Bobby McKenzie

Thanks for that Andy. Sadly for your advertisers, I had never even noticed the ads until I read your post and email. Concentrating too much on the footy I guess. In their current format, the ads don't worry me at all. Unlike commercial TV.

I loved his run and the way he scrapped it out in the packs. Not scared this kid. Mind you coming on as a sub, he hardly had time to show us his all-round ability which he certainly has. Hope he gets a full game next time.

I'm sick of the term 'rollercoaster', it's too American. Like the Americanisms that have crept into our game such as ' goal assists', 'turnover' etc. Let's use 'big dipper' instead. It's Aussie.

I nearly gave Strauss a vote. 21 possessions isn't too bad for a bloke who had a 'terrible game'.

6. Watts 5. McKenzie 4. Trengove 3. Frawley 2. Howe 1. Petterd Minus 100 votes to those on this forum who jump on and off the bandwagon depending on whether we win or lose! How can they say we are brilliant one week and rubbish the next. Patience ladies and gentlemen. Very young teams will suffer from inconsistency. We had one of our bad nights but support our boys don't rubbish them! 4 posters in the first half didn't help our cause either.

Did it hurt very much? Go Sam make my Bluey Adams prediction come true in the next year or so. Show them a clean pair of heels.

What a footballer! What a guy! Very,very sad news. RIP Wighty I will always remember your tenacity, skill and passion on the football field. You were a true Demon through and through. Sympathy to his family and to you 'Hip and Shoulder'. You were a lucky guy to have known Sean personally as a friend.

Another Flower story. When I was teaching at Cheltenham High we were playing a game against Murrumbeena High. At three quarter time we were 6 goals behind and I said to my burley captain " Wattsy, you go onto that skinny kid with glasses, he's killing us." Gee", he muttered, I don't know, he's so quick and elusive." The skinny kid kicked two more goals to take his tally to seven and we went down by nearly 10 goals. After the game I approached the youngster and congratulated him on his game saying that maybe he would play VFL one day. When I asked him his name he replied shyly, "Robert Flower". I got that right didn't I? Not such a good judge with one of my own players though. He was small and just made the team. The year after he left school I heard that he was playing in the reserves for St Kilda. I thought at the time that he had exceeded all my expectations until I saw that he had been chosen in the St Kilda Firsts. He starred and never looked back becoming a legend at the club. He was of course the late, great Trevor Barker.

Me too! A story to be read and enjoyed. Well done Rude Boy.

Very clever No16!!LOL

I didn't say he was a dud, I just reckoned that he was optimistic in believing that he should have been #1 draft pick in view of his performances compared to Jack's.

Read a headline in Monday's West Australian. WATT'S UP? NAITANUI SEEKS NUMBER ONE DRAFT PICK POSITION. I had to chuckle. Sure Nick took one big grab but 4 kicks and 4 handballs, 1 goal is hardly putting him in a position to challenge our Jack.( 19 possessions for 3 goals.) I for one was always convinced that Watts was much better prospect than Nat. He has natural skill, pace, while Nik is athletic but as raw as a footballer can be. I believe young Stefan Martin is becoming the equal of Naitanui as a ruckman so we didn't need him anyway. No, Jack Watts is going to be a superstar.

You jest of course 'bush demon'. The only similarity between Tilbrook and Tapscott is that their names both start with 'T' and they have the same body build. What a disappointment Diamond Jim was. On the other hand Luke is going to be one of our many important acquisitions.

Love your comparisons from a later era than mine. I really agree with all of them. Did you have one for Robbie Flower? I had trouble with him. Hard to compare.

Yes, I was lucky. When I was 21, I had 4 Demon premierships under my belt. Would you believe, but when I was at school my jealous schoolmates branded me a 'Premiership barracker'. That wasn't a problem for you was it. Not a bad problem though. Most of the kids at Frankston primary school followed Essendon because they wore the same jumpers as Frankston in the Mornington Peninsula league. I thank my dad for letting me be different. BTW don't wish your life away. Your turn is coming. Soon I hope.

Watching Colin Sylvia dash out of the pack, straighten up and kick perfectly reminded me so much of the great Laurie Mithen in our golden era. His skills, marking reminded me so much of Laurie. What do you think Maurie? Some other comparisons with the Golden era guys. Ron Barassi - Jordie McKenzie for his fierce, Barassi like tackling, determination and work rate. Also, Stefan Martin. Why? Because Barass couldn't get a game until he became a ruck rover while Stefan was struggling until forced to be our acting number one ruckman. Look at him now. John Beckwith - Colin Garland, so cool and reliable. Bob Mckenzie - Aaron Davey with his blistering speed and goal kicking. The early edition of Davey. He was averaging 2 goals a game like McKenzie when he played as a forward which is where he has to be. Noel McMahen - Luke Tapscott he charges through like McMahen who was fearsome. Robbie Flower -( Sadly not in a golden era but has to be included here.) Maybe Jack Trengove could be closest here. I think Stephen Hill of Freo is very much in the mould of Robbie. Stuart Spencer - Tom Scully with his ball getting and long left foot kicking. Not as long as Spencer's lovely drop kicking though. Don Williams - Stefan Martin again. His athleticism reminds me a bit of Donny. Leaping, twisting, weaving etc etc. Frank 'Bluey Adams - A smokey here since he hasn't had a game yet but Sam Blease could be the match. At least he's got the red hair and the speed. Enough of nostalgia but the last two weeks have given me heart that we are about to take on the football world in a big way. I guess when we have a near full strength team and so many promising kids it helps a lot. Anyway, I would be interested in feedback from the posters of my era.. Even the young ones could ask their dad or even their GRANDDAD!!

Brad always put in when he was a Demon. Poor form from the booing minority. Good luck Brad.

Wholeheartedly agree with you. My teamwork problem was guys getting in each other's way for straight forward marks. Overall our general teamwork is pleasing and getting better week by week.

Our boys were so keen to contest the ball today that unfortunately, we had two players flying for the ball and spoiling each other for several marks near the goals. This happened too often but I guess it is better to contest than let the opposition get the ball. Talk and teamwork and we will be even better as a group. Loved our resurgence after our woeful first ten minutes. Brent Moloney was simply inspiring today and Jack Watts has pure football talent. Say no more, he's arrived and firing.

6.Brent Moloney 5.Jack Watts 4.Colin Garland 3. Stefan Martin 2. Nathan Jones 1. Jack Trengove Also, well played Daniel Nicholson and Liam Jurrah.

I too was so impressed with big Max today. His palming of the ball was a delight and that tackle setting up Trengove's goal was superb. Pity he has to go if Jamar is fit but he'll get his turn in the years to come. An AA ruckman of the future IMHO.

Is Jack in the clear with the umps this week? Didn't see anything to be concerned about.

I don't know about being shot. He was carrying an injury last season though. Bloody good footballer!

They couldn't be doing any worse if they had played him for another year. He's hardly a grandfather you know. Ask Dustin Fletcher about age.

And the WB haven't been too flash this year WITHOUT Johnson have they?