The heart beats true

Bailey Smith over Rivers? Assume Tom Hawkins to be named captain. 🙄

I’ll never forget Jack pushing Charlie through the banner. Was such a special moment. Charlie, you’re a Demon forever ❤️

Is that before he was allowed to answer?

Any update on Hibbo? Word of a concussion or knock at Casey.

Don’t apologise. This is where I should have put it!

Grundy and a third rounder for Georgiades? I know we were keen in his draft year, he's got no contract, and he's not yet 22. Coming off a reco and not in their senior side at the time. Fritsch, JVR, Kozzie, Watson, Chandler and Georgiades forward for the next 7 years? Yes please.

Surely at that height we can just sneak him into the clubs van on draft night and no one will notice? A reverse Kevin McCallister/Home Alone situation.

I think most of last year was frustrating for Riv. I think he knew what he was capable of but he didn’t have the consistency in his legs. I actually feel the same way about Salem this year. Preseason and a good run of injuries makes such a difference, particularly to running, behind the ball players.

Agree. It feels like there’s going to be very little movement.

Can you ask him about his goal kicking routine, and when he makes the decision to kick around the corner, and when it’s a drop punt?

And not weird at all.

Did someone steal one?

Jon Ralph just confirmed with Garry Lyon that Garry met with Harley Reid’s parents on Saturday, and essentially implied he was meeting on behalf of the Dees. Garry then said Sundays events put an end to any plans with West Coast. I think we thought it was on. 🤯

I think as a supporter base we should be really proud of our attendance record, membership numbers, and general support. The DA has done a great job as always. I know last year there was a lot of talk on here about us not showing up and being quiet, but there’s been a lot less of that this year. It’s a really good time to be a Dees supporter. I’m enjoying it so much.

He’s not Robinson Crusoe either. The ‘Top 4 on the line’ wet pants Brigade all seem to have slept right through the win.

We all call him Spaz in my family. Tommy played his most mature game for the club yesterday I reckon. His third quarter in particular was really, really strong.

And it’s easier to jump the turnstiles at Southern Cross compared to Richmond station, so no excuses in terms of access.

Steven Quartermain implied over the weekend that one of the issues with the ARC system is that the AFL expects the broadcaster to pay for and provide the equipment. That can’t be right, can it? I was shocked when I read it.

That’s a big contract for a guy who ‘lost his passion’ 2 months ago.

Hardwick got a 6 year deal. Wow.

Shout out to Josh Jenkins, who picked the Hawks at half time on the big screen. 👋

We sewed up a top 4 spot today by beating a team who gave it their all and kept us really honest, so it was a solid win… Yet there’s such a weird vibe around here. I thought people would be thrilled with our effort the last 2 months. If you can’t be proud of what we are serving up at the moment I don’t know when you ever will be. We are the most consistent team of the last 3 years. We haven’t been this good for 60 years! Our average losing margin for the year is 10 points. I’m super proud of where we are at as a football club. I can’t ask for much more as a supporter, and if you feel entitled to more you might need to ask yourself what your expectations are, and why you feel entitled to them? Go Dees.

Watching the replay: Melksham could have easily kicked 6. He really beat Sicily, which is a huge win. Rivers was our best performer. Lever our most important.

I was a bit worried that we might run out of legs in the last, given how hard we worked last week. I feel so much more confident in our fitness this year. We have finished really well the last month.

A renaissham? Sorry. I’ll show myself out.