Demonstone

Just watched that and have some observations: 1. Our forward line was dysfunctional with the ball just being bombed in. 2. Robert Flower wasn't playing or was off injured. 3. The commentators actually called the game without all the BS. 4. The MCG had a few patches with no grass, particularly the centre square. 5. Sean Wight was a champion. 6. I was expecting a last-minute win to the Demons. I'm retrospectively shattered.

Congratulations are in order for @reynolds46 who has has submitted two correct answers. 9. Chris Heffernan (moo moo is a cow or heifer whose ma's ma is her nan). 10. Michael or Ben Newton (current = new plus weight = ton)

I think I'll let that one go.

While we're waiting for the teams to be announced, here's a little diversion for those desperate to kill some time. Below is a list of ten cryptic clues that relate to the surname of players who have been on our list since the year 2000. For those unsure of how cryptics work, each clue is a little puzzle and is not intended to be taken literally. An example of a cryptic clue would be "Drawback". This would refer to Daniel Ward (draw spelled backwards). At this stage there's a limit of two correct answers per poster. All answers in a PM please! =============================================================== 1. Battle scar WARNOCK 2. Seal stag LOCKHART 3. Grasp a wing SEECAMP 4. A real mongrel CROSS 5. Make fast garden MOORCROFT 6. Fritz Bomber LANGDON 7. Jack Watts JOHNSTONE 8. Dismal points GRIMES 9. Moo moo's ma's ma HEFFERNAN 10. Current weight NEWTON

Whelp, I just don't know what nickname he'll end up with.

Not sure if previously posted, but I'd love to see this live. edit: Look for Max Gawn (in light blue t-shirt) at 0:39!!

Can't people get through a couple of hours at the footy without feeding their face? You do realise of course that any food is taking up valuable beer space in your stomach.

I suspect we did so with the intention of drafting Holmes, but we were gazumped at the 11th hour.

I don't care that much about the Rising Star Award or who gets the weekly nod. It's little more than a sideshow for me and certainly nothing to get worked up about. Coincidentally, the three Melbourne players who won the award all subsequently left our club.

We broke him!

Yes, when he's ready for AFL level. Will Verrall is not at this stage of his career at this point.

Josh Treacy was selected in the Rookie Draft. 18 clubs overlooked him prior to that!

Very, very few good players. McCreery probably the pick of them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_AFL_draft

Imagine if McDonald's sponsored our hallowed home ground and called it the McG.

I knew we should have picked up this bloke.

Are we talking about Carrara Stadium? I steadfastly refuse to call footy grounds [insert current sponsor's name here].

Tommy is playing so well in defence I'd be loath to move him anywhere else. It has to be Fullarton in the ruck for mine.

I'm surprised that posters aren't criticising Kozzy over the proximity of his knee to his opponent's head. (Voted for Kozzy and Fritta BTW!)

I find it best to consult the experts in cases like this. The diagnosis is not encouraging, I'm afraid.

Retired at the end of 1987, mate.

My top five would be the same as @leave it to deever. Just missing out would be Adelaide, Brisbane, Fremantle, GWS, GCS, North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, Sydney, St Kilda, Western Bulldogs and West Coast. edit: Waiting for @old dee to nominate University.

I thought that Sidebottom was past being well and truly cooked, but I reckon he was their best player last night. It's incredible how often he and Pendlebury find each other with their disposals.

Why would "goals" be censored?

My Milkshake brings all the noise that is marred.