Diamond_Jim

Do you think that was the turning point for the 2021 Dees like the 1987 night GF win?

There weren't that many "weekends" away though due to the fixturing. Assuming no covid interruptions Casey was scheduled to play only one game interstate. It was against the Gold Coast in Round 15. It didn't seem much worse for the Melbourne based non aligned VFL clubs. Looking at Coburg they only played interstate twice The fixture is so compromised with byes, a late start, not all teams playing each other etc that it cannot be described as a competition. With covid I wonder if the coaches will think that they were just as well served by "scratch matches". It would certainly be tempting as a cost saving initiative. Some might even wonder if the VFL has been set up to fail. Here's a link to what was supposed to be the 2021 fixture for anyone who wants to check out the "draw" for other teams https://resources.afl.com.au/afl/document/2021/04/14/8f398b5f-e986-4bbc-b6f5-4544b559756e/AM-7554-0221-VFL-Fixture_Full_FA-3-.pdf

Unfortunately, due to the state-wide lockdown The Demon Shop is closed. We will re-open once the restrictions for retail stores have changed. They changed 4 or 5 days ago

Is the Demons shop at the MCG now open? Thought I might take my first train trip for a while and pick up a souvenir or two

Could be the key to back to back premierships. Our home and away forward line was hit and miss but got the job done. A solid contribution from BB in 2022 could be just that little thing that explodes our forward line. Great finals series. Thanks Ben

Took me a minute to think about that one I'm now leaning towards Biriyani .... far more exotic than Butter Chicken

That third quarter is classic "Tale of Two Cities" material. I think like most I find it far more satisfying than the last quarter

yeah I edited the post. The "Shilling a bag"man was a legend. He wasn't an "authorised vendor" but somehow he always got in.

These celebrations are usually spontaneous and involve milling around. None of that allowed these days. Wonder what if anything Richmond did last year. (Did a google search and could find very little except this) https://mumbrella.com.au/richmond-tigers-launch-virtual-premiership-cup-tour-658549

First of all we have to make top 4. Two games out from finals this year we were staring at fifth position. We had a magnificent finals series. While we won the home and away comp a quiet review of several matches shows we were often scratchy and off target. We rode our luck on the back of a decent gameplan supported by a great backline. Looking forward to 2022 but in no way drinking the bathwater

The real problem is that if BT was removed they would replace him with someone similar. Perhaps scope for some new commentators to break in via community radio that marketed itself as an alternative tv commentary. And of course we need someone to invent an app to synch the radio and the TV. While Push red for Ed on Foxtel was discontinued it was a groundbreaker on how we could do things

his goal in the third quarter which started the win was a pressure goal. And who can forget the fly and flip goal. Thanks Bayley... saw you first at Casey and knew you were a special talent

It would be nice to see it and the pennant at the first Casey game in 2022

May I recommend the Loudest Voice with Russell Crowe A tough watch but a small insight into how Fox News was born If you believe it all even the Murdoch clan couldn't control the errant child

I blame Howard Cosell but he got this right.... Professional boxing is no longer worthy of civilized society. It's run by self-serving crooks, who are called promoters.... Except for the fighters, you're talking about human scum.... Professional boxing is utterly immoral. It's not capable of reformation. I now favor the abolition of professional boxing. You'll never clean it up. Mud can never be clean.

I doubt that even the AFL would be into allowing the tail to wag the dog. Unless WA allows restriction free entry into WA by other teams the Perth teams will be headed for Brisbane or Adelaide until he does. Tasmania perhaps but that would upset Hawthorn

Moved from a possible to a definite during 2021. Will be interesting to see where Tomlinson is played in 2022 and if Petty is played forward what about TMac and Weid Selection problems to make one salivate

What a player. Doesn't get the headlines of the other two from that magnificent draft but does his job well week in, week out. Provides excellent release from the backline, an excellent tackler and a good midfield rebounder. Has become one of my favourite players.

His ability to fnd space and to provide the running outlet from the 50m defensive line is remarkable. A key contributor to our success particualrly for forward entries. Can't say I recall too many defensive plays but that is not why he is in the team.

Agree but I did like the 1:30pm starts in the winter sunshine with half a stand to myself O well... progress

We are the away team for both QB and Anzac eve so no $$ there. Need Essendon and Carlton home games at the MCG in the first six rounds preferably. (While their fans think they have a chance in 2022) TBH Bulldogs won't deliver a high number of away fans which is where you make the money. Also it will get its own Friday night status when played. Why would you share that TV coverage with a Thursday night game

Not a great fan for a few reasons Opening round skills are often low (have a look at Rd1 2021 against Freo) Distracts from the Pennant presentation which is a first for most of us and given no crowds in 2021 is even more special

His game around the ground not to mention his improvement as an impact forward has put him in the top ten players in the AFL. The season and the premiership was a team effort and Max was captain of a great team. Thanks Max

Hawthorn like bravado already OD... how exciting Remember the saying in Roman Triumphs ... Glory is fleeting But hell... winners are grinners !!

For those without access to Kayo etc the AFL have just put up the full game on the AFL site https://www.afl.com.au/news/684511/drought-breakers-watch-each-quarter-as-demons-destroy-dogs