Roger Mellie

He'd need a decent attitude adjustment. He didn't do any of his preseason programs in his time at the club. Made Oliver look like Captain Commitment

Here it is without the paywall: http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-demons/mick-malthouse-says-the-demons-dont-have-culture-issues-but-need-strong-leadership-to-play-afl-finals/news-story/46e9af49fd4c5bee20fd2ec402f4fa43

Bernie for me. Back into the middle for the game and the toss. Will step up to the challenge. Lewis has been average for the last month They'll probably rotate it

My outs would be Kennedy, Hulett, Lumumba and Trengove :-( Spencer: Rookie or 1 year renewal if he doesn't walk under FA (still need ruck depth) Upgrade J Smith and maybe Maynard later. If not, another year as a Cat B. If Kent proves to be uninjured, then trade or delist. The only change for me is I had ANB as a trade or delist. I'd now give him another contract or elevate his trade value. Don't know enough about the rookies. Unlike most, I'd be happy to see M White given another run at AFL level. It's not unusual for players to take more than one game to adjust to the pace. Haven't seen Filipovic or King in action so no opinion.

Agree, would prefer a little more than his marshalling ability and space occupation

It's unfortunate (putting it mildly) that our only game on the Friday night stage was after such a heavy schedule.

I don't see how. Because they're both small? No

I think you did just that with your next sentence.

I'd prefer Kent or JKH to Kennedy, if one was to come in. Kennedy is more of the same - pressure forward with iffy disposal. The difference between Kennedy vs Bugg, Harmes and ANB is the latter 3 all have tanks. Kennedy might be a bit zippier, I just don't think we can entertain too many wayward kicks, even if there has been improvement.

Chris from Camberwell?

The only way Hannan will miss is through injury (hip?)

Was it Kingy who said Adelaide would go through the season undefeated?

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The murals can change daily, weekly... Love it, but the mural needs more hair. Tommy Bugg has big hair

I have no idea what he's thinking. I'll put it more simply... the kid couldn't buy a goal. When he finally kicked one, he played a lot better....in my opinion.

Watching the Weed last weekend and the games he's played in the Ones, he looked to me to be suffering from 'Cant-kick-a-goal-itis.' He looked low (not devoid) on confidence and largely ineffectual. He was mostly in the right spots and laying tackles - trying to get all the little things right, but not hitting the scoreboard (other than points). IIRC, he hasn't kicked a goal for awhile and, for some, the longer it goes on for, the more confidence you lose. Last weekend it looked to be more of the same and I thought, we'll see a completely different player if he could just kick a goal. He finally did and I thought he played really well after kicking the goal. In fact, he kicked another and looked to have a much stronger impact on the game. My interpretation only.

Nice blast from the Demonology past. Great, heart-stopping win today!

Perhaps Sydney would release Z Jones if they could offload Tippett as part of the deal. I could see Brisvegas still going for Tippett

Great post! For me and not necessarily in the same order each week: 1. Goodwin's press conference 2. AFLCA Votes 3. Watch the game again (without so much emotional investment - cant often bring myself to do this in the losses) 4. Fanfooty or footywire for the stats 5. Plapp's review 6. Lewis on 360 7. On a really good win, or to look at a specific player, I might watch the game or part of it, one more time. And of course all things D-Land

Same - couldn't breathe at all with them in. That was some time ago when it felt like there was half a flipper stuffed in your mouth. They are, no doubt, a lot better these days.

6 Jones 5 Oliver 4 Hibberd 3 Garlett 2 Harmes 1 Melksham Stiff - ANB, Hannan

In the first half I thought we were years off playing finals. The second half showed what we are capable of, but until we can eradicate how we played in the first half, we'll be pretenders. I agree with prodee about the Macs, both were horrendous

He was also error-ridden in the first half, like most of the team. I thought it was his worst game for the club up until half time. Hey presto, different player in the second half

I reckon Zak will work as hard as Nathan to improve his game and will end up being a good player, probably more role player than anything else. I don't think he's a first rounder though, at this point in his career.

You have bad hair and a beard. Your glasses suck and I wouldn't be caught dead in a green and white bowling shirt. You also need to see a doctor about punching computers all day - it's unhealthy!