Maldonboy38

As much as I loathe the Pies, I actually do feel for N Daicos. Cameras all over him, and he is showing grace and respect. Must be tough to be 2nd three years running.

Taranto has had an outstanding year, playing well in just about every game. Deserves his votes. Maybe Max deserves a few more.

Strange night, this Brownlow. GOTY and MOTY year were both very beige, the Rising Star looked about as happy as the Pope at a condom sale, the (lack of) camera work on Langford was a disgrace, the players look as if they have been forced to undergo PR training to learn how to present for the cameras at their tables, and the whole presentation lacks energy and life.

Really good Captain's goal from Anderson, and it helped the Suns win versus the Pies, but no way is that a Goal of the Year.

Unfortunately I reckon Smith will win it. Great footballer, but his anchor-with-a-double-u status is confirmed with unwashed hair and sunglasses inside at night time. Noah Anderson has no votes yet. Odd.

From that brief video clip, I love his hard running, his goal sense and his desire to naturally take the game on. Looks very raw to me and would probably be a project pick in the draft. But he looks a very very good kick which adds immediately to our list improvement.

I rarely do it, but for sheer indulgent pleasure I might have a read on Bigfooty (do they have a fan forum like our wonderful Demonland? I reckon not because you have to be able to read and write!)

Tears of joy I reckon.

I actually think this is closer to truth then humour. They have huge decisions to make on Howe, Pendlebury, Mihocek, Frontbum, Cox, Elliot, & De Goey. They have no power forwards, only daicos and Long as midfielders, and no observable talent in the VFL. Loving it.

Some great young players at the Lions. 2 x Ashcroft, Morris, Wilmott, Gallop. Wow

This is going to be won on a couple of big moments. Little separating them. Howler of a decision not paid to the Pies (very happy) which might be the one big moment.. And Cameron finds his goal sense!

Both teams doing a lot of poor kicking into F50. That last goal to the Lions is what they need to do more. Those repeated small kicks to free players cut the Pies apart. Pies play last quarter really well but the Lions are aware and up to the challenge.

The Lions must stop Elliot leaping like that. It is twice now he has a simple run and jump at it. Great mark though and I love the way he plays.

Just back from seeing the mighty Eaglehawk defeat the odds-on favourite Sandhurst in the Bendigo Football League GF. Amazing come from behind win. Go the mighty Burra!! Cats last night, Burra today, so now hoping for a Lions win tonight. I have only seen the last 10 mins of that 2nd quarter but if the Lions stop fumbling, and stop kicking blind high floaters directly to Moore, Howe etc... then they can pick the game back up and press on for a win. With all their injuries, and Cameron and Zorko having horror finals, it will be a miracle if they can do it.

1st quarter - Geelong shaky and nervous 2nd quarter - Hawks shaky and nervous. Great game of footy now. The Cats runners and deliverers are starting to dominate.

Not much more to add than what has already been posted. But I have to add a memory. On two other threads in the past I have mentioned the sound of 70,000 Dees fans yelling "Robbie" in Robbie's first final in 1987, as he ran onto the ground for the first time. Even now, so many years later, the hair on my neck stands up as I recall it. Channel 7 are much to blame for showing little of his early games. And it also really annoys me that Keith Greig got 2 Brownlow medals, yet Robbie was the better wingman. Don't get me wrong, Greig was a great player, but even he didn't move like Robbie Flower.

It's just so blah having these 4 in the Prelim AGAIN! Not much love for any, however I am a huge Fagan fan so am supporting the Lions. Tonight, a mild support for the Cats - cannot stomach the Hawks and their arrogance.

One year too early for me. He is probably not in our best 22 or 25 next season, but he is still probably the next defender back in if one of the bigger boys get injured. And his experience would be invaluable to Adams, Howe Derksen etc... Best full back I have seen at the Dees. His 2020 - 2023 form in particular was amazing. As for his attitude and unaccountable manner, lots of great players had this (Sam Mitchell, Barrassi, Don Scott) so it is not a given that it is a negative. Sad to see him go if indeed that's how it pans out, and a huge thank-you for being the no. 1 building block of our defense in our premiership year.

Hawks v Cats Prelim = ugh! Can't believe I have had to endure this season with the Dees struggling, only to have to face this. In terms of "barracking", I suppose I have to run with the Cats because Watson, Ginnivan and co are total tools, but if a Cats loss gets Steven King on deck at the Dees earlier, then I will take that. Tonight, definitely supporting the Suns. Although Hardwick is extremely unlikeable, the teams he coaches play great footy. With Lions injury list I can't see them winning.

That is an impressive interview. Caro pressed the Nathan Buckley button 3 times and he answered her directly, openly, but leaving no doubt that the Board and Coaching panel are united and aligned and we "got our man". Loved the fact that he said King presented with "presence and with joy". He came with his own view on our best 25 players, with a view that our gameplan needs to modernize, and is both keeping some assistant coaches while also bringing in his own people. As good as this interview was, I am more interested in the decisions he makes re a new training base, sponsorship and membership.

Can someone please explain the current negativity around Jones and Basset. I understand that both of these men have been the line coaches in a team that has lost more than it has won over the past 2 years and so their jobs may no longer be guaranteed, but why so much ardent distaste and grief from Demonlanders? Basset is building a very good coaching resume and Jones is an MFC superstar who played a big hand in calming the waters with both Clarrie and Trac. If they are not the right men to move us ahead under new coach Steven King, then fine, that is a reasonable discussion, but the heavy handed anger and loathing directed their way is a bit too much.

Same for me. The Crows have been boring, inefficient and lifeless for both games this finals season. Little run, little dare, little intensity. I don't reckon the Hawks can win the flag, but they are playing with a confidence and intensity that reminds me of the Dees in 21.

I don't rate a lot of output from modern journos, and had no respect for most of their dribble about candidates, interviews, expectations. Seemed like guesswork to me rather than solid investigative journalism. So I am not going to respect the carp they are putting out now about Buckley which is just people being wise after the event. Feeling good about the appointment for three reasons: There were no apparent leaks from the coach selection panel or board His player and assistant coaching pedigree is strong It is not what I was expecting. I can't wait for him to start, to chat with the leadership group and key senior players, and see how he wants to pursue during trade and draft. Welcome big fella.

For that 2-3 year period where BBB was at full forward, with Fritsch and Spargo also in the forward line, our footy was great to watch. Spargs probably only averaged 15 touches per game but his thinking and delivery into F50 was so trustworthy. Kicking distance was always his struggle, but I loves him in our flag year. Great servant, thanks for helping to bring us the exhilaration of the 21 Flag. Go well, but not too well when you play the Dees.

Club development, training base, new President, new CEO, new coach .... But the pure basis of it all is a group of young men who work and grunt and strive with everything they have to play the best sport in the world. As much as I agree with all these decisions, I am reminded that these blokes are going from approx $300,000 per year to daily employment, training Tuesdays & Thursdays, a HUGE drop in salary and then to VFL, suburban or country footy. Sobering. I wish them all the best.