Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Changes for next week

Featured Replies

 

OUT: Morton, Warnock, Newton, Bennell

IN: Sylvia, Macdonald, Bate, Tapscott/Maric

EDITED

Bate a certainty on today's performance at Werribee for Casey.

Brad Miller might get a farewell game given that the result means Nada.

OUT: Warnock (we lack run with him in the side) Bennell (phases into another dimension for about 45 minutes every game), Newton (this guy is MAX GAWN),

IN: Sylvia (der . . . clearly one of our best players), Macdonald (gives more sun than Warnock and is a better contested mark), Bate (brilliant Casey performance).

Wholesale changes on the back of our first trip to AAMI in which we had more scores than our opponents this century would not be the right call, IMO.

EDIT: Added Bate based on his good Casey performance. I'd also add Miller, but it appears that would be a waste of time.

Edited by Chook

 

OUT: Bennell (phases into another dimension for about 45 minutes every game), Newton (this guy is MAX GAWN),

IN: Sylvia (der . . . clearly one of our best players), Macdonald (North have a talls setup that might really stretch us, but we did lack run today, so perhaps dropping Warnock will be the right thing to do).

Wholesale changes on the back of our first trip to AAMI in which we had more scores than our opponents this century would not be the right call, IMO.

Oh, and Addam Maric might be worth a run as well.

The final quarter of the Casey game is just about to start.

You can follow it on our Casey board - Werribee Tigers v Casey Scorpions

IN - Sylvia, Bate, MacDonald

OUT - Newton, Warnock, Bennell


IN: Sylvia, Bate, MacDonald, Miller

OUT: Bennell, Bail, Warnock, Newton

Miller and possibly Bate (pending GC rumour??) for farewell games. Bate deserves a spot ahead of Newton though...

Edited by DeezMan

Out: Morton, Warnock, Newton, Bennell

In: Sylvia, MacDonald, Miller, Tapscott (for some enthusiasm and excitement)

Morton was crap and undeserving of his spot.

Warnock was destroyed by Schulz, and MacDonald will hopefully be fit. We don't need all of Warnock, Frawley, Rivers, MacDonald and Garland.

Newton was, as usual, terrible.

Bennell shouldn't have played this week and just doesn't do enough. No influence again.

Sylvia and MacDonald pick themselves, Miller looks like he's earned his farewell game (will pinch hit in the ruck I suppose) and Tapscott I really want to see.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Bell get a farewell game either, just for fun :).

In: Sylvia, MacDonald, Bate

Out: Bennell (the Invisible Man), Warnock (thought he was better...not up to it), Newton (Spudrick McSpud-Spud)

 

So are people saying Newton was worse than PJ last week? Looking at the stats he appears to have done a reasonable job.

He was abysmal beyond belief. Gone at end of year.


So are people saying Newton was worse than PJ last week? Looking at the stats he appears to have done a reasonable job.

No intensity. None.

Comparing a player to PJ does neither player any favours.

I'm not sure either will be on our list next year.

Although Newton's tackle at the start of the game on D. Rodan was fantastic!!

Rodan was heading into Port's F50 when BANG... Newton rode him into the turf.

Although Newton's tackle at the start of the game on D. Rodan was fantastic!!

Rodan was heading into Port's F50 when BANG... Newton rode him into the turf.

Wow.

He also took Mark of the Year in 2007.

One-off moments of semi-decent football do not mask the rest of the time he spends in the side, which is characterised by a lack of effort and little to no influence. Coupled with the fact that he fails to learn anything between being dropped and recalled and he's gone.

From the MFC website.........

Port Adelaide 3.2 8.2 15.6 17.10 (112)

Melbourne 2.6 5.10 8.11 11.17 (83)

GOALS

Port Adelaide: Schulz 5, Boak 3, Gray 3, Pearce, Thomas, Broadbent, Hitchcock, D. Stewart, P. Stewart

Melbourne: Jurrah 4, Wonaeamirri 2, Watts, Dunn, McDonald, Green, Scully

BEST

Port Adelaide: Boak, Cassisi, Pearce, Schulz, Brogan, Gray, Rodan, Carlile

Melbourne: Bruce, McDonald, Jurrah, Morton, Frawley, Scully, Trengove,

Clearly Morton did something ok today.

More scoring shots than Port is at least one positive in an otherwise dismal performance. I don't believe there should be wholesale changes however i would suggest that

Out- Newton, Warnock, Bennell

In- Bate (5 goals today), Sylvia, MacDonald

BEST

Port Adelaide: Boak, Cassisi, Pearce, Schulz, Brogan, Gray, Rodan, Carlile

Melbourne: Bruce, McDonald, Jurrah, Morton, Frawley, Scully, Trengove,

Clearly Morton did something ok today.

COP IT SWEET EVERYONE!! :) Sorry but I was a lone hand providing backup for the 60kg Cale Morton.

It's amazing what people can say when their team loses...

Morton was good today and shouldn't be dropped next week against North. Well done Cale.


BEST

Port Adelaide: Boak, Cassisi, Pearce, Schulz, Brogan, Gray, Rodan, Carlile

Melbourne: Bruce, McDonald, Jurrah, Morton, Frawley, Scully, Trengove,

Clearly Morton did something ok today.

Well they've also got Trengove in there, so that says it all I'm afraid. Just because the MFC website says it doesn't mean it's true.

Well they've also got Trengove in there, so that says it all I'm afraid. Just because the MFC website says it doesn't mean it's true.

Here we go, here we go, here we goooo...

Morton went missing for huge lengths during the game, just because one report lists him in the best doesnt mean he was, he was appalling today. Same with Trengove, he looked listless at times, how he gets in the best is baffling.

You can gloat all you want, but theres no way Morton or Trengove deserve to be in the best today

Edited by DemonDave

OUT: Bennell (love him, but is a bit out of sorts), Newton, Bartram (ordinary last few weeks after looking the goods), Trengove (needs a rest, worked hard this year)

IN: Bate, MacDonald, Sylvia (if fit), and Miller (should not be on the list next year but has tried his guts out for us and would love to see him there for Junior's last)

Honestly think Warnock, Morton, and Bail deserve another week after breaking back into the team (as much as I think all 3 were average at best today)

While I'm not 'Big' on Newton... he gave us something today. He was competitive in the ruck and he got his own possessions, something that Jamar struggled to do. Morton spoils his good work with some poor decision making. He lacks confidence when kicking for goal, but he does get his hand on it and he keeps running. He will be around for some time! Bail was just 'so-so', we needed more from him. Bennell doesn't take his opportunities in front of goal. If he did we wouldn't be asking for him to be dropped. However, I agree, he needs to go back and fix this deficiency. Warnock played dumb footy! Green had a shocker! BRUCE was everywhere and did his captaincy ambitions no damage, especially in comparison to Green! Scully is a step above Trengove, and continues to show he will be a gun, even though he has some glaring turn-overs, he doesn't stop running and he is all over it in fourth quarters. Watts is great by foot, got whacked a few times, still doesn't get enough of it but is a class user of the ball. Jones was pedestrian. McKenzie battled on and was still giving us something in the fourth... I don't have a place for McKenzie and Jones as we become a top four chance. For mine, McKenzie is a more effective kick and he keeps his feet.


Morton went missing for huge lengths during the game, just because one report lists him in the best doesnt mean he was, he was appalling today. Same with Trengove, he looked listless at times, how he gets in the best is baffling.

You can gloat all you want, but theres no way Morton or Trengove deserve to be in the best today

Not that i saw it but if the MFC site lists him in the best then they must have done something right.

Don't forget that it's not all about stats. They may very well have had certain defensive jobs that they performed well or something else in the eyes of the coaches.

not saying you are wrong, but just saying that you need to give consideration to other factors as well.

out moloney and jones

both overrated and go missin too often for senior players

im over them and wouldnt get games in top sides

warnock is a worry

out moloney and jones

both overrated and go missin too often for senior players

im over them and wouldnt get games in top sides

warnock is a worry

:blink:

 

out moloney and jones

both overrated and go missin too often for senior players

im over them and wouldnt get games in top sides

warnock is a worry

bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..... oh dear

IN: Sylvia, Bate, MacDonald, Miller

OUT: Bennell, Bail, Warnock, Newton

In: Warnock, Bennel, Newton

Out: MacDonald, Sylvia, Bate

Those 3 inclusions will improve our team.

Bennel needs a rest, he has great attributes but has been down on form.

Newton to never play for MFC again.

Warnock... is now really just good depth. Macdonald a better player


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Featured Content

  • NON-MFC: Round 01

    With Opening Round done and dusted, Round 1 sees the full AFL competition finally swing into action for 2026. Discuss all the games this week that do not involve the Dees, share your tips, and let us know which results would suit Demons best.

      • Love
      • Like
    • 203 replies
  • PODCAST: 2026 Season Preview

    The boys previewed the 2026 Season sharing their early impressions of the new coach, the new players, observations from preseason training, and what they've made of the new game style. They also look ahead to the season with their predictions, the players they expect to rise, their expectations for the team, and what they see as a realistic pass mark for Melbourne in 2026.

      • Love
    • 14 replies
  • PREVIEW: St. Kilda

    When the Demons blew their 46-point lead at Marvel Stadium in Round 20 last year, the fallout was enormous. Like an event straight out of a Shakespearean tragedy, Melbourne’s final-quarter collapse left fans reeling and the club grappling with the aftermath. 

      • Thanks
    • 10 replies
  • PREGAME: St. Kilda

    With just over two weeks until their opening match of the 2026 AFL Premiership season, the Demons are already well on the path to redemption and have the Saints firmly in their sights ahead of their mid-March clash at the MCG. What do you think the team will look like when they run out on to the G?

      • Clap
      • Haha
      • Thanks
    • 627 replies
  • NON-MFC: 2026 Opening Round

    Finally the 2026 AFL Premiership Season is upon us. While Melbourne sits out Opening Round, there is still plenty of footy to enjoy with five non-MFC clashes to kick off the new season. It all begins on Thursday night with a blockbuster at the SCG as Sydney hosts Carlton in what should be a strong early test for both sides. On Friday night, Gold Coast gets its chance to open the season in front of a home crowd when the Suns and Christian Petracca take on Geelong at People First Stadium. Saturday features a double-header, starting in the afternoon with Greater Western Sydney and Clayton Oliver meeting the Hawks at Engie Stadium. That is followed on Saturday night by Brisbane Lions hosting the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba, with the Lions embarking on their campaign to win the Threepeat. Opening Round wraps up on Sunday night at the MCG, where St Kilda takes on Collingwood in the only game in town in the first week of the season. There is no shortage of storylines across the round, so discuss all the action from the non-MFC games of Opening Round.

      • Like
    • 557 replies
  • REPORT: Richmond

    Mars is not usually a place known for lighting strikes but on Friday evening it happened twice in the vicinity of the stadium in Ballarat that carries the name and is a half completed building site with limited capacity for spectators.

    • 4 replies

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.