Demonstone

Clever player, Lockhart. I hope he doesn't lose the knack.

Can I suggest a change to the thread title to read "Demon Fans Angry At Yet Another Puff Piece".

This is the injury thread, bobby. You made the comment in support of a known hyperbole merchant who potted Darren Burgess because some of our players have injuries.

Cue the usual gloomers saying he'd be better value than Charlie.

Will it still be a fact when we beat them?

How exactly are fitness staff to blame for players getting injured? What are they doing wrong?

Are you OK mate? You seem to be dumping on everything and everybody connected with Melbourne.

Crikey, one of them nominated Lance Franklin for the Coleman Medal. Should they wish to put money on it, I'd happily accommodate that bet.

I was out in the garden earlier and I saw a sparrow on the wing. Could this be an omen?

Something along the lines of "pulling a swifty" perhaps?

Hmmm, Fox you say?

Good old Elegt, the epitome of a foul weather "supporter". Only turns up when things are bad and then does nothing but criticise.

You haven't been triggered by this decision have you snowflake?

Poor old Steve Febey had the ignominy of playing in both those debacles.

Well, his first name ends in "k" so I guess he's got that going for him.

I would expect the likes of Jordon and Sparrow to perform better when surrounded by the likes of Oliver, Viney, Brayshaw and other regular senior players.

Well, some things never change. The Gameday thread is still a whingefest.

I hope it's not parked next to the reality bus.

And some pizza.

I think your memory may be playing tricks on you, 3031. Big Carl debuted against Melbourne in the opening round in 1963.

I don't know why people are using this as an excuse to attack the ABC. They have reported the fact that the Coterie event is happening at The Melbourne Club, asked MFC for a response (not forthcoming at this stage) and sought (and received) a response from a group called Respect Victoria. Where is all the "outrage"?

Remember when certain people would foam at the mouth every year when Mike Sheahan named his Top 50? The only thing that's changed here is the author. None of it matters.

I've always enjoyed being high.

Can't do the linkety-link-link thing, but The Age is reporting that Daw will have a run with Casey and that "the smokey" Jordon is looking to be a likely round one starter.

Ludicrous suggestion. As if they'd ask somebody to train with us if they didn't think he could offer something to the team. I just can't believe we or any professional outfit would do that just keep an Assistant Coach "happy".