Deeoldfart

Col Sylvia would be worth some thought.

Thanks DeePicks. Especially loving the overall voice and support for each other on the park, which seems to be emerging as a theme for this pre-season. Bodes well if it's translated to match-day.

In addition to the many good points made by previous posters, I also think that our team's evolution to a more offensive game style, and the coaching influence of Goodwin as he progressively assumes more responsibility, will determine how our midfield is rated over the course of 2016. Personally, I think the 'scribes' will be rating our mids top 10 by season's end.

Obviously it's very early days, but I'd love to get a feel from fellow Demonlanders who have seen him, about how Ollie is shaping up at training. For example, how does he compare to Gus and Track 12 months ago ............yeah, I know I'm starved for a bit of post Christmas Melbourne footy news, but there's only so many times that you can watch the AGM interviews, or revisit the great training pics provided by 666.

A few more insights from a while back: The tennis ace that Roosy desperately wanted at the Demons

If you delete the word 'recent' from your post and add ex-Demon Alastair Clarkson to that potential panel, then I'd be far more comfortable.

I'll second that. Outstanding work guys, and thanks a million!

IMO, if our list is strong enough and deep enough for us to delist Jack Watts at the end of next season, then we are serious premiership contenders for 2017.

Great work Six. Love all the effort, hard work and footy stuff that is obviously happening pre-Christmas. Can't help but be excited!

No mention of Salem alone is sufficient to discredit the article. Others that you mention C&B, just reinforce the the authors lack of knowledge about our list, and laziness in not finding out.

I love your generosity 'bub, but unfortunately it's likely to be beyond my pocket. I'm assuming of course, that the "this" in the highlighted text refers to # 13. (lol)

Yikes!! ..... that even pre-dates me McQueen! My bad, but it did prompt a good old belly laugh on my behalf. Not only am I an old fart, but obviously I'm a silly old fart!

Jake seems like a really level-headed and like-able young man. He certainly has some talent, and if he can rediscover his passion and form of a few years ago, he will be an important signing for our club. At his best, he has some attributes which our 1915 team craved, but I just can't help worrying about what WADA / CAS will have to say about his involvement in the short / medium term.

I agree 100% george. As I said in another thread, I'm an interstate member, and Demonland is my football 'lifeline'. Long may it prosper, but that won't happen without a hell of a lot of hard work by the dedicated Administrators, and the generosity good will of Demonlanders generally.

The button has now arrived, and I've put it to the test. Fantastic site, and getting better all the time .... just like our beloved DEMONS. Thanks for the massive amount of work guys. As an interstate member, Demonland is my footy 'lifeline'.

Realistically in the range 7 to 10 ................. woops!

Many thanks.

.................. but I can't find the donations button. Could a smarter person with better eyesight point me in the right direction please.

Getting better every day, Thanks all. Time for another donation methinks.

Very tough luck for Ben who was working hard during the break, to improve his endurance and hopefully cement a spot in the side. 2016 is most likely a make or break season for him, and now he has to do it without the benefit of a pre-season. Good luck Ben!

Hmm. Just read about his escapades last night. Definitely does not fit the Roos no DH policy and now maybe more risk than reward ^ null post please!!

Great stuff, especially for interstaters who can't get to training. Thanks Tas and jacaub.

Can I change my vote on the other thread? Ha,ha

I actually have nfi, but voted Curnow because of his strong body (Roos type of player), his potential to play mid or strong marking forward to support Hogan (versatility = another Roos type) and the 'high ceiling / game changing qualities' that some 'experts' are touting on his behalf. Many regard Curnow as a high risk / high reward selection, but Jason Taylor will not call his name at pick 3 unless he and his team are very confident about the high reward prospect. I have a gut feeling that they just might pull the trigger.

Like everyone else here, I can only guess at who we might select with these picks. However, I am 100% positive that I'll be thrilled with our selections come 08:30 on Tuesday evening. For the first time in eons, I know that our Club will be completely on top of the credentials of all the contenders, and that a couple of important pieces will be ticked off against a master plan. IMO the turn-around in our list has been nothing short of remarkable in a few short years, and right now, nobody could convince me that that we won't 'nail it' again. Yeah, I know I'm a sill old fart, but .....