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Please note I am not saying it is his fault- however as a leader he knows (especially after the West Coast fury and the the Fevola booze up) that the guys were out of control.He would have known that a rookie was in a drink off with a senior player and as a leader could have said enough is enough.A leader is one the players look up to- similar to our players looking up to Junior and before him Neita.

At West Coast- he did not want to lead the West Coast Eagles after the Cousins affair. Now at Carlton,he definately is not showing the leadership qualities of a reasonably young Carlton group. After his stupid excuse saying he was trying to use a pressure point- and got rubbed out- did not show on field leadership and in particular captaincy.Also, him unable to to stop the Fevola antics and now- the booze boat trip asks questions about his leadership.He seems he wants to be one of the boys. Maybe he wants to feel accepted. He may have a personality complex. Also shows why our MFC football department felt it crucial to have McDonald (Junior) reappointed captain. Leadership is critical in the development of a young team, your thoughts ?.

Good point Bingo- a tall experienced forward,hopefully we do so next draft

I thought Woe was coaching East Fremantle and still is.. I've been told Adam Yze will play with him

Yep- Higher Set released August- was as flat as his current ego- refer-http://www.russellrobertson.com.au/ I think you can now buy it at the Reject shop(only razzin)

Gee your greedier than I

Are you talking Stef Martin- whom I feel has the potential to be a very good footballer whom I also believe got 99.1 or thereabouts.-

To all Demonlanders, a safe,happy and prosperous New Year. All I want for Xmas- is Big Jim getting an excellent result, thus get well, keep well in2010. And the Dees winning at least 7/8 games-(really think they can win 8 to 11 & be outside chance for the eight.) Most improved- McNamara . Star- Colin Sylvia A great time to all

Very good point- also he thought he'd get picked up by another AFL team. Not a very good judge our Robbo.

I think Gooner has answered the financial queries quite well, and from a business perspective it is very important for any organisation that confidence and a positive factor ( profit) gives an underpinning to postive momentum thus foundation. Also,with the debt now only $1.1 million with a strong probability of a greater increase in profit underlies the growth and opportunities over the next five years. (it is usual for a board to look at a strategic plan over this timeframe).However, the costs of our training venues will have a greater impact. And do not forget we gain a $100,000 per home match starting next year as well as extra sponsorship money (Volvo-short sponsor). GO DEES GO.

Just been reported that Robbo will be playing in the Gouburn Valley league. http://www.sheppnews.com.au/login.aspx?noa...rt_1131471.aspx I geniunely thought he'd give it up and develop a media career based on music.

AGREE- we need an experienced tall forward,we cannot expect miracles out of Watts for a few years yet. Roughhead from Hawthorn would be ideal.

In the six games he played for Casey 2nds he was most impressive, however , kicked allot of behinds. Got the ball which is the main thing. Got potential- worth persisting.However, as pointed out above, will really need to lift.Hughes- the club must see allot in him- may come on- but very doubtful.

If some of you who does not think injuries has taken affect on our football team since 2007 ,please read this, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/demon...from=public_rss and just look at the ones they emphasis -Bell -whom hasn't given a welp since 2007 due to injury for example and WOW- look at Moloney and his great improvement this year since getting over injury. Injuries have been a major factor,in particular to key players, - in my opinion to our current situation over the last two years along with over half our list has changed since this time.

When did CFC take over the Lexus Centre- I thought it parallels with your point- in 2003.Maybe the change to Lexus Centre parallels also to us going to Casey. Another interesting factor is in 2002 & 2003 they finished 2nd, 2004-13th, 2005-15th ,2006-7th

Jack- sincerely hope yor better for Xmas or at least the NewYear as we need a training report from you.Hope its not Swine Flu

List management will never go away- it is the most strategic element of any club. However I do accept your pioints where our focus will dramatically change- that is why we have structured as we have and will fill the voids we see with basically our 3 mandatory picks each year. We may and most probably utilize our rookies by elevating some next year and beyond.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...33/default.aspx highlights the leadership skills of this young 20 year old whom has only played 12 games.

Agree totally. As a member of the club, I was also highly delighted that our senior management of the club went up there two weeks ago .Jim Stynes ,our President whom has been very ill accompanied Liam and our coach umpired a match up there. This also will help the relationship and also show the younger ones that their is a very strong future in Aussie rules.

This is also my understanding, however, we can raise our own topics ourselves. Ryan Larkin & Martin Cox wrote many topics over the last two years.

Agree & noted,but I believe it. I have watched our pre seasons for nearly 20 years now and I have thought our last two were pathetic. This years has been brilliant so far. Better planned and executed.

Some of you have enquired to where the camp was with regard to the sponsor- in just reading Demon HQ- Cam Schwab states- Thanks to Charlie and Glenda Lovick. Passionate Demons who gave our people an experience of a lifetime in the high country. One of the posts stated this earlier- just confirmation

High Tower- as stated earlier I agree with your point- Grysberts looks tall- in the photos he looks at least 5/7cms tallet than Tengove. Also Bails mentioned he was 190 cms tall- this would be ideal if he was..

thanks- it is great to keep us all notified to what is going on- even if it confirmation. I agree with Grimes- will turn out to be a beauty. We have a stack of quality young midfielders to develop .Great position for the club as some can play in other positions as well.I feel Grimes could make a star wingman. He has shown great attacking as well as defending skillls until he develops into a ruck rover. Great way of developing skills and stamina in a wingers role.

I thought it was great to hear that Green & Warnock are in full training - I had not heard any thing mentioned about those two, heard that Jetta was training well but to also hear Bennell is going great guns( my word to it only) is great news. I think Bennell could develop into a great player whom may run through the centre after time.. I know John Turnball thinks he'll b a gun. Furthermore, confirmation that both Watts & Morton are developing and increasing their bulk is also brilliant.