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Admittedly have an interest in this young fella. As he is a local NT product from the Nightcliff Tigers FC. Who have in recent seasons successfully completed a triple premiership dynasty to now be the top dog in the NT AFL competition. Controversially so in 2020-21 where the coach of the previously dominant St Mary’s team ungraciously slammed the umpiring. To taking the three ‘peat 2021-2022 by snatching victory from the claws of defeat kicking three goals in late time on. Notable former players include the younger Michael Maclean and an emerging Liam Jurrah. If some of that magic rubs off on Andy Moniz-Wakefield we definitely could have a player here. The Nightcliff Tigers have a well reputed under age program of which AMW is a product. My mate who has been a junior coach there for many seasons is keenly following Andy’s progress. Indeed he alerted me when Andy was drafted to the Demons. He is full of praise for AMW’s under age achievements calling him a ‘champ’. Sincerely hoping Andy is able to realise his talent with the MFC. Trusting that under the guidance of Choco Williams et al, he can roll up his sleeves and give it a ‘real crack’ in the big league.

Lord of the Flies? Culture can’t of being that bad at Whitten Oval. Surely! Bevo’s little experiment did go awry.

Agree with the general consensus here. If his performance at the VFL Grand Final exemplifies his courage, ability and intent. Given appropriate opportunity Luke is on the cusp of becoming a valued member of the senior team. As others have already noted his ball skills on a wet slippery surface were terrific as was his attack on the ball. Kicked a memorable check side goal at pace, from tight in the forward pocket in the third quarter at the Sydney Road end.

Times have changed the former Fairfax flagship “The Melbourne Age” has now appeared to have shrunk into a scurrilous little rag of a newspaper. ‘With its AFL footy entity ‘Real Footy’ struggling for relevance. So much column space was devoted to the Cats’ trade week triumphs that as Chris Lamb suggested ‘everyone is going to Geelong’. Seems The Age’s relocation is also eminent. Along with Mark Corrigan and Daisy Pearce. It’s take on the Dees trade late period was rather trite with condescension suggesting the Demons rely on ‘the replacements’ and are now a ‘lost dogs home’ with the acquisition of the two former bullies. Trust it comes back to bite them at “The Geelong Age”. Of course cooler heads will await the longer term return rather than rush for the now gratification fix.

Has waited patiently for promotion to the senior list. After an impressive season at Casey including a wholehearted team orientated performance, full of endeavour in tough conditions in the VFL Grand Final. May the footy gods shine auspiciously and merit rather than reputation guide future selection decisions.

Geelong, Collingwood plus Sydney took chances on younger but obviously talented players during the season gone bye. A number of which added to their team’s performance all going past the Demons. As an avid VFL Casey Demons watcher and attendee at the Grand Final at Princess Park. We appear to have some very exciting talent waiting in the wings. Did the football department err in not debuting or providing sufficient opportunity for younger players this year? Or are they astutely ensuring future ongoing success by building solid physical and performance attributes that will allow younger players to make an impact when given the green light next season?

Confucius say … “Eventually the brick must crumble.”

Josh may be better off on the #70 tram!

Cheers! Wells 11 88 it was. TC

Alan Johnson’s performance in the ‘87 Elimination Final against the Eagles. In their very first final and our first final since ‘64 was described by coach John Northey as “Magnificent”. Justifiably so. For those DL’s of a certain vintage most certainly an unforgettable almost legendary time with some great individual and team performances. Despite being derided as ‘ordinary’ and participating in that season’s final series by ‘default’.

Alan Johnson? Surely one of best West Australian footballers to take the field for the Demons period.

If we can get R M Williams in as an apparel sponsor too. My daughter has her eye on a pair of their classic boots. That Dad promised as a graduation present. A discount would be most appreciated.

Don’t want to Paint it Black but he is clearly running Out of Time. So to Start Me Up, he may need Mother’s Little Helpers. Which given the league’s stance on recreational and performance drugs would leave him Shattered. But in the end It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But l Like it) !

Memories that remain forever young OMR. Amongst the flotsam and jetsam that typically bubbles to the surface post end of season. This thread admittedly tweaked mutual interest up here. Having just returned from the late September ‘window’ empty handed and now able to warm up again in the barmy climes of the Havana of the far north. (Yes we do have an American presence here.) We would like to nominate Stephen Kerley as FMW. Our research at Demonwiki indicates like the younger Jacko spent three seasons on the list as a solidly built backman under Tiger Ridley. Whenaponce he departed interstate, for what one may assume better opportunities. Was given a fair go by the coach it appears and was developing into a potentially solid key defender who read the play well and courageously attacked the ball.

If the revolution was lead by committee one wonders what would emerge from the train wreck. Fortunately those charged with the responsibility for running the club are by and large professional competent people. Far removed from the proletarian ruck. If faith is continued to be shown in players like Sam Weiderman despite his long gestation. And the ugly duckling turns out to be a swan. Those howling for his blood on the Place de la Concorde of the web waves(DL) may well be truly disappointed.

Learnings or Leanings? Or just plain taught a Lesson. On repeat seemingly through a fair bit of the second half of the season. Given the flaws which manifested we were never truly ‘blown away’. Which suggests if those at the tiller make the right calls and positively address the chinks in the Demon armour. The team can re-energise in the next campaign and renew it’s assault on the competition summit. But as others have already mentioned the successful game plan and personnel of 2021 require a fairly substantial re-think and re-fit. Congratulations to Geelong and Chris Scott, the old adage ‘try try again to you succeed’ applies. An injection of youth, a renewed game plan, boosting the collective self-belief and modicum of luck etc have paid off big time. Therein is the model for the way forward, change and adapt or risk irrelevance. Ideally from the the president and board, football department, recruitment, fitness and conditioning, coaches and players, right down to the humble bootstudder. Given our recent rise from football obscurity. The club now has a wealth of resources, people, experience and talent. To get it right and get back on course.

Late withdrawal at the barrier?

To paraphrase (the much preferred) Leonard Cohen rather than Robbie Williams. First we re-take the ‘G’ and then we take the Grail. Bring on ‘23

Was that barbecue or original?

6 Luke Dunstan 5 James Munro 4 Adam Tomlinson 3 Sam Weideman 2 Mitch Brown 1 Mitch White Honourable mentions; Jacob van Rooyen Toby Bedford Kade Chandler Andy Moniz-Wakefield Jake Bowey Tom MacDonald Matt Buntine Adjudication; All fair and reasonable Broadcast; Due deference was observed and the game went live. Opposition hyperbole watch; Mitch Robinson's last hurrah! Sat unceremoniously on his ar$e, courtesy Mitch White shirtfront priceless! Overall comment; Give me six leading footballers from this team refresh and rule the 'G.

BURY MY HEART AT CASEY? Post-apocalypse and the vampire banana-benders are still after blood. Question is will the few survivors rally? And send the horde of speculators, carpet baggers, condominium sales staff, eye-gougers and Zorko-ites back across the border to Christopher Skase Land? Round 1 ... be there!

AS TRADITION DEMANDS FOR KING AND COUNTRY FOR KITH AND KIN FOR ALL THOSE BOYS AND GIRLS WITH DREAMS OF DEMON DO AND DARE DO IT DEES AT THE 'G NINE O' NINE

6 Clayton Oliver 5 Steven May 4 Ed Langdon 3 Bayley Fritsch 2 Harrison Petty 1 Charlie Spargo Honourable mentions; Christian Petracca Tom Sparrow Max Gawn James Harmes Adjudication; Bring back Razor Ray. Broadcast; No comment Opposition hyperbole watch; Buddy is still laughing all the way to the bank. Overall comment. Too many comfortable passengers. Whole club needs to follow Clayton Oliver's red-collar, roll up your sleeves, into the fray performance.

Umpire needs to pull his head out of his ....

Pleased to see so many Demonlanders up and about. May you all enjoy a great evening at the 'G' Grab the momentum Go for glory Demons!!