Deeoldfart

It was an absolute grind, but imo, there were some positive signs. In particular: * The defence stood up, in part (imo) because Tommo freed up Rick Lever to do his thing. May, Salo and McVie probably played their best games for the year * Sparrow and Riv had good games again, confirming that they belong at this level. * Lingers and Hunter looked like they might be getting back towards their best * Forward half pressure was a lot better than it has been recently * JVR had his best game * Max had a good second half Still loads to work on, but imo, it was better than just a 17 point, grinding win.

it was a grind, but there were some positive signs. My votes: 6. Petracca 5. May 4. Lever 3. McVee 2. Salem 1. Sparrow These also warrant a mention: Hunter, Frisch, JVR, Gawn

God I hope we win .............. that's all, so surely not too much to ask.

The last 25 games are irrelevant now. I’s the next 15 that count!

We all knew the outcome. The AFL is on a mission re head knocks, but it’s compromised when ……..

He will add a bit.

Thanks guys. Another great show, and great to have George back!

Doug asks a good question about our (currently) dysfunctional forward line. My question relates to the same part of the ground. What on earth has happened to the manic forward half pressure which was a hallmark of our game in 2021 and for a good part of 2022? Back then, opposition players were looking over their shoulders in fear of being run down by Kossie, Spargs or ANB, but not anymore! I hate to say it about our beloved Dees, but viewing from my lounge room in the Snowy Mountains, it looks like a work rate issue. I’d love to hear the Panel’s views. Love the Pod. Keep up the great work guys!

Solid, four quarter contributors, but with flaws to work on: 6. Petracca 5. Sparrow The rest are my best of an ordinary lot: 4. Grundy 3. Brayshaw 2. Bowey 1. May

If you can't perform the fundamentals to a decent standard, then you are stuffed in this game. We were totally stuffed today! Some personnel changes are necessary, but where are they coming from? Sure, we had a few key players out, but the best teams deal with that! As things stand, we are not one of the better teams. I'm frustrated, enormously disappointed and looking forward to the next few weeks with a great deal of trepidation.

First thing I did after the siren was to go to the Casey thread. Sadly, no joy there either!

I’m looking forward to this with nervous anticipation. Really keen to see how the new midfield mix looks and works in Clarrie’s absence, and who of our ‘lesser lights’ can stand up when needed. I’d love to see see Spaz announce himself with a four quarter ‘breakout’ game. He has what it takes, he just needs to deliver. If not Spaz, then Riv as a genuine mid. Dees to have their noses in front in a tight one.

Great show as always guys. Huge thanks again, for the time and effort that you put into it.

I genuinely detest the current MRO / Tribunal system. The decisions are an insult to the game, and to the intelligence us supporters! The inconsistencies beggar belief!

6. May 5. Rivers 4. Hunter 3. Petracca 2. Oliver 1. Fritsch

We didn’t deserve to win, but we were good enough to get close.

Genuine 50 / 50 game imo. Dees by 5 goals!! ❤️ 💙

100% with you re Salo being a surprise! Goody did mention in his midweek presser that he’d completed a mini pre-season, so I think we can be confident that our Club knows what it’s doing, and isn’t bringing him back prematurely. Fingers crossed nonetheless!

Yes.

Outstanding investment! I gonna stock up now, ‘cos their value will increase exponentially in late September 2023, and beyond.

Yes, sorry LD-vC, I should have been more clear. I was referring to my personal lifelong support for our Club, which dates from the early 1950s.

That was pure and simple, teary eyed, beautiful! Thank you MFC, Kozzi, Wheels and Tracc. Teary eyed beautiful! I’m so proud to be a lifetime Member of our great Club!

Another thoroughly enjoyable Poddy guys. Growing in stature every week. Thank you!

……… “The Demons are a bona fide heavyweight of this competition”. YES!

Very disappointing for all concerned. Our forward set up was just starting to ‘settle’ imo, and now the experimentation has to start all over again.