he and Jurrah/Watts the only highlights for me last night.

Just wondering if the scores of 'supporters' that advocate losing who seemed to have swamped Demonland are satisfied with the way we lost last night? Did it fulfill your request for a loss in the appropriate way? Were you comforted by the fact that the figures are looking good? Because to me it feels awful and Picks One and Two aren't going to fix what we saw last night. If your satisfied by our club losing games then don't complain how they lose them. We are not setting up for the future right now. We are tearing the hearts out of our young fellas and I feel empty. If you advocate tanking, you are a tanker.

It's amazing how people see the game differently. How anyone cannot find it reasonable not to mention James Frawley in their lists amazes me. Just want to make a very public note that in what was a generally insipid performance he was a rock in defence. Surely one of our backines sure things for the future (which after last night feels even further away).

Moton10, I'll chime in a call you a gutless wonder as well. Not willing to stand by your original post? Mug. Racist. No, not racist? Then re-post your original post and tell us what you really think. This man has come further than you'll ever go. Go Jungurrayi!

Good luck LJ. You have our attention, you have our excitement and you have our support. We're with you mate, not just tomorrow night, but for the rest of your career. Do the Walpiri mob proud.

Rudeboy, happy to read of Liams exploits today and heR that he is so hungry. I would have thought that the club would have been waiting for him to develop his engine and body a little more before even considering him for a game. Judging by your comments you don't agree. You honestly think he is close to a call-up?

Not sure if this has been posted here before, but there is now a Liam Jurrah Appreciation Group on Facebook. Already a fantastic 375 members, would be great to get a heap more, so if you're into it, join and show your support to this young man who is fast becoming a source of inspiration for young people throughout the region in which he lives. Cheers. Also just wanted to throw in my genuine thanks to Rudeboy for the support you have offered Liam. From what I sense you have really put in to this young man and I just really want to thank you, not simply as a Demons supporter, as this as you know, goes way beyond football. Also for the updates here on Demonland, you cut to the chase and give us factual, concise information as well as silencing the regurgitators on here who take as fact the after thoughts of sloppy journolists. Great to see Jungurrayi ripping it up at Casey, can't wait to see him in the Red and the Blue. Go Dees!

Oh god. You buffoons. What a horribly old school, moronic comment lacking perspective and obviously experience to agree with. Couldn't believe the comment itself by now B2 shuffles in to agree.

It's great to see the passion on here we have for young Bennell. I love the kid. I had a perfect view of his goal on the run against Geelong, such poise, such balance. Reading this I was reminded of draft day last year, November 29, when his name appeared and we all said... who? Bennell? How quickly things can change.

If true this is our future. Not just the foreseeable or the longterm this is the security of our club within the AFL. I don't want to get carried away but if this comes through as it should our board should be owed congratulations of the highest order.

27,128 Go Dees!

We still haven't gotten to the bottom of this have we Rhino? I still believe his contact ends at the end of this year. Bailey making enough noise about the fact that he's only 22 makes me think he'll get one more year or be dropped to Rookie status.

Andrew... Thanks. Mate your the envy of all Demons supporters. So many times over the past few months we've felt so helpless waiting for some good news on the sponsorship front. You have been in a unique position to really make a difference and you have. I really feel amongst the supporters here and on Demonology that there is going to be some genuine good will expressed between us and our sponsors. The past few difficult years, I feel, has galvanized us as a supporter base and as a club. So Kaspersky's support and that of Hankook's has really come along at a very special time. From all reports Kaspersky Lab delivers a fine product, I look forward to using it in the future. It's also wonderful to hear the Kaspersky and the Melbourne FC share a vision and values for the future. Surely a good basis to work from over the long term. Again thanks mate for your effort.

Any other Demonlanders at the game? Really interested to know how all the Demons players are going, particularly Jurrah and Aussie.

Go you good thing! Thanks KC.

Thanks KC, would love some updates on Dees players throughout the match if you could?

Rudeboy, Thanks for putting Liam up. Your support is invaluable in assisting the young fella settle. I have heard similar things about the support Liam is receiving and it's just terrific to hear. I ran into a few people from Yuendumu this morning, some in Demons gear, they are pumped!! It would be so exciting to have a young man from central Australia playing not only for the Dees but in the AFL. Thanks again mate, we appreciate your support.

Sounds like pretty good advice to me i'va, cheers.

JURRAH CLOSE TO TAKING THE FIELD The number one pick in the 2008 pre-season draft has been lighting up the track in recent weeks, with O'Donnell confident Jurrah will pull on the boots very soon.

It's up to him now. It's up to Colin Sylvia to actually make the decision if he wants to take his career seriously. I've ran out of support for him, in my house he's on his own. He broke the team rules... again. It's not a matter of how seriously. He told a lie and he must be punished. Disappointing to see people continue to give him slack. Because he keeps taking that slack and will continue to do so until he is a shadow.

On behalf of not only Demonlanders, but all Melbourne supporters I'd love to welcome your company to the club. Your sponsorship has come at a unique time in the clubs history. We're a proud group of battlers and this is the die-hards coal face. Hankook has just adopted a group of very thankful group of loyal customers who are very grateful that you have decided to sponsor the greatest football club in the world. Go Dees!

Just received a club email announcing the Hankook deal. In it there was a link to Red Mercury, which is a service offered by Vodaphone. Is this something new, or just a part of the ongoing Vodaphone gig? http://www.redmercury.com.au/

YYYYYYEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! GO YOU BLOODY DEMONS!!