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Martin a very good footballer but maybe he should consider a career change. Curtain call for extras in the new Mad Max Gawn epic is about to happen. Dusty just add black leather, with studs, a Harley and for good measure a jail break. Go you mighty Demons!!!!!!

As that famous footy scribe Marcus Clark wrote ‘For the Term of his Natural Life’.

Totally agree Sue, the hand supposedly holding the ball ‘steady’, awaiting the arrival of the action force (‘closed’ fist.) Is now integral in the launch of the ball. Scott Pendlebury’s long ‘handball’ technique has that characteristic slinging action. Of course he is hardly home alone in that. But that at least more or less mimics the original intention. Clayton Oliver has been ‘pinged’ a few times so far this season for dubious handballs. He obviously is a well practiced ‘gunslinger’ when it comes to ‘handball’ but overall appears to maintain fair sportsmanship. Unlike Liberatore and his ilk, who like a growing number of AFL ‘luminaries’ , appear to think that winning at any cost justifies the end result. In a more perfect AFL world, shadowy figures at the card table who regularly apply deceptive practices in close, may at some time get their deserved comeuppance. Now where exactly is that Karma bus?

So the handball like the drop kick is destined to go the way of the Dodo? As long as it’s endorsed by the NRL.

Whitten’s flick pass was outlawed for the betterment of the game. Will the AFL rules committee recommend that the Footscray sleight of the ‘closed propulsive hand’ be focussed on under the umpiring microscope? Or will Liberatore and Co; still be allowed to be a bunch of tossers?

May’s speedy recovery and brave return to the field of battle, after what initially appeared to be a horrendous injury. Shows he is (or has) a tough ‘mug’ with gritty determination to boot. Ditto Bayley Fritsch. After a belated viewing of the Casey v Box Hill VFL match. Where a number of contenders for AFL spots displayed their impressive credentials. TC are spruiking Kade Chandler after his performance as the one to watch. Definitely short listed here for team selection when an opportunity arises.

BD seems to be some confusion here with your recollection! Gerry Gee was a force for good humoured witticisms, spiced with occasional mischievous banter. One would never associate him with being malevolent.?

If MFC beat RFC we will laud Goody’s cunning ploy to appropriate and assimilate Dimma’s gameplan into the Demon playbook.

Agreed JG, the notion of bringing in both Brown and Weidemann together and they immediately fit in harmoniously, with other forwards and mid-fielders is questionable. It will take time to develop synergy between, what is currently working well and adding new components. It will not necessarily be a matter of flicking on a switch and it automatically happens. As noted by other posters on this thread, Sam Weidemann may be the forward inclusion of first choice by selectors. Surprisingly Ben Brown may be allowed further opportunity in the VFL to get ‘cherry right’ for Blundstone Arena. A great position for the club to be in, not merely holding the fort for the calvary to arrive, to get the season going. But now holding high ladder position with a number of hard working and talented players strongly desiring to be part of it.

Ease up BD ? ! Sold our souls in a deal with the devil demon to resurrect the “show” in 2010 on DL. When El Diablo called in the bet we were ‘condemned’ to remain MFC supporters, a life sentence.

Tom McDonald fit and firing there is no dilemma.

Incommunicado for first 3 quarters due to work/travel commitments. (The scenery was superb though). Only able to switch on for the final stanza, been a top day. Go you mighty Demons!!!

Regular bathing is OK WJ its good hygiene, main thing is don't drink the bath water...

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Flower power is definitely in!

6 Christian Petracca 5 Max Gawn 4 Clayton Oliver 3 Jake Lever 2 Jack Viney 1 Bayley Fritsch Honourable mentions; Ed Langdon Angus Brayshaw Christian Salem Kysaiah Pickett Tom McDonald Adam Tomlinson Neville Jetta Steven May Overall; Team with growing belief

Seen those big bad p*ssy cats right out of the ‘G’

Getting the impression Picket your MO is somewhat like this guy.

Last eve’s game at ‘G’ was exemplified by the wet weather skills of the modern footballer. Coaches and particularly players take note, less handball more kicking please. The judicious use of the kick off the ground was also most effective.

Competitive performance just need to lower the ? when going inside 50. Call on Kayo is that Adelaide centric now on ?. These people need to get out of town occasionally.

Given 2020 was an unusual year for the AFL competition prepared to cut #18 some slack. In fact to these eyes his form earlier in the disrupted, uncertain road trip that was the season was not “putrid” (sic) but contributed positively to the team performance. The hub experience was not to every team or individuals liking. Perhaps changing nappies and disrupted sleep patterns away from home were a factor. If footy IQ and high level forward skills are required JM should be seriously considered.

Yes Maxie’s Massive ball drop doesn’t help, provides plenty of opportunity for deviation off the perpendicular or other arcane voodoo to kick in.

In Max’s circumstances he should always ‘aim’ for the right peg. Maybe he should consider old “Chicken Legs” as his personal goal kicking coach. Seemed to be all over it from the commentary box. That being said, have seen Max kick a super checkside goal on the run from the boundary at Mararra. Using the non-preferred hoof facing down field! Pressure was off of course, practice shenanigans.