Mister Ed

Goal to Jetta and its 3.1.19 each of two.

We're toying with them 2.1.13 to 1.1.7. Goals to PJ and Beamer.

So what did happen to Robbo and Hughes?

Well hello there. If that's the criterion the horse wins. Thanks for the compliment!

Fantasyland!

So Jack Watts has paid the price for his headaches last week. Back to Casey?

Martin Flanagan in today's Age: DEMON OF A TIME BUT YOUNG DEES BRING HOPE

Not only that but Kreuzer, Gibbs and Murphy did nothing to show me why they went number 1 pick. OK, that might be a little harsh but it shows how easy it is to kick a team when they're down with a smartarse comment.

SICK OF EVERYTHING Take a Bex or an Aspro, have a good lie down and if that doesn't work see a doctor, or better still, a shrink. Oh, and leave the umpires alone. Whinging about them won't help.

Love that

Colin Sylvia is growing in stature with every week. The way he's been playing over the past four to six weeks is a credit to his application. He's our next hero!

Life an death. The crowd figure doesn't look too healthy either!

Let's challenge the winner of Man U and Barca!

Last week's clash between Melbourne and Hawthorn provided a reality check for those of us who have been banking on steady and regular improvement from an emerging young Demon team. Despite the fact that Melbourne produced a presentable showing in finishing only 22 points down against the reigning premier, the reality was that Hawthorn returned to some of its premiership winning form and smashed the hapless Demons in the first half of the game. They relaxed their grip on the game when forced to play two men short after injuries put an end to the games of Moss and Stokes. Will the Demons have the same luxury against the Saints at Carrara and Colin Sylvia be able to produce anything like his ground breaking display in midfield by Colin Sylvia when he amassed a career best 37 disposals and four goals? I think not and that is why I confidently select the favourite to salute on Saturday night although the young Dees should take game right up to them.

Adelaide 7 pts

Right on. Very remiss of WJ to expect a game between the last two seasons' wooden spooners and currently sitting 15th & 16th to be anything but exciting. I'm looking forward with bated breath for the spectacular ruck battle between Simmonds and Meesen while the clash at CHF/CHB between Moloney and McGuane should be reminiscent of Knights/Van Der Haar of the 80's. Like Big Kev. I'm excited!

Less than three hours to go and I'm looking forward to this game with great expectations. Not really confident (after all, the Roos did make the 8 last year) but I know that if we perform to our very best then we're a chance. Anyway, let the game begin, good luck to the débutantes and GO DEES!!!

So where does that leave us going into the NAB Cup on Saturday and for the season to come? It seems to me that there are a few promising signs but we are still looking at no better than bottom four in 2009. We are coming from a long way behind.

I'm surprised about that because I can't recall this issue being raised in the media during Gardner's term in office. I suppose if it was, then his board will deserve some of the credit if and when it comes to pass. However, even with no official word from the MCC, the fact that it's being discussed in an open forum at an official club meeting must be some evidence that it's getting closer.

I'm willing to bet that the selectors differ markedly with Y_M's version now and they will be even further apart when the season starts.

It wouldn't surprise me if the news broke soon about another Hawthorn player being in a bit of strife!

Well done fellas. That makes three out of three for 2008 equalling the Dees AFL team for the year.

Who's Will Young?

Emma Quayle from the Age and The Draft disagrees. She was on SEN tonight and she has Daniel Rich is slipping fast. This is her top 10:- 1. Melbourne - Jack Watts 2. West Coast - Nick Naitanui 3. Fremantle - Stephen Hill 4. Port Adelaide - Hamish Hartlett or Tyrone Vickery 5. Essendon - Chris Yarran 6. Carlton - Michael Hurley 7. Brisbane - Daniel Rich 8. Richmond - Tyrone Vickery or Hamish Hartlett 9. North Melbourne - Jack Ziebell 10. Adelaide - Shaun McKernan The big bolter apparently is Dayne Beams who could go to Collingwood as early as # 11.

I'd like to see someone new wearing 41 if that's posssible.