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Thats an idea..............stay tuned. I'll get a few who will 'get their backs up, but what the hell. I'll finalise the side first and do that next week. By listing the entire side, asking should any player be left out of position and if so who, and for who? Petterd, Dunn....with a Yes or No option.

(I'll come clean): You have your finger on the pulse so to speak.....absolutely correct. I kicked myself for not including Petterd in Backs and Midfielders categories. McLean in the Midfielders and Dunn in probably all three categories. Huge oversight. I had to automatically include McLean - there is no doubt which I did. Otherwise this would be the response: :angry: As far as Petterd and Dunn go - I am z-thinking of ways - perhaps a reppa-charge vote. If not I will wait until trade time or xmas and start from scratch and include or new additions via the trade! If you have any thoughts on this I'd be happy to listen...(or read in this case) PS. I glad you liked the way I dismissed him

I would've thought at the very least "above the shoulders" relates to skill and commitment...... Yes fitness of course is a pre-requisite for AFL football.

Well Moloney has made the starting 18, so has P.Johnson. Buckley is in contention. Lynden Dunn has been an unlucky omission as he has not come under backs or forwards, was a notable omission from the midfielders category. Read the thread.

Maybe you should name Yze instead?

A few months?

Incorrect. Have you voted yet?

Hmmmmm I wonder too? Because you hadn't infiltrated it until now?

Thankyou Pantaloons, and you are quite right, that Cameron Bruce's versatility has hurt him for the starting 18, but early polling suggests he will make the starting 22. Maybe poll-goers are also focusing on the future (hence 2009 side) and that the youngsters need valuable game time to improve. If the poll were name the 5 best melbourne players at present, I would say that Bruce would be in the top 5. (Except Yze Magic's opinion.. ). By the way where is Santo Poko?

Thankyou...you will find its spelt correctly.

Like watching paint dry. I'm up for a beer!

Give em a call today to sort it out then....let them know!

Ok sports fans here is the Final Starting 18 of Backs, Forwards & Midfielders based on votes accumulated this week. You've got to admit its a pretty good starting 18, but the jobs not finished - The interchange and emergencies must be picked for the Demonland '2009 best side'.... Unfortunately there are one maybe two who like to refer to this little project as flawed, but its the closest side you will get that involve everyone's opinions. Here is the starting 18: BACKS: WHELAN WARNOCK GARLAND H-BACKS: RIVERS MARTIN C.JOHNSON CENTRES: GREEN MOLONEY MORTON H-FWDS: DAVEY BATE ROBERTSON FWDS: SYLVIA MILLER WONAEAMIRRI FOLL: P.JOHNSON McLEAN JONES The nominations of the next 10 players who all accumulated significant votes in their respective categories but missed out on the starting 18 are: - J.Frawley, C.Bartram (from the Backs) C.Bruce, S.Buckley, J.Grimes, S, Valenti, McDonald (from the Midfielders); M.Jamar was 2nd most voted ruckman. M.Newton, A.Maric (from the forwards) These 10 are listed in a vote off. What you must do is pick your 4 interchange. Votes will then be collated. The top 4 become the interchange, The next 3 will be listed as emergencies. And then unfortunately 3 players will be eliminated from the DEMONLAND'S Best Squad for start of the 2009 season. (NOTE: Whether you include Jamar as a 2nd ruckman to compliment the team is entirely up to you!) - this is likely to be a debatable topic... A few will say its a bit "pie in the sky" because it doesnt include this years upcoming draft picks. Well we can all do it again come Mid-October then ! Its about your opinions at present! Good Luck. I look forward to all your selections! High Tower!

Close call between Green, Moloney, Morton and Bruce, one of which will get named on the interchange. The cut-off will be 12:00 noon. Before a new poll to decide on the interchange and emergencies opens....

His body is showing signs of wear and tear at present, he may be given a weeks reprieve, to reduce the niggles. But he is stubborn he will want to play...

That's taken on board. Frawley was the 7th most voted defender, and has earned himself to be nominated to the interchange, and worst case emergency for the best side for next year. A poll will begin soon for voting to commence for these with 10 players. 7 positions will be filled (4 interchange). Stay tuned...

Jonesy leads the charge!

Garland and Rivers the standouts for defence, Martin then follows...this is a very significant opinion. The 6 are locked in.

Congrats to Wonaemirri the most voted Demon..... Voting shall cease today for the forwards.

Yes...read the thread

I agree...........get Watts for this one. Grimes might be what we want even though he's yet to blossom. Watts has the nous and the ability to take a high mark.

When he bulks up and strengthens up in the upper body - which won't be all that much I would of thought with his frame - I see him in the midfield, he has the skills...........just needs improvements and the confidence to go in and get it - I almost put him in the Cooney type mould that IMO I want - but he's not there at present. Cooney was the same in his 1st year........... Anyone agree with that.....sort of?

Wake me up when he does ..........

I wouldn't say exceptional take off speed. Worth a 10minute try. But that's about it. One thing you can't do on a lead is shirk the issue when a pack of players is coming at you....now can he do that?

Agree Its a Nightmare. Responses from the club have been swift and professional. There is a real positive vibe off the field, which is slowly transferring onto the field. This is why 2009 is being seen as a really exciting year and the start of a new beginning in a way. We are only seeing glimpses now.