Demon Dynasty

Any relation to Peter?

Crowd incident at the G, post match, coming up on 9 now

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Sharing the role a little can't hurt but while he's still rehab why not take the bulk of it. He's a natural. Agree possibly a solid leader. Would just like to see him out on the park playing some good footy for us for a few seasons first though.

Pretty sure he said via the VFL... roughly 4 weeks or so.

This was Hunts best game up forward IMO. Had my doubts he was going to make it in that role but amazing what a nice kick coming i50 can do (Melk). Very important Melk plays mostly higher up the field, even off the wing at times, from here. That kick was sublime and he's hit a few of those this year from outside 50. With the Flash on the move the eyes of those up field must be lighting up also, giving them a real target to hit up instead of the bail out far too often. Lockhart and hopfully a more mobile Jeffy will also provide some options on the move. Lowering eyes more often and hitting up targets should offer more space out the back for Tommy & Pruess also. Flying the flag on Scicily was a beauty as well. Hopefully they play a replay of that when showing some of the great run down tackles in the review.

Lever also confirming no rift between Macca and anyone at the club. Much loved by the group.

Steven May joining the main group in a week or two according to Lever on 7 just now. Says it was a tough week at the club and there was a change up in the style/strat/method. Can't recall the exact wording.

Pruess is starting 22 right now IMO. Offers something the opp will find difficult to counter up forward and they'll need to play a tall which means one less tall marking option up field / down the line etc (assuming they have the match up playing in the team at the time). Relieves Maxy from forward ruck duties allowing us to run the wall more effectively and keeps him a little fresher generally, potentially more effective. The opp may also need to bring in another tall just to cover Pruess which might throw their balance and structures out a little elsewhere. Potentially good for us also. Gives us a dangerous deep option for Jeffy, Lockhart and Hannan (when back) to play off front and square and out the back on a fast flat ball coming in. With the odd few exceptions (eg; yesterday's weather) he is a must in the 22 IMO. We now have some small forwards pressuring and getting more ground ball. Pruess is a real point of difference and an X factor for us on game day from here.

Nothing that really stood out for me. I find Stretch often goes under the radar for me anyway. Playing safe around the back maybe? Memory isn't great though and going to watch the match to refresh also. From what i recall in one or two passages he was coasting a little when we didn't have the ball. Needed to use his leg speed and close down more quickly to put pressure or at least perceive pressure on the ball carrier nearby. Letting them off the hook a little. Lacking a bit of intensity defensively? Might have been alot better than my recollection. Time to check replay.

Had a mixed day, mostly an off one unfortunately. Looks like a fitness issue at this point and seems to be treading water going at about 55% of last year's usual output. Might need to be managed a little when Nev returns. Threaded the needle a few times with a change of direction coming out of the square to get us some great ground position but offered very little else unfortunately. 4 Premierships, a B&F and All Australian. Proud to have Jordy at our club, providing leadership and direction to a very inexperienced backline. I trust he will know IF/when it's time. P.S. Jordy should be on the D'land banner ....in place of May who's done zip for this club so far (assuming that IS May in the middle).

In: Pruess (if fit) Out: Omac Keilty play's Omacs usual role Simples

6. Harmes 5. Salem 4. Clarry 3. Big M 2. Lockhart 1. Hibb

Frosty clutch x 2 in that last 3 mins!! Lockhart what a game son. The heart of Harmes.... Salem the run, class and finish!

Miracles DO happen! The defribulator worked! (Tracc out of HF through the middle and Salem to the wing!!)

Frosty! Great roving!

Hore you beauty!

Jones why???

Maxy bloody he'll. Play the %s as a ruckman

Declan YOU STAR!!

Common fellas. Lockhart's been great. Harmes & Salem super (apart from Harmes' 2 brain fades)

Stretch is just not impacting. Oscar bye bye. Sorry you have no weapons at all mate

Stretch is just not impacting

Wow Hunt. Kick to no one's advantage except the dawks

Panic panic panic. Needs to assess first from a free kick. Horrible decision