Jump to content

Worlds apart

Fork 'em

By Fork 'em
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

jabberwocky Redleg

jabberwocky   2,301

Posted
Posted

Great article, and this very interesting tidbit.

"Liam has had his situation, but Aussie had just as big a trauma to deal with," says Flack. "And then Aussie had Maurice's [Rioli's] funeral as well. He's Maurice's brother."

I have suspected this for a while but the club wanted to keep it quiet, obviously with the passing of the great man things have changed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

SidVicious Demon

SidVicious   130

Posted
Posted

Great article, and this very interesting tidbit.

"Liam has had his situation, but Aussie had just as big a trauma to deal with," says Flack. "And then Aussie had Maurice's [Rioli's] funeral as well. He's Maurice's brother."

I have suspected this for a while but the club wanted to keep it quiet, obviously with the passing of the great man things have changed.

I don't mean to be disrespectful but does this mean his "brother" in the biological sense or in terms of the fact that the families come from a close knit community with a strong feeling of kinship for each other?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

jabberwocky Redleg

jabberwocky   2,301

Posted
Posted

I don't mean to be disrespectful but does this mean his "brother" in the biological sense or in terms of the fact that the families come from a close knit community with a strong feeling of kinship for each other?

Shortly after Aussie was drafted I remember reading an article about Maurice Rioli. I have searched everywhere for the article but can't find it.

The article was talking about the Rioli clan and how there was a player that was recently drafted that had a close connection to Maurice that wasn't Cyril. The article went on to say that the player was a half brother to Maurice and that the club knew of the connection but was trying to keep it quiet. Maurice was quoted talking about how the player had many of the Rioli family traits but the player wasn't named.

I did a bit of investigation and came to my own conclusions.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Deeoldfart Trident

Deeoldfart   8,001

Posted
Posted

Fantastic article about a young man on incredible journey. We are so lucky that he plays for Melbourne, and the good fortune clearly cuts both ways.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,254

Posted
Posted

I firmly believe that the MFC has not only risen from its ashes to become a Football Club and Team of interest but its becoming a Pillar within the sport.

This has everything to do with the personal character and morals of the likes of Stynes, Schwab through Bailey etc. They have created an environment that attracts young men of similar traits ... young men who share not only the passion of football but a code by which to live life.

Liam does seem however to take it to an even loftier height. They'll make a film about this bloke one day.

I can't remember when a player has had quite such an impact. He's piqued the interest of people far beyond the immediate football audience.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Grapeviney Redleg

Grapeviney   9,589

Posted
Posted

I can't remember when a player has had quite such an impact.

certainly no-one who has played just 17 games has had so much press

Mark Stevens on said on MMM last friday night that he's probably the #2 star attraction in the league at the moment, behind franklin - the kind of player everyone wants to watch

can't wait to see him in action this year, definitely the most exciting player we've had at the club since schwarz '94

Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,254

Posted
Posted

We have an idea of what brilliance Buddy can bring to the game. As to Jurrah I'm pretty sure 'we ain't seen nuttin' yet' !!! :)

His life borders on the surreal balancing what are two extremes of the Australian existence. To keep your head

not only focussed and in perspective to those such differing pressures and demands but to actually make a fist of not one but both is nothing short of extraordinary !!

They need to clone his blood and bottle it for the rest of us mortals.

Having said that .... Do something with that hair !!! ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Deeoldfart Trident

Deeoldfart   8,001

Posted
Posted

We have an idea of what brilliance Buddy can bring to the game. As to Jurrah I'm pretty sure 'we ain't seen nuttin' yet' !!! :)

....................

Having said that .... Do something with that hair !!! ;)

Leave the hair alone 'bub ........ it adds to the flair!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
e25 Trident

e25   5

Posted
Posted

certainly no-one who has played just 17 games has had so much press

Mark Stevens on said on MMM last friday night that he's probably the #2 star attraction in the league at the moment, behind franklin - the kind of player everyone wants to watch

can't wait to see him in action this year, definitely the most exciting player we've had at the club since schwarz '94

Farmer?

Davey?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Disco Demons Redleg

Disco Demons   92

Posted
Posted

Mark Stevens on said on MMM last friday night that he's probably the #2 star attraction in the league at the moment, behind franklin - the kind of player everyone wants to watch

franklin dates a socialite and comes from perth. hasn't got much of a personality. comes across as arrogant. But he is a bloody good footballer!

LJ has come from nowhere! go google map "Yuendumu"...it's in the middle of Australia. The guy has has a story and can play.

People on here a smart enough to see that the comparisions between franklin and LJ are wrong. only comparision is they are exciting footballers

Link to comment
Share on other sites

e25 Trident

e25   5

Posted
Posted

just saying the comparision is wrong because of the journey/path they have taken to become AFL footballers.

?

That's not the comparison though, so the comparison can't be wrong.

It's purely based on being an exciting player that people want to come and watch, regardless of the reasons why.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

pitmaster Redleg

pitmaster   3,474

Posted
Posted

[Fair dinkum, articles like this should make us all Proud To Be A Demon.

For me the best line in it is from Brett Badger:"The Demons have been absolutely fantastic for, and with, him."

It speaks to the sincerity of the club in building a relationship with Liam and his people. Wonderful stuff

And Nathan Jones has gone up in my estimation - his piece about the effect on him of attending Matthew Wonaemirri's funeral shows him in a very mature and sensitive light.

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  

    REDLEG PRIDE by Meggs

    Hump day mid-week footy at the Redlegs home ground is a great opportunity to build on our recent improved competitiveness playing in the red and blue.   The jumper has a few other colours this week with the rainbow Pride flag flying this round to celebrate people from all walks of life coming together, being accepted. AFLW has been a benchmark when it comes to inclusivity and a safe workplace.  The team will run out in a specially designed guernsey for this game and also the following week

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEMING by Meggs

    It was such a balmy spring evening for this mid-week BNCA Pink Lady match at our favourite venue Ikon Park between two teams that had not won a game since round one.   After last week’s insipid bombing, the DeeArmy banner correctly deemanded that our players ‘go in hard, go in strong, go in fighting’, and girl they sure did!   The first quarter goals by Alyssa Bannan and Alyssia Pisano were simply stunning, and it was 4 goals to nil by half-time.   Kudos to Mick Stinear.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    REDEEM by Meggs

    How will Mick Stinear and his dwindling list of fit and available Demons respond to last week’s 65-point capitulation to the Bombers, the team’s biggest loss in history?   As a minimum he will expect genuine effort from all of his players when Melbourne takes on the GWS Giants at Ikon Park this Thursday.  Happily, the ground remains a favourite Melbourne venue of players and spectators alike and will provide an opportunity for the Demons to redeem themselves. Injuries to star play

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 9

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    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

  • Tell a friend

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