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What an awesome comeback that was! Not going to lie but I thought we were in a lot of trouble at 1/4 and 1/2 time. As impressive as our comeback was what I was super impressed with was after we got to within a goal after Paddy Cross' goal early in the last Carlton then kicked two goals and got to 20 points up with 13 minutes to go. We then piled on 7 goals in the remaining time. Unbelievable. Where does that rate in the Dees greatest comebacks for you.

Hallelujah, the Demonland Podcast has returned. Petty lining up as the backup ruck was definitely not on my 2026 bingo card. And how good was it not having to drag JVR out of the forward line a couple of times a quarter to pinch-hit in the ruck, bust a gut, and run up and down the ground for half an hour a game? Funny what happens when you let the kid stay forward; he kicks six. Anyway, what did you make of the unorthodox move to use Petty in the ruck? I thought he handled himself pretty well and even managed to rove and chase up his own ball on a couple of occasions.

I thought Sparrow was very poor today. I have no idea who we replace him with given we don't have any midfielders/half forwards that can replace him. Not sold on CJ. He has some nice attributes but I didn't think the effort was 100% there today. I wouldn't mind throwing Taylor into the deep end.

None of the AFL practice matches are being broadcast on free to air television so we are in the same boat as all the other teams.

I think it might almost be time for Humphrey to post another slightly passive aggressive cryptic post on social media.

I assume the reason stated above by dazzle is the reason that he was considering the move back to Victoria to begin with. Without wanting to sound insensitive but perhaps the urgency around the situation is no longer required. Thoughts and prayers to Luke, his girlfriend and her family. Rest in Peace.

I was petrified that our young inexperienced defence sans May and Lever would get slaughtered by the Dogs who have piled on some big scores and thrashed a lot of team but I thought that our guys held up pretty well. Was impressed with a couple of things that Adams did and hope that he gets to play in the last few games but I fear he will be the one to go out for May this week. At least he will get a taste of finals at Casey. Howes too did a few nice things in the limited game time that he had and that goal was a ripper under pressure from a decent way out.

I have always appreciated his commentary since leaving the Pies.

This is Chaplin's audition for any future coaching gig. Please don't be a Goody clone. Try something new and different and out of the box. I would love to put a dent in some of these final's fancies hopes.

Thank you Simon for the memories and all the time and effort you put in. I think it was time and the right decision was made to move on. Now let's hope the right decision is made for a replacement.

This close to finals with finals on the line there will be no suspensions that impact teams in contention.

Longmire does not sound like he wants to coach next year. My money is on Carlton knowing this and wanting him and are willing to wait hence why they are keeping Voss. Why pay him out when you know you can get your man at the end of next year. I have no inside info. Just a hunch.

The colliwobbles are back BABY!!!

Jake Melksham is having an incredible purple patch. He has kicked 14 goals 8 in the past 3 weeks. I read that the last time a Demon kicked 4 goals or more in 3 consecutive games was David Neitz in 2006. He's our most inform consistent forward at the moment. Give Jake another season!!!

How immense was Max Gawn in those last five minutes. Those couple of contest marks were crucial to stopping any comeback by the Lions. We are so blessed to have such a courageous leader.

Why can’t we win these close games against GWS. In our last 3 games against the Giants we’ve lost by 3 points, 2 points and 2 points. In fact why can’t we hold on in these close matches. It’s infuriating.

After the Trade Week from Hell when I thought we would lose our beloved Trac it was so great to see him burst through the first center clearance. 33 Possessions and 9 Clearances. Welcome Back Trac.

Great to have you boys back for another stellar season of podcasting. We had a plethora of notable absentees for the match against North who will no doubt, if fit, be available for the Freo practice match and Round 1. They are as follows: Caleb Windsor, Jack Viney, Steven May, Christian Salem, Christian Petracca, Charlie Spargo, Max Gawn, Ed Langdon & Bayley Fritsch. Other notable absentees are Judd McVee (hamstring), Koltyn Tholstrup (bone stress), Jake Melksham (hamstring) who all will miss the early parts of the season. Andy Moniz-Wakefield (ACL) & Shane McAdam (Achilles) are out for the season and we're waiting on news about Marty Hore's hand surgery prognosis but it is likely that he will miss a number of weeks. Of the players that were absent for the Kangaroos Match SIM and are fit and are likely to play Round 1 who will they be replacing in the side that took on North?

Waiting for the next Doomsday DL Thread ... "Will Trac Be Able to Find Pre-Injury Form?"

EXTERNAL REVIEW NOW. EVERY POSITION AT THE CLUB. TOP TO BOTTOM. I'M LIVID. sorry for shouting

Once again we did not adjust or handle the wet conditions as well as our opponents. We could not keep out feet and the ball was once again soap in our hands. Collingwood did not have as many issues with the wet conditions as we did. Very frustrating to watch.

Fantastic news. Well timed too to send a message. He could walk away from his AFL career with 10 All Australians.

I can’t imagine any scenario where Viney would desert the Dees. He is the heart and soul of this club and if he left it would be soul crushing to the fabric of this club.

Really impressed with Marty Hore the last couple of weeks. I thought he was doing ok before getting injured early in the year too. What’s his contract status going into next season?