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Hellfire Dub

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  1. I know we're worried about injuries but as someone who loves football and Victoria, I'm delighted that state of origin is back. I loved watching the international rules growing up in Dublin. The Aussies looked like gods and the punch ups were mighty. However, for all the Aussie strength, fitness and professionalism, often they just couldn't kick straight! It was great to see a version of the wonderful AMATEUR sport of Gaelic Football played internationally and celebrate the links between the countries. I admit it was a bit harsh seeing our best players getting poached out here but a good opportunity for them and to be fair it's definitely one of the greatest possible places to make your new home. So as a new proud Victorian I'll be watching these games with my family. I'll be teaching my children that when it comes to the other states there's nothing more satisfying than squashing cockroaches!
  2. Ciao Bella!
  3. I am thoroughly impressed with everything Kingy has done so far. Next year will look very different across the ground and hopefully we'll play better football and get back to where we belong playing finals in the next few years. He has made brave moves in moving on many of Goody's protected favourites and facing down the selfish and unprofessional "me first" nonsense that crept in post 2021. With these trades and sensible delistings he's clearly looking to address our kicking woes and lack of forward connection that many of us have despaired about for ages. Forwards - I am pleased to see Spargo gone from the forward line and whilst not playing the same role, I rate Chekers much higher. He should be a good role model for JVR, Kenter and Jeffo if he works out. It will take pressure off Roo and Fritter and put an end to the nonsense of playing Petty out of position. Midfield - Moving on Claz and Trac is painful because they could have been truly great but for circumstances, handling and personal behaviours. Coaching was also lacking as we tolerated shocking kicking by them for far too long. Hopefully Steele can fill the role and a new more accurate game style that finally connects the hard working mids with forwards. Steele reputed professionalism and commitment seems like an antidote to the disappointing attitudes of Clarry and Trac and that's reassuring. Rucks - The Grundy move was a misstep, but bringing in Heath for Max is good timing and wise future planning. Defence - It was a pity we lost McVee as he might have felt differently about the need to move west after a season under Kingy with a better team atmosphere. His style and skills would fit right in with how I expect kingy to set us up and Jiath is fast, but he's not going to replace Judd's silky skills and confident decision making. I would have been happy with Maysie going because his off-field stuff is embarrassing, unprofessional and an unacceptable distraction. He looks like he's suffered too many cynical knees to the spine and ribs whilst flying our flag. He has always done that well to be fair and I never minded his mongrel aggression for us especially against guys like Hawkins and who deserved a clip! Unfortunately I think the pace is really dropping off, but again we now have the option of Petty back there. I'm not sure if Steven plays regularly next season, but I hear he's a good mentor and has a good mind for the game so hopefully this gives him motivation to get back to near his physical best and finish out his career with pride. Coaching - The consensus across Demonland seems to suggest he's bringing in good assistants too, not just old mates without proven track records or has-beens dialling it in. He has started with a thorough and much needed clear-out and on the basis of all this move I am really pleased with everything we've done before a ball has even been bounced (or thrown up)! Is anyone else feeling relieved and a bit positive or even blindly optimistic about the next couple of seasons?
  4. It's sad, but this is the right move for the team and the club
  5. Carryyyyyyst
  6. Carryyyyyyst!
  7. It's a small town and word gets around. In the fullness of time Demon fans who can't comprehend this trade will hear reasons that may shock them. When that happens this trade will finally make sense.
  8. This is the article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/john-kanga-quits-as-melbourne-racing-club-chairman-20251010-p5n1ku.html
  9. Thanks Dannyz, that's reassuring. No doubt our favourite journos will find a way to taint the MFC by association with all the goings on at the MRC. Nice to know that the state/taxpayer sponsored horse racing is still an honest industry full of trustworthy characters.
  10. Can anyone shed some light on what the MRC controversy means for the MFC? Did Kanga initially oppose our Caufield base before acquiescing? If so where does this leave our proposal? Who will take over his position and where do the likely candidates stand on our proposed project?
  11. Is Trax really a goal kicker though? His set shots are dodgy, high ball drop and over-kicks them. Lots of his shots on the run are just hopeful blasts like his field-kicking. For all his reputed professionalism he should have improved his kicking. Alas I prefer him passing them off to more reliable team mates.
  12. It's all downhill from here
  13. I loved his dedication and what he could do at his best. He was always decent when meeting my kids and the likes, but I'm sorry to say that him moving on is a good thing. As per the agreement we all signed and respect for Demonland I will not say anything specific. Suffice to say that remaining team-mates are better off not having him around in an off-field capacity. Much like his recent comments his other shenanigans are mostly to do with immature stupid tendencies rather than malice, but none of it is helpful to the team or the club. I hope he gets things together personally and goes only alright at GWS so they hover around the 8. I'll be annoyed if he turns it around like Hogan, but I reckon he's his own worst enemy so that's unlikely without good support and guidance. Farewell Claz and take it easy.
  14. Bb - D2 by King = Checkmate!
  15. I know the population is about half that of Tassie, but to balance out the competition at 20 teams it would be great to have an NT or Top Half team. They'd need big funding to keep them viable, but it could have exclusive academy access and a larger number of picks each year. It would be great to encourage more indigenous talent into the league and it might be easier for some young players to be part of the league if they can be closer to their communities. I'm sure the AFL will support this proposal and their only precondition on the team entering the league will be a modest $2bn 25,000 seater fully underground stadium. The stipulation is that it must be carved out of the ground in the same construction manner as coober pedy. If the underground stadium becomes unachievable they can make a compromise and have an above ground level but fully sheltered stadium hollowed out from the inside of Uluru. Even if more than 70% of the local population support the team but not the outlandish stadium proposal that doesn't mean there's any reason to listen to the will of the people who are actually paying for it.

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