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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!!

finesse?

Is JVR a wildcard chance for Sub?

RPFC a well reasoned and rationale post. The game he played this year when our regular ruck options were out was one of his better outings for the season. Demon victory from memory? So not the liability some claim. Although it’s a fine line with Sam. After an excellent start against the dogs he did fade out, but he was not home alone. The more guys that buy in to the team ethos the greater the chance of success. May be this preseason he needs to prioritise some resilience training and ‘toughen up’. Boot camp as an extra in a sword and sandal epic rowing a Roman galley would suffice.

Maybe the satellite feed is superior here beyond the horizon. But much to be ebullient about with some commendable performances on display by many of the younger brigade today. Deakyn Smith; not afraid to get amongst it plus has some top defensive skills. Daniel Turner; a courageous player, who backs his judgement and is able to deliver the ball to his team's advantage. Toby Bedford; poised to go beyond a few in the senior side (hope he stays). Pressure and tackling were first rate. Jacob Van Rooyen; has had the opportunity to develop his game at Casey. Will make a definite impact at AFL level. Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin and Fraser Rosman also caught the eye and will have further opportunities to shine in this VFL final series.

Given, but has shown some commendable ‘smarts’ around the packs on today’s showing. Had some kicks on goal which didn’t, come off too.

Probably won’t please those with the ‘Weidicide’ agenda but Campbell Brown on 7 suggested with ‘Jacko’ apparently about to deecamp. A vacancy ‘may’ exist for a backup ruckman/forward. Given Weed has battled manfully against two AFL hardened opposition ruck men and performed competatively. Maybe there is a crack of light at the end of the tunnel. .

Chris from Camberwell comes across as some sort of 'Milton the Monster' type mutant hybrid with a humouresque demonic twist. Concocted deep down in the Demonland laboratories. Contributors from the Demonland 'illuminati' who could be called to lend their 'bits' to this ungodly patch up. Include: Special Robert because he is out there; Demonstone who 'talks' in riddles; daisycutter is a tram ride away; Redleg is well connected; Uncle Bitters has the necessary thick hide; picket fence for just a drop..., oops!!! ..., of his fervent deemania and Whispering Jack because he keeps banging on about... Chris from Camberwell.

Chaser?

Strictly Shateaux Cardboard given recent behaviour. Blues prefer brown paper bags of course.

Some most worthy candidates for All Australian honours from our terrific 2022 team. Wishing Angus Brayshaw and Bayley Fritsch magna [censored] laude for this year's gongs.

Yipes!!! Needs to work on the yips first. If Choco can do his magic Yippee!

From a Jack Joker to a King With no regret I’ve stacked the cards last night round And luck played a part when you kicked just right To make Max King of demonlanders’ hearts