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satan311 wrote:

Sounds like we are getting another recruit from over east: Paul Pascu from the Calder Cannons. Sounds like a quality addition to the side!

www.zerohanger.com/afl-draft-profile-paul-pascu-130502/amp/

Sounds like? Where did you get it from? Club source or DOD? Good news if it can be confirmed.

Nothing confirmed DD. It was mentioned on facebook by someone and i did a bit of snooping and found some info to back up the claim. Until we see him at training though it remains a rumour. Maybe Germo can confirm tomorrow at the sundowner

www.sportfm.com.au/post/german-relishing-demon-challenge

Another fascinating interview with the great man! He talks about Broadbent and Stack amongst other things

Message from Germo for 2023 - stay positive 

#staypositive

Charlie Thompson pumping iron in the gym when the Sundowner had finished. Ripper bloke very lucky to have him. Welcome to the Demons Charlie.

Germo dropped a couple more names that are onboard.
Paul Pascu as mentioned by Satan and he's tapping into the lads that have already come over and they're bringing a couple of mates with them. Ned Shannon from Frankston and Jaques Barwick from Tassie I think. Apparently goes alright in the ring.

Gees Dazzler if that's all you got out of tonight - that final message (out of an hour and a half of talk) from German is directed exactly to people like yourself. I will read your posts regarding his tenure closely. 

Any chance you can venture your opinion about his appointment?

My thoughts - Great crowd of about 100. Great format. German spoke well once he got going. He pointed out last years weaknesses went through the recruits and then gave a good description of the playing group.

I walked away happy

You have completely taken Dazzlers post the wrong way TFAF. Chill mate.

I loved Germo’s stats he put up comparing our stats to WP. It was fascinating stuff and it gave me a great insight into what coaches discuss with their players and assistant coaches. He highlighted areas we need to get better at and that’s the plan. WP were down near us in some areas but he explained why but he finished by highlighting the one area WP are best at, contested possession. He said that is their one wood. He is comparing us with the best and that’s where he wants to take us. Surprisingly EF were tops in most areas, not WP.

Get on board, we are going places. But he was measured about expectations this year, it’s year 2 and 3 where he expects us to be getting where we need to be. He spoke glowingly about Paton from WP and a few of the colts boys. A lot of positivity and he relishes the challenge and isn’t focussed on what we haven’t got. He is focussed on the players he has got and what they can bring to the table.  Glass half full.

Paton will be a good player, he's quick and fit. We are all spewing he left but he won't get many looks at League for WP until next year or so. His Manager pushed him to leave WP to have a better chance at being drafted, dont think he is that good but all the best to him at the Dees.

Surprising in what way DD?....EF, C and WP won the same number of games 13, EF scored the most points for....nothing much between the top 3 at the end of the H&A season....just depth and experience cost EF in the finals.....

Good to hear German is realistic in what he hopes to achieve at the PFC.....wouldn't surprise me in seasons 3 and 4 is where German sees all his good work come to fruition....obviously faster in your boys eyes.

 There is much to take from Germo’s comments since he took over. It is clear that the foundation stones are securely in place and we can see where he is taking us. I agree DD, the glass is half full.
Whether or not we can fill it to overflowing and how long that will take will remain to be seen.
However, my expectations are that we will be a far better side next season  than last season’s 2 wins. 
In a nutshell, IMO at this early stage we should not be disappointed with what we know and be confident that we will be on the move in 2023. Albeit from a low base