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6. Gawn - a Colossus again. What a leader! 5. Viney - behind Max, but another outstanding, ‘lead from the front’ performance 4. Petty - 6 goals and only 4 votes. A revelation. 3. Melksham - getting better by the week since his return. 2. Neal-Bullen - a consistent work-horse who plays one of the hardest positions on the field. Doesn’t get enough recognition. 1. Lever - just typical Jake. Plenty of others who I couldn’t squeeze in including Riv, Lingers,Tracc & Hunter.

We didn’t just get the job done. They were desperate, and we ‘broke’ them!

That was a finals type match and both teams had everything to play for. We prevailed comfortably in the end after being headed several times. That’s what the fair dinkum contenders do! Bring on September!

EPIC upon EPIC!! We are on the march to September, and in it up to our necks!! We have sorted our forward structure …. as Goody said we would! Who says Max is no longer the AA ruckman? Pffft! Go Dees!! We all love you!

My MFCSS is running rampant, especially given rain forecast. Please Dees, don’t join the crazy list of upsets this weekend. This is a golden opportunity ………. grasp it with both hands!

BRILLIANT! Jack wears his heart on his sleeve. I love that it’s a red and blue heart!

Huge congrats and enormous thanks! The work you obviously put into every episode is hugely appreciated by this Demonlander, and I’m sure, many others! I don’t think I’ve missed one.

Yes. It will be interesting to see how many Brownlow votes he polls, both for the Adelaide game, and over the last 6 weeks.

Me too! Jack was good for most of the game, but practically dragged us over the line on his own broad shoulders in the last quarter. Surely that counts. Amazing!

I love this! Many of our youngsters are developing beautifully under Choco’s unique style and guidance, and we have another group of high-end youngsters joining our Club in a couple of months. Well done Choco and the Melbourne Footy Club!

Adelaide were decent, we were just better for slightly longer. Another game where guts, grit, determination and a ‘never say die’ attitude got us over the line. These are outstanding qualities to take into the finals, but gee, there remains plenty to work on before September. The dream lives on!

6. Viney - a Colossuses again, especially when the heat was on. 5. Gawn - led from the front, both in the ruck, and around the ground. 4. Pickett - back to his ‘electrifying’ best. 3. Brayshaw - at his best in the contest, and he won most of them. 2. Chandler - obviously the correct call by our MC. 1. Rivers - continuing his run of strong form.

Heading into the pointy end of the season with belief, confidence and momentum is vital. Our outstanding ‘come from behind’ win against the Lions last weekend was a great starting point, and I’m hoping that we continue building from today. Winning each quarter, with a 6+ goal final margin will do that. Go Dees! It’s time to get on a roll!

IIRC, he went off late in the last game with what appeared to be a hammy. It was later ‘diagnosed’ as a severe cramp, and nothing to be concerned about. Maybe it was something to be concerned about.

Another great pod folks. Informative and insightful. Thank you!

Love the Pods guys. Keep up the great work! Simple question from me: Chandler or Spargo? I understand Spargo’s role, but he hasn’t delivered to his normal standard for a while now. Chandler was out of form before he was omitted, but has reportedly done well for Casey over the last couple of weeks. Is it time for a change?

I thought it was our seniors who really stood stood up and really stood out. Hence my votes: 6. Gawn 5. Petracca 4. Viney 3. Melksham 2. Brayshaw 1. Hunter ………. but gee, some of our kids were strong contributors when they were needed: McVee, Rivers, Sparrow, Bowey, JJ We are building!

Who said that Collingwood is the only team that have the willpower to will themselves over the line when their backs are against the wall? I have no doubt that we turned an important corner tonight!

I agree Rodney, and we have it in us!

…….. and not prostrate problems, I presume!

I love our ‘never say die’ Demons. What a magnificent exhibition of character, guts and determination. I feel so proud of our boys! Max and Tracc sensational all night! Every other player had great moments. Jees this Cognac is good!

Back at the ‘Home of Football’. Our time starts now! Dees by 4 or 5 goals.

I really like the selected team, and I’m really confident that we w’ll beat Brisbane. We are working nicely towards September!

I couldn’t listen to this week’s Pod live, because of no remote area internet connectivity. I listened intently yesterday, on my drive back to the ‘real world’. Another absorbing show guys. It made the long drive home a ‘breeze’. Thank you.

Four points, solid goal kicking and standing up to a four quarter challenge from the Saints, provide a solid stepping off point for the next part of the season. Still heaps to work on, and lots of players to find some form, but I’ll sleep better tonight.