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It's something Carlton & Richmond used to do, but that's not important right now

This exercise is always difficult and an absolute stab in the dark. Only throwing it out there so I can see how far off I was come September. Pies - Still have a lot of class IMO and should be hurting from last year Hawks - Still number 1 on their day. As above but last 2 years will really burn, If Lake stands up releases pressure on Gibson and Schoenmakers Swans - Because they are the Swans/Bloods always there and we will say come Round 16/17 what about Sydney they are sitting in Top 4 quietly Dockers - Ross Lyon factor although hearing rumours Mundy & Fyfe are struggling to get out on the track confirmation of this will change my opinion Blues - 2011 had them 1 step away from being one of the Top 4, now with Malthouse's defensive mindset I see them as the climbers this year Eagles - Nic Nat struggling extra workload on Dean Cox. Lecras back is a bonus although they are heavily reliant on old heads of Glass & Kerr Crows - Still Solid, Tippet gone but he was not a big factor, the draw of 2012 was easy but midfield is still classy with Thompson, Sloan & Dangerfield, Walker stepped up in 2012. Tigers - Still not sold on them but split between them and the ageing Cats, history tells me two changes to the 8 at least most years so go Tigers ----------------------- Cats - Ageing list will win plenty of games at Kardinia and show glimpses of their past, but Rivers is not Scarlett and the older heads showed signs last year the end is near North - Will show glimpses of form but I only see them as an average side at best and for me will always be around 7th to 12th. Tougher draw this year Dees - Expect improvement and a harder edge and may be biaised putting us above Lions & Bombers Lions - Have rebuilt well since trying to recruit older players to fill holes. Like their coach will be hard to beat and will win their fair share of games Bombers - The honeymoon is over blow torch to be turned on the golden child with Thomo to take over in 2014 Saints - Just think the time has come for a clean out and they were up for a long time Power - They have some talent and will provide nuisance value but IMO a fair way off Suns - I seen them take a few strides forward in the second half of the season and will snare some surprise wins but like Port still a way off Dogs - Finished the second half of last season terribly and look to be heading were we were in 2007 Giants - Second year will be tougher for them and whilst they have some grunt in the players they targetted the opposition know a bit more about them now

I'll trust the club to have him on the programme they feel is right. Good luck to Ollie seemed like a nice kid but any chance we can for once not go down the line of the guy we didn't pick is doing this.

I have not seen Viney or Toumpas yet play an AFL game but consider them and Mitch Clark off limits, but Richmond would not target Clark. Cotchin to me is worth a hell of a lot and there isn't much I would not give up for him. IMO he is a genuine star in the making and is next in line to take the mantle as Number 1 player in the competition.

I agree with you WA Demon another uninformed comment from an agitator. Current Board of Rosich & Harris are very unpopular in the Port City with a lot of members & supporters

Probably his personal pride C & B, pretty sure the young guys of 84-86 copped plenty of hammerings which made them enjoy the years after 86 that little bit more.

CC was a good player with good skills and as others said was coming into his own before he was struck down with the knee injury. Without the injury CC would have been a vital part in that side which blossomed under Swooper

Once again cheers to all for the updates They both smashed out a bunch of push ups which Toumpas did with ease compared to Hogan who was a little slowerThey both smashed out a bunch of push ups which Toumpas did with ease compared to Hogan who was a little slower Just in regard to the above, without being critical would expect this as having seen Hogan in the flesh he is pushing a fair bit up even at his age

These are IMO the worls best fans (probably biased) and if you think the Dees fans are used to losing and winning nothing try supporting Ireland, only thing we could win is a world cup at drinking. This clip was taken towards the end of a 4-0 loss to Spain in European Championships

Not so sure about all other clubs playing other songs before games, Meth Coast & Freo don't. Both have pre game entertainment with Mascots heading around the boundary, before running out to their club songs. If they win they both play their club songs, before playing Eagle Rock by Mondo Rock for Meth Coast TNT by AC/DC for Freo Not keen on big change but if the club is going down this road Highway to Hell AC/DC would be my choice even though allegedly the song is about a road in Perth (Freo to be exact), think we could take meaning of Hell being hopefully what opposition sides will face on the field once we sort ourselves out

Really got to feel for the kid, absolute tragedy, nice kid and really dedicated. David Parkin was only on the radio yesterday saying how he had some discussions with Morabito during his rehab and he had known him from the age of 15 when he assisted his(Morabito's) local club Harvey Bulls in tough times. Parko spoke of how positive Morabito had been during his rehab. I know from speaking with recruiters in WA that halfway through 2009, Trengove had not really shown much an we all know how well he finished off the year. At that stage I was told Scully and Morabito would be heading to Melbourne if we managed to get a priority pick. Well we all know what happened with OUR FUMBLING managing to get us a priority pick and now we end up with Trengove and neither Scully or Morabito at the Dees. Just hope somehow the kid can lift himself again and get through this latest setback. In full flight he is a joy to watch.

Howe to benefit from 2 mobile gorillas in the forward line, he is not the type of third forward you want your weakest backman on and he will also benefit from being fitter. Not going to nominate anyone for a down year want to see competition everywhere

Shaun Rehn comes to mind

Cheers for all the updates Dlanders very much appreciated. Heading into the home straight now before NAB Cup thank christ for that the off season can't end quick enough for me. God I miss the footy

East Perth for the Meth Coast recruits and Peel for the Dockers. I believe he may play a role though if Embley is injured. Can't see him standing out but you never know confidence is a big thing and whilst not possesing the mongrel required enough of their side does and he does have good skills when his confidence is up

Good to see, the Casey move and the current supporters getting their off spring on board, along with some succesful years is what will keep this club alive

Good post Maurie agree totally, to easy to always blame someone else for problems

Bing I live in Perth with those Dogs and I am in my 40's, to me they will forever be known as Meth Coast

Great job 13th one thing about the video is it gives you hope, I remember some of those dark days of the 80's, oh I want my boys to feel the way I did in 87 when the Dees made their first finals in my lifetime. My oldest was 5 months old when we last played finals, so they have only seen very lean & dark times Once again great work buddy

Jones may not have the class but last season he showed he is heading towards the work ethic of Hanneberry, Jack & O'Keefe. In regards to Jetta he always had pace it is the work ethic which lifted him to the next level, something I hope to see in Blease he has the tools now needs the engine. Sydney could be frightening with outside run options in both Jetta and a fit Rowan

Yes and that is why Josh Mahoney is still with us!

In all honesty Maldon boy I would take that if it came with a view of us heading in the right direction and 2014 with increased belief. I suppose the last 6 years we have endured makes me somewhat like that but I really want to be able to hold my head high and be proud of follwing a team that is hated for being hard bastards

They do but the likes of Embley & Gaff stay free in spaces between half back and wing to be the link between defence and attack, they clear the ball frequently via this route. I have also seen them clear back and wide slighly to Gaff who motors down the wing into space draws a man then centres for Lynch and or Darling to crash a pack. Morton will be able to play this role and if he gets his confidence up he could have a good year. Still don't regret letting him go he was done with us, hard decisions needed to be made

All three arrived in our house the week before Christmas

There is agression and then there is stupidity. Not directing this comment toward Bennell but to the many WA boys who have had issues in bars. Not knowing any facts about the Bennell situation but from experience sometimes these boys can't really help it once they are back with their families. Like LJ'S situation last year they often get caught up in something that is none of their own doing, they attempt to intervene in tribal/family fueds. As role models they do their best but like a lot of AFL players find at nightclubs there is always someone who wants to make a name for themselves, cheap shots etc. No winners