Demoneyes

8 a chance but for the flag you could have donated to Demonland!

I think Vince is a much better footballer than Silvia and I've never believed he (Silvia) to be a huge talent. It was the things he lacked that held him back not laziness. Silvia will play a role at Freo but will not be a star.

Even his best friends said he was lazy. I will go with that. He showed enough in some games to back up his talent but talent alone does not get you places. Same reason I missed out on X-factor!

I also have heard that the pies are into Bomtempelli in a big way, and I think he is their target that they want to secure.

Yes. have heard that is the main reason Pies want to get in earlier! Better not take our Frreman though!

The point I was making was that PJ and PR have postponed naming the successor for 12 months. That leaves plenty of time for Roos to change his mind. The way he is building a quality list, we may well be in the top half next year which could lead to him reviewing his position. That is all I am saying...

And Mr roos is now here for at least 3 years. Oh Lordy!

If I had the time I'd quote stuff that was said a year ago and the year before that. Nevertheless, I don't want to see us double our wins next year - I want to see us halve our losses.

hmmmm that will see us play finals. I am all for it! Realistically though I believe 10-12 wins is not unachievable!

Trying not to get too excited, having learned that lesson from off seasons past, but it's getting more and more difficult. Damn you Roosy.

I know how it feels! The expectation is killing me and only 5 months to go!

It will be interesting as there are still plenty of players to yet finalise contracts. And a little birdy has told me we have been in TA's ear

Yes, his comments are unfavorable to us, but he is accurate in his assessment. I personally don't like him or anyone else at The Australian. They all seem to denegrate the lowere clubs and then jump on the bandwagon later when they improve1 Have a look at if you can what they (and he) said about PA last year!

Ooooooooo roll on round 1. Haven't been this excited since marrying my wife!

Was told all along that we would be picking Freeman at 2 if we had it. So am certain he will go at 9 if he is still available. Fingers crossed!

what does it matter? He will have a nickname anyway

we should have a comp for best nick

how about "coke" as in Kola------?

Can just imagine the chant: Coca Kola, coca kola! Sounds good

Sylvia is a better footballer than Vince - perhaps not in 2009, but definitely in 2014.

That said, I think Vince will be a better footballer for the MFC in 2014 than Sylvia.

Unfortunately a huge talent just never lived up to expectations due to laziness. I wish him well except when they play us!

Freeman has grown. Is now 185cm. Still believe we will be taking him if he is available

I liked Col, and I'll miss him, but I have potplants in my back yard that have more brainpower than him.

Most certainly you do! The only wat is up now!

JF won't leave! A great day for the Dees otherwise. Mostly unexpected!

I have recently returned from South America. May I suggest that you try some Argentinian Malbecs. You won't have too many half full bottles of red left to clean up in the morning, they'll be empties.

I rarely have any bottle half full at the end of a night, mostly empty but will try some Arg Mal to see what transpires! Can't go past a good Rutherglen Red though!

At this time of night and a half full, or is that half empty bottle of red, I just don't have the inclination to try and grasp the thrust of your message

At this time of night and a half full, or is that half empty bottle of red, I just don't have the inclination to try and grasp the thrust of your message

Half full, my bottles empty! Time for another!

I like this but my .457 magnum may obliterate it!

FFS. At least get one with nuts! Ask yourself what would Clint do in this situation .. and let your life be guided by that.

Pistachio is a nut! ONP!

Just take out the Magnum and make your day!

Favorite flavour is pistachio and honey, will that do?

If you have Demonland, you have Trade Radio. It's on the official AFL website.

I was told I have to be a telstra/bigpond subscriber?

What should happen is FA last for a week, then the following 2 weeks is the trade period. That way, clubs know the compensation they'll receive before the trade period begins.

That won't happen because it makes perfect sense!

If we can't get a successor this year (or don't think the best candidate is available just yet), the Ling appointment at North could be a blessing.

Gives him a part-time grounding for coaching, exposure to the job to develop a hunger in him, and he is a part-time leadership consultant, rather than a line coach, meaning the successor role is a clear unambiguous promotion, making him ripe for poaching next year regardless of the length of his contract.

Yes nice call. But fairly unsure about Ling after only one year in the gig! I didn't think he was an assistant coach at Norf though either?

So succession plan on ice for 12 months! They have someone in mind or have to find someone else!

"Why pay overs?? It is Adelaide and Essendon that have to 'buy' their way back to the table."

I am certain that we (MFC) are well aware of this. Both those guys if they want to come to the party will have to lower their expectations or they will just miss out!