Deeoldfart

.................... and he complemented David Schwarz perfectly in our forward line half.

Ditto. I'm guessing that there's a reference to it somewhere in his book, and I've just forgotten about it.

Glenn Lovett?

My first thought after reading clue #2 was that it could be Stuie Spencer, but he returned as President after his time in Tassie, not as a player. Beyond that, I'm stumped, and look forward to clue #3.

Only one guess per clue please!

If that's a hint, it could be, might be, may be, but is unlikely to be 'Bluey' Adams.

The truth probably lies somewhere between the optimism that many of us are feeling right now, and the negativity expressed in that other place ........... and for me that would be a realistic outcome for 2013. A lot of what "The Sheeds for PM Club" says seems fairly well balanced, and close to the mark imo. ps. I love the way most of them despise us. Long may it continue and prosper!

Our Club must fight to protect its integrity in relation to these ridiculous accusations, but clearly the AFL have already lost theirs.

Horrible for him. Hope he can do a Schwarta, and still still make something out of a very promising career.

Trenners

Nev Jetta for me too. I think he will find his niche in the back pocket vacated by Barty, and will become an important part of our defence. Hard, courageous, good hands and strong discipline. Fits the Neeld mould very well imo.

We have dispensed with most (if not all) of those who didn't 'buy in' to the Neeld way, as well as some who were either past their UBD, or were unlikely to ever cut it at the top level. We seem to have gained some forward structure, some mid-field (and other) depth, and (hopefully) a smattering of class. Most importantly, we seem to have added significantly to our stocks of: leadership and experience; and team players who will not die wondering. We are currently in the process of ramping up fitness levels to something much closer to the required level. It bodes well, and I'm chomping at the bit for Sunday, 31 March. I'm sick of eating sh!t sandwiches week- in, week-out ........ salad will make a very pleasant change.

The way this debate has gone, there can be little doubt about that!

Top job 13th.

Big boys behaving normally perhaps (?), but AFL footballers behaving like silly fools. They'll probably have sore heads this morning, but I expect they'll regret their foolishness more than their headaches.

Broady had taken significant strides forward in his last season, only to have a promising career tragically and abruptly taken away. Life can be horribly unfair sometimes, but the fond memories live on.

I don't share your concerns on this one Ralph, so long as they are all singing the same tune, the words of which go "team, team, team".

Demonland has been sensational through the bleak times (both kept me sane and drove me mad), imagine how good it will be as our stocks begin to rise. Thanks guys for a wonderful forum. All the very best to everyone!

I honestly believe that the Demons are about to embark on the long march back to where they belong, and young Jack will be one of the band leaders. If anyone disagrees, I don't wanna know about it.

Boo-hoo!

On that basis will you accept my cryptic answer at post 509? Athol Webb wore #15 and stingrays made the AW connection after me! (Not a serious question Daisy!) LOL

Clarification of rule # 15 AW please: If I plead guilty to tanking with my first answer, will the Commission allow me to incur a yellow card for entering a second answer, and still be awarded points for the correct answer?

Michael Seddon??

Demonland, the football 'lifeline' for all Melbourne supporters who have the misfortune to live too far from the 'G' to be as actively involved as we would like to be. To all those mentioned in Deevoted's op, sincere thanks, enjoy yourselves during the break and keep well. 2013 will be the start of one hell of a journey for the faithful .... I can't wait for it to begin!

Brent Crosswell?