Demonised

Looks like we're going to have to win the flag from eighth spot on the ladder.

The two set shots that ANB missed in the first quarter made a difference, making it a four goal opener instead of a six goal flyer.

They ran and spread like maniacs. We spread like butter that's been left in the freezer for a couple of months.

They're being very physical on Max, jumping into him at every opportunity, knees and boots first.

Yeah, not many teams beat the Eagles at home. Hold on a second...

The barcode thing only seems to work for reserved seats.

We're south of their border? Bizarre.

My plane trip home was almost a perfect blackout - left Cairns at 7 pm, arrived in Melbourne at 10.10 to find that Demons were up by 30 with four minutes to play. Still wasn't confident.

Nice point, but note that most style guides insist on a space before an ellipsis ...

He's become one of our most important players.

One problem with playing young players is that they can't play their natural game, the one that got them to where they are. They're trying their hardest to follow team rules, to play the role spelled out to them by the coaching staff, to position themselves where they're told ... I think they're second guessing themselves all the time and consequently don't play with confidence. The ones that do are rare beasts indeed.

Extra points if you pronounced it 'looxury' in your head.

Luxury.

You had me at 'Lovely user of the ball'.

If we're looking for a fullback, Tassie Johnson sneaks into 'last 50 years'.

It's not just dropping the knees, either. It's the throwing the arm up to leverage the tackle neck-wards. Appalling.