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Excellent podcast again last week fellas. Can't wait to get stuck into this one like we'll get stuck into the Pies on Thursday. One thing that worries me about the Pies is their forward line. Jaime Elliot always gives us trouble as does Brody Mihocek. Let's not even mention Big Cox as he too can cause headaches when drifting forward. Also Dan McStay didn't play the last time we met and if I recall correctly he went down with an injury very early in our Qualifying Final against the Lions so we did not have to contend with him that night. It's no secret that one of our biggest weakness down back is when the ball hits the deck and they have a couple of crafty small forwards that can be very damaging in Hill and Ginivan. What are the key matchups down back and will we go the 3rd tall? Disco or Tommo?

Just popping in to check on Andy's MFCSS levels this week. The Melksham injury is devastating and seeing Bayley hobble off the field and Bowey come off with arm looking like it needed a sling I can't imagine Andy's blood pressure and heart rate was in a good state. I must admit neither was mine. Love all of your work guys. 5 and half stars.

Wondering what the panel thought about the selection of Schache and then the use of him as the Sub. I would have thought it would have been a good opportunity to get a good look at him for a full game on the eve of finals. From what little we got to see it's a "no" from me but I guess the footy department knew what they were doing.

I did not get to watch Casey this weekend but note that TMac kicked 1 goal from 3 marks and 10 disposals. Not ideal form off surgery and long stint on the sidelines. You spoken at length about why Schache won't be considered for a call up so I won't bother asking and Matt Jefferson is too raw to bring in. So. Do we just leave the forward line as is or do we break the glass and see if TMac can add anything in the next 2 weeks. Love the podcast. I'm hoping listening this week will bring me back off the ledge. I think MFCSS is contagious and I have a bad case. Thanks Andy.

I thought Gus was excellent yesterday. Viney has rightly been praised for stepping up whilst Clarry has been out but Gus too has been huge in filling the void in the midfield. Will Gus remain in the midfield when Oliver returns? Love the Podcast. Keep up the great work.

6 Gawn 5 Petty 4 Viney 3 Petracca 2 Van Rooyen 1 Melksham

I think we need to take another moment to appreciate the efforts of our Captain Fantastic Max Gawn. He was simply massive in the last half. 23 disposals 22 hitouts 17 contested possessions 9 clearances 379 metres gained 7 inside 50s 7 score involvements He has more clearances than Richmond in the last quarter alone.

Jack Viney was Massive once again. Such a beast. GIves 1000% and leaves nothing on the field. His last quarter was immense. 10 disposals 6 contested possessions 4 clearances (all from the centre bounce) 4 inside 50s

6. Viney 5. Pickett 4. Langdon 3. Salem 2. Chandler 1. Gawn

Winning ugly still banks the 4 points and I'll gladly take them any given Sunday. Viney was huge. Welcome back Chin. I really like Thomo. Had a fantastic first quarter.

What do you fellas think of using Joel Smith as our Super Sub? Can slot in forward or back and if a mid goes down we have plenty of players that can roll through the middle. Or do we need to give him some more game minutes to see what he can bring to the table?

Essendon is Tom Hawkins 🐰

I don't know why but I have a strong feeling we win this week. Can't wait to be back to the G this week. Feels like forever that I've had a lukewarm pie there.

It could be Longmire's last game as coach too. What is his contract status? He may hang up the whiteboard.

I didn't have high hopes for this thread at the beginning of the season but I'm a fully fledged Deathrider now.

6. May 5. Jordon 4. Salem 3. Trac 2. Viney 1. Rivers

Forward connection and accuracy was a lot better this week. Any concerns that the victory was aided by the fact that the Saints were 3 men down from quarter time?

Logged on to Demonland and was going to post about how Dees have really struggled this year in the wet conditions but see that someone beat me to it and has already started a thread about this. This year we have played 3 games in wet conditions, Essendon, Port & now Geelong and in all 3 games we have struggled in these conditions. We just can't seem to adjust our gameplan to play in the wet so what is the solution?

This. Do NOT underestimate Chris Scott and his ability to do his homework on a team and exploit any weaknesses. He doesn't get caught napping and he will be all over us if we play predictable. Hopefully we continue our 2023 tactical form of mixing things up. I'm more confident going into this match than I have been in past matches against the Cats but that could fly out the window very early if the Cats get a fast start like they did last week. Hopefully they run out of gas like they did last week but we can't bank on that. Teams always seem to find another gear against us. Look at Freo the other week.

Loved everything about the day (except for our kicking for goal) but my favourite was Neale's guard of honour and Goody hugging him.

I hope they were feeling the effects of the flu then my schadenfreude won't have been misplaced.

The podcast has gone to another level this year. My sincere thanks to all involved. Each of you bring something different to the table and it is very clear that a lot of time and effort goes into the format and analysis. If you have time I would love to get your thoughts and opinions on our run home? What are the danger games and are you concerned that our potential lead in to the finals could be deemed as "soft" with games against Adelaide (if they still can't win out of SA), Richmond (if finals are out of their reach), North in Tassie (is our Tassie hoodoo over), Carlton (hopefully blind freddy will see they are tanking by then), Hawthorn (just lay down for us this time you've got nothing to prove) & the Swans (hopefully they are not playing for their coach's swansong)? Keep up the great work. LOVE LOVE LOVE the podcast.

Port Lions Dockers Saints Blues Dogs

YES!!! 3 more years for the Chin Chandler. Great perseverance has paid off.

Just want to echo @mandeelorian comments on another fantastic podcast from @Demonland, @george_on_the_outer & @binman. The nearly 3 hours just flew by. Quality from the panel and the posters who provided questions. Yes and let's get Bo onto Demonland !!!