Demon Dynasty

The sooner we get our own VFL club going the better. Quality like tracc should not be running around with fellow players who arent in the MFC "system" and game style/methods Roos & Co are bringing at senior level. Roos wld know this and tracc wld only be there to get his tank up a little, build some confidence and also create an edge of hunger. He wont be there long.

Who "Posted" this!!?? Bah Humbug!

With the new deliberate out of bounds rule I reckon Grimes would be a coach's nightmare regardless Biff

I find it hard to believe that someone called picket fence would be missing the point Ethan

You can say that again Biff. Think he was very much in a big bubble at Paisley Park. Had a funny SOH once he allowed some to interview etc apparently. But very unusual character. Amazingly talented though. Purple Rain on the Superbowl was solid given his age. Lost nothing on the guitar. Don't know who arranged the intro/earlier part of that set though. Pretty ordinary. Not on his own with "Celebrity" weirdness though. Would be a pretty zany world i would imagine. Some of that weird brought out in this journo's visit to Paisley in 2010 here... http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/inside-princes-bizarre-life-paisley-233220

I think this was an ongoing issue for him. At times during this match you can even see him grabbing a little at his lower back and looked a tad proppy. I won't forget him either. The opposition crowds hated him but he was a match turner/winner when he was on. He did sook it up on occasions though when things weren't going his way. Could have been anything had he continued. I remember looking at the goal kicking averages of the great forwards and he was in the top 5 (maybe even higher than 5).

Well spotted! While driving a much sort after convertible SAAB!

If that is the case Ethan then i'm sure many Toig supporters would not be able to resist this mullet highlight package (Guest starring Lovett & Jackovich ) WARNING: Certain aspects of the following footage may encourage some viewers to revisit and grow retro style mullets!

And Sloan being clearly held off the ball In the Hawks forward flank during a boundary throw In (just before Mitchell kicked It to Puopolo for the free that won them the game...which was probably there). Hawks are a very protected species and almost have an extra man on the field every match. Makes them super hard to defeat. Not only are they super drillled and skilled but they can also pretty much do a number of things many others can't. Throws, scoops, Incorrect disposals, setting their own marks, creaping over the mark. I hope we are learning all of this as well!

I hope you don't mean a reaction from anyone commentating the game on 7 or radio moon. They have all no doubt been muzzled and asked to stay hush as part of their broadcast contract. The only time anyone said anything Indirectly about the umps tonight was Carey when he mentioned Gunston being within 10 meters of an Adelaide shot at goal after a mark against Cyril. Cant remember who was having the shot. Copped a slight corkie from Cyril as he marked.

R.I.P. Prince ... another music icon passes

Ethan are you Inferring that In order to use a microwave correctly I need to grow a mullet?

This problem could have easily been overcome, even with a golden goal, had the AFL used their noggin a little

Yes and It took Roos a few draft turnovers along with teaching those new to the club what he was expecting then pre seasons of drilling/coaching on and off the field before It started to sink In during match day for an entire game. Fitness/strength/agility training also. Yep We came from an extremely low ebb with the list, training, fitness and confidence basically needing a complete rebuild. And then comes the skills. By hand and by foot, with a few exceptions, we were pretty horrid. Once the players start believing In their own ability and capability to hit targets, run a match out, kick accurately for goal (set shots & on the run) then they're much easier/open to coaching/learning game strategies/plans be It team def/attack, stoppage set ups, forward play, transitional play etc. Injection of skilled (Jeffy) /hard nosed (Vince/Vanders/Jack) & the odd running player (Lumumba / development of Tmac) goes a long way also. Under Roos we have seen - defensive development back and forward. -Mid field Improvement both In extraction, ball movement away from congestion and reasonable attack/spread (need another classy outside bent player - Pettracca?) - Forward development both In terms of options, method of delivery and results (6th highest goal kicking ave at present). We have also seen some solid player development/Improvement. All In all we are on the up as a team/club. Provided most of the key coaches/assistants remain In place (post Roos) we should see the rise/Improvement continue subject to decent recruiting/trading going forward and retention of key players like Hogan et al (and a bit of luck with Injuries).

No coach worth his salt Is going to give away any critical tricks of the trade. They speak In tongues and generalisations. Bucks Is about the only coach that gives a few clues away from time to time. Have much respect for this bloke even though his voice lulls me to sleep at times.

In a normal match a player doesnt know how many seconds there are to play. Might know there's very little time left but doesn't know the actual seconds left. If It came to a choice between giving away a point or a goal and nothing else a defender would choose a point every time. The team would rather a draw than a potential loss (should a goal be scored) but under the new scenario they lose the premiership for certain If they rush, or accidently rush, a behind. Like I said....there's a simple solution to the Golden Goal or point argument. It will also resolve the 7 points up argument that those against a Golden Goal are putting forward.

Golden goal or golden point.... controversy will arise. What If a team tries to rush It through their goals but for a coat of varnish It grazes the point post yet Is rewarded a point/premiership. Goal Umpire blind sided. Original call a point. Boundary Ump queries It Believing It might be out of bounds. Nothing conclusive on video as angle Isn't helpful. Umpire's call. Point... premiership given on what many saw with their eyes was clearly out of bounds . Of course the same can be argued against a golden goal outcome. The point being that "controversial" decisions could arise regardless and this argument should not be a reason for choosing one over the other. Also defenders are programmed to defend/rush points all season, and are drilled to do so In critical situations. The AFL Is asking them to do same all through a match, even the overtime...except...for the last potential few minutes! All of a sudden theyre expected to have a total change of mindset and strategy just for a few minutes after playing the opposite way for the entire season and match! Bah humbug I tell yeh! Oh... but there Is a solution!!!

Pretty sure Boomer uses this a fair bit also

Yep ... think that'll do It. P.S. He even showed Jonesy & Jacky boy "how to" so we shld hav at least 3 players capable of this

I take it you guys have never heard of the term "getting ahead of yourself" ??

Are you suggesting we die laughing R&B?

One week at a time fellas

Clint would normally have picked up on this Dave If not for his cap

Just wanted to add what a fantastic banner the cheer squad put up yesterday for the boys. That's one of the best i've seen i think. Congrats to the Army. Inspiring stuff Gary & Co! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgOKWp8UkAEnJKz.jpg