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Tom looks to be completely at ease and ready to go in the biggest game of the year. Looking forward to watching him develop further over the next decade.

Hope so. Stuffed back as far as I know.

#11, Max Gawn, MFC's latest Premiership Captain, says hi With the delisting for Bradke he would more than likely fill his list spot, possibly with more prospect of success. It is essential that Gil and his henchmen ensure that there is a viable Victorian second tier competition, without the need for interstate travel, for 2022, to give a far better chance of development for all fringe listed players. 2020 and 2021 were unmitigated disasters for these players. WAFL and SANFL look after their own - frankly the Sydney and SE Queensland teams can no longer be allowed to drag our teams down ... were there 22 clubs in the VFL this year? Complete farce.

Should have called up the Carlton doc - he would also say Max has "delayed concussion" thanks to the little dwarf who slammed his head into the concrete. Would have cost him 6 weeks for next season. Still, it may have helped fire us up for the unbelievable onslaught.

Three finals. Three big wins. By an average of over 10 goals. Must be a new record. All by “a team with a dysfunctional forward line”.

I got a similar one early in the last quarter from another gentleman and good friend Doggies long term member ”All over. Well played and well done to the Dees. Enjoy the celebrations. Worthy premiers”

And nothing at all about the sling tackle by Daniels on Gawn. Could have KOd him. Not even a bloody free.

That may be underrating Luke Jackson’s amazing contribution in that turnaround period. His centre ruck work was absolutely awesome and his second efforts just unprecedented. Sign him up now for the next decade.

My heart being 57 years older than last time, I don’t know that it would have lasted the tension of the last one in 64 with the last minute 4 point win with the winning goal by a back pocket straying, against coach’s orders, to the half forward line. The 56, 57 and 60 teams were also etched into my memory but it is so hard to compare eras. That said the current mob look pretty complete and superbly fit.

Agree that the “standard published stats” suggest he did very little but there were numerous pressure moments and shepherds that are available to some that no doubt show things differently. Sure, by his standards, he may have had a quiet one, but he still did the team things and absolutely helped get us there. About to watch the full replay again.

Totally stunned by the turnaround. I know we did v Brisbane and Geelong in the home and away, but this, in a GF!! The three goals in 80 seconds leading in to ¾ time blew my mind (and Footscray’s will) … bloody amazing.

They have squeezed the life out of teams especially in second halves. But they don’t just squeeze, they also connect and set up attacks. And so many times, when the mids slow the oppositions momentum, the rest of the mids and forwards run down and set an impenetrable zone. Bloody hard work but well rewarded. Couldn’t happen if some goose at AFL HQ decided to restrict players to netball like zones as another knee jerk reaction to help save Geelongs Gerries. 😡

100 points to 7 after the turnaround which must be some sort of record Were they just teasing?

Any word from Ron Barassi, our last premiership captain? He would be a proud man tonight.

That is just unbelievable stuff .... but they have done similar things this year - come from behind v Brisbane, round 23 v Old Cats ....never say die. A very long time since I have believed and trusted a Demon team so much.

Cant find the "changers for next week" thread 🤨

EXORCISED like the NS curse.

CP 5 Oliver Jackson Max Salem ANB apologies to the rest - all contributed ti us getting there

EXORCISM !!!!! Need a formal ceremony at the G once lockdown ends.

Beautiful - Max talking about ND's influence.🥲

192 point cumulative margin over three finals .... must be some sort of record.

Can we cross to Nathan Jones perhaps? Ch 7 .. can you do this?

And his PB as well, I believe.

Will there be a formal exorcism ceremony for the curse of Norm Smith?? Maybe at the G when (and if) we get out of lockdown.

Runner u. Cant go past Tracc