Damo

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.

I think he may be Don Tyson Mk 2.

streaker?

Honestly If anyone tried to start doing this just before this match, either I or they would go. Might be ugly.

Just remember, even if we dont win, we are now going to have a GREAT and WINNING club for 10 years. This year has had many, many highlights. If it gets any more exciting than Maxys after the siren goal to come back from 42pts down against the Cats, I may do a Molly Meldrum and faint!

YAY. Good Riddance!

IF May tears his Hammy early on in the game we lose. But if Smith isnt available, Id add Majak as an emergency and if May still looks iffy close to the start, Id name Daw sub. Hear me out. He is actually adaptable to play FB in a pinch but he is better at FF running in a straight line if needed. His best position is in the middle. From what I saw at Casey he didn't get beaten in the ruck and was in the best most games. He would beat Steph Martin in the middle as a monster and probably around the ground. I reckon watching Steph tonight, Dogs would prefer him if he was available to them. This would allow Tom to go back and Max forward more. Prefer him to Hunt or Jordan. We should be able to cover a flanker or, dare I say it, a mid. Just a thought.