Deeoldfart

Even some of the perennial pessimists (realists?) can see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, so we must be doing something right. We may not set the world on fire in 2013, but we sure as hell won't be burned at the stake either. Bring it on, I say!!

........... but I like your thinking, even though it didn't take the cake.

Damn. I would have put my house on Stephen Newport. If you think about it (in a cryptic sense) he fitted the first two clues perfectly: #1 - Port us usually regarded as an aged drink (new port not as old as it would first appear); #2 - Port Adelaide the only port in the AFL. #3 would have thrown me big time. This quiz is certainly helping brush up my knowledge of the Dees down the ages. Well done to both quiz masters!

In 2030 I will be at Aust Sportsbet Arena (nee the G) in spirit only.

I agree 100% Deevoted! We already have the best in the world, and it has served us beautifully since its inception. Don't mess with it, or we run the risk of turning Goldilocks into a CW clone. Edit: changed to initials CW. Didn't want to personalise it.

I voted "I don't know". There are lots of people around here that have (or claim to have), more insight into these kids than I do. However, there do seem to be good arguments for going either way, and it's very likely that both will turn out to be very good 10 year players. I'm happy to support which ever way the Club goes on this one (assuming they have a choice), and I promise not jump on the bandwagon of those seeking mass sackings from our FD if hindsight suggests that we made a poor call on Thursday evening.

Me too ..... Time to change the bloody rules. After all, the AFL is always doing it (lol). Edit: added (lol) which is what CC should have done in the Vault.

I'd add Cam Pedersen to that list. Imo they have the where-with-all to form the nucleus of a potent, multi-pronged attack.

CW reckons he's tanking, so he probably will!

Jeepers Jack, I hope some of your competitive / winning edge rubs off on the team this year!

Bugger! Bugger again!

Stan 'Pop' Heal? Premiership player for the Dees and WAFL in same year.

Ditto

Some of the arguments for Toumpas are pretty convincing. I've moved from "Wines will be a star for us" to "I'm glad it's not my decision".

Ron Barassi (jnr.): Ron Barassi (sen.) first appeared for the Dees 1936. Ron Barassi (jnr) first appeared for the Dees 1953. Stupid logic so I thought I should explain it.

I don't want to split them. Circa 2015 and beyond ....... the best midfield duo in the AFL ........ that would do me nicely thanks very much (who wouldn't want J. Selwood & Mitchell heading up their mids?). Fingers crossed that Wines comes our way!

Brilliant. For me it's all summed up in the words "the AFL doesn't own the game. They are servants of the game."

Agree. The Wiz from 33 to 8 is the one that sticks in my mind.

Stephen Febey? (basketball) Edit: added the bit in brackets.

That's a good question Old Dee. Is he a possibility to take Barty's spot in the back pocket? I'm not convinced (at this stage anyway) that he has the endurance or burst speed to be a genuine mid., but his hardness and kicking could be assets on the FB line. How is his discipline (?) and can he play tight enough(?) I guess these are the questions for me. I guess that if he's shadowing Jonesy on the track, it may suggest that he is seen as a potential mid.

Agree, it's an impressive highlights package. Bonaddio seems to have pace and exceptional foot skills, something that we need in spades.

Excellent interview. In some ways he reminds me of Mitch, and I can see him bringing similar qualities both on and off the field. I think he will prove to be a great get for our club.

Good luck Barty. You were always Mr 110% in terms of commitment and effort, and that attitude will stand you in good stead for whatever lies ahead. It's certainly not hard to see why Neeldy held you in such high regard, and why you were elevated to our leadership group. If your future remains in footy, I hope we'll see you around the Club down the track.

It's mentioned under Doug Heywood, which is where this discussion started.

These facts are verified in the 'Encyclopedia of Melbourne Players' (Holmesby & Main).