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I am sure Collingwood supporters are making fun of us and are supremely confident. They did finish on top of the ladder as minor premiers afterall. So here's some classic jokes about Collingwood supporters from the comedian Trevor Marmalade back in the "old days" of The Footy Show on TV. 🤣

That could be an option. But remember that the Demons hold all the cards with Brodie Grundy being contracted for 4 years. We need to drive a hard bargain! Squeeze Port Power for as much as we can! I would prefer a young talented player from Port Adelaide. I mentioned earlier that Josh Sinn, Miles Bergman and Ollie Lord are likely types we could target. Port Adelaide will need to give up talent to get talent. Especially as Brodie Grundy is in his prime and a 2 time All Australian Ruckmen. Remember, Collingwood wanted to get rid of Brodie Grundy! Whereas, we are more than happy to keep him. Anyway, I have plenty of faith in Tim Lamb and the MFC list management team. 🙏

Video of the last time Melbourne played Collingwood in a final way back in 1989. Oddly played at Waverley Park of all places?!

We are definitely spoilt for choice with who ever we pick. I recall Jason Taylor saying previously that he and the rest of the MFC recruiting team do (multiple?) mock drafts before the "real stuff" of the actual AFL National Draft. I am happy to just pretend to be an amateur draft "expert" who got hooked on watching AFL National Drafts way back in 1997 when the Demons took Travis Johnstone with our number 1# Draft pick.

Was certainly an excellent and enjoyable interview. Fingers crossed that Christian Petracca is fired up for a HUGE game against Collingwood next week in the Qualifying Final! 🤞 GO DEMONS!!! 🔴🔵👹

I am certainly perplexed as to why Josh Schache isn't playing for the Casey Demons this weekend?! The likelihood of him playing AFL finals is extremely low. It would of been more beneficial to play him in the VFL finals against Footscray. Anyway, it will be interesting how Matt Jefferson and some of the other young draftees go for Casey over the weekend.

Saw that on TV as well. Let's possibly entertain this idea. The problem for Port Adelaide is what do they have to offer? They have no draft picks worth offering. What players could they even offer? Brodie Grundy has a 4 year contract with the Demons. We would be asking for Josh Sinn, Miles Bergman, Ollie Lord or someone of decent quality and talent. I just hope that the Demons drive a very hard bargain.....IF....a trade does possibly happen (which I hope it doesn't).

Exactly. I love Phantom Drafts. 🥰 But it's even a bit too early for me until about October. No harm in speculation though. The most pleasing thing is that the Melbourne Demons are now a "destination club". About 10 years ago I don't think many young draftees would say they were looking forward to being picked in the draft by us. How time (and success) changes things!

I am under the impression that this contract extension for Josh Schache has happened because either Ben Brown and/or Jake Melksham maybe announcing their retirements. All I can say to Josh Schache is to please learn to play with some AGGRESSION! Do anything! Take up boxing or go to the BJJ/MMA classes that Jack Viney and Christian Petracca are attending that Jack's brother is running. I said this many months ago and sadly Josh still seems lackadaisical. Anyway, I hope he works on this and improves his aggression and attack on the ball over the pre-season.

I have a question for the distinguished older Melbourne Demons members and supporters. Were we ever considered a "big club" in the past? Were we ever considered "up there" with Collingwood, Essendon, Carlton and Richmond in regard to size etc? In particular, I am talking about in the 1950s and 1960s? I know we had large crowds attend games. But did we have large membership numbers back then too? 🤔

To have 70,000 members is a HUGE achievement for the Melbourne Football Club. Make no mistake about it, this is as significant as breaking our 57 year Premiership drought! It is also intrinsically intertwined with our Premiership success. You win games of football and you play finals and win Premierships, then you will naturally see our membership numbers grow! This will mean a lot more positive conversations with the MCC and the AFL regarding our fixture and ideally more games at the MCG in the future. Hopefully we can now finally see a bright future for the Melbourne Football Club!

This really is absolutely incredible. To reach 70,000 is a historically important achievement for the Melbourne Football Club. I understand some of these members are last minute for finals tickets. But it still shouldn't be disregarded. To think that this amazing Club that we all love almost went extinct in 1996 when we almost merged! We almost went bankrupt a few times too. For many years we have struggled to get above 20,000 members. Then we were happy with 40,000 members a few years ago. If we continue to have success then we will hopefully continue to grow. What a time to be a Melbourne Demons member. Something I have been for 25 years. It really does bring tears to my eyes. May our beloved Melbourne Demons keep going from strength to strength! Let's aim for 75,000+ members in the near future! It just proves that winning Premierships and sustained success will grow your membership. It is a very simple formula. GO DEMONS!!! 🔴🔵👹

Over 12 months ago I was expecting Judd McVee to be delisted. I am delighted that I was proven wrong! He has been a revelation. Congratulations to the young fella! 😊

This is like hot gossip at the pub! 😅🤣😂😁 In all seriousness, I would prefer to keep Brodie Grundy. I still think he has a big part to play in the Demons finals campaign and beyond. I also personally really like Brodie Grundy and it would be quite sad to lose him after only one season at the Demons. Especially as the two ruckmen game style DID work in the pre-season and could work again in the future. However, if he was to request a trade between Port Adelaide and Sydney. I would actually prefer to trade him to Sydney in return for either Joel Amartey or (preferably) Hayden McLean. I also think we would actually drive a hard bargain. Why? Because as the old saying goes.... "supply and demand" and if we can get a great deal for Brodie Grundy then why not take it?

Harley Reid would definitely be a pretty amazing replacement for Jake Melksham if we sadly end up losing both Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan to injuries. The thing is what would West Coast want in return for pick #1? Would picks #5 and #15(?) suffice? With picks #5 and #15(?) we could easily just take any of the following two players.... ● Zane Duursma ● Nick Watson ● Nate Caddy ● Connor O'Sullivan ● Ryley Sanders ● Colby McKercher ● Ollie Murphy ● Darcy Wilson ● Archer Reid ● George Stevens The list goes on! Why take just one young talented draftee when we can actually take two!? Anyway, what I am trying to say is that we are in a powerful position draft wise and I have ultimate faith in Jason Taylor and the MFC recruiting team. 🙏

Thank you once again to Andy, George and Binman! Another excellent podcast as always! Keep up the great work! 😎👍

I am hoping that all our players have an excellent finals campaign. Although, I am especially looking forward to seeing how Kozzie Pickett performs on the big stage! GO YOU MIGHTY DEMONS!!! 🔴🔵👹

There will probably be 90,000 at the MCG for this finals match between Melbourne and Collingwood. At least that's my prediction. 🤔

Been traumatised by horrible Collingwood supporters in the past. They still give me nightmares! 😱

Hmmmm....Elijah Hollands eh? Would Gold Coast do another Geelong trade scenario? That was embarrassing! 😕 Anyway, here is a "highlights" video. He could be an ideal replacement for Jake Melksham if he retires?

I can imagine Collingwood supporters are gleefully laughing at our injury woes! They really are a vile bunch of mongrels! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

Don't panic!!!

What terrible news! 😞 I am truly devastated to hear this.😭😥😫 What rotten luck for both Jake Melksham and Luke Dunstan. I hope the Melbourne Football Club does what it can to support them both. I would definitely consider offering Jake Melksham a coaching role at the Demons, if he wants it. To think that only last Wednesday he was interviewed on the @Demonland podcast. It makes me feel sick in the stomach that Jake Melksham has this misfortune. It proves how short an AFL career can be due to all kinds of unforeseen circumstances and you need to make the most of it. Hopefully, this tragic news inspires the rest of the Melbourne Demons team to great things in this 2023 AFL finals campaign. WIN THE PREMIERSHIP FOR MELKY!!! 🔴🔵👹

There will really be some selection headaches this week. Will the Demons go tall and play Brodie Grundy and Tom McDonald? Anyway, I guess we shall wait and see what the match committee decides.

I really hate "the filth" also known as Collingwood!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬 But they are a formidable opponent. Stopping their elite midfielders and their two ruckmen in Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox will be a huge challenge. Will also be very interesting if both Nick Daicos and Darcy Moore are fit enough to play against us? 🤔