He thought the team bonded so well when staying interstate, he suggested putting players up in hotels before games in Melbourne. Our game will be willing, no doubt. We've waited since last year's preliminary final loss to Carlton to get another opportunity to perform in finals. That it will be against the Kangaroos only adds to the occasion. Our clashes in recent times have been well publicised, but I have to concur with Sheeds that nothing is premeditated.
Respect is often a loosely used term in footy.
Club officials always trot out the line they respect such and such a club. But I can assure you, the Kangaroos have got ours. The Demons are the form team of the last five weeks, while Carlton has been the second-best performed team of the season. The Demons' midfield is the key. It's hard-working, fast and accountable and if they can contain Camporeale, Ratten, probably Bradley and Brown, the Dees could suddenly find themselves in a preliminary final.