The Hallowed Turf

7 behind at the half. I'll take that.

Get McDonald back on Riewoldt! Why is he playing forward?

This was also for me the quote that rang alarm bells. It seems contradictory that the AFL executives would want to fixture bottom 8 sides in prime time timeslots if it affected ratings therefore potentially affecting their bonuses. It's human nature that when money is involved self interest becomes paramount. I trust Gillon a thousand times more than I ever did Demetriou but it's still the same animal, different breed.

Harmes

The frustrating thing is we were going to take Wines and we needed an inside mid more than an outside mid, which is what Toumpas is, and not a great one AT THIS POINT. Every time Wines has a blinder I feel angry at the missed opportunity that was there for us. What's done is done but I can't help but feel like we got spooked on draft night instead of choosing what we needed as opposed to what the draft hype was that year.

It's meant to be Nathan Jones in Beast Mode. Instead the colour of my face when I get angry watching Melbourne.

Jesse Hogan, I hope to God that you stick around for us but after today mate, I couldn't blame you if Fremantle called tonight and you discussed going home because there ain't much to look forward to where you are.

There are no words.

I wouldn't blame the AFL fixturing. We would have had to play them at some point. I'm just sick of being uncompetitive against the better sides. When does this crap end?

I think The Prince will need a few joints tonight after that result. Did he get that dispensation from the AFL???

Jeez. I don't know. Our decision making is shocking.

Being there today I thought I would give my 2 cents worth. I thought Lumumba, Salem and Garlett were stand outs for me. Hogan provided a target as you would want and expect. Toumpas showed potential too. I think he'll make it. Shocking second half as we all know. It will be another long year. At least we are not not the Bulldogs. They are not competitive at all.

My avatar represents Nathan Jones in Beast Mode. But yes that would be a site to behold.

No worries mate. If your avatar is anything to go by I won't miss you

Bring on the game tomorrow. Can't Wait. Being a Ballarat Demon this is a once in a blue moon day having my beloved Dees in town. I know it's only a NAB cup game but what are they all about? Bringing the game to the masses. Not just the city folk. It's a big weekend for my 8yo and 4yo daughters. The game tomorrow arvo then the family day in St.Kilda on Sunday. Let's hope for a win tomorrow. Surely we give the doggies a touch up.

As will I. I only live 5 mins from the ground. Better than the 3 hour round trip to the G during the season. I won't miss the pitiful looks I get on the V Line train home either after another loss when people see me in my guernsey.

WC has used him as a tagger in the past. He's played that tagger that can rack up possies role like Carrazzo. Not to say if let off the leash he couldn't be a great mid in his own right. What's his frees for count like? Like the other Selwood I would imagine.

All signed up again Deevoted. Please note my team name this year is Beast Mode, not the Wolf And Bison.

And he did finish 4th this year in Collingwood's B&F behind Pendles, Sidebottom and Beams. No slouches there. When I first heard he was heading our way I must admit it didn't make me all that happy. But now I feel confident he will be a more than worthy member of the team. Hopefully the change of club will bring out the best in him.

I think Colin Garland HAS to be in the starting side round 1 (provided he's fit). There are a few teams without him. It's great we now have more depth which put's more pressure on for spots but IMO he is a lock for a back flank position with Jetta on the other flank. I just can't fit Grimes in. Ex-Capt or not, as he admits, he needs to earn his spot and I don't think there is one there for him ATM. I would love him to be there but he needs to work on some deficiencies first and force his way in.

Pearce Hanley???

Count me in Deevoted. I look forward to defending my Bluey Medal

I'm done with you clowns. I thought Demonland was a place where all Demon supporters could talk about topics related to the Dees. Not bag fellow members based on their postcode. Dead set. Half the responses on this are site people getting stuck into each other. I have better things to do with my time. Time to sign out for good.

Hey WYL. Before you go slagging off where I live mate, have a bit of respect. We don't all live in Elwood you silver spoon fed [censored]. Not all Demon supporters live bayside and go to the snow each year. Ballarat isn't Toorak and I'm not from here but it's my home now.