Jaded No More

Either I've been on holidays for too long, or everyone here has lost the damn plot So much rage and we haven't played a single minute yet. Sadly I can't watch any of the game as all my electronics were stolen, but I'll be following on my phone with crap country-side internet. Go Dees!

Still haven't seen a single minute of any of our NAB wins but nice to wake up again to a win. Can we see a real difference in how we move the ball?

I'm really sorry for all the Garland haters

I wish hotel internet wasn't so awful so I could watch the replay and make up my own mind regarding the game. Can't even load the highlights videos

Woke up in the middle of nowhere in France to read that we won. I was pretty excited until I came to Demonland and read that we are awful and Tom McDonald needs to be sacked. On the plus side, you know we are doing better than before when we criticize the team when they are winning!

If I was in the country I'd be there in a heartbeat Go and support the boys and hopefully we give them a mighty smacking!

Nice to wake up overseas and see that we won. When I checked at 5am we were losing and Brayshaw apparently did an ACL, so it's a lovely turnaround. For those who watched it, can you see a noticeable change in our game plan? How was Hogan? And is it worth watching the replay?

Not ideal for my stress levels, but makes perfect sense If he's worth a million a year now, just imagine what he will be worth this time next year. He has two years left. If he signs with a year to go, that's pretty good. Here is hoping we start getting our [censored] together on the field. It's the only way to keep our good players, not just Jesse.

I think Spencer is more than adequate backup but he isn't 2nd ruck material in a best 22 lineup because he isn't mobile enough. Still makes him valuable on the list as you must have a ready to go ruckman should your first option become unavailable. And given Gawn's injury history, we need one more than most.

Kid probably tackled his own placenta on the way out. Had 3 weeks off for rough conduct.

Sounds like it's Gawn or bust in the ruck. Fingers crossed he stays fit!

Is anyone else worried that Jones has been missing in action both in the match simulation and now the practice match? Anyone got any info?

Would love to go and enjoy my only bit of footy until June, but it is my last day at work and I don't think they'll be impressed if I miss my own farewell. Counting on the trusty Demonland community to provide play by play updates, and here is hoping for no injuries!

Very important for our structure. He gives us much needed speed at half forward and on the wing. Good user of the footy and aggressive to boot, plus a tidy over head mark for his size. Just needs to keep fit and keep the hammies intact. With no sub, I reckon he might be used a bit on the wing, which will be exciting. Similar to how they used Garlett in bursts last year.

Thank you all for the report So thrilled for Trenners! Anyone got anything on Jones absence?

Wish I had that problem!

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

Viney should definitely not save those tackles for game day either, as it sounds like a 3 week suspension!

I love that we are training hard, but please please please footy gods spare us injuries! Thanks for the report everyone.

I love Viney, but TMac is actually correct It is stupid if Viney gives TMac a concussion, or worse, a neck injury. Then we are screwed!

Will the NAB challenge matches be available to view online for those of us not in the country?

The people I actually feel for are Essendon supporter This never ending drama must be incredibly exhausting. We only had to deal with the tanking disgrace for a short period, and that was hard enough. Essendon just need to let this go. They [censored] up, cop it on the chin and move on. The AFL should have put an end to this by now. If they appeal and drag the AFL's name through the mud again, the AFL should say they are not going to get a first round draft pick this year. Watch how quickly they all drop this appeal nonsense.

Thanks for the great reports! Really can't afford for Salem to have those hamstring issues carry on again. Hope it is nothing serious.