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8 hours ago, sisso said:

Can see Jai adding a lot and taking the pressure off Clarry, Trac and Vines winning the hard ball in the middle

1 hour ago, sisso said:

There’s always injuries, players unavailable for various reasons and players who lose form….Culley may not start in rd 1 but there’s a good chance we will need him at some point in the season

9 hours ago, greenwaves said:

No he's not good enough.  He was poor last year and I actually think his career is close to being done.

I don't read replies or reactions 

 

Groan

I don’t read posts or books, and I feel things upside down but never back to front.

Love some mature bodies while we have our stars in their prime.

1 hour ago, KozzyCan said:

It's not so much that, but I think we have more resistance to injuries in certain areas of the ground. We have more midfield depth than we do small forward depth.

Maybe when you're choosing players in the first round of the draft you only think about talent but I find it odd that you wouldn't consider list needs when choosing a player to occupy the last spot on the list.

That’s a false economy; late picks in the draft are looking across all available, scouted players. You can make ‘needs’ based calls with those picks.

However, the SSP decision is working from a pool of train-on players over summer at the club and any that chose to train elsewhere.

Whoever is most promising AND agrees to come is who you should put on the list.

Perhaps the better place to lean on ‘needs’ is who you invite to train with the club over summer.

If your making a decision on SSP based on what the best 22 needs - god help us.

Culley surely gets a go.

Whether he ‘has a spot in the 22’ is as meaningless as speculating who is going to get the next season ending knee injury…

Poor kid. He will be a great player, just delayed a year.

21 minutes ago, old dee said:

If he is a year away he won't make it. 

When we drafted him he was ‘“‘two years away’ from being ‘two years away’”

He may surprise…

Apologies to Fran Fraschilla who coined that a decade ago.

7 hours ago, Brownie said:

NRL has just announced it's KPIs for 2024.

NRL 2024 season by numbers

    Attendances – total: $4.79m - up 3.8%

    TV viewership – total: $200.5m - up 8.6%

    Participation – total: $1.03m - up 20.6%

    Asset value – total: $322.4m - up 24%

Pretty impressive numbers and claiming to be the number one sport in the country now.

I don't find that many of my friends who watch sports but are not following an AFL club bother to watch any AFL matches these days.

Can't say I really enjoy "being activated" at AFL footy matches much any more either.

I wonder if the AFL may head into a bit of a ARU slide over the next decade?

 

You’re posting on a fan forum dedicated to the AFL…

Must be doing something right.

Regardless of your personal anecdotes of your friend group minus those who don’t like sport and minus those that are already invested in the code - it’s hard to argue the sport isn’t doing well.

There are those that long for the glory days of the unsustainably brutal and increasingly foggy past - but they are the lenses of rose colour.

2 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

From the chat I had with the trainers, they are taking load management much more seriously this year.  They talked particularly about Max and Campbell.  Fingers crossed they follow through!

And Max isn’t allowed to overrule.

On 16/02/2025 at 08:39, 58er said:

Apologies ET mid 2000’s is 2005/6 I have made the error and own up.  Has some merit as Wiz was a special player. 
Sorry DD perhaps I typed before thinking it through. 

Maybe keep that in mind when you next get your dander up about anything you reply to.

14 hours ago, monoccular said:

Only 23????

Yes, tragically for some on here and their training reports, we can play with only 23 players at a time…

5 hours ago, sue said:

Some have said. he will be in the Round 1 team.  But skills aside, will he learn enough of our game plan etc in the few weeks remaining?

I think a smart person can learn in that time. 

However, let’s keep in mind that we will have 23 players learning a new gameplan in 2025…

23 hours ago, Adam The God said:

How can the club not get its act together with the website?

Socials have absolutely improved this year, but we have an older supporter base, who are much more likely to use the website to seek information.

We need to do so much better.

Our supporter base Googles ‘Facebook’ and gets their information there.

…

Its actually a big problem writ large

12 hours ago, BAMF said:

Henderson is a shiny new toy. But is he actually going to walk straight into a new club and play in a practice match within 2 days of joining? Plus he just played a practice match against Richmond 2 days ago. 

Surely there needs to be some sort of cohesion with other players on the list? He didn't even train with us today.

Our Rd 1 small forward tore his Achilles so there is an opening…

Melksham has been in rehab, as has Chandler.

And there seems to be a desire to keep Pickett in the middle.

I think Henderson is a huge chance for GWS.

39 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

What would have happened if McAdam had done his achilles on Saturday?... 

3 hours ago, Return to Glory said:

I asked Chat GPT (as well as requesting a positive spin): The Melbourne Demons hit the track at Casey Fields today for an intense and focused training session, giving fans a glimpse of their preparations for the 2025 AFL season. The team worked through a variety of drills, honing their skills, refining strategies, and pushing their fitness levels to ensure they’re in top shape for the year ahead.

A standout moment was the inclusion of new recruit Jack Henderson, who seamlessly integrated into the squad. His energy and determination were on full display, and he’s already showing great promise as a valuable addition to the team.

While Shane McAdam will unfortunately miss the season due to injury, the team remains united and determined, with players stepping up to fill the void and drive the club forward. The Demons are rallying together, showcasing their depth and resilience as they prepare for a strong campaign.

The club has shared a training gallery from today's session, allowing fans to relive the action and see their favorite players in action. With the season fast approaching, the energy around the club is electric, and excitement is building for what promises to be an exciting year for the red and blue!

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to back the Dees in 2025! 🔴🔵

Only a Melbourne supporter would put into the prompt what you put in to get that response.

Alright then, might have another person to compete with Kade Chandler for the ANB role.

21 minutes ago, adonski said:

You shall now be dubbed Scoot

Let’s just wait on that

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Small forward, the game is tilting in that direction 

Welcome Jack…

The game is tilting… to smaller people?

31 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Why are people so concerned about a small forward? We have plenty; I'd be more interested in someone who can play midfield and could move forward in a pinch running midfield will be the key to this year if, by all accounts, there is a change to how the ball is delivered into the forward line.

‘Plenty of small forwards’ 

Are these small forwards in the room with us right now?

2 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

The possibility of that happening might have just increased with the recruitment of Jack Henderson via the SSP process.

Yes, it shows an absolute eagerness to avoid Pickett in the forward line for the entirety of the game.

I can’t wait for @Cranky Franky’s write up of the second round of the draft in November, he is so attached to the talent that is available at our pick…

21 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

Great picture of well meaning but totally clueless Demonland posters🤣🤣🤣🤣

What an obnoxious response…

4 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

Am I obnoxious because I pointed out that a lot of posters are well meaning but clueless ?

5 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Am I allowed to question a player's character based on appalling hairstyle choices?