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Jeffo and Sharp to play round 1 I. I.M.O Mc Adams will and should start at Casey.

He has to EARN his spot and from what Ive seen so far in rehab, and last year at Casey, he is miles of playing round 1. Perenially injured, just doesn't seem to be able to put it together!

Thanks Hardtack, I'll check it out, but for mine The Les Norrton series of books starting with "You wouldn't be dead for quids" written by Aussie Robert G Barratt (Dec) is priceless and compelling reading! Seriously addictive stuff and guaranteed guffaw material with a hard edge😎

Dont worry WCW was there today with her acolytes! ( and I mean that in a "nice" way!) .She needs to come back to Demonland IMO! I'm reminded of the words of this song WHY DONCHA COME BACK PLEASE HURRY WHY DONT YOU STAAYY FOR GOOD THIS TIME!

Great report Demonland and I concur with Mc Adam, this is a potentially serious BUST!

Disco impressed me today, has desire, hunger for the contest and is developing confidence nicely!

Thanks to all posters reports as well. Cheers P.F

STAR TREK CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER IN DEMONLAND Captains log Star Date 232304 At the behest of Starfleet, we have opened a dialogue with the Klingons about the possibilities of finding them a new sport to play as it was thought that the Game “Bahrattnagek” ( Think a MORE Brutal version of Rollerball) was deemed to be Killing and decimating the young men of Klingon to such an extent that they were finding it tough to recruit warriors to man their Birds of Prey! ( P.F note, how do I dream up this Sheeeeit?) Intelligence has confirmed that a much better game exists on the planet earth of yesteryear circa 2024. We have been requested to carry out surveillance and bring back evidence of AFL Football, to present to Star Fleet council and Klingon approval. Capt Kirk Out Capt Kirk “Landing party to the transporter room on the double” Spock “Captain I have calculated the trajectory for Time Jump but we can only stay for 2 hours before the nexus timeloop disappears meaning we might not ever get back to our own Time”. Scotty” I also Canna guarantee the integrity of Beam Crystalisation Capt Capt Kirk “Ünderstood Scotty” Bones are there any dangerous diseases or Wildlife we need to be aware of? Bones “ I ran a check of tricorder with Spock and it appears that feral magpies , Yowies and something called Slitheras can be a concern” A filleting kit and Fishing Glove will be handy. Captain Kirk “ Slitheras?? What is that” Bones “ Apparently a slang term for snakes made famous by a Philosopher called Picket Fence” Spock “ Why Captain I can’t believe my ears” Kirk “ Neither can we Spock, neither can we. Next stop Earth C 21st at a place called Gosh’s! Training report. No shows May, Fritta, Rehab Mc Adams, Lever, Lindsay, Spargo, Fullarton Skills, Drills and Manouvers, As already reported on earlier posts emphasis on quick disposals, run and overlap, using the centre corridor and better skills execution. I’ll cut straight to the chase and present my tack aways from the match sim which is after all the proof of any adjustment in game style , improvements in skills and positional differentiation from this year Take away 1 Some players look bigger and stronger this preseason, Laurie, Chandler, Tholstrup, Brown , Jeffo and Woewodin are certainly stronger and more able bodied . By the same token Clarry definitely has lost some midriff, and Sparrow, also looks trim. Take away 2 Players look fitter by that I mean that the gut running doesn’t exhaust some players perhaps like it used to, Windsor, Langdon, Chandler, Kossy, Viney and even Max look super fit. Take away 3 Game style has been tweeked and using the centre corridor, sizing up best position to put the ball to advantage with centimeter perfect disposals with hand or foot was obvious today. As confidence grows and skills develop there is a more concerted belief that Perfect practice delivers more perfect results. Take away 4 Long bombs into any line much less forward entries are much more polished. Running patterns of forwards has definitely been worked on with the result of a more seamless attack spread. Take away 5 Troy Chaplin, Nathan Bassett and Chuck Jones have spiced things up quite a bit with operational strategies, set plays and positioning. Take away 6 Kossy was ELECTRIC Rotating through the midfield and his zips and magic were a thing to behold Take away 7 Trac and Clarry and Viney were not far behind with ground ball gets, Class, spread and old fashioned grunt. Midfield looks fresh and new, clearly a philosophical shift in mindset and again I bring up positioning at stoppages looked far more creative and DANGEROUS Take away 8 Tom Campbell might well be more than an understudy to Max this year, I liked the way he bustled, ran hard and competed. Might be a surprise packet Take away 9 Serious thought will be given to playing Harvey Langford in round 1. He just looks like he belongs. Does everything right and is not flustered and has “Class” Take away 10 Similarly “JEFFO JUGGENAUT” Has definitely improved big time, took some strong grabs, his leading patterns were classy and he is a very accurate kick for goal. I must also add Disco also was clever and canny around goal and Van Rooyen always presented a dangerous option. Petty and T Mac played mainly back. That’s about it, all in all enjoyable day, and last question to myself….Have we improved enough to challenge for the 8?? A resounding yes from me, The tweeks in playing style, improved fitness, and improvement by our younger brigade provide me with a very positive feeling. I hate using the Culture word so I won’t but what I will say is that there is a more steely resolve and harmony evident that I haven’t seen as much of with this group. If we can replace our injuries with like players then our depth and character will rise and get the job done I believe. Aw Gees Captain Kirk and crew have just arrived! More concierge duties coming up! P.F

Well Demonlanders I will be departing soon on the M1 from beautiful downtown Berwick to Goshville! I am fully prepared with Snake anti vax kit (not that I plan to get that close), anti Yowie mating cream, Gossamer hairspray, sunscreen, Vegemite sanger and fishing glove! Hopefully I can bring you incisive report in the genre of Robert G Barratt, Stephen King, Lachlan Mc Culloch, Enid Blyton and H.G Wells! If you see me, I'm the one up a tree with binoculars … Stand by😎

Thanks to all track watchers,GREAT Incisive reporting! I am really hoping to be there Friday at 10.00 am. If you see me say Hi, I shouldn't be hard to spot, I'll be the Odd man out!😎

JEELONG at the Cattery, now there's a HUGE surprise🤮

Quasimodo was hunched but he was the best bell ringer season after season!🤪

I'll be able to give u a SIIIRNOPSIS and a half because Im odds on to attend at Gosshville probably Wednesday and if not Friday!!😋

Very interesting post young Goffmeister. Interesting that you bring up that the 4 players missing sans Mc Inerny didn't finish top 5 B & F. The fact is those 4 players missing would waltz into our best 22 come Hell or Highwater. EASILY. Testimony to Brisvegas that their replacements might also get a game in our setup. Now that is the gamechanger I.MO. Oh and I'll take my axe with me could be slitheras at my front door!!!

Depleted list?? BRISBANE WON the G.F with 4 of their best players out! Dont EVER blame injuries! We had a shocking game plan masterminded by flawed coaching IMO!

Sharp forToltoys, Chandler Casey, and Jeffo in forward pocket, Melksham to HFF

😵‍💫 if you think our forward entries were bad Casey's were like an under 11 game! It was absolutey diabolical! Jeffo still got 29 goals from [censored] disposal! He should play round 1 IMO

Goodwin and dare aren't on the same page!

Well Demonlanders " Guess who's coming to dinner" great movie but come Next Wednesday... I'm looking likely to be able to venture to Gosshville to deliver an incisive P.F TRAINING REPORT!😇😂🤩 And if not Wed will be Friday!

Pre training discussion??? First time EVER! It's like what snake repellant to choose before venturing out to Casey Wilderness!!

Meanwhile back onto the thread re Wednesday Training???

About time.... everybody but the match commitee could see he's NOT a forward. And before the smarties say yeah but kicked 6 goals in one game, then thats about it ONE GAME. Plays in defence in 2025!

Ive said this before Stafford was a average ruckman and a worse forward coach!

Well stuff it... On the basis of this.... Im putting a lazy 100 bucks on Dees winning the Flag, Harry Sharp being crowned recruit of the year alongside Aiden Johnson,Jeffo winning the Coleman, AND CLARRY, CHATTOOOGA CHOO CHOO winning the Brownlow😇😅😎

So whats the story with 5.1??