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Steven spoke very well at the press conference. Described the game as 'less than perfect' but praised the team resilience and desire to win. After the sales pitch since taking the reins he was obviously gratified with the team performance. Interestingly he mentioned the AFL hoodoo word 'equity' and the potential advantages, teams may have playing the opening round or coming of fresh off byes. Hallelujah 'learnings' was not spoken of, even as a a rapidly, receding faintest of echoes.

6 Max Gawn 5 Jacob van Rooyen 4 Kysaiah Pickett 3 Jack Steele 2 Brody Mihocek 1 Changkuoth Jiath Honourable mentions; Christian Salem Kade Chandler Harry Sharp Daniel Turner Xavier Lindsay Jai Culley Latrelle Pickett (an auspicious first goal)

A more than fair summation joeboy. Congratulations! All debutants contributed strongly to the win. Jiath was particularly impressive, contrary to some prior opinion a very solid performer.

Watched at a Saints supporting mate’s. Been treated to a terrific game of football either way. StevenKing’s celebration 3 minutes to go!!! I’m [censored] excited too!!!

Christian’s footy career has had its up and downs. Challenges with thyroid related illness and significant injury have delayed this deserved milestone. As others have alluded to here during his rookie first season. When he auspiciously kicked the winning goal, with 19 seconds to go in Round 13 2014 against the dons. Clearly BOG in the opening quarter of the ‘21 Grand Final. Repeatedly driving the Demons into attack, completely dominating his opponent and delivering the ball lace out to his forwards. Had the pleasure of meeting Christian with my daughter at the Sunday afternoon celebrations after the Grand Final. Found him to a personable, friendly young bloke with a twist of ironic humour. Congratulations Christian. Demon Premiership Champion tried and true.

Impressive! DL’s science knowledge is ahead of the ruck. As Autumn turns to Winter and wet weather prevails how will the AFL sanctioned aerial ping pong fare? It’s been a Wet Wet Wet season in the top end.

Bobo top of the class! gs77 commendation awarded for assisting others. Picket remove the comic from inside your science textbook.

Two chemists walk into a bar. The first says "I'll have some H20". The second says "I'll have some H2O too" The second chemist suddenly is deceased. Why?

Alternatively Angry Anderson 'Bound for Glory' live from VFL Park Waverley 1991.

Aye naw Rab given your Gaelic roots toss in some real tartan! Bay City Rollers The Blue Nile Incredible String Band

Alternatively ‘White Rabbit’ by the Jefferson Airplane

Pleased Paddy Cross made the SSP cut another Gippsland Power graduate. When he is on song can kick multiple opportunistic goals. Looking forward to seeing how he goes this season. 🍀

Genetics aside... Does he have the Flower Magic moves?

My old stomping ground, Saints still had some very handy players post '66 Stuart Trott, Ross Smith, Cowboy Neale and Bob Murray amongst others. Doc Baldock had moved on by then. Climbed up and down the outer terraces yelling "Lollies, Drinks, Chocolate..." Last game I attended there was memorable, as it was my first sighting of Allen Jakovich, his third game for the Demons Round 18 1991. He kicked 8 goals in an impressive display until 3/4 time. As Danny Frawley put the clamps on him and Tony Lockett came into the game, Saints outscored us 4 goals 4 behinds to 1 goal 1 behind in the last qt. But we prevailed by 1 behind according to Demonwiki.

As was his dad Doggy Brown 😉 Ghostie you can PM me the remaining numbers! Cheers TC😜

#41 immediately thought of Peter Rhode who according to Demowiki played the most games proudly wearing the #41 guernsey for the Demons. 117 games total. Described as a 'rugged' defender, I admired his courage and competitive physicality. My most vivid memory of him playing was when he combined with Rod Grinter as twin medium forwards. When the team was bereft of forward options due to injuries. It was an unlikely but bonafide success. May have kicked seven goals between them? which contributed strongly to a terrific win at the 'G. Other players who graced #41 include Frank Adams in his *freshman-sophomore years. Blair Campbell who was credited with introducing the banana kick and more recently Judd McVee. If Paddy Cross can emulate Blair Campbell's performance as a small forward with the Demons. At two goals per game he will fit in very well. An exciting prospect I wish him well.

hardtack in my misspent youth Ummagumma was an absolute favourite. Double Album live set and a studio set. Recall this side as probably from the studio set. Set the controls for the heart of the Sun a stunning climax. Never saw them live back then envy those that did.

Picket-rex con rose coloured JEFFO glasses.

Unfortunately noise filling in the fearful silence is largely the way of the world. Go to a 'popular' restaurant for dinner chances are there's a table of Babelites, babbling, boorish, banalities at volume next to your table. You'd wish they'd just shut up and eat. Or the management has decided to change the restrained musical accompaniment to near shouting just to be heard. Eat to the beat, let's forget table manners if you ever had them. No need for empathy or due consideration if you're already half cut. Reflective. objective, individual thoughtfulness is out, pay your mindfulness guru here. At the football it's bread and circuses, (user pays). Complete with PA'd cacophonic messaging to trigger the desired collective responses. Add electronic visual over overkill and fill the gaps with AFL sanitised 'football'. Forget the organic roar of the crowd, we've got a machine cranking it out at 119 decibels. With 'Walk Out Song' and 'First Goal Song', whatever the 'choices' made. 'Hells Bells' was just a serenade.

You're such a handsome hound You'll wind up in the pound All you can say is bow-wow-wow You're in the doghouse now It was a grand old flag Yes, it was swell But you bit the hand That fed you so well Bayley Fritisch to front the Soggy Bottom Boys out Coldstream way if his mit fails to come up round one

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Quite a creditable performance from Casey considering the AFL ‘equity’ department have apparently run their grubby fingers over this one. Casey VFL listed players v the Hawthorn AFL listed inclusions + Box Hill VFL list selections. Casey’s Gippsland connection looking after your own backyard may well apply.