Dr. Mubutu

I'm DEFINITELY not saying it excuses the tripe served up on Saturday, but as we've seen, training is no match for the real thing. While the players no doubt will have had media training, it's still not the same as the spotlight being squarely on them. I'm simply saying that it's better that they got this exposure at this stage of their careers, rather than being thrust straight in the week before a final.

OUTS: Macdonald - Got a lot of it, but butchered the ball horribly Blease - Doesn't have the engine for Subiaco. FWIW, didn't rate his game as badly as others here. Davey - Seems to be a bit selfish when he gets it, on top of lack of defensive mindset Garland - Awful game on the weekend. I am a fan, but wouldn't be surprised if he's made an example of. Green - Just didn't try hard enough. INS: Sellar - Needed for tall forwards. (Sellar, Frawley, Martin IMO) Couch - Hard at it. Contested stuff. Morton - Will provide spread, and engine suits Subi. McDonald - BOG for Casey. Strauss - Need decent disposal from the back half! Howe would have to be on warning IMO. Saw so many times on Saturday: went for the speccie and didn't hold it, in the process spoiling a teammate.

This. The players don't live in a bubble, and the constant media pressure due to these events has to have taken its toll. Due to limited supporter base of the MFC, surely these guys aren't as used to this amount of attention from the media! Better for them to experience this now, as opposed to when they make a Prelim (or similar), and are completely taken off-guard.

Big Maxy! Hilarious. Definitely the next cult figure, especially when that beard comes in properly.

Having little to no voice at the moment, I would really appreciate a concerted effort from all players on the ground, so I'm not yelling hoarsely at the TV!

Don't apologise too soon, just because it's in the Herald-Sun doesn't make it true.

According to the HUN, apparently not: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/james-mcdonald-bump-creates-headache-for-match-review-panel/story-e6frf9jf-1226309710394 However, that same paper also had some comment to the the tune of: "He may have not been aware of the reinterpretation of the rule", completely ignoring the year he spent on the MRP.

In addition to this, we're also running the Demon Heartland program. More likely to be worthwhile when we win a few, but regardless, I'm still chipping in two (and have done for the past 3 years).

Nice touch Brucey. Thanks also Tricky, for relaying this info to those of us outside Victoria. Brian's eulogy was the most touching part, for mine. RIP Jim.

I've heard that GWS have a new conditioning coach........ And he advocates the parma to gain weight.

dees best and fairest? Jamar dees best 1st year player? Tynan goals clark will kick? 42 games jurrah will play? 2 dees surprise of the year? Bartram top 3 in B&F premiers? Hawks first coach to get sacked? Primus biggest off field controversy? GWS' pay structure games won by gws? 3

Nope. Rookie elevations due to LTI can be done any time.

RIP Jim. Thoughts go out to Sam, Matisse and Tiernan. Words just cannot express.....

This bottom image would be awesome, as long as you can get the right artist.

Best $40 I've ever spent. The skin works perfectly on Android. Thanks so much, Andy!

No, only if GEELONG finish below us. The draft order of the pick remains dependent on the original owner of the pick.

It's also good when he doesn't, really. it's why I don't think his style will carry across. I love his Test commentary, not so much in the limited overs format. He needs that extra time to build a story up.

Yep. I agree. If they win next week, why SHOULDN'T this team be the R1 team, without any #1 picks, regardless of how they did at VFL level? If the players need that media blowtorch, how committed are they, really?

Honestly, I don't, but thanks SOOOO MUCH, supermercado, for keeping this up-to-date, for us less-than-hardcore Demons supporters! Do you have something like a kickstarter or donations page?

Are they all getting blazers, or just current players?

Burgatron was INCREDIBLY awkward. And what do you mean, IF she grew her hair long?

Honestly? I don't think Neeld has fired the first shot by media, but more by team selection.........

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It could be argued that he did.......

I have to disagree. Things that killed MFC during 186: No-one wanted to be within coo-ee of the ball. No effort. Things that killed MFC on Saturday: Stuck to the gameplan (whether asked to or not), to the detriment of the scoreboard. Davis stayed on Hale the whole game, despite giving away height and strength advantages. At least on Saturday, most of those out there seemed like they were actually making some sort of effort. Witches' hats don't win the contested possession count. They lose by 186 points.