Bitter but optimistic

Jeez, I can hardly contain my excitement and anticipation about this arvo at the "G. Before the Port match I scored a free packet of nuts with the footy record and then , against the Druggies, I was given a free yoyo. I'm all a tremble. What will it be today?

Well that idea has a certain appeal, however, I'll stick with you Red as I'm hoping you're not of the kiss and tell variety.

Now that you're in an obliging "pro bono" mood Red, I have a few matters that need tidying up by a lawyer of high repute.

Now don't go fogging up my rose coloured glasses Age.

Hurling might be a more appropriate alternative Maze.

Now there's a thought Ernie. Thanks!!! If we lose tonight I might use a red herring to thrash the maid.

There's been a lot of gloom on Demonland of late. Although it must be said that even at the best of times, there is always a healthy miasma of despair hovering around the place. Comes with supporting the Dees I suppose. And yes … I sat through two shockers this year and was ready to chew my own hand off. I did no such thing obviously and contented myself by giving the maid a jolly good thrashing. Nonetheless onward and upward! Team sport is a strange beast and it only takes one special moment to turn zeroes into heroes. Who will produce that memorable momentum changing moment tonight? Perhaps Frosty will outmuscle Buddy in a one on one and then break away..... take a bounce or two and ….. kick a raking goal!!!!

Have the commos finally vacated?

1. Just not good enough 2. I don’t usually complain about umpiring but that was a confusing, inconsistent and sub standard effort

Poor coin toss

Just arrived and a young lady gave me a yo-yo! i offered to show her “around the world “ and she looked at me as if I was a pervert

No fumes tonight bb - the tinea is currently in remission

Just heading in from Scumbury. Have an odd feeling of confused confidence. Maybe it’s the vibe from the happy looking group of dees supporters nearby More likely it’s because I’m horribly sober for this hour of the day

Well Clint, our form has been [censored] but so has Essendrugs. My optimism lies in the fact that the players will realise that losing this game could mean an end to our finals aspirations and hopefully ….. lift!

I was a really good schoolyard bully and fairly good as a workplace bully - Worksafe and anti discrimination laws curtailed my achievements in that area. I have to admit though, I never really got the hang of cyberbullying ( although I did [censored] Stuie off a few times) Must be a generational thing.

Well done LDC! That means you are in the ideal mindset to post on Demonland with authority and confidence!

Contention There is no place for "facts" on Demonland.

Yes he certainly won't play against the Bummers but beyond that is unknown at this stage. Groin injury - you'd reckon a couple of weeks but, if it's a bad one ……………………………..?????

I have wondered, as have many others, whether we will see the Max/Pruess combination which would allow us to have a forward "tower". The problem at the moment is we have looked slow and are lacking a pacy forward crumber. I just don't think we could risk having another lumberer in the side.

I too have been perplexed by our lack of ability to offer genuine forward leads. One reason is that our forwards seem to push forward to quickly meaning that a lead, even if successful, leaves them too far out. As @Fanatique Demon alludes to above it is a structural or set up issue. Why doesn't one key forward always stay back near the goals? It would provide a leading option, Also it would split the defence to some extent and avoid being constantly outnumbered at forward contests. Unless you have a Wayne Carey or Tony Locket up forward then expecting to win contested pack marks regularly is a dream.

Spot on Luci - I've wondered about this for years. Much of a presser is useless because meaning is lost due to not hearing the question.

Mmmm ….. well ...err …yes .. that has become a problem in recent times.

I'm getting quite aroused.

Game over! Stiff [censored] Bummers!

I know that behind that macho womanising, drunkin, huntin, fishin façade you really love me Ernie.