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Last year proved you need to play home finals. If we have luck with injuries and Tayla Harris fires then no reason why we can't finish top 2. Really looking forward to the season starting and hopefully we'll have another flag to celebrate

One of my favorites threads each week during the season was the opposition supporters thread before each game. always worth a read. From my recollection there was almost universal acclaim for Gawny. As well as being the best ruck he's the most popular player in the league by a long way.

The abiding memory form this game for me was Kozzies goal. Phenomenal evasion in heavy traffic.

There were 15 seconds left after Clarry scored. Plenty of time to kick a fourth goal. Trac won the final clearance but couldn't quite get clear to deliver inside 50

Not thinking small at all just stating a fact SWYL We have a small base because we have been success starved. Now that we are back on the winners podium we can grow the base particularly by attracting the kids. So good to see so many running around in Demons gear We can absolutely grow and rival the Pies, Bombers, Carlton and Essendon. We carry the name of the city we reside in, play an exciting brand, have very marketable stars like Gawny and Trac and age demographic wise have a young list so can dominate for a few years. And we have a very good womens team who are capable of a flag themselves. They will attract female members hopefully. With sustained success over the next few years we should aim for 100,000 members. No reason we can’t hit that mark

We'll put this win to bed when we lift the cup at the G in September 2022

I think it would be a great site as well but we are all in on the MCG precinct

I like the fixture because i get to go to Alice, play against decent opposition (as opposed to the Suns) so should be a good game and we get well paid by the NT government. We've just won a finals series on the road, obliterating the opposition in the process so away fixtures hold no fear for me. And i'm certainly not afraid of Port Adelaide, probably the biggest down hill skiers in the comp.

It's difficult for us because we don't have a large supporter base. We only made a profit because of the large boost we got from merch sales as a result of the GF win I don't know what Essendon and Carlton did this year but i suggest we copy it. $8m and $20m is an unbelievable effort from them

Melbourne top with the Hawks propping up the table. what a lovely thought

To be profitable during Covid is a minor miracle. We would be in a deep hole if we hadn’t played finals again this year and would likely have had to tap the AFL for cash We’ll have a windfall from the Bentleigh club sale but those funds will be earmarked for the home base you’d think. We have to get the home base off the ground and ensure it is income generating upon completion. Getting that project right is critical to set the club up for financial security into the future. Outside of football it has to be out No 1, 2 and 3 priority. I expect Kate Roffey to deliver in this regard but I am weary and impatient with the slow progress

On field success leads to off field financial success. Very difficult to be financially secure if not playing and winning finals. well done all. Great outcome with hopefully more to follow over the next few years

No premier gets an easy draw and anyways we are better off with a difficult fixture list. Toughens us up for finals. And remember we beat all the Top 8 last year other than the umpire influenced loss to the Doggies at the G. It's the lesser teams we struggled against.

That would be good. An after the siren goal to win it would be better

Bring it on i say Assuming a reasonable run with injuries i expect to finish with 19 or 20 wins. Can't see anyone beating us tbh but we're bound to have 1 or 2 off days i suppose

I really like the Port fixture in Alice Springs

This Clayton Oliver podcast popped into my feed. He is in relaxed form and gives some insights into his early career and from the Grand Final. Credit to Dylan Buckley (I've never listened to his podcast before) he is a good interviewer.

I'd love to head to Alice. Would prefer to have better opposition that the Suns though. Us v Lions would be a great option

Great work Ricky. Leading by example

The one pointless aspect of the day were the 2 screens set-up at ground level on the far side of the ground. Far too small to be of any use. Perhaps a condensed replay as well, there were parts which cut quite easily be cut.

“worrying scenes”…“Lever collapses” The media do like to sensationalise

I got to the G just before midday. Didn’t see a Dees goal until almost 1pm! The crowd were subdued until then but once the 3rd qtr turnaround commenced everyone was right into it cheering every goal to the rafters. Best rendition of Grand Old Flag at the siren ever. Everyone’s lungs were bursting belting it out. A lot of mentions of winning it at the G in 22. I think is a genuine motivator for this group. We’ll be firm favorites. Looking forward to it See you all in 2022. Go Dees

Great to see the Wiz in the house

Great reception for Chunk and Nev. absolute champions the both of them

Fair play to Robbo. His band are pretty tight. Much better than I expected