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14 hours ago, dees189227 said:

I think I need a max gawn premiership magnet on my fridge. Forget that one I think they are gone. Gee I hope the club get more in of other players. I'm guessing they can't keep up with demand. 

Bugger just went on the herald sun shop and the mugs are gone, but surely melbourne will release one. Id rather give my money to the club than the herald sun. 

The club released mugs twice since Sunday and sold out both times. On the Shop site @13.50.

Great design and will make more for sure.

15 hours ago, Thehardtackler said:

Brian Taylor was pro Dogs all match in his commentary until our win was assured, then he started praising us!

Daisy Pearce was embarassing BT and James Brayshaw, with insightful contradictions all game on stratgy. So much so, after half time BT would often ask Daisy what she thought was happening.

The best example was 3rd 1/4 when Lever kicked the ball long on Langdon's wing to a footrace beteween Kossie and Tmac, kicking to TMAC. He was much further forward than Kossies\. TMAC lost the contest and Dogs retained the ball.

Brayshaw said that was a win for the Dogs. 20 seconds later May marks the rebounding dogs kick due to the backline set up, pointed out then by Daisy how Lever's clever kick gave the Dees defence time to set back up.

THAT was embarrassing.

11 hours ago, bingers said:

Agree with the description of McClure as a 'dinosaur'. I don't understand how he gets a gig. Total moron.

I absolutely despise Ross 'budding' Lyon. The word 'vile' springs to mind.

Why hasn't anyone mentioned Triplechins? He tipped the Bulldogs to win the GF because a filth person couldn't tip Melbourne. Or something like that. Great logic TC. Call yourself a professional ??? 

 

 

Agreed. But you missed out Kellie Underwood when referring to Eddie.

 " I just feel the Doggies are ready to go"

Huge insight there. Leave the prognostication to the experts.

15 hours ago, Demonstone said:

Are we talking Gary Buckenara?  The same Gary Buckenara who played 154 games for Hawthorn and kicked 293 goals, won four Premierships, captained his State twice, was named All-Australian three times and was named in Hawthorn's Team of the Century?  That Gary Buckenara?  Make no mistake, he was an excellent footballer.

He did coach by the way, at the Sydney Swans, where his record was very poor.

Fair comment. Absolutely a great player.

God-given gifts don't translate in any way to having a good insigth to a club looking in from the outside. Pure speculation by most and good media fodder.

His comments and Ross Lyon's 2021 finals forecast will be seen as comedy gold in the future.

 As an aside I will be amazed for lots of reasons if Ross Lyon is again a senior coach after this year's sagas.

11 hours ago, BAMF said:

And so it begins.

Our players will be lauded as Superstars. We will become the hunted. Everyone will want what we have and try to replicate our game plan.

A simple one two hand pass between Petracca and Oliver will be called incredible by commentators.

Salem will be lauded as the best kick in the league every time he gets the ball. Even when he missed one it will be a rare miss.

But its true anyway.  - Just now will be rcognised. 

On 9/27/2021 at 7:13 PM, AC/DeeC said:

Has been mentioned in a previous thread but are the three successive Demon goals kicked in the last minute of the 3rd quarter:

00:51 Petracca

00:34 Sparrow

00:19 Oliver

Are these the quickest 3 goals in succession ever?

 

Maybe.  But we know Fritsch holds the record set this year for the fastest 3 goals by an individual player - approx 95 seconds against the Crows.

12 hours ago, durango said:

His marking is elite for a man of his size and stature

188cm (6ft 2) and 84.  He's a good size still, but superb leap and in the air, but strong hands also helps.

Tricky match up.

By sheer coincidence I found my copy of the Age for Sunday 21 March. The day after the Round 1 Freo win. Its a fascinating read. Iwas using it to light the fire .

Two key Headlines.

Back page : "Dees 'mature' in defence" 

Inside main review article; "Dees win but need to be ruthless"

The reviews laud May petracca oliver and fritsch.

Goodwins key comment was the off season development of team cohesion. 

Prescient after what happened on saturday and worth a read.

30 minutes ago, Bobby McKenzie said:

Tom is certainly not built like a sparrow. Strong and tough with a beautiful kick just like Jack Watts. That pass to BB in last quarter and goal off one step in the third  good examples of his ability. Going to be a great is my humble prediction.

2 huge game breaking moments. Will stand up in all pressures. You can't teach that. Can Cerra?

Who knows?

4 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Yep, he will be very big for the Dees in 22. His rate of the dreaded 'learnings' as a footballer has been phenomenal. Wonderful footballer with immense potential.

 

Plus he jumps in the air with excitement when something good happens.

Just so engaged as a team player. 

3 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Good question Bob ! A few contenders but I'm going for Petty.

He didn't appear up to it in his early games but after Tomlinson's injury he became pivotal in the backline.

In fact he's now jumped ahead of Tommo in the pecking order.

Petty is a good call. 

I was concerned at May's age but now we will have him for a while then have a seamless transition with petty to full hack  and maintenance of a premiership standard defence for a number of years. Lever cpntinuing the leadetship role there with the others. 

5 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The mere mention of his name makes me sick. 

Why is buckenara described as a list "Guru".

He's achieved what exactly?

17 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

$2.7 million worth of merch in a four-week period, and that’s BEFORE the grand final win! That’s nuts!!!

Sat in my Road to the GF T-shirt to watch the game. Unbelievable statistic selling 10,000 units.

Well done to the club's marketing team to mobilise that.

I note one of the memorablia framed items of 1000 prints at $695 sold out in 24 hours and a new edition now offered.

Its all just a donation to the club to secure the future really . Fantastic position. So pleased for the clubs Mgt and Board to now be free to plan and deliver ongoing improvements and the club's future will now never be in doubt.

The players deserve this. Listen to Ed Langdons  fascinating interview on Gus and Gawy and you appreciate how hard it is for the players and staff trekking out to Casey at times. 

1 hour ago, george_on_the_outer said:

Exactly.  If he did his research and read his own article he would find out Oliver and Pickett are contracted for another 2 years, Gawn for another 4. 

Our priorities for next year are Jackson and Brayshaw. Yes they will get a salary increase but Jones and Jetta have retired now, which will go a long way to covering any increase.  

As BDA has said any club that has won a Premiership has the same problem.  But any club that is in the top part of the Ladder will as well ( apart from Collingwood).  It's all about list management.  Not the bleeding obvious!!

And Tmac from reports took a pay cut.

But Kane is raising ths as a legitimate issue given the star power clearly inside the team. 

Cats managed it, so will we.

Basically, In jason and gary Pert we trust.  (not necessarily Taylor's area but he will have input for team structure for sure.)

5 minutes ago, Ben E said:

Rapt for Jack and family. Like the team, he has matured out of sight and recognised what it means to be a team player, how his strengths contribute to the whole. He was very influential in the finals’ series, has great understanding with Gawn/Jackson at stoppages and complements Clarry & Trac really well with his defensive work and ability to clear the path for others. He played a key part in the Harmes-Fritsch turning point in the GF. So pleased.

Our starting midfield - with him a key part of it - is dynamic, powerful and intimidating, akin to the Lions’ (2001-4) and Cats’ (2007-2011) midfields in their prime. Other teams beware!

The team individually and collectively took the chance to claim all to be top notch finals performers, where reputations are made.   

For Trac, Oliver, right down to Jake Bowey, to do what they did in front of 3,900,000 viewers cements them as legends career -wise. 

Some say TMac had a quiet game, but his shephard through of Sparrow's goal in the 3rd 1/4, set up the opportunities for the next 2 goals. Had it been a point, dogs get possession and shut down the 1/4.

Huge tick for Tom.

On 9/27/2021 at 2:03 PM, DaveyJones'sLocker said:

Has the MRO findings been released ? Havent seen it anywhere. I thought  max exaggerated but thought could be a fine minimum for the high hit on Oliver (Bont) ? 

Both incidents cleared yesterday.

On 9/26/2021 at 9:55 AM, DeeSpencer said:

Max played it up a bit but the tackle certainly went on. Not sure it really played a role.

But Viney hit the next stoppage hard, forced the ball our way. Bailey Smith fumbled it to Harmes and the rest was history.

The tackle wasn't looked at by MRP. Max had serious momentum which contributed. Daniel not largely responsible.

But the stand over image will be his shame for his career. It will always come up somewhere and be detrimental. 

Not once ( I think) did any Dees player behave that way, even after the floodgates opened. 

The best was Fritsch in this regard. he just stuck to nailing his opportunities and ignored his opponents.

1 minute ago, Brownie said:

Thanks to everyone on Demonland and best wishes to you all.

After all the analysis and articles I've immersed myself into this week, I reckon we've got this if we do one thing well.

KICK STRAIGHT!

I'm sure we'll deliver on every other element Of our game today, but we must convert our opportunities. I think it's going to be a close one.

We can do it. Enjoy demonlanders.

Great post Brownie and thanks for the sentiments.

Your'e on the money.

We do this, above - we win!

1 hour ago, radar said:

Should push for long extension given the concessions last 2 years

They did.  Contract got extended for lost years a few months ago.

36 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I’d like to thing the MCC and the state government would fight tooth and nail to retain the GF given it has a 40 odd year contract and has lost it two years in a row.

The MCC and Cricket Ground Trust don't buy into unlawful contract termination because thats what it would take to move from the 40 year agreement up to 2057 I think.

Won't happen.

Stefan Martin's 2021 record:

8 Games, aerages are  3 kicks, 7 handballs and 16 hitouts a game.

71 % game time.

And he's the answer to Max Gawn?

2 hours ago, Bates Mate said:

Now that he is on media Street he has to go against the grain to stay relevant

I think you're right BM but its sad also. Kane cornes is highly opinionated for the same reason but he always argues his case.

The best ross can do is say ."... so and so will get the job done...". Is that it?

1 hour ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Ross Lyon hasn’t rated us all year. He would hate the fact if Goody broke a massive premiership drought but he couldn’t at the Saints.

Lloyd to be fair has been on us from about rnd 18 or 19. 
 

I was surprised Cornes tipped us considering two weeks ago on the Sunday Footy show he had picked the Dogs to win following their win over his beloved Port.

 

Lyon tips the Dogs and Max for BOG.

Fair dinkum?  If Max is BOG we win by 6 goals.

Is Ross for real these days????

On 9/22/2021 at 2:21 PM, rjay said:

The sub rule will be exploited, if not used.

With them and us going in with players under a cloud the exploitation of the sub may not even be an issue.

I suspect the sub will be used legitimately.

So, who is the best choice?

I think Hunt would give us more coverage...but wouldn't be disappointed either way.

JJ would be stiff to miss.

The wildcard could be Melk...

Some have called for Smith but that is too big a risk if May is in.

I'd be shocked if the rule ISN't exploited.

It would be dead easy.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Ross Lyon.

I pay no attention to a guy that paid hush money for a sexual harassment incident that swept under the carpet. Up there with Wayne Carey as the biggest oxygen thief out there.

I did laugh at this but..

 

With Yze in the Box upstairs, and a direct headset connection to Goody?

Lyon just shows he's now a dinosaur. 

This is a coaching Team approach and has been all year, adding Chaplin, Choco etc.

Bevo's probbaly a control freak like Lyon would have been.