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Dean Kent now has three.

Pedo in for his versatility and 'insurance' value. I like that! Hunt in for his pace. I like that too!

Jonesy on 360 was very confident that Max would play. Party line? Dunno.

........... agree, and we could have a lot to lose.

No Melky for another week according to Goody.

Too young, too good, too soon. RIP Jarrod.

Either that's plain crazy, or my MFCSS just took a severe turn for the worse. Regardless, I hope our players don't see it and believe it.

For info: Tom Morris 'On the Couch' just said words like don't be surprised if J Hunt lines up for the Dees against the Swans. Roosy broadly concurred with this approach, saying something like Hunt for Smith speed for speed makes sense ....... followed by the qualification if Hunty's had enough time in the VFL.

Enjoy the Demonland banter; have a few (too many?) drinks; (hopefully) recover; review the game to death taking into account all the Demonland prognostications; move on to thinking about the Eagles game some time late in the following week. Perfect preparation.

I did the predictor again after the weekend results, and the likely fallout (injuries and suspension). Trying to be as objective as possible for a diehard Demon, I had us beating the Swans and the Eagles (which looks easier now) and losing to GWS. Final result had us ending 5th, and playing the Hawks in the first Elimination Final. However, other permutations have us finishing as high as 4th and as low as 9th. Bottom line ......... buckle up for the ride, this is going down to the wire. Stock up with your prescribed BP / heart medication and preferred beverages.

6. Oliver 5. Salem 4. Brayshaw 3. Harmes 2. Hogan 1. Frost

A strong win against weak opposition today. Sing the song: enjoy the win: recover well; review the game; and move on quickly to prepare for next Sunday arvo at the 'G". The demands increase every week from now on boys. Go Demons.

Goody looks nonplussed in the box late in that quarter. My armchair emotions are a bit more outlandish.

Live ladder is 131.1%. Keep it going, and don't let up Demons!

No late changes for either team.

I'm not sure that my sanity (or heart) can cope with another tight finish (even if we win), but I know that no part of me will cope with a loss. Just get it done Demons.

GCS look frail and undermanned, and have probably 'checked out' for 2018. Starting today, we should take the first step towards serious September action. Just focus on the job at hand, and get it done. Start building momentum now.

Is that a slightly odd selection (unless he is expected to play tomorrow)? I would have thought the priority would have been to give him another game at Casey, to try to run him into form.

I agree Whispering, last night showed that we are not too far off the pace. It also showed that Richmond are beatable, even at the 'G'. Some important learnings for opposition coaches, I think. I trust we will do our homework.

One change - In Vanders out Melky.

I love this statement from the accompanying article: Walker said the opportunity to play at the top level – along with playing and seeing the development of (Joel) Smith – clinched the deal to play at Melbourne. “It’s been amazing for me to watch Melbourne … just seeing the culture and the development coaches, it’s a pretty amazing thing,” he said. The professionalism at our Club has come a very long way in a short time.

The cynic in me says Rattan out, Mitchell in. Time will tell.

Thanks demonstone. I thought 186 was the all time record, but 191 ....... sheesh! Make it 191 on Sunday please! ?

It's great that Harley opted to retire if football had become a 'grind' and his investment in the Club was less than the 100% required. Win / Win. Thanks Harley and good luck with whatever lies ahead.

How's his form been at Casey daisy?