manny100

When AJ was fit and/or not suspended he played a couple of pretty good games. Was quick to get the ball out which led to goals on occasions. Preparation in AFL means a lot and this year is his first real shot at a full preseason. Also we do not know yet how the new game plan will suit our KPF's. The forward line will likely be more open. Running and endurance will be a big factor. I think all the KPF's will think they are in with a chance at this stage.

It is possible with his attributes we may develop him into a tall, athletic, strong and quick break the lines half back. He could play on smalls and talls down back.

Trying to understand all that reminded me of the famous Abbott and Costello baseball schetch. " The famous Abbott and Costello routine is called “Who’s on First?”. It’s a classic comedy sketch where Abbott tries to explain the names of baseball players to Costello, but the players’ names sound like questions and answers—leading to hilarious confusion."

Langford looks huge.

If JT is not planning retirement i think he will stick around until at least the 2026 drafts. If he is still enjoying the job he may well stay longer, why not. His 2025 draft vibes indicated he still loves the job. The strategy has been brilliant. Keep some experienced guns to build around which we are doing. 2026 is the end of our current list build up. 2027 and 2028 are lost draft years for most of the comp. Not sure apart from Prasaad whether we have any other academy or FS in 2026 or 27?

They may have to get the players to wear male Catheters and a bag at training. 'yer right' They need to get to Waverley ASAP. It is pretty bad - 1950's stuff.

We hope to see improvement but and can see us winning a couple more games than last year. We had 6 close ish losses last year. We could not get up with Tracc and Oliver in the side. Next season is a building year and i am not to worried about a say 15 - 12 finish as long as a several of our young draftees of recent years show A Grade potential. Next year with 2 1st rounders will be a further build before we go into 2 lost Tassie draft years. We can then go into 2027 plus seasons with a side capable of finals. We have a heap of players out of contract in 2026 so apart from delistings we may see a couple leave. The 2026 season will see us find out a lot about where we sit.

Agree, there are heaps of members/supporters who follow Demonland that can't get enough of training updates. Its forget work and check the phone almost non stop on training days. Lets face it the Dee's take up a 'fair chunk' of our lives.

White may be developed as that tall mobile back. I do not think we should be to worried about Taylors height. Guns (if he is to be one) find ways to beat taller players. Also we may do a 'hawks' and get a tall back via FA. The 2026 draft has a few talls. We have 2 first rounders in 2026 and they will be worth 'gold' as with Tassie coming in 2027 and 2028 are 2 lost draft years.

I think we might get very lucky with Onley.

His highlights package looks good. What were clubs 'knocks' on him that saw him fall from projected early top 30 to rookie? The MFC looks to have plenty to work with and develop into a good player. With Langford, Culley and Only - pretty tall mid timber. No doubt the club will trial him in many positions at Casey. Even has the speed and 'ball nous' to play running half back. " The player he could be is what recruiters are looking at, though he can frustrate at times as one who often comes with the tag 'when he gets going' or 'at his best'." From rookie me maybe sums it up and maybe why we picked him - could develop into a player.

Well worth a punt. His highlights package looks awesome. As with all draftees its fingers crossed and hope they work hard.

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/thomas-matthews-2/

The new ruck rule will favour Kalani with his massive leap. Shorter 2nd rucks without a big leap will get flogged as there will be less wrestling etc. 5 on the bench will be interesting. One spot for a tall. Ruck/forward.

That is an oops. Apologies.