The Backyard Charizard

I would actually bring ANB in to replace Vince if he does indeed cop a week...

I think Brayshaw can have another run around with Casey and come in cherry ripe for Richmond alongside his good mate Petracca...

Garlett in for AVB as long as his ankle is fine.

9 minutes ago, ding said:

Just got a PM pointing out how fcuking stupid i sound....

read back through the thread and sadly i agree.

Im just so goddamn sick of losing

Sorry all.

 

 

Learn from it and move on....

That is what champions do 

6 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Who plays as the back up ruck then?

I would actually keep Frost and have him run around pi$$ing Grundy off all day!

I'm having a crack at this.... 

N.Jones - well held early

Vince - has pointy elbows

Hogan - looked much happier

Salem - some good signs

Watts - played with passion

Viney - captain in waiting 

Lumumba - gives me goosebumps

Gawn - king of rucks

Tyson - looked heaps better

Oliver - makes me hard

Dunn - welcome back son

Stretch - quick but indecisive 

Kent - goals redeemed errors

Frost - not sure really

McDonald - strong down back

Bugg - got some cnut

Kennedy - quiet at times

vandenBerg - lacking some polish

Jetta - rebounded really well

Wagner - another week please

Harmes - loves a tackle

M.Jones - not the worst 

Out: Jeremy Howe's lights

In: Whoever hits the hardest

Just now, Earl Hood said:

Hold on if C Schwab had used this forum as a recruiting almanac, we would have done a lot better in our picks from 2007 to 2012 than we did! 

True... 

1 minute ago, Deestroy All said:

The players would blame themselves more than we do. As long as it doesn't get too personal, it's what we're all here for. 

 

Besides, if you leave because of some fan criticism, your heart isn't here anyway, and you'll never be happy at any club. 

Although, there is apparently a club out there that are always a happy team and ride each other with grins (or something like that) 

2 minutes ago, Farmer said:

Following a recent discussion I believe players do look at these sites

Part of me hopes that some players do read here.... If only so they can see how insanely frustrating and painful this life sentence can be 

But as Wiseblood said, if they let what people on here type get in their head, then they may need to look at a different career path...

1 minute ago, Farmer said:

We are plainly going somewhere and those thrashing around in anger are misguided. It wouldn't matter except that some of the comments are very hurtful, and may play a role in future list decisions

I commend you on your post as I too thoroughly enjoyed today's performance...

Chalk and cheese the past 2 weeks, for sure!

I am interested in how you believe the "hurtful" comments by some misguided inter web trolls  could play a role in future list decisions?

Surely the days of Cameron Schwab using Demonland as a recruiting almanac are over!?!?!

"Although I am watching everything"

10 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

The hacked kick forward is a weakness in his game for a player so very capable of getting out of trouble and using the ball well on both feet but we won't be better without him.

He made a difference going in to the middle against GWS in the last quarter and he was involved in our best passages and ran more than most others in the slops of round 2. I'd say he's got room to improve but wouldn't quite go as far as saying average.

I tend to agree that we will not be better without him, but I won't be too upset as I think we will convincingly beat the filth next week...

Vince is great and I only question his method of moving the ball forward as it has irked me so far this year.

I have found myself struggling with crazy thoughts so far this season.... Most notable being the voice in my head telling me we have the wrong guy as captain... 

I need a lie down as the roller coaster ride we have endured thus far is clearly causing me some head trauma!

Can we just close this thread already?

Some of the posts here are the most confusing things I have read in a long time!

I think 1 week for stupidity alone... 

Am i the only one thinking that Bernie has had a pretty average start to the season? 

Don't get me wrong... I have a man crush on Bernie, but so many times today I saw him just hack the ball forward on a 90deg angle without even raising his eyes...

I understand the whole "move it forward quickly" mentality, but this action more often than not ends up with the opposition defenders marking uncontested and beginning a foray forward...

Was actually really annoying me today... I think if he does get a week, then a part of me will be looking forward to seeing the team dynamic without him...

1 hour ago, wisedog said:

However, I'm not even sure the Melbourne environment could have drawn this form out of Hall. 

THIS is the biggest problem we have... 

After a week of soul searching I have just read Sledgy's article and I agree 100% with what he has put together.

I am angrier than I have ever been at the club and expect the next 3 weeks to change that mindset... But that can only happen with the playing group actually making a stand and showing the world that they "give a fkuc"

I have even been as low this week, as to start to wonder if Jones is the right captain?!?! 

Last week's game was a bloody disgrace and better be the LAST time I cry tears of heartbreak caused by the club I love!

I'm bloody excited to be jumping in the Navara with my 7 year old little Demon for a road trip on Anzac Weekend!

I have been hoping beyond hope that we either see Petracca or Trengove play against the Tigers.

My lad has never been to the home of football.... OUR home of football... and I am counting the sleeps like a kid waiting for Christmas!

1 minute ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

I swear whenever I see GC play.  They have two players I really wanted in Hall and Lynch.  Hall we could have had and Lynch went the pick before us and we wound up taking Cook instead.  That's two of the worst drafting outcomes in our history. 

Oh the memories.... 

.....masturbate profusely 

Had an absolute blinder!

I was cursing every possession though, as I had Lynch/Ablett for goals/possessions and every time Ablett touched it in the last quarter he seemed to pass to Hall 

Hall was everywhere!

15 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

Smokey for the next round.

I see what you did there 

HALF TIME

8.9.57 Casey

3.4.22 Franga

Casey kicked 5 goals to 2 in the 2nd qtr.  Entertaining first half. Worrying for Dees supporters with Mitch King - ACL, Jack Trengove - Concussion and JKH - Hamstring

8.9.57 Casey

3.3.21 Franga

Gushing about Petracca... "Lovely kicking style, hard at it, showing great leadership through action and voice"

Papapadopopolopolous reported...

7.9.51 Casey

3.3.21 Franga

1 minute ago, P-man said:

Commentators gushing about Trac

Not sure they have graduated past LAN gamers yet 

7.9.51 Casey

3.2.20 Franga

35 minutes ago, Old Man Rivers said:

Parish looked like a cocky little [censored] who needs his head punched. Can play but way to early for his smug attitude.

Early nomination for post of the season!