Jump to content

  • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

    Posting unsubstantiated rumours on this website is strictly forbidden.

    Demonland has made the difficult decision to not permit this platform to be used to discuss & debate the off-field issues relating to the Melbourne Football Club including matters currently being litigated between the Club & former Board members, board elections, the issue of illicit drugs in footy, the culture at the club & the personal issues & allegations against some of our players & officials ...

    We do not take these issues & this decision lightly & of course we believe that these serious matters affecting the club we love & are so passionate about are worthy of discussion & debate & I wish we could provide a place where these matters can be discussed in a civil & respectful manner.

    However these discussions unfortunately invariably devolve into areas that may be defamatory, libelous, spread unsubstantiated rumours & can effect the mental health of those involved. Even discussion & debate of known facts or media reports can lead to finger pointing, blame & personal attacks.

    The repercussion is that these discussions can open this website, it’s owners & it’s users to legal action & may result in this website being forced to shutdown.

    Our moderating team are all volunteers & cannot moderate the forum 24/7 & as a consequence problematic content that contravenes our rules & standards may go unnoticed for some time before it can be removed.

    We reserve the right to delete posts that offend against our above policy & indeed, to ban posters who are repeat offenders or who breach our code of conduct.

    WE HAVE BUILT A FANTASTIC ONLINE COMMUNITY AT DEMONLAND OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS & WE WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE CLUB WE LOVE & ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT.

    Thank you for your continued support & understanding. Go Dees.


Team changes discussion


titan_uranus

Recommended Posts

In > Out

Sylvia > Dunn (Sylia the automatic selection, Dunn is effectively a senior player in this squad and needs to be held accountable this year)

Martin > Spencer (Martin surely has more potential, upside and flexibility than Spencer who isnt ready for senior AFL at best)

Garland > Miller (We are setting up around Miller which is completely wrong - lets see what Bate, Pettered and Garland have with Miller out of the way for a few weeks)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 123
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

The mindset that we are at at the moment, negative, it should be

A challenge to nullify Davis or Didak will only improve Strauss and show him he has the ability at AFL level

Realistic more than negative. The possibility of a Didak, Davis or Medhurst type going berserk is very real this weekend. The footy is likely going to be pumped in there

very frequently. I'd save the 'challenge' for Strauss for a few more games until he finds his feet or at least until we're playing lesser opposition.

A senior player should take responsibility for this type of role this week and not leave it to a second gamer.

Edited by Spirit of Barassi
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Footy Show had Sylvia, Bartram and Maric coming in.

I don't think we can carry Spencer, Bartram maybe in for Dunn but I'm not sure that achieves much. Maric possibly in for Bennell? Not too sure all 3 of those will make the final 22.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

the reason spencer gets a run is because we have injuries....he's not up to it at the moment...but i do believe he's fit enough.

blokes like davey and bate struggled last week because they had limited preseason. if you come into an AFL game underdone your going to get exposed...bails has to now play these players into fitness.

bails is screwed both ways...a gun player who's not fit or avg player who is fit...which do you go for? i believe he goes for youth at the moment....

Edited by disco_demon
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Footy Show had Sylvia, Bartram and Maric coming in.

Pfft.

They have no idea. I guess they just took the 3 emergencies, then swapped Sylvia for Bail (probably because no-one there has heard of Bail).

Edited by titan_uranus
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Miller out will be a huge kick in the teeth if true.

No forwards at all, and he gets dropped. - and rightly so.

It's about time.

It's a shame that Newton is the replacement, but even he'd probably be more useful than Miller if he was given the same amount of chances.

Cheney should get a game, which ever small forward Bennell lines up on will kick 7.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Pfft.

They have no idea. I guess they just took the 3 emergencies, then swapped Sylvia for Bail (probably because no-one there has heard of Bail).

After last week's effort from the Footy Show (picking the promoted players before they were actually promoted) I don't think like this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


for pies Reid in Presti out

Melbourne

B: Jamie Bennell, Matthew Warnock, Lynden Dunn

HB: Jack Grimes, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald

C: Aaron Davey, Cameron Bruce, Nathan Jones

HF: James McDonald, Matthew Bate, Ricky Petterd

F: Tom Scully, Brad Green, Jack Trengove

Foll: Mark Jamar, Jordie McKenzie, Brent Moloney

I/C: James Strauss, Jake Spencer, Michael Newton, Rohan Bail

Emg: Clint Bartram, Jordan Gysberts, Brad Miller

In: Newton, Bail

Out: Brad Miller, Jared Rivers (knee)

Edited by WonnaJurah
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Thomo

From Herald-Sun

In: Michael Newton, Rohan Bail

Out: Brad Miller, Jared Rivers (Knee)

Does including Newton cost us money?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

From MFC website..

Round Two Selection

After a disappointing performance last weekend the Demons have made two changes for this Saturday’s clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

Michael Newton - who was today elevated to the senior list - has been added to the team after racking up 29 possessions and kicking four goals for Casey last weekend, along with midfielder/defender Rohan Bail, who comes in for just his second AFL game.

Newton has worked hard all summer to regain a place on the senior list, and joins fellow rookies Jake Spencer and Jordie McKenzie on the senior list in place of injured trio Max Gawn, Luke Tapscott and Liam Jurrah.

Jared Rivers goes out of the side with a minor knee injury, while Brad Miller has been omitted. Colin Sylvia will miss one more week with a broken jaw.

Still persisting with spenser, looks like we are one man short when he is playing!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Unrealistic for Sylvia to be back so soon after injury.

Newton....well now.

Have we pick a more inexperienced bench than this week before?

I think this would have to be one of most inexperienced teams we have fielded ever.

I am not sure we have a better big man option than Spencer atm.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    MELBOURNE BUSINESS by The Oracle

    In days of old, this week’s Thursday night AFL match up between the Demons and the Blues would be framed on the basis of the need to redress the fact that Carlton “stole” last year’s semi final away from Melbourne and with it, their hopes for the premiership.  A hot gospelling coach might point out to his charges that they were the better team on the night in all facets and that poor kicking for goal and a couple of lapses at the death cost them what was rightfully theirs. Moreover, now was

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    UNDER THE PUMP by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons have been left languishing near the bottom of the VFL table after suffering a 32-point defeat at the hands of stand alone club Williamstown at Casey Fields on Sunday. The Demons suffered a major setback before the game even started when AFL listed players Ben Brown, Marty Hore and Josh Schache were withdrawn from the selected side. Only Schache was confirmed as an injury replacement, the other two held over as possible injury replacements for Melbourne’s Thursday night fixt

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    THE MEANING OF FOOTY by Whispering Jack

    Throughout history various philosophers have grappled with the meaning of life. Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and a multitude of authors of diverse religious texts all tried. As society became more complex, the question became attached to specific endeavours in life even including sporting pursuits where such questions arose among our game’s commentariat as, “what is the meaning of football”? Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin must be tired of dealing with such a dilemma but,

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 1

    PREGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons have just a 5 day break until they are back at the MCG to face the Blues who are on the verge of 3 straight defeats on Thursday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 131

    PODCAST: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 6th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG over the Cats in the Round 08. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIVE: h

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 40

    VOTES: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jack Viney & Alex Neal-Bullen make up the Top 5. Your votes for the win over the Cats. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 59

    POSTGAME: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    Despite dominating for large parts of the match and not making the most of their forward opportunities the Demons ground out a hard fought win and claimed a massive scalp in defeating the Cats by 8 points at the MCG.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 602

    GAMEDAY: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    It's Game Day and the two oldest teams in the competition, the Demons and the Cats, come face to face in a true 8 point game. The Cats are unbeaten after 8 rounds whilst the Dees will be keen to take a scalp and stamp their credentials on the 2024 season. May the 4th Be With You Melbourne.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 679

    LEADERS OF THE PACK by The Oracle

    I was asked to write a preview of this week’s Round 8 match between Melbourne and Geelong. The two clubs have a history that goes right back to the time when the game was starting to become an organised sport but it’s the present that makes the task of previewing this contest so interesting. Both clubs recently reached the pinnacle of the competition winning premiership flags in 2021 and 2022 respectively, but before the start of this season, many good judges felt their time had passed - n

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 4
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...