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Just pffttt!

Two things I’m really looking forward to seeing today: the beaming smile on Claz’s face, as he’s shouldered off the ground by Max and Tracc, after an outstanding Dees win. the concerned look on Voss’s face, as Carlton sinks even deeper into the mire. Make it happen Dees! ❤️💙

Like a few others, I’m slightly mystified by Sharp’s selection. I would have brought back Howes for Sparrow, played him on the wing, done a few other ‘swings and roundabouts’ and trialed Langford as an inside mid / forward (which is where I think his future lies). ………. but that’s just me, and others are far better placed than me, to make such a call!

Another fantastic duo pod guys. Both interesting and comprehensive, but most of all enjoyable. Thank you! ❤️💙

I need a much larger body of evidence before I’ll be ‘sold’ on Jeffo, but yesterday’s signs were encouraging! Play him for the rest of the season, and let’s see where that takes us. I surely hope that @picket fence has been on the money all along!

I thought Howes had an excellent game for Casey, and to me, he looks a class above for the VFL. I’d like to see him return to the seniors, but played on the wing, as a replacement for Lindsay / Windsor, who are looking like they have run out of energy in their young legs. I’d value your thoughts, thanks guys.

Very satisfying win. My thoughts on our best / mostinfluential. Petracca Melksham Gawn Langford Oliver Fritsch Just outside my top 6: Salem, TMac

Nice win. Very good second half. A few random observations: Melks in outstanding form. Leadership personified in our forward line; Great to see a few of our experienced players back approaching their best, after a quiet run of form (Tracc, Clarrie, Salo, Chin, Fritta); Max a step closer to to AA number 8; Langford playing like a 100 game veteran. Will become a ‘household name’; Some of our youngsters looking very weary (X, Windsor). End of season can’t come soon enough for them, I expect; Not yet fully convinced by Jeffo, but today was a step in the right direction. Keep it up, young fella; Horrendous hit on Spaz. He was ‘out to it’ before his head bounced after hitting the ground. Fingers firmly crossed for him. Loved the turn around in the goals to points ratio. Delivery into the forward half had a fair bit to do with that.

I’m hoping for a win by such a big margin, that there won’t be another post in the ‘Time to Go Goody’ thread for a month. ………. but I’m tipping a margin of about 4 goals in our favour, after a hard fight. I’ll do my best to ignore the “Time to Go Goody” thread for a month, should the unthinkable happen.

Skill errors galore by both teams at the half Nobody apart from Howes, and perhaps, Adams pressing for senior selection at this stage.

Sadly not where I live, but so be it. I’ll resort to my ‘phone and the AFL site.

Well spotted Harvey. TMac recalled for Maysie (ill)

I almost invariably back team selections by our Match Committee (who are much better placed than any of us to make these calls) but I will make the observation that Fritta will need to serve up a much, much better effort than his ‘limp wet lettuce’ performance in Adelaide. He is much better than that!

I’m incredibly saddened to hear this news. Never to be forgotten. RIP Dicko #9

Fantastic ‘duo Pod’ last night guys. Constructive, informative and a damn good listen as always! Thank you for keeping us Demon tragics sain during the tough times! ❤️💙

From reports and observations, Luker Kentfield has some strong qualities that will translate well to AFL. He seems to be developing well, with good recent VFL form. My questions for the Panel: Has Luker done enough to earn a place ahead of Jeffo for a spot in our forward half? The Jeffo experiment doesn’t seem to be working at present. If Petty needs another week in the Protocols (which seems a possibility given his recent concussion history) is next week too soon to give Luker a taste at the top level? Love your work guys. Thank you!

For the most part I loved the overall intensity and effort from our boys. May Viney Turner Melksham Pickett Bowey Riv, Max and Lingers deserve a mention.

I look forward to Luker’s debut in 2025!

I’ve seen enough to suggest that he has a future. Just needs more consistency at the top level, and his pre season stress fractures (back) may well have influenced that.

The required intensity and effort were there for most of the game, and AFL level skills were on show at times. Sadly however, a few of our experienced players seem past it, and some of the ‘future’ we’ve been banking on, are really struggling to have a positive impact. It’s now become a critical run up to the end of the season for some at our Club, both on and off the field!

If the Crows take a W for granted, and we take advantage of our opportunities in front of goal, then we are a slim chance. But, being brutally honest, the chances of those stars aligning are pretty slim. I want to see us have a red hot crack for four quarters, all of our ‘seniors’ to show the way, and our ‘youngsters’ to start believing that they really belong at the level. This game, like the remainder of the season, is a litmus test for everyone who wants a spot on our list next season. Let’s see what they make of it. I’m hoping for lots of positive signs.

Another great pod folks! Even in these somber times for our Club, I always find the pods both balanced and informative. Thank you!

Melksham Pickett Gawn Viney Bowey Petracca

If we’ve been refreshed by the break, and can find the big sticks more often than not, we are a slim chance. I know it’s a big IF, but I’m sticking with the “team we love”, cos I always do. Dees by not much! ❤️💙

I’m 100% with you od ……… and the last thing folks of our vintage need, is a favourite footy team that seems intent on adding to that pain!