Damo

TMac is too slow ATM to play back, he would be worse off. I agree with may forward. Thats where he starred as a junior.

It would be typical Melbourne if, in an attempt to gift Jonesy 300 games, we lost Brayshaw who doesnt like the wing and is better inside.

Im just waiting to hear how much the Weid is on in his new contract. We will then probably hear that Charlie S has signed a 3 year deal.

Should Play centre at Casey for the rest of the year, apparently thats his best spot. Bring on Lockhart.

We should argue who is our worst. Spargo, daylight, Hannan and Hunt.

Why if he is so good, he cant play in the centre? .I prefer Brayshaw, Harmes and Clarry so far. They have the tank to play in the middle. Not fit enough, me thinks. look forward to your votes.

I miss Melksham.

Ive put $5 on a draw.

Any one know if final sides have been announced?

I still hope Petracca plays well. We just dont give the ANB JKH types who try hard and follow instruction (generally) the latitude that "talented" players who screw up get.

?????? I cant believe how many people forgive and accept Petracca's faults. He is uncoachable. He cannot concentrate. He NEVER comes through when the going is tough,although trying hard, he is stupid and trying to do too much. He falls immediately to old bad habits.

One of the worst aspects is my naive belief that Demon supporters didnt boo Goodesy. Yet here is the pudding.

And they are all acting so comfortably with it! I suspect they are having a very good time! Throw the book at her.

A large Victorian club had a screening earlier this week. All employees attended. At the end everyone felt very bad. Someone I know and respect was there. The person was almost in tears as he told the story. At the end the president stood up to speak and I was told every single person thought that he, like the silent hundreds in the room, should own the hurt and bigotry shown to Adam Goodes and show remorse. The person there said the president did not "own it". He made excuses. Thats what hurt him as he thought if this does not change Australian attitudes, nothing will. Ive never seen my friend quite so upset to be honest.

Is she related to Laurie Mithen? i had always assumed so and I had also assumed that our team had a few female relatives that we had given extra chances to because thats what many of the AFLW teams do. EDIT Below She is from Geelong She was drafted Her Grandfathers cousin was Laurie so it is a long bow

Brown for me. Can make a silk purse out of a Demon midfielders kick.

I honestly expected him to change the outcome of at least a few games. I guess his efforts and expertise are felt more not on the field.

I just did too.

Im suspicious about umpires being "Mic'd" What real benefit does it bring? What cant be achieved by the video umpire?

Wasnt Stephen May a forward when he was drafted?

My thoughts exactly LDC. Well no, but a very lucid explanation of the unintended consequence of my post. Extremely well written.

I listened to Whately speak to Buckley this morning. Buckley was answering a question about the most talented players he has seen. His reply was along the lines that most very successful greats of the game will always say that their gift of being able to work hard is a much bigger asset than their inherent or inherited skill. In his case (I love Buckley but FIGJAM is still there underneath) he said his work ethic was very good and thats what got him onto Port Adelaides list and got him to Brisbane, his skills came later. Petracca while looking hard at it, only goes hard occasionally, is full of talent and is not aiming to improve like James Harmes and dare I say it, Oscar Baker. I see that in Demonland Player of the Year, Oscar and Christian are tied on votes this year. Im sure Carlton or North would relish having him and turning him into the footballer they can see he is.

What did Petracca have that limited his pre-season? I dont recall him being out for extended time or in for surgery? One thing I do know, that is that when we finally find out what is going on with injuries and their mis-handling, it will start with the preamble from the coach or Pert that: "we all know that... blah blah blah", as if we have known for some time what the F is going on. This is aimed at limiting reaction and gives me the tom [censored].

Im flummoxed that journos who can find the most insignificant molehills to explore, havent drilled into this yet.

This is going to be a very subjective thread by Demonlanders. I really cant see why someone would choose Stretch who has been given plenty of opportunities to Joel Smith who has been badly injured by Nick Riewoldt and then hampered by groin trouble.