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Good to hear Gerard finally say something positive, especially as it was he who triggered the whole damn thing! Hard to see how we can avoid an AFL Commission hearing as the investigation will find something to accuse us of (even if not tanking) just to justify the amount of time they have spent on it. And because of the high profile they will let it go through to the Commission to determine 'penalties' so a hearing (open or otherwise) will follow.

Here we go again! Patrick Smith in the Australian today, wrote: It has become apparent to influential members of the AFL hierarchy that there is a greater need for transparency when the administration and the commission hold their hearings into results of investigations. The next hearing, though unlikely to happen before Christmas, will be into Melbourne's alleged tanking. That shapes as the perfect vehicle for the AFL's first open judgment day. Otherwise it will turn into another conspirators' convention. And the AFL needs that like Trigg does another radio interview. Why is it that the rules get changed when its Melbourne's 'turn' for something! eg AFL strengthened 3rd party agreement rules when we tried to keep Scully; we are getting hammered on so called 'tanking'. Now an open (public) hearing. (The hearing has to happen as the AFL findings will go to the Commission, after which legal action may/may not occour). An open hearing is a great set-up for another media frenzy and 'open-duck-season' on MFC by an already obsessed media. I don't like our chances of getting a fair hearing if the media is reporting (and pressuring the AFL) with their daily rants. The media frenzy worries me more than the investigation itself given the cavalier ramblings with facts by commentators (they no longer deserve the 'journalist' title). If there is an open hearing the media frenzy will become a major off-field distraction and we need that like a hole-in-the-head. If this is to be another 'drak cloud' hope it is all over before the season starts. We deserve a decent start to the year to let our new team shine without a media bashing of the Club.

WOW! That was quick! 3 seconds ago I was reading this and then suddenly there is Barassi, Smith, Lyon etc etc. Love the new banner! Well done, Guys.

LOL! Found this amusing with 666 being known as the Devil's number! On a Demon's forum! Good work BB59

Our real Xmas present will be when the AFL announce (just before Christmas) that there was insufficient evidence to prove that players and coaches didn't try to win games. In colloquial speak...Melbourne did not tank!

Signs showing of CW insecurity re the talented Emma! CW quotes 'fairfax' when referring to EQ stories but in today's Age EQ not only quotes The Age she also credits CW with the Tippett story 2 years ago. Very generous given that when EQ broke the Crows breaches 6 weeks ago CW took over the running without a single reference to her erstwhile colleague. Reading between the lines suggests that CW 'pulls rank' on Emma in various ways! Emma is all class!

What was really offensive and distasteful was her reference to John McCarthy's death at an end of season bender in Vegas. How distressing for his family to read this, especially if no toxicology report has come back yet. Is she guessing? Is it a rumour? If either she should hand in her 'journo badge' or be sacked. Even if fact a tox report is confidential. How dare she take it upon herself to 'release' this. Even if not guessing, she has stooped to a new low. No respect shown.

WOW! We all have days when DL posters seem to have a contrary view but Pegasus, your posts on other topics show you are a real demon fan so hope you continue posting.

Before RDB and #31 there was a war and believe it or not, there was no televesion and few newspaers. News spread slowly. Romantics pre RDB therefore are very private, have passed away or don't follow DL but if they are still living you can bet they revere #31 and everything it stands for!

Dale Roberts! B)

Not sure he left only for money. He also left to coach and other issues happening at the time. But to answer your question: I love him because he was a champion and he played hard. He loved the Club his father played for. He still smarts and hurts over the 58 GF loss. He defends anonymous girls being beaten up by their boyfriend in the middle of the street. He still loves the Dees. He loves his heritage both family and football. I love him because he came home to the Dees. He is a champion footy player and a champion bloke. Not much else to say really.

Crikey! That Jose sure gets around!

Did Petterd, Bate, Cook, Bennell etc nominate for the draft? Didn't see ex Dees in the selections last night. Wish them well in finding a footy home in the other drafts.

Totally agree mt. In fact I find it offensive that anyone would compare Grimes and Scully in #31. Why let a scumbag define our respect for a # on our jumper...any #, any jumper.

But Jack's smile is genuine !

A demon through and through! Lucky us!

Great decision MFC. #31 deserves to be honoured again. Couldn't think of a better option than to give it to one of our captains. Jack will truly do it proud! I can see the 13th premiership cup being held high by #31.,,what a beautiful day that will be!

does anyone know when Rangey is due back? He must be chaffing at the bit to get back to DL.

my eyesight is failing dc!

and the short answer?

Watts = Brendon Goddard: # 1 draft pick; roaming from defence thru middle to forward to kick the odd goal Watts = Luke Hodge: #1 draft pick; running out of defence to set up mids and forwards Watts = Herd: ? draft pick who roamed the whole ground Jack is built like Herd, plays the same role as Goddard and can become a Hodge. Jack is elite. Just give him time and space folks.

Sorry Bossdog, it will never be just a number...too much emotion attached to it. Will always be deserving of great honour in my book. Can't allow HWSNBN sully a great legacy. BTW no pun intended with the word sully...altho I could write a gem of a poem with it about HWSNBN

We need to wait 90 years!!!***

Just being cheeky! The 'No BS No TS' thread just wouldn't be the same without bananas!

Bananas!