Demon Jack

Nice finish JB

McVee doing a serviceable job on N.Daicos

No Trac pre-game interview? The team from channel 7 just spoke to Steven May who mentioned he was a 'late call up' for the interview.

Here's a few... - Our win against Port in South Australia early in the year for Viney's 200th! My first foray into SA to watch us play was a good one! - Caleb Windsor immediately looking at home on the Robbie Flower wing at the MCG - Ed Langdon returning to 2021/early 2022 form late in the second half of the year. - Our thrilling win against Geelong and Bayley Fritsch's potential GOTY match sealer. - Disco Turner showing promise as a third tall in the forward line. - JVR's first half against the Eagles at the G. Overall, another great development season for Roo. - Max Gawn with another AA quality year. Should be named on the bench at a minimum if not ruck - Trent Rivers in the midfield. - Kynan Brown's match winning tackle against the Roos on debut. - Jake Melksham's return from an ACL.

Although I can understand the logic of not playing ANB considering he'll be playing elsewhere next year, this is from Viney's contract announcement message yesterday. It will also be Alex Neal-Bullen’s final game in the red and blue and a chance to say thank you for his contribution to our club. It would be a backflip of epic proportions if they've elected not to play ANB. Although recent evidence has shown that communication is not the club's strong suit...

Congratulations to Trent 'Not Jared' Rivers who will line up for game no. 100 against Collingwood on Friday night. He's set to become only the fourth player from his draft year so far to crack the ton after Noah Anderson, Caleb Serong and of course, our very own Kozzy Pickett! Based on his midfield performances this year, I think it's safe to assume that he's only scratched the surface of what he's capable of and that the next 100 games are going to be pretty exciting to watch. Here's a quick snapshot from early in his career where he booted his first AFL goals (including the match-winner) at the Gabba in a thriller against the Giants! What are your favourite moments from Trent's career to date?

Just got the email! JV is a Dee for life!

Benny was unbelievable during that '21 finals series. He'll be a much loved figure in retirement. Hopefully we find a role for him off field so we can keep him around the club.

I'd imagine both TMac and Melksham will go around again. Tomlinson will likely seek more opportunities elsewhere after another year we begged him to stay last year because he was a 'required player'. If TMac retires, then I could see him hanging around for another year.

6. Viney 5. Langdon 4. Turner 3. Rivers 2. Salem 1. Gawn

Sparrow seems the most likely (and maybe only) omission at this stage. AMW had 35 touches in the VFL so I imagine either he or Laurie will come in as straight swap.

Jesse now has 66 goals for the season and is now 10 goals clear of 2nd (Charlie Curnow) in the Coleman Medal with one round left. Congratulations Jesse! So happy that he's playing great footy again.

Nothing against Oliver, but I feel that our midfield was much improved without him there. Viney was a bull all game. Rivers and ANB both worked into the game nicely after poor first half. Langdon was back to his hard running best. McVee was quiet in his first real foray into the midfield but was generally clean with his ball use. Thrilled to see him sneak onto the scoreboard in the 4th quarter!

Hard to read anything into that Viney comment. Not overly concerned. Currently in contract negotiations with the Demons so I can't imagine he'd say anything publicly which may impact talks.

Hard to be disappointed with that! Really pleased with Blake Howes' game today. 22 touches and 10 marks. Maybe a rising star nod this week.

Kolt is raw, but there's plenty to work with. Nice finish young man.

Still in Melbourne with some other members of the rehab group.

See sawing affair. GC have missed some easy shots but we've looked more dangerous inside 50. Turner having a great game in the forward line. Viney ferocious. Pickett needs to get involved if we're going to hold on.

Great to see Charlie Spargo in the rooms! He is alive!

Hore having a great game!

Even at 32-33, his best football still stands as close to competition best. He and Xerri (who has been fantastic for North this season albeit W/L ratio) should both make the final AA squad. Hopefully Maxy still has a few years left in him as we continue looking for a protégé.

This is the Petty that hopefully we see during '25 after a full pre-season.

Has booted 5.5 from 8 or so VFL games. He's still only 18 and has been tasked to come in and play as a tall forward for a struggling VFL team without a full AFL preseason. He obviously hasn't set the world on fire so far but I'd be really surprised if we delist him at years end.

Rushing an undercooked Christian Salem back into the side while dropping two developing and encouraging defenders in AMW and Howes is a ripping move.

I'll hold judgement on McAdam until next year as he barely had a pre season. But yes, losing pick 27 (or thereabouts) hurts.