RDBhero

One of the really potent wingers under pressure...can turn a match.

56 minutes ago, layzie said:

You and I both had the view that Hogan's decision to return home from the standpoint of a 'career move' was a terrible one and this one feels similar in a lot of ways to me. When you take everything into account: List, mentoring, successful culture, potential to grow as a person, money (although not as much but still decent) the total package of staying far outweighs the prospect of going home. 

He is not a bad person for wanting to go back but I really hope he doesn't live to regret the decision. Maybe the whole COVID thing means that the go home factor is more prevalent now, and everything feels further away now. I don't know.

He always idolised Natanui and plays like him, dont count out West Coast!

8 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

This sucks. Seems the clubs lost its way a hit this year and the standards we had in 2021 have slipped. I reckon it’s rubbish Mays out, should’ve been a fine or community service type punishment. Now it’ll impact the team and we’ll continue to struggle.

Mark us down for losses to Pies and Lions. We’re in poor form and now missing key personnel for even longer. Here’s hoping May comes back and repays us onfield and we can get back on track leading into finals.

Can't see much upside....but treating it as a shared stuff up is the way imo.

Out Lever Kozzie and Salem

In Bedford Hibberd and Melksham

33 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Great get for this club.

Big physical 195cm 88kg key forward who has also played down back. Had some insane numbers in the back end of the year in the colts level as a noted goal kicker.

Welcome Jacob.

Saw his game pre GF....he had a big presence....confident both ends and went forward to wine the game for WA...cool head at U18 level and a few ok games for Claremont

15 minutes ago, WA Demon Boy said:

Still in shock this is happening, I’ve been a Dees fan since I was 5 (I just liked the colours) and couldn’t stand Freo or Eagles. 
 

This team has put me through some psychological damage, bullying wearing the Dees kit at footy training and pure heartbreak after games like that loss to Ess in 2013. 
 

But here we are and I am so damn pumped. It’s a beautiful day here in Perth. I can’t wait till first bounce and hopefully the nerves will settle. I’m confident we can get it done. 
 

Feeling for you all back in VIC, but I’ve converted a bunch of WA fans to Red and Blue today. 
 

I’ll be 100% losing my voice today. 
 

Let’s go. 
 

Dees by 22. 

The pro Melbourne vibe in Perth is significant....so the Demon noise will be loud and strong tda.Great weather and lots of excitement

3 hours ago, Demongirl35 said:

I’d have Bedford and hibbo in 

sparrow as sub 

Need speed against the Cows.

44 minutes ago, 58er said:

We all remember what happened the last time at Optus Stadium that Joel Smith was preferred in the backline to another player after very limited games in the AFL as preparation for that game!

No visible improvement to any form at AFL standard since. Now as a forward it might be worth a gamble!!!

I remember Joel being about the best for Melbourne in that horrific prelim in Perth

1 hour ago, adonski said:

Every member of the team should get a medal, similar to the NBA where everyone gets a ring. I know it seems a bit tokenistic but there does seem to be a real mentality in the NBA that you're still apart of it all even if you're not out there in the end. 

So relevant to the new TEAM approach.... all those named through the year.. make it gold.

1.Gawn

2.Petracca

3.Oliver

4.Spargo

5.Macca

6.Pickett

7.Jackson

8.Petty

9.Rivers

10.Harmes

13 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Best full game I have seen Charlie play...very effective.

47 minutes ago, John Dee said:

6. Gawn

5. Lever

4. Petracca 

3. Fritsch

2. Langdon 

1. Salem

 

 

Same here

27 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

I didn't see any of the game.

Exactly what is up with TMac?

Needs to relax those hands....he is no Jackson so needs to clunk a few rather than rely on second efforts...crumbers etc

5 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Very harsh but very fair.

I can’t think of one player I’d feel confident with if he had to kick a goal from 45 mtrs out directly in front after the siren to win the game for us tomorrow.

Would’ve been T Mac previously but his radar has been a bit off this year. 

Salem has done it

Brayshaw has tried

50 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Look after yourself old mate.

Good to have you back.

Erudite....great post from another generation with nothing to prove!

Keep at it !

31 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

I thought he was not eligible until 2021?

Also, he’s tied to Freo for both father/son and part of their NGA. He can still nominate us, but unlikely.

Not sure he’s too highly rated regardless...

Isiah Winder from same team hands down better

10 hours ago, Kent said:

Rivers for mine and Jacko Jackson on the wing cutting them to shreds

Go the ginger ninja I reckon!

6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Hey Doc,

Cheers for the update.

But I am interested in the Brodie Smith talk you mentioned.. You said there is a connection with Goodwin? Goodwin retired at end of 2010. Brodie Smith was selected in the 2010 National Draft in November. At that stage Goodwin had already signed as an assistant coach at Essendon...?

Have I missed something here...?

More connection with Ricciuto.

7 hours ago, RedFox said:

I agree with that. Also would be nice to see our selectors punish poor form. To your point, we need contributing players on the park every single round. And, I know, how can you tell who is in form with no seconds comp? To have a vastly healthy list and Melksham not be dropped once is insanity in my book. Its one thing when you're bottom 10 isn't performing and it's another to keep picking them. 

An issue is the stability in selection needed to achieve genuine team co-op and linkage for each other....that hasnt been established over the last 2 years for a number of reasons....injury and depth mainly imo.

7 hours ago, DubDee said:

chase success....  with the Demons?  is this sarcasm or are we actually a semi-decent team now??

im overwhelmed

Would be a very good get.

45 minutes ago, ProperDee said:

Freo virtually trying to give him away says it all.  Had his chances and blew them all away. It would be a very brave AFL list manager that takes him on. Massive risk.

Sad and disappointing.  Yes, some personal issues over which he had no control but has made some bad choices subsequently.

Look how Williams turned Dusty around....could be the culture works!

Once the training and playing systems become automatic...its all about on field communication to react to opposition challenges by leaders who have the gut-feel or instinct.Coaches and onfield leaders bring out natural talent which is hard for the opposition to match or beat...IMV.

7 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

He played, and played well at times. Copped a couple of big knocks, but came off unscathed. Think he was just getting his engine started, really. He’s gonna be great for us this year. 

He takes a lot of punishment..brave but needs to be more aware.

7 hours ago, Laughing Goat said:

KK for me......although he has played most of his footy at half back, he offers greater speed that Tomlinson. I think this will become more important for us this year especially considering how important the wingers have become with the new 666 ruling.

Wing has become one of the hardest positions to play in recent times with the workload required & whilst Tomlinson has an engine, I'm not sure he has the speed to keep up with the likes of Gaff, Kelly, Scully, B Hill, L Hunter, T Phillips, Florent & McCluggage

He will be hard for them to bring down with ball in hand tho...dont assume he will be all defence.