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He's looking right at ya saying, "Oi!!! Don't mock the look that is the GLARRRRRE!!!"

I love the Jurrah picture - 110% focused.

Since DB became coach the idea has been to clear out and reinvigorate the list - no problems with that. But are we becomming too ruthless? Too youth orientated? Is a player automatically over the hill when they turn 30? Realistically Junior and bruce had more footy in them. If Brad Green is still playing good footy at 30 do we offer him a 1 year contract? Would we blame him if he took 2 years elsewhere?

Offering them a one year contract isn't saying they are past it. It is saying we think you have something to offer, hence why we are offering you a contract. Players can go downhill very quickly after 30, especially the way the game is going now. Its good business, not really ruthless. We were ruthless in Bruce in not caving in to his demands, but we offered him a contract.

Cheers mate. I think I'm almost done with the editing to be honest. Enough is enough .

As for Green's glove... come on it needs to stay!!! It's part of the Brad Green attire we all love!!!

Yeah I dont see the issue with the glove. He wears a glove, it doesn't take anything away from the banner.

Your wish is my command, sir. Some nice suggestions.

I have an interest...

That is perfect in my opinion. People could find very minor things forever, and that final one you have put up is outstanding. Super job mate!

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Not bad at all!

I didn't notice Cameron Bruce out there.

Who?

Are they mutually exclusive?

Good point. I dont think they are at all.

Though he is big he does not carry the beef of these guys. Here you also have serious talent, brains and some great work ethic though not all in the same body.

He is also only 22, so he has plenty of time to build up a body like a Pavlich type.

I don't think we will get him because I think Carlton will be all over him. I dont know anything about his attitude like I have said previously so I wont comment on that, but as a player it is one to consider.

Facebook? Where?

How do we access these photo's?

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=303386&id=285839797316

I think I prefer it without the Welcome to ....

Is there anyway to sharpen the "est 2000" banner. It looks a tad pixelated. Perhaps this is a result of blowing up the banner from from the dees logo. Maybe if it was smaller the pixelation might not be as obvious.

Sorry to request all these changes. i know how frustrating WIPs can be. We'll get there in the end.

Agreed. I think red stands out much better for DEMONLAND too...the white is a bit clash guernsey...

I don't buy Anthony as a big tall option. Just a medium tall option.

ANTHONY 192cm

Posdiadly - 193cm

Fevola - 191cm

Pavlich - 192cm

Roughead - 193cm

Bradshaw - 190cm

You dont actually have to be 196+cm to be a tall forward. Both the Riewoldt boys have made everybody think that 190-193 is not big enough for a tall forward. It actually is!

See here Timmy

http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23403&hl=hangon&st=0

A long long enjoyable read you will have

Looking at recent drafts there has been some good late gets.

2001 had Brian Lake at 71 and Dane Swan at 58.

2002 Brad Sewell was a rookie selection, so was Porplyzia.

Jono Brown at 30 was a reasonable get.

Father son. Doesn't count!

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1 vote for red

Looks awesome DeezMan

This is Bad.

Sure he wasn't amazing - but provided crucial rebound whilst shutting down an opponent, week after week.

He deserved more than a 1 year contract.

Giving him only 1 year meant he could be pushed out at the end of next year, even when he knew his body would still very likely be fine. Just like poor J-Mac last year. Awful way to treat him.

We forget how many games our legends like Robbo & J-Mac won us, we should be backing them in when they say they're right to go around again.

Maybe we should focus on that rather than keeping hacks like Newton around the club. I mean, c'mon. Like he deserves to share in our success?

This upsets me. Club champions should get more than 1 year contracts if there is nothing wrong with them.

Poor form Bailey.

If it is alright for Shane Crawford to play out his career on one year contracts after turning 30, a brownlow medalist, elite champion player, then it should be fine for good old Brucey boy.

Its common practice. The player should take it as an incentive. Obviously doesn't back his ability to make it impossible for the club to turn him down after next season.

What I like about those photos is that Scully, Trengove and even Bail are leading the packs. Also Maric is always up near the front in the photos (I know, they are only photos) but it looks like he is working hard to earn his spot. Even having Sylvia there up and going is great to see.

Can't think of any other club that has gone about their business in this manner. Just makes the club look stupid - some clubs honour their champions, we just shoot ours like lame horses and do it through the media.

Would you prefer us to be like the Bulldogs and have Brad Johnson limping around keeping a good player out of the best 22 for finals? Making the club look ridiculously stupid for not realising the player is past it.

We do it through the media? You reckon that the press conference is the first contact the player has with the club regarding their future? Seriously?

By having a press conference it allows the fans etc to have some form of a goodbye. It lets the player have their say. If you haven't noticed, football media is big business now. If we didnt hold a press conference, the player would be put through interviews anyway. So whats the difference?

why is there so much resistance here?

Stop playing the man and go the ball! Admit the policy is ridiculous!

The policy is great, and is regular practice now in almost every AFL club. Offering longer than 1 year contracts for players over 30 is dangerous. Look at Brad Johnson.

\Notwithstanding Bruce not playing in the GF - him and Green were there when we used to win!! Regularly!! When we used to be the 3rd most successful finals-bound team of the decade outside of Eagles/ Lions (before 2008!)

How can you refer to this as a "failed past"!?!?

Well it certainly wasn't successful. My definition of success is a flag. We made up the numbers for years, we were what the Western Bulldogs are now. That isn't success.

Brucie wanted to stay at Melbourne. The club was not prepared to committ. Don't blame Cam. The club virtually pushed him in the same way they pushed James.

We offered him a 1 year contract...I dont understand how that isnt a commitment?

Moloney and McKenzie - lack the physical attributes to tag anyone but fellow hard men

What is it that you think McKenzie lacks in comparison to Jnr? I think his physical attributes are spot on for a shut down role, but I wouldnt want to use him in one because it would remove his bottom of the pack clearance ability.

now that we have another spot to fill do we wait and use this pick in the psd maybe theres another jurrah waiting

We dont have another spot now deewakka, this only frees up an extra rookie list spot because he was on the veterans list

We need one sooner rather than later... so voila!

Thankyou all.

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Not bad mate!! Well done. I reckon it would look better without the His Men, the cup and the other text. Just the players looks great, some real good photoshopping work.

Thus, he couldn't have been traded.

Ahhhhh...yes he could

An extra rookie pick, and therefore no.

It could allow them to take a punt on a mature aged rookie