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Rubbish, I have been pretty much completely absent for at least 5 years. Just could not be bothered telling you my mail only to be abused. For some reason I have felt like taking on the DL abusive bullies this week. I must be quiet at work!!!! For the record saying who we are making a play for should never be read as we are getting. In saying all of that if Jackson goes which is likely the Dees will almost certainly get Grundy. We have made a huge play for him. But this you can read in the MSM and this does not mean its 100%.

If I told you, you would not believe me anyway. Regardless clearly I cant tell you this. I would never be privy to this information again and I would destroy a good thing. Its up to you if you want to believe me or not. I will however, have a long list of abusive DLs I will be expecting an apology form in October.

Yes, I said we made a play for him. It was true. I never said we would get him.

Weids has a year left on his contact but was put up for sale last year and there were no takers........ not even Collingwood. Melb decided to re-sign him than give him away for nothing. He is unlikely to get any interest this year and thus likely to be on our list in 2023. Currently he has fallen behind JVR and unlikely to see senior footy again in 2022. Tomlinson will request a trade despite being in contract. A early 3rd rounder will do it. Bedford out of contract and likely to request a trade due to high competition for his spot. Baker likely to be delisted Mitch Brown a 50/50 delist or new contract, may be kept for depth on a one year contract. Kade Chandler - contracted and no whispers of him requesting trade Jake Melksham - was gone and had even secured a job in finance for 2023 but clearly now highly likely to get another season. Fraser Rossman - likely to be delisted Jayden Hunt - likely to re-sign but considering offers from other clubs. Michael Hibbert - 50/50 retire or one more season That's my mail.

It is true that if he nominates Freo when Freo has no trade to satisfy us it would make a sticky situation. No doubt Melb would threaten both Freo and Dogga for a trip to the draft and North Melbourne. The point is there are no winners in this sort of breakdown. I dont believe any of the parties want negotiations to go down this path and as such Luke is far more likely to accept a 2 year MFC deal than risk the draft.

No mate, I am just saying like many of us......... myself included at the age of 20yo my parents still had a massive influence on my decision making and career choices. This is normal for a great percentage of 20yo boys. It is not belittling, its just a matter of fact.

Yep, I will be looking for some apologies from some of our more aggressive DLs on this and the looming trade request from Tomlinson.

The rumours of Tomlinson requesting a trade are 100% correct. Obviously this will not formally happen until after the season but his manager has let the club know this is his intent.

Unfortunately Luke is under his mothers full control. Mentally he is still a kid. Luke loves the club and his mates, but his mother who is a massive Freo supporter is demanding his return home. Our only hopes is the penny drops with Luke over the finals, or that Freo cant come up with a trade, West Coast becomes an option and Luke's mum tells Luke to wait another 2 years as the though of him playing for West Coast is intolerable.

Harmes tagged Neale out of the game R15 and in the QF last year. This was instrumental for our midfield dominance in both games. Surely Harmes must come in to do this job again.

I am off to the cattery tonight. I am confident................... but I have learnt that means nothing when it comes to the result. I feel if our mids get on top we will win. Geelong relies on a winning midfield to supply their very strong forward line. If our mids can restrict clean entry we win . Pumped for tonight!

Did that really happen? Is this real? Am I dreaming?

Since Bartlett gave the boys a tonge lashing after a terrible performance againt Port the Dees have played 34 games. Their record 27 wins, 6 loses and 1 draw. Clearly Bartlett intervention did the trick.

Good on Kate, but the credit really should go to Glen Bartlett. He is the President that took us from the sh_it heap to the clusp of a Premiership. Kate was the lucky successor who took over with the hard work already completed.

Saturday 25 September @ 2pm Meet 1.45pm outside The Gables (15 Finch St. East Malvern) Dress in your finest Demons gear as we fly the red and bluee flags (in pairs 1.5 meters apart) The Parade route: Manny Rd to Burke Rd to Coppin St to Finch St to Beaver St to Burke Rd to Kerferd St to Finch St ending at Central Park with a lap at the oval. This walk will help get through what will seem a very long day. The kids....... and tragic Melbourne Supporters will love it! Go Dees - See you at 2pm.

Well that was a sh_t nights sleep!

Sorry mate, auto correct on my mobile phone. Are you suggesting because I quoted a spelling mistake that I a dumb? For the record, I have seen her CV. What I have said is correct.

This has nothing to do with Bartlett. KR was elected President with one ambition, one KPI. That's is to use her close ties with the Andrew's Government to convince them to back our MGC precedent Social Club & Training facility. If you ask KR she speaks openly that this is why she was elected and this is her mission. Her skill set and network outside of this is limited for a football club. Good luck to her.

Demonland, no need to get aggressive. What I have said is true. KR is the best Chair we could have at this time as the Boards main aim is to get the Andrew's Government support for our Social Club & Training Centre in the MCG precinct. KR has little to offer except woke culture change (if you think this is a good thing) outside of her connection with Government. KR is what we need to succeed in the most pressing long term issue for the club. Our home. Outside of this, she offers nothing. This is not a criticism. Like many on our team she is a role player. That we will win a Premiership under her reign is her luck...... but god bless this luck if it gets Dan Andrew's to give us the land we want with some Government funding. The Board has a very diverse set of commercial talents, networks, opinions and skills. This makes them great. At this moment KRs network is needed the most.

She inherited an extraordinary position. Outside of her connections with the Dan Andrew's Government at a time we are pleading for a club centre, she offers nothing. No loss.

I have booked a hotel in Perth to quarantine. Not sure of logistics beyond this, but as a MFC/MCC Premium Member I get a guaranteed GF Ticket. I intend to use it..... even if I am stuck in a hotel for one week or even two. Who is joining me?

We lose to Geelong next week, then Covid closes down the finals and Geelong is declared the premier.

A win with no injuries is that aim of the day. Could be a big day for BBB. Maybe the day he breaks out as a Dee.

Massive game v WC. 1st or 2nd if win and top 4 sealed, 4th if we lose. I think Essendon are a chance v dogs today.

My view is this: Our scoring is a concern. Still 4-6 weeks to make the necessary enhancements/adjustments. Its difficult to tell from the TV but our forwards seem to get up very high and are getting too many ‘cheapies’ in the back half or high wing. The opposition are allowing this and sitting behind us (wicket keeping) and catching our forwards on the way through. Earlier they were coming with us and we were getting out the back more regularly or at least finding more marks I/50. Opposition teams are defending us like we defend our own opposition. Solution: Time to hold a few forwards back and get some quick direct pill to them.