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I think Blake has some solid AFL qualities. Not exclusively in the backline, but also as a winger or potential HF. I’m not sure where he will finally settle, but very confident that his time as a regular is not too far away. Good signing imo.

I said much earlier in this thread that I was thrilled with Kozzie’s new deal. This interview with Koz literally had tears streaming down my cheeks. Yes, I know I’m an old ‘softie’, but ……… https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1803506/faith-in-the-future-picketts-long-term-deal?videoId=1803506&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1749702294001

Many thanks for another great Podcast folks. I could ‘feel the emotions in the room’: the disappointment at the loss; the pride in our jumper, and our ‘fight to the death’ attitude; and the frustration and anger towards the one-sided officiating and the AFL for costing us the win.

I’m incredibly proud of Kozzie and the Melbourne Football Club. This is an outstanding outcome, benefiting all parties, not least us passionate supporters. Go Dees ❤️💙!

Congratulations Garry. Once an idol, always an idol! Thank you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pioneer, footballer, leader and person. Congratulations Daisy!

Great team performance, great coaching performance, disappointing result. Thanks umps🤮 May - best game for years. Elliott had little impact. Langdon - sacrificed his usual role for a masterful hard tag on N. Daicos. Gawn - another dominant performance in the ruck, and behind the ball (especially in the last). Turner - solid as a rock. He’s a beauty! Bowey - continued his stellar season. Oliver - his competitive nature and ball winning ability were on show. If only he could kick! Lots of commendations including Petracca, Pickett, McVee & Fritsch.

CRUCIFIED!!h

Luckily, l’m watching from my lounge chair in Canberra. If I was at the game, I’d be carried out by Security for umpire abuse.

Unforgettable memories ❤️💙

I’m forever an optimist, but I must admit to struggling all week to make a case for how we can win today. Then I remembered last week’s Demonland Podcast, where @binman proffered the very cogent view that he thought we were ‘loading’ ahead of the Saints game, to have us peaking for today. I like it! Dees to grind out a 9 point win.

I like tomorrow’s squad! IMO it’s the best we could possibly field given all the circumstances. Will we win against our old nemesis, and the team which currently sits atop the AFL ladder? I sincerely hope so, and I even have an inkling of confidence.

No justice in the world! Hopefully he’s 1,000% recovered from his concussion when he finally gets back on the park.

Huge thanks guys, for another insightful and balanced analysis, this time following our team’s frustrating loss in the Alice ………….. …....…. and then there was your outstanding discussion with Jeff White. Jeff is so ‘switched on’ and well spoken, and your extremely thoughtful lines of questioning really hit the mark! Great work by all! Essential listening as always!!

Please don’t remind me!

Two weeks seems right to me. Not a good look for the game, and very lucky that W-M didn’t fail the concussion protocols. I love the intensity and aggression that AJ brings to the game, but he needs to contain it where the head might be involved. He needs to learn from this!

Is it time to have a look at Sestan, to recognise his very good / consistent form at Casey? He has excellent dIsposal. Windsor, who I isn’t really cutting it at half back, could be used to replace Laurie / Sharp as sub. Viney (if fit) replaces the other one in the 23. JVR seems the only logical replacement for AJ.

Kozzie’s missed shot for goal in the first was so casual and deflating it seemed to set the tone for the day. Did we get ahead of ourselves, and assume it would just happen?

Petracca May Gawn Turner McVee Chandler

I can’t add to most of what has been said above …….. I’m broken hearted like the rest of you! We were out played and out coached. How can it all disappear within the space of a week? Agggh!

We all love it when Demonland is ’up and about’, and despite Ross Lyons best efforts to dampen our mood, he has no chance! Dees by 30 / 40 points, after a dour struggle for 3 quarters.

I started listening to this week’s episode on Tuesday afternoon, and promptly fell asleep 😡. I reckon I’d be the one and only Dees fan to ever do that ……. but I do have a valid excuse. I’d just arrived home from hospital after minor surgery in the morning, and the effects of the anaesthetic hadn’t fully worn off. Never fear, I tuned in again from the beginning on Wednesday, and hung on every word, as I alway do ❤️💙. Thanks guys for hard work, and another outstanding pod.

Vines in for Spargs (injured), is the only logical change imo. If we play like we did against the Lions and the Swans, we shouldn’t have any problems beating the Saints ………. but note the ‘IF’. Personally, I’m disregarding the big ‘IF’, and I’m extremely confident of a comfortable Dees win. I’ll be truly ‘gutted’ if that doesn’t happen! Go Dees!

What a great win, exemplified by: Team ‘buy in’ Team pressure Team camaraderie Go Dees ❤️💙

What a win. Team! Team! Team! Kozzie - electric, and nobody could curb his influence. Max. - a colossus, and nobody could curb his influence. Tracc - a dynamo, and nobody could curb his influence. Clarrie - he’s been building towards his best, and he’s almost there. The joy on his face, was a joy to see! Salo - best game for a couple of years, and Salo at his best is special. Bowser - continued his stellar season. Too many apologies to list them all, but I feel compelled to mention Lingers, Disco and Riv.