Deeoldfart

I'll nominate Petracca. I''m confident that he has the tools, but does he have the desire and dedication? Genuine question, but no reason to believe otherwise.

All ex-Melbourne DFAs, have gone to their new 'home' with my very best wishes, but Jack undoubtedly heads that list. I can't think af any other sub -100 game player who is so universally liked. Thanks Jack, for carrying yourself so professionally and proudly as a Demon, through the toughest of times.

Like some others, I went very cool on footy after our gutless 'end of year fade-out'. Unlike previous years, my interest in the finals series was barely lukewarm, and it is only now, with the trade period gone and draft approaching, that my interest has been somewhat rekindled. But I always knew that my support for Melbourne will live as long as I do ....... it's in my DNA. A few days ago I renewed memberships for myself and five other family members. It will be their Christmas gift, and they can 'like it or lump it' but I am very confident that it will be the former.

Smack 'em, and show the football world that we mean business in 2018.

Exactly od. In fact I think he spoke briefly at last year's B&F, and specifically commented along those lines. He was almost apologetic that he had broken his own convention, but had done so because there were a few specific points that he wanted to cover.

I say it at this time every year, and I'll say it again now .......... Demonland is the football 'lifeblood' of every avid Melbourne supporter who lives interstate or overseas. A genuine and huge thanks to the owners of the site, to all those who donate countless hours helping to run it, and to all posters, despite their many flaws and idiiosyncracies.

Please don't ping a hammy Jayden!

Mitch has some very solid football qualities, combined with a handfull of exciting traits, which complement our likely forward setup very well. If he can manage to be 'in the play' by (say) +15%, he will become an extremely valuable member of our best 22, a la Luke Breust in the top Hawthorn teams.

A self-proclaimed 'prince' who betrayed OUR Club. Shame! Shame! Shame

Upgrade Maynard?

Thanks guys for giving to the greatest footy club in the world, but especially to Trenners. If only we could transplant your desire, work ethic and 'never say die' attitude to a few who will, most likelly, remain on the list.

How How much is too much? Two first rounders is definitely too much in my book.

No thanks .......... not if we are trying to improve our list.

I agree with your sentiments 100% LH, but if a contracted Craig Jennings did decide to move to the Filth, maybe we could return some of their 'medicine' and require him to see out his contract, a la the way they handled Jason Taylor. Unlikely to happen though, because I can't see us sinking to the depth of sewer rats.

Like others, I've taken little interest in the AFL since the weekend, and to a large extent this has included reading Demonland (much to Mrs Deeoldfart's delight, it's down from perhaps 3 hours per day to maybe half an hour per day). Consequently, I've read only a fraction of this thread. Anyway, I bumped into another ardent (and equally disillusioned) Dees fan at the shops this morning, and she pointed out that the for / against points for WCE at the end of the home and away season were: For: 1964 Against: 1858 Facsinating numbers, and no doubt for some, irrefutable proof that Norm Smith's curse is still shrouds our Club. Sorry if posted elsewhere

Just reward for Hibbo who had an outstanding year. I'd hazard the guess that he exceeded the expectations of even the most talented Demonland recruiter / selector. Great achievement Hibbo!

Cream puffs.

Actions speak louder than words ......... the next two and a bit months will tell us a lot imo.

The non-selection of Clarrie in the squad shows the selectors up as fools. They will have to scrub the yoke of their collective faces when he polls top 10 in the Charlie and wins his first Bluey.

West Coast played today, like we should have played yesterday. They were prepared to go the extra yard, and we on the other hand ....................... oh forget it. Everyone knows what I mean.

Sadly, we got what we deserved (these words keyed through bleary eyes). I can't remember ever being so disappointed with the final result of a football season. The only slight redemption is that it might put some steeliness in the gut, and fire in the belly of our players. Christ's sake they need it!

Today it seemed to me that very few of our players hurt as much as we do. That's sad.

Nobody in our colours could muster a good four quarter contribution, so it's no bloody wonder we lost. Anyways: 6. Petracca 5. Oliver 4. Hunt 3. Melksham 2. Lewis 1. Jones,

Shocking news. Drew was a footy broadcasting icon, and there haven't been very many of them. RIP Drew.

Simples! Nothing more than the power of positive thinking. The same remedy that I'm trying to take into today's game.