Jump to content

Melbourne in a grand final

Demon Head

By Demon Head
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
How dare he apologise? What a hypocrite! :lol:

An apology at the Hospital would have been appropriate.

Long never played against Melbourne again, & i know why.

Spoke to the Ox about it one night when he owned a bar up on Toorak Road.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
Is it because he retired the next year?

Rubbish statement.

No it is not Rubbish Statement at all. 3-4 melbourne players had Long in their sites & he Knew it.

Back then you could still get away with a bit off serious biff.

Our 2 Matches against Essendon the Following year Long had the mysterious "hammy" injury.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
45HG Trident

45HG   1,539

Posted
Posted
No it is not Rubbish Statement at all. 3-4 melbourne players had Long in their sites & he Knew it.

Back then you could still get away with a bit off serious biff.

Our 2 Matches against Essendon the Following year Long had the mysterious "hammy" injury.

Nice re-writing of history.

We played them once, in round 8, he went out injured in round 5 and didn't come back until Round 22. Mysterious "hammy" my arse.

Further to this, how can you compare a moment of madness, with proudly proclaiming that 3-4 Melbourne players would maliciously "biff" him.

I sure hope you're not a Grinter fan.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Rhino Richards Legend

Rhino Richards   1,467

Posted
Posted
An apology at the Hospital would have been appropriate.

Long never played against Melbourne again, & i know why.

Spoke to the Ox about it one night when he owned a bar up on Toorak Road.

He had the character to publicly apologize for an act he regrets. Hardly a pathetic creature.

I know why Long never played against MFC again.....hamstring injury....But dont let that wreck the fantasy that he was scared.

Did you work on the conspiracy theories with the Ox over a few bevvies??

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Einstein Mighty Demon

Einstein   1

Posted
Posted
I sure hope you're not a Grinter fan.

Was going to bring up old Rod. Certainly was involved in a couple of 'dog acts' in his time. But was also one of the best exponents of the honest shirtfront. A genuine hardman of the game, but if we're going to call Long a dog for a poor incident, then we'd have to label Grinter the same.

Here's my own story of a rush of blood to the head and much regret. When I was 17 I played basketball at a reasonably high level. I played on a pretty good team. We had finished on top at the end of the home and away season, only having lost 1 game all season. We then proceeded to lose the 2nd Semi and found ourselves in the Prelim. About half way through the second half, we were geting beaten and the general feeling amongst the boys was that we were getting a raw deal from the refs. (Which we were!!). So after I was called for a dubious charge, which was total rubbish, on the following play, an opposition player drove to the basket, and I just flattened him. I had no intention otherwise. I turned to the ref ans said "That's a f-ing foul." I got ejected, which was fair enough. The guy I decked left the court with a wrist injury.

So we lost the game and the opposition proceeded to the Grand Final which they went on to win. Problem was, the guy I had flattened didn't play in the GF because of a fractured wrist he suffered upon hitting the court after I'd decked him. I felt like rubbish. What I did proved nothing and was a weak act. So I sent the guy a letter through his club apologsing. The only reply I got was the following season when we played them and while going for a rebound, one of his teammates gave me a bit of chin music with an elbow. Put a good rip in my bottom lip.

So it happens. I'd hate people to judge my character from an act like this. I'd be pretty sure Long would rather it never happened, and wouldn't be something he looks back on with any sort of pride.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
Nice re-writing of history.

We played them once, in round 8, he went out injured in round 5 and didn't come back until Round 22. Mysterious "hammy" my arse.

Further to this, how can you compare a moment of madness, with proudly proclaiming that 3-4 Melbourne players would maliciously "biff" him.

I sure hope you're not a Grinter fan.

He had the character to publicly apologize for an act he regrets. Hardly a pathetic creature.

I know why Long never played against MFC again.....hamstring injury....But dont let that wreck the fantasy that he was scared.

Did you work on the conspiracy theories with the Ox over a few bevvies??

The conversation with the ox was had, i am only telling you what was told to me.

What Happened to Troy left a very bad taste in quite a few Melbourne Players Minds & they were waiting for the Re match.

Whether you wish to believe that is up to you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
Not really my point.

Fine, but don't acuse me of re writing History because i don't do that.

Troy was only young back then & a lot of the team thought they had let him down that day.

That was the sentiment i got from the ox.

All i will say is that it was probably a good thing Long didn't take the field against us in 2001.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

45HG Trident

45HG   1,539

Posted
Posted

Not to mention the fact that you didn't respond to the hypocrisy involved in calling one player a "pathetic creature" for a moment of madness, but proudly stating that 3-4 Melbourne players would "biff" him. The Melbourne players wouldn't be "pathetic creatures" for hunting him down and attacking him would they?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
"Our 2 Matches against Essendon the Following year Long had the mysterious "hammy" injury"

This contains both incorrect details and an incorrect insinuation.

That's your opinion 45 . I heard a different slant on events.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
Not to mention the fact that you didn't respond to the hypocrisy involved in calling one player a "pathetic creature" for a moment of madness, but proudly stating that 3-4 Melbourne players would "biff" him. The Melbourne players wouldn't be "pathetic creatures" for hunting him down and attacking him would they?

Look as i said Longs actions could have killed simmonds. He was a Lucky Boy.

Whether it was right or wrong the players of the day wanted some retribution.

It was in the 3rd Q Essendon were Miles in front & Long knew Exactly what he was doing. I won't buy that "moment of Madness" Rubbish

It was a despicable act that had no bearing on the Result, Thus i have no Respect for Michael Long from that day forward, which is a shame as he could play.

Watch the incident in slo mo, you will understand what i mean.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

45HG Trident

45HG   1,539

Posted
Posted
3 weeks before with a "hammy" should have been enough time to recover...

You really need to check your facts, he didn't come back until round 22!!

That's some faking, he must've been quivvering in his boots.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
You really need to check your facts, he didn't come back until round 22!!

That's some faking, he must've been quivvering in his boots.

Michael would have been quietly pleased he had that injury in Round 9. I am only passing on what the ox told me & he certainly wasn't joking 45. As i said Team mates thought they had let Troy Down & if Long had Played it would have got Ugly.

The Tribunal has evolved a lot in 10 years. Probably because of that incident.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,587

Posted
Posted
I'm pretty sure it was in the first quarter WYL.

I remember it as the 3rd Q, as the shadows were getting long, But as i got to the ground at 1AM the previous night to get a seat in the Members

I may be wrong, but i was sure it was in the 2nd Half. That whole day was rather surreal!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    WELCOME 2024 by Meggs

    It’s been hard to miss the seismic global momentum happening in Women’s sport of late. The Matildas have been playing to record sell-out crowds across Australia and ‘Mary Fowler is God’ is chalked onto footpaths everywhere. WNBA basketball rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has almost single-handedly elevated her Indiana Fever team to unprecedented viewership, attendances and playoffs in the USA.   Our female Aussie Paris 2024 Olympians won 13 out of Australia’s all-time record 18 gol

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    EPILOGUE by Whispering Jack

    I sit huddled in near darkness, the only light coming through flickering embers in a damp fireplace, the room in total silence after the thunderstorm died. I wonder if they bothered to restart the game.  No point really. It was over before it started. The team’s five star generals in defence and midfield ruled out of the fray, a few others missing in action against superior enemy firepower and too few left to fly the flag for the field marshal defiantly leading his outnumbered army int

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 6

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...