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If Dragon Boat is open Im happy, but it was totally empty last year and I thought it had turned its toes up. Its great for dinner. West lake is my favorite for Yum Cha at lunch as it is all hand made onsite yet not very expensive. But Dragon Boat (about the same pricing as WestLake) has a nicer dinner menu and IMV a better experience... but its not yumcha, although you can order a small range of entrees that feature on the Yumcha (lunch) menu.

Premier: Melbourne Runner-up: Brisbane Wooden spoon: WC Eagles Moving up: Richmond Set to fall: Eagles Brownlow Medal: Oliver Coleman Medal: BBBrown NAB AFL Rising Star: Daicos Best new Demon: Bailey Laurie Demon All Australian: Oliver, Petracca, Lever Demon B&F: Oliver Big Call: Brendon Gale is announced mid-year as new AFL CEO and immediatly announces New Tasmanian Team to start in 2025 with Alister Clarkson on-board but not as coach. Ladder prediction: 1. GWS 2. Brisbane 3. Melbourne 4. Bulldogs

Well no I didnt. Maybe not last time we had a similar match, but similar practice matches in the past, there have been 3 not 4 quarters and another time it was mainly not our top 18 who played. Both these factors are at play for me to decide whether to make an hour journey there and back tomorrow on a work day. It may be easier for you Daisy, being in Bennettswood (Thats the part of Burwood I am from originally. Burwood it seems can be Wattle park or the Burvale)

Anyone know the format? Will it be 4 quarters? Will we have large interchange benches? Will all the teams follow the same format or will it be agreed on the day by the participants? Any info appreciated.

If I remember correctly: Mick said that individually we were near the best midfield, just under Dogs, but because we are now team oriented and look to handball out of stoppages, we have become the best Midfield.

We have no injuries so we need to self-harm.

I honestly cant remember a year since 2000 where there was so little Pre-season training news. Cold Turkey this year.

I know many unfortunate life events have challenged the Saints coach. Maybe Im wrong but I am surprised he still is the coach. The saints are showing immense faith in him. I cant rule out that my perspective is altered since our club has moved forward so much in the last few years.

I think too many posters are looking for bias and jumping at possible shadows in regard to any information regarding the club in the last day or so. Fair enough with the exaggerated cr@p from Herald-Sun about Goody and the inevitable search for informants. But sometimes one should expect the simplest explanation as most probable.

We are supposed to be playing North Melbourne at a venue yet to be revealed. I believe it will be near the end of February. For some reason I think Ballarat was mentioned.

I think if Majak makes it, and I hope he does, is as a forward and part time ruck. He doesnt have as good an instinct to be a backman but up forward as a pea he can straight line to a lead and pack mark/bring it down. His accuaracy has gotten better over the years. We also Have the propensity to have more injuries with talls up forward. If however a back is needed, Petty and Tom Mac can chop out again leaving space for Majak. Also he would have to be the best knock ruckman in the AFL without at least a part time gig. Im a big fan.

I understand there is family in trouble in NT.

Here's hoping we start getting training reviews today. Fingers crossed.

So am I right in thinking the only AFL Demons outdoor training being advertised is: At Casey Fields Closed to public and only Fridays?

Thank you great effort. I only realise in my 60's that my next favorite player Alan Johnson drew my attention way too much. He just seemed to open up the play with class so much in his career. Robbie and Johnno (and the bullring) kept me going from the late 70's through the 80's.

Now if I were Tassies premier... Id make a couple of calls.

Im really hanging out for a new training report.. c'mon 'landers help me out.

Ive always wondered if anyone called Garry "Dollars" to his face, Or if it was only said behind his back.

I dont know if it is correct or not (probably not) but I was told that our brains trust asked Kelvin Templeton to hop on one leg to prove he had got over his dodgy knee. And he hopped on the other foot.

I believe we will have many supporters to games in WA this year.

Well... I know a guy who knows a guy..

How people can be so excited about watching the replay on the MCG screen and yet being a bit blah about finding we open the whole season with a GF replay which would be the talk of the town for 2 weeks beforehand, is puzzling. I think it it fantastic! please get it going. We will be flying the flag! Think how many we will get to training all February and March. Killer Diller!

Running Russell Richards. So F$$king exciting.

VB on the bottom? It tastes like beer. Isnt Southwark around anymore?

If the Dees are $4.50 now, its a long way home. Any sneeze will see the odds blow out.