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Given the considerable criticism about our lack of on-field leadership in 2019, I'm attracted to the concept of having a nominated leader in each part of the ground. I'm comfortable with Gawn and Viney sharing the captaincy, and I think Lever would be an outstanding marshal in our back half, and imo, it would be almost impossible to omit Nev. The forward half is more tricky. T.Mac is the obvious choice, but IIRC he has had a couple of stints in the leadership group but hasn't lasted long in that role. I have no idea if there is an underlying reason for this, but if not, I would go for him. tbh, none of the other regular forwards inspires me greatly as a potential leader. ps. wwsw's post above is the first I've heard of Viney 'campaigning' for votes. If it's true, I don't like it. Unity is imperative!

...... and so they should backpedal!

I'm very happy tonight. Different game but still red and blue! Love the Dees, regardless of gender.

I absolutely love this story, but must admit that MFCSS already has me nervous about Harley's first game in red and blue.

Petty for me. His progress in 2019 was exceptional imo, and I'll back him to continue that trend in 2020. Loads of upside and can play at either end.

A fit and in form Harley would be a massive asset to our team. Subject to the longer term medical prognosis being half sound (50/50), I'd be prepared to offer him a 12 month contract right now, just to ensure that he gets the best professional guidance and treatment throughout his rehab. If he doesn't play a game this year, then so be it. High risk, but very high potential reward.

If the Dees improve as much as the quality of Demonland training reports this pre season, #17 to #1 will be a breeze in 2020. Thanks track watchers!

What planet do you live on?

Close to topic and a great gesture by one of our major sponsors: https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/553989/zurich-to-match-players-donation-to-bushfire-crisis

Great work IT. Thanks, and keep them coming. It's now time for the Club to give us an honest, up-to-date and complete injury update. I'm nervous about May. KK, Brayshaw, Bennell, Jones, Tomlinson, Spargo, et al (??).

I don't need a 'gimmicky' football game to motivate me to contribute to a worthy cause. Thanks to the outstanding work of the NSW RFS, and a decent slice of good fortune, our tiny property in the Snowy Mountains is still intact (albeit surrounded by miles of gut-wrenching desolation). Sadly, there are many thousands who are far less fortunate!

These had commentators pretty excited, and I'll never forget them:

Broady was a much loved team mate and his name is perpetuated through the annual awarding of the Troy Broadbridge Memorial Trophy to the best and fairest player in our VFL team. Made my heart swell with pride when Dees players of the day helped rebuild a school on Phi Phi Island that had been washed away in the tsunami. What a great Club! RIP Broady.

He's the best by a country mile, Loved it when he was 'embeded' at the Dees for a season or two.

The truth about my advancing years really hit me the day that I stopped to smell the roses, but couldn't stoop far enough to get close to a bloom.

A huge thank you to Andy and all others who make Demonland such a wonderful place for us to meet and share our woes, disappointments, hopes, dreams and occasional joys. As an 'interstater', remote from the Melbourne media, I honestly don't know where !'d be without a healthy serve of Demonland to go with my Weet Bix and muesli 365 days a year. Hope Santa was generous with red and blue gifts for everyone, and that 2020 brings something very special, even if we do have to wait until September!

Not as much love for Fritta in this thread as I would have expected. Come the end of 2020, that will change!

I really hope your crystal ball is being honest with you on that one Frog.

Well bugger me. I always read the 'St' as Saint, like in St Kilda.

AVB 'rag dolls' Selwood in the Prelim and kicks a point from the resulting free. This breaks the deadlock as the siren sounds. Selwood whinges to the ump that it's 'not fair'. Saty, George, Baghdad, Dee Spence and Deespicable are among 15,000 'faithful' at Thursday training before the Granny, and provide the usual comprehensive and insightful training reports. Tracc and Kozzi put on a clinic in the Granny as we waltz away with #13. All Demonlanders have a late night. SWYL pronounces that all shortcomings of the MFC in the past 56 years are forgiven.

It's hard to express my views without using expletives to describe Aaron's rotten luck. Hope he comes back fit and strong, with the luck he deserves!!

Thank you Kev. Demonland would be a better place if we all respected the views of others, regardless of whether we agreed with them or not. As an 'interstster' who can't get to training, I value your training reports and Saty's equally. I love them both!

Gee, I knew he had been a naughty boy, but not quite that naughty! If his most recent calf surgery is successful, and he is sincere about turning his life around, it will be a win/win for all concerned, including all of us! who are putting faith in him.

One important re-signing down, plenty to go. Need to progressively tick them off the list.

One of few genuine positives from 2019 imo. Looks like a real 'prospect' who has come a long way in a short time, and he's still very young for a KPP, with lots of time to develop further. His apparent versatility is also very appealing, and I wonder where on the ground he'll ultimately settle. I'll be fascinated to see if he trains with the backs or forwards in the upcoming preseason.