Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted
81

47

This could be bad

OR good

Depends if you want draft picks or wins

Getting flogged by a very mediocre team is NEVER, EVER a good thing. The damage it does to the psyche of a team/club is immense.

If we can at least share the last quarter, all will not be lost.

But I'm not hopeful. :angry:

  • Replies 104
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted
Getting flogged by a very mediocre team is NEVER, EVER a good thing. The damage it does to the psyche of a team/club is immense.

If we can at least share the last quarter, all will not be lost.

But I'm not hopeful. :angry:

Oh no! Our winning culture in tatters! The psychological apocalypse is upon us!

A crap day at the office and no real incentive to battle it out. I'm far from enamored with this performance but ultimately it will mean sod all.

Posted
I'll take a talented 18 year old over a pointless win at Subi that nobody will remember at the end of the year.

Still a disgraceful effort though.

Perfect summation of the day BBP........unfortunately :( !!!

Posted

Yeah i`m starting to think about a "Kill M. Riley" plan lol.. that win in rd 22 last year has robbed us..

Posted
This is only the third time this season that I feel utterly ashamed of our performance.

Apart from Miller who is working his arse off, our players are lazy and generally just don't care.

And how many goals can Wheatley cost us with his turnovers before somebody drags him off the ground?!!!

Not winning is one thing, playing like we are at the moment is completely unacceptable.

P.S.- awesome leadership from Bruce out there :rolleyes:

'Jaded', why are you continually watching the boys arses all the time, there's a game on.? :D


Posted
.........A crap day at the office and no real incentive to battle it out. I'm far from enamored with this performance but ultimately it will mean sod all.

What about pride, supporters, club, jumper, not to mention professionalism - these are supposedly professional sportsmen.

There is always an incentive to battle it out. Indeed, they are obliged to. It is demanded of them!

Posted
I want draft picks, but the way we're playing today no amount of early picks is going to help us.

Draft picks don't make you accountable for your man, don't enable you to hit targets, and sure as hell doesn't make you play with more desire.

Actually, they do.

When you think about it, More talent at the club forcing players to achieve, to hold their place is a grerat incentive.

Posted
well anyone that has read a handfull of her posts would know she doesnt watch the game

Mind you, if Bev O'connor & her friends had a game of footy wearing the red'n'blue,,,,, I'd have trouble concentrating on the ball... ;)

Posted

An absolutely dreadful match. We still have to play North, Essendon, Geelong, West Coast, Port and Richmond. I reckon we can still win about 4 of them so it was good we lost today for draft picks.:)

Posted
What about pride, supporters, club, jumper, not to mention professionalism - these are supposedly professional sportsmen.

There is always an incentive to battle it out.

Enough with the cliches mate. Its bad enough that the players and coaches dish up the same old [censored] each week without the supporters doing the same. If this loss hurts you, I suggest therapy and/or Vallium. It doesn't require 'out of the box' thinking to see how this is totally inconsequential.

Posted
An absolutely dreadful match. We still have to play North, Essendon, Geelong, West Coast, Port and Richmond. I reckon we can still win about 4 of them so it was good we lost today for draft picks.:)

You have got to be kidding. We might get an arm wrestle with WCE but we are a few rungs below the others.

Overall the result is one thing, the lack of effort for 3 quarters was concerning. A few blokes pushed themselves closer to the door at Year end.

Posted
well anyone that has read a handfull of her posts would know she doesnt watch the game

Well I never notice your posts, so I guess we're even :rolleyes:

Losing at this stage of the year is a positive, getting smashed by Freo after beating them in the first quarter, is not.

I'm much more worried about the effort than the result.

Edit: beat me to it by *this* much Rhino :D

Posted
An absolutely dreadful match. We still have to play North, Essendon, Geelong, West Coast, Port and Richmond. I reckon we can still win about 4 of them so it was good we lost today for draft picks.:)

2 at best - dons and tiges. wc will [censored] us over there.

Posted
Enough with the cliches mate. Its bad enough that the players and coaches dish up the same old [censored] each week without the supporters doing the same. If this loss hurts you, I suggest therapy and/or Vallium. It doesn't require 'out of the box' thinking to see how this is totally inconsequential.

The loss doesn't hurt me, the pathetic effort for 3 quarters concerns me as it should all supporters. Check the other posts on the end of this topic mate; your the one out of touch. (Oh, and my preferred drug as alcohol, which I will now give a nudge.)


Posted
The loss doesn't hurt me, the pathetic effort for 3 quarters concerns me as it should all supporters. Check the other posts on the end of this topic mate; your the one out of touch. (Oh, and my preferred drug as alcohol, which I will now give a nudge.)

I just thought you and a couple of others were overreacting to be honest. Crap effort I agree but its hardly likely to have any sort of lasting effect. We have a young, young team and stuff all leadership to turn them around when they lose their way, especially with Green out of the side. Its hardly unexpected that they don't play 4 quarters every week. That will come as they mature, and take more responsibility.

Posted
The loss doesn't hurt me, the pathetic effort for 3 quarters concerns me as it should all supporters. Check the other posts on the end of this topic mate; your the one out of touch. (Oh, and my preferred drug as alcohol, which I will now give a nudge.)

I just thought you and a couple of others were overreacting to be honest. Crap effort I agree but its hardly likely to have any sort of lasting effect. We have a young, young team and stuff all leadership to turn them around when they lose their way, especially with Green out of the side. Its hardly unexpected that they don't play 4 quarters every week. That will come as they mature, and take more responsibility.

It is funny as we all know we are playing terrible footy but we at least want to see some light at the end of the tunnel. One week we can see something, then next we realise it is not light is a pile excrement we wander by down this tunnel.

It seems one step forward and two back, we need to see progression and the first qtr seemed like a good progression, the last 3 qtrs were steps backwards. It is frustrating to say the least

Anyone give a report on Robbie Warnock???? If he is to be considered in PSD, if he is interested, did he outplay Jamar???

Posted

Warnock had 13 disposals and 13 hitouts, but was barely noticed. He won't be the 'saviour' in the ruck if we do somehow manage to snaffle him in the pre-season draft.

In comparison Jamar had 14 disposals/14 hitouts, Johnson 15d/7HO and big Sandilands had 15/23HO's. I would say there was no clear winner in the big-man stakes today, Jamar was certainly more than serviceable again today, his improvements are tending to be more baby steps than quantum leaps, but he's getting there..

Oh, and all 3 of Sandilands, Jamar and Johnson kicked 1.0, although Sandilands did hit one out on the full as well...

Posted
Warnock had 13 disposals and 13 hitouts, but was barely noticed. He won't be the 'saviour' in the ruck if we do somehow manage to snaffle him in the pre-season draft.

In comparison Jamar had 14 disposals/14 hitouts, Johnson 15d/7HO and big Sandilands had 15/23HO's. I would say there was no clear winner in the big-man stakes today, Jamar was certainly more than serviceable again today, his improvements are tending to be more baby steps than quantum leaps, but he's getting there..

Oh, and all 3 of Sandilands, Jamar and Johnson kicked 1.0, although Sandilands did hit one out on the full as well...

getting beaten by 46 pts is one thing.... but the turn around of 80 pts is SHOCKING !!!!! :angry: :angry:

Posted

West Coast 16 2 14 0.... 64.7..... 8

Melbourne.. 16 2 14 0.... 64.3.... 8

what a perfect result....phew...that was close ;) ...lol

Posted
Warnock had 13 disposals and 13 hitouts, but was barely noticed. He won't be the 'saviour' in the ruck if we do somehow manage to snaffle him in the pre-season draft.

In comparison Jamar had 14 disposals/14 hitouts, Johnson 15d/7HO and big Sandilands had 15/23HO's. I would say there was no clear winner in the big-man stakes today, Jamar was certainly more than serviceable again today, his improvements are tending to be more baby steps than quantum leaps, but he's getting there..

Oh, and all 3 of Sandilands, Jamar and Johnson kicked 1.0, although Sandilands did hit one out on the full as well...

Cheers DD

Jamar's stats would almost be a career high.......

Posted

It seems to me that so many posters are over-reacting. Before the game I thought we would lose by about 40 points and it was only marginally worse than that. Sure, it would have been better if the effort in the second and third quarters was better and if the turnovers were less but these things happen with a young side.

We had a very, very young list and we were playing at Subiaco where a 46 point loss is no worse than normal. Don't forget that Freo are still a capable side with much more experience than the list we had out there. They have also gone very close to some top sides at Subiaco (including Geelong).

The upside for us is that we have bottomed and are on the way back whereas, in my opinion, they are still on the way down with a list comprised of several older players, some mediocre players that have been around for a few years and only a couple of good youngsters.

Don't be despondent you lot - we will put in a good performance in the next week or so (hopefully next week) and the optimism will be back.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 3

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...