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Seriously, Rob Murphy and Nick Reiwoldt!

It really does Irk me to open the little paper and every second day there is a story on this, that and every other thing to do with Essendope! I'ts like a continued hard luck story that has made good! Save me!!! In reality this mob should have been eradicated from the game entirely! What are the press doing pumping up at every opportunity this cesspool of a club??

Just come back from Tassy recently and was absolutely shocked to pull into a Petrol station and recieve "Old style" Free driveway service, not limited to 1 Petrol pump attendance 2 Tyre pressure checked 3 Fluid levels checked 4 A smile and good luck for the rest of my stay In shock I pulled outa that station with a silly grin on my face as I remember in my distant past the way things were before self service stuffed everything up! Hey Uncle Bitter do you still recieve 'Full Service" in Fair Romsey??

Chooch will lead in time! Patience my friend!

I reckon Todd Viney has a definate conflict of interest here and needs to step aside! Just sayin! IMO Chunk Jones a standout leader!

I agree this is NOT an endorsement of Jones Captaincy at all. Fine if you want Viney in the group, but make him VC and let him reach the steps needed incremantally. Not a fan of this policy at all!

Hmm an interesting perspective, hard rock outfit Deep Purple released this album in 2003 ( and yes they are still going strong!

Parrk!!! Frost gotta be better than Oscar at CHB!

Frumpled Pickets?? LOL

Needs a refurbishment! I suggest! 1 New venue (lets move the joint on top of Gosh's Paddock!) Problems solved!

As Red said " Rehabiltated? Now let me see... I don't understand what that word means"!! Quote: Shawshank Redemption ( one of the greatest movies of all time!!! Unquestionably) Annnnnnd Rehabilitated ?? Nar no laughing in heaven for me!

Don;t mind Donald at all! At least he has fortitude and vision for future ahead! And strong views! Hnmm..."Picket Trump"! (I do like the sound of that)!

Evening all, Just back from "Ban" what;s been going on??

(Lynden Dunn) good here one afternoon kicking about 10 goals for Scorps in shizen conditions!! Just sayin!

Why develop/establish a following where most kids either dont care or play other sports!? Shocking decision ! So, ground is not available for senior team to train on pre season,yet makes grand progress to allow women's team to play!?? Bah. End this madness, tear up agreement and seek to have stand alone team play somewhere else.! The girls can stay at this abomination of a ground!

1 Rob 2 Alves 3 Wells 4 Hardeman 5 The OX 6 Jacovich 7 Byron/ Grinter ( couldnt split) 8 Tingay 9 Yze 10 Farmer 11 Nieta ( makes a cricket team) Alternative list COULDA, WOULDA, SHOULDAS, INJURY PRONE'S and others for whom one reason or another fortune never favoured, at least these players played at the highest level and many were unlucky not to have played more! 1 Trevor Rollinson 2 George Lakes 3 Tom Flower 4 Juice 5 Shane Mc Sperin 6 Ray Carr 7 Paul O Brien 8 Shane Mc Glashan 9 Warren Dean 10 John Tilbrook

Footnote: I thought Gus Brayshaw looked pretty good as well. At last, some real midfield depth! And surprise Garland looked sharp.

He impressed me today! Very good player! Gee, loving the depth we now have!

Patrick Smith was once a feared fast bowler for Prahran! Now a feared Journo who has just aced the JACK!

Biffen, one of your best posts !!

PF Training report Arrived at 10.30 and Fillipovic, Hannan and Neal Bullen in rehab group taken by Crossy and others 1st impressions Fillipovic reminded me of Juice Newton in physique ( There, got that one outa the way), Hannan bigger than expected but really Neal Bullen won't be in rahab long as his skilled ball work and fitness were evident and sublime. Earlier Tyson and Kent ran some laps interpersed with rests and stretches, Tyson ( NO TAPE on knee or ankle eviden)t. Both kicking balls latter but went inside as main groups arrive. Training as intense and varied as I have seen 2 and a half hour plus session with plenty of ball work interspersed with some gut running. OBSERVATIONS 1 Drills set so that correct decision making gets rewarded with fluent and precise set ups for loose man who then sets up scoring opportunity 2 Specifically I was near punt rd fence and one drill conisted of 70r 8 againast 5 with pressure on ball carrier to be precise in executing correct option for handball 3 The variation of this was that colored shirts Blue, Green Orange White used so that the players had to pinpiont a deignated shirt color in sequence and produce correct play. This I believe simulates match conditions where variable options for attack are called for. Macca at one stage instructed players to set up in a V delta so as to have options. He also said if anyone fumbles you must go in and assist teammate 4 Another drill using half the ground and again variations of zone defence in colored shirts vs Blue shirts setting up scoring options. This was very good and really again tested positioning quick ball movement and correct options undr pressure. In fact all traing drills had a random component with pressure and correct options and hard running to position. PLAYERS a few random selections Hibberd , I would hate to run into him in a dark alley fearsome physique reminding me of one Byron Picket several axe handles across the chest and with quickness, skills and GRUNT Melksham, another great pick up. elusive quick and makes good decsions. Lewis usual self assured performance very good pick up Ben Ken, Clarry Choo, Choo Clearance machine, Watts, Hogan, Stretch , Smith, Harmes, Jones all very very good Gawn customary and new recruits all look good sizes with physiques which look AFL Ready. This is a good thing, No more easily brushed of the ball players. Petracca has an "Odd" Physique very low centre of Gravity which explains why he keeps his feet in contests. Nev Jetta gee he reads the play so well!. Wagner also came under notice with some good ball usage and attack. Players look fit strong and able!! A few negatives ( well I have to say it and anyone else who was there would back this up). Trengove is cooked !!several times he appeared in drills to be running on the spot with no acceleration and pace seems to have gone. A pity really! Tom Mac makes skill errors in drills so no surprise in a game for mine! I believe the focus has changed with more emphasis on correct positioning, correct disposal options and upgraded skill development. We also look very fit! An over 2.30 hour intensive session in the heat and I saw little signs of fatigue! Go DEES Yours PF Happy to engage in dialogue fellow Demonlanders'

Dear Uncle Bitter as you have been lauded as a fine teacher I wonder if you could instruct me as to a problem which is vexing me each and every time I go on the Land.... That picture advertisement on the right home page with two buxom blondes has me befuddled! The inscripted message "Play Now" has me further intruigued. As a well travelled Gent does anything like this exist in the quiet hamlet of Romsy! I hope you can assist as I am feeling more than a little concerned about this type of add appearing on Demonland! Yours PF!

Quiet confidence be buggered, this is as exciting list as the Doggies if not better for depth, I am predicting a top four finish, damn the torpedo's, damn the nervous predictions.I'm putting good doh on the DEES to utterly surprise and rattle the AFL fraternity and Blitzkrieg the finals! GO DEES!!

Next open training session Monday at 11.00 at Gosh's Paddock. I rang the club yesterday and had this confirmed! I'll try to get there and present my enlightening thoughts for all you lucky Demonlanders!!

And that is not hard, but the issue is he is too easily outmanouvered! and his lack of pace. IF these things improve in the heat of game, then I WILL reappraise! You will forgive my skepticism till I see this occuring!