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Same comment as to mfcrox. Hope you are are both not AI generated.

Like you I hope the club is up to the eyeballs. Would be good to see such a statement from the club even in a modest acknowledgement as a recognition of innovation. Also I am again impressed by the latent talent that resides in our supporters (Dland ) and disappointed that the club does not utilise this talent. How can we get the club to engage.

some very interesting initiatives here. Especially like the double header VFL/W

Great to see the facts presented by Binman and wwsw. I always enjoy the contribution BM makes and again am overwhelmed by the depth and perception of his comments. Thanks. Also include HT as his contribution on music is also always worthwhile. I attend WOMAD every year and the world class artists sprinkled with Australian acts is always fantastic. Some of the best acts have been obscure and often the performances are inother languages. Its about the music and the performance. And yes the Half time entertainment isabout marketing so the more controversy generated the better. Wether the viewer at homes actually watches it is just another one of the mythical mysteries of marketing. Personally im turning the sausages.

Agree unusual for him to ignore such comment But cannot concede re would ever lower himself to become Collingwood supporter.

Sorry? What does the word Nasa mean and what language? Is Ascii a verb or noun? Cant find either in my Oxford. But then again acronym isnt there either. Ill check on google i guess.

thanks for all your presentations 666. Hope everything goes well wherever you go and you continue a presence on Dland. Remember the emotion provided by following Dees provides a distraction and necessary diversion to maintain a balanced life. Perspectives vary when you are remote so will look forward to your comments.

Took my list from previous 46 of Werridee.

Very Early call for 46 Melbourne B: Lever,McDonald, Lindsay HB: Salem , Turner, Jiath, C: Langford, Steele, Culley HF: Chandler, van Rooyen, L.Pickett F: Fritsch, Miocek, Jefferson FOLL: Gawn, Rivers, K.Pickett IC: Windsor, Langdon, Sparrow, Mentha, Heath EMERG: ,Laurie, Howes, Tholstrup Casey B: L.Lual, Adams, Taylor HB: Burgman, Petty, Bonner C: Howes, Onley, Sharp HF: Henderson, White, Matthews F: Cross,Kentfield , Melksham FOLL: Johnson, Tholstrup, Laurie IC: Berry, Moniz-Wakefield, W.Lual, Hampton, Sinnema Out: May, Viney, Bowey, McAdam, Campbell Theres still plenty of scope for changes Culley injury may open up for Howes

Im still optimistic. Last season we began with 5 losses after pre season issues, Trac resuming with tentative movement after life threatening injury, Clarry with personal and physical issues. I think the coach and players lost their way and confidence. We did see improvements from unexpected sources, Disco, Langford,Culley. We lost 5(?) matches by less than i kick. and we kicked atrociously all season. We did beat the premiers at their home, (a game they didnt want to lose) While we have lost Trac and Clarry we have Steele and a good mix of potential replacements. With a new coach and new game plans hopefully better use of JVR and and improvement from Jefferson plus some mature presence with Mihocek, Kozzie and Trelly producing magic, the rest of the squad just maintaining their levels I reckon we will surprise and finish top4. From there as Goody always said anything can happen in a new (finals)season. All sides will change and we have a good squad , a mix of experience and youth, a great captain and plenty of variation with most positions with multiple options. Its gonna be a great season GO DEES.

That is a good question. But the coach and management must deal with that. That is what they are there for.

So much thanks to Demonland and all other trackwatchers.

Me also

Petracca was returning after a life threatening trauma caused in the course of playing his usual game style. Oliver after unknown personal issues was also playing with a broken hand. Both were playing in a dysfunctional environment, which hopefully has been fixed.

The issues which effectively sank any prospects of an MCG home for MFC.

Suggest the same "basic financial literacy" may have been the reluctance to pursue Fishermans Bend Port Melbourne sites.

Payback can come from an innovative entertainment, corporate, retail facility as transport hub with training grounds as a greenfield destination site in Port Melbourne. Unfortunately that train may have left the station.

Agree with most of this Not a huge fan and thought he was overrated for inconsistency in intensity and physicality,(use of his body) but I did think he was capable of bursts and should have been used off the bench as emergency as he could play forward or back successfully. He was also deceptive as coulsd make ground on opponents and was able to compete against both talls and smalls, (again inconsistence with efforts). Like most of our forwards last season he often led to good spots only to be ignored with poor delivery, or led off opponents in defence only to be ignored (with our static clearance models),hence the running round like a chook with its head cut off, poor decision making appearance. I too hope he can show more glimpses in a better team oriented game using rotations of players who can be used more flexibly in attack or defence.

Just a few points to emphasise

Probably should include the acknowledgement to George Best who said something similar.

I also think much of the resistance is from the traditionists who cling to an MCG location.

Well I gave it a try and got some genuine but limited support (from Dlanders) and total ignorance from the club itself (questions put to Pert at and after AGM). I think most other attempts also foundered as the committee pursued its own efforts and rebuffed any alternatives. I am still hoping for any positive reports on Caulfield which has some obvious attractions but unlike Redleg I will be unlikely to visit. I still maintain the club centre should be an accommodation, entertainment, retail site where supporters can gather to watch training but can attend when we have away or sold out games. As an administrative centre it would also improve member interaction and strengthen the club.

Wow Thanks everyone. This has ignited so many memories and begun some new experiences. One of the fortunates born in the 50s with a mother who was a fantastic singer and performer at amateur levels I was surrounded by music. Had an influence with school mated older brothers who exposed me to raw American blues, European avant garde Mediterranean and middle east emerging sounds.(most of which mum did not like. I migrated to Melb and have always quoted the phrase" I spent most of my money on live music drugs and alcohol and wasted the rest". I became an audience. I always ended a gig by talking with the musicians to personally thank them for the joy they gave me. Most bands and artists wouldnt remember me but I have spoken with nearly all the people you have mentioned plus many even more obscure (including international artists who were surprisingly approachable in those times). Live music is the best antidote to every ill of life. Music should be a mandatory subject for all kids and adults as it not only ignites creativity but enhances universal skills of communication and language and is a base for understanding mathematics. I dont get out as much as I used to but still enjoy every foray into any live music environment. Im the one who always throws a donation to any busker to encourage them to continue. I also always said that listening to a bad performance makes you appreciate the outstanding even more. Please Keep up the conversation as as been said you are introducing me to some music I would never have seen and please let me know of any music coming to Beechworth, where we have Tanswells supporting live music always. We have an Airbnb (Lochwood Cottage) which accomodates 8 and has been offered to Demon supporters in raffles and can be offered to bands and dees supporters at reduced rates if you contact us direct. (Always subject to availability).

Thanks for the introduction to some new material and a reprise of some. I think I may have seen Ozgur Baba at Womad, or at least someone very similar.

Again dont disagree, but we dont know. It just adds another dimension to the season. I too hope King is the best coach ever