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.

GAWN

H_T

By H_T
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

H_T Legend

H_T   2,941

Posted
Posted

I'm looking forward to seeing how this big kid progresses. Named emergency, still raw but he could be a small chance to debut whilst Jamar is out. I wish him the best of luck. Saw him at one of the tents a few weeks ago. Wow. Man mountain, and will be massive when he fills out those skin folds. :)

He has good support among our other ruckmen and plenty of good advice to learn from in Jamar, Campbell.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Trengove Demon

Trengove   0

Posted
Posted

Ripper of a bloke too, i cant wait to see him play; he wouldn't be the only raw ruckman currently getting a game on senior lists.

From Gotch's player review from the weekend:

Stefan Martin: Stef copped a knee to the ribs, which slowed him up a bit. He couldn’t fulfill his full ability, but he was gutsy and played the game out.

Possibly still feeling it a little bit. No doubt Gawn was just named as a precaution.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Harrisonrules Mighty Demon

Harrisonrules   273

Posted
Posted

Ripper of a bloke too, i cant wait to see him play; he wouldn't be the only raw ruckman currently getting a game on senior lists.

From Gotch's player review from the weekend:

Possibly still feeling it a little bit. No doubt Gawn was just named as a precaution

Wouldn't it be fun to see the kid get a go if not tomorrow over the next weeks. I'm hoping.

Tomorrow is Newton's big day. This is his chance to show he can fill a place as a utility ruckman. If he has no impact that would be the end.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jayceebee31 Redleg

jayceebee31   669

Posted
Posted

Whispering Jack sponsors this young mountain of a man. Very bright future ahead. Just getting confidence in himself.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Whispering_Jack Legend

Whispering_Jack   27,983

Posted
Posted

Whispering Jack sponsors this young mountain of a man. Very bright future ahead. Just getting confidence in himself.

I certainly do and he is a big lad.

I'm stoked that he's been picked as an emergency and can't wait to see him wear the famous #37 onto the ground (IIRC the great Jimmy Stynes wore that number in his early years at the club).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...
H_T Legend

H_T   2,941

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I certainly do and he is a big lad.

I'm stoked that he's been picked as an emergency and can't wait to see him wear the famous #37 onto the ground (IIRC the great Jimmy Stynes wore that number in his early years at the club).

*BUMP*

How did you go WJ last Friday ? Big Maxy seemed to handle himself quite well. I think he is quite smart ruck-wise and has good footy nous.

Love his stance when lining up for goal. Different but cult figure stance-like. I cannot recall who said it, but it looks as though his stance is akin to lining up for a putt.

Great mark against the like of Fletcher. Pity about the behind, but I reckon his kicking is ok for a ruckman. Some field kicks hit their targets on the move. The previous week against Williamstown, Gawn had quite a few kicks and to me they were very good hitting their targets.

Looks good.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Pates Trident

Pates   9,537

Posted
Posted

*BUMP*

How did you go WJ last Friday ? Big Maxy seemed to handle himself quite well. I think he is quite smart ruck-wise and has good footy nous.

Love his stance when lining up for goal. Different but cult figure stance-like. I cannot recall who said it, but it looks as though his stance is akin to lining up for a putt.

Great mark against the like of Fletcher. Pity about the behind, but I reckon his kicking is ok for a ruckman. Some field kicks hit their targets on the move. The previous week against Williamstown, Gawn had quite a few kicks and to me they were very good hitting their targets.

Looks good.

I thought he acquitted himself quite well, didn't star (no one expected him to) and i would've loved for him to kick that goal, but clearly still quite young and raw. Plenty to build on.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The Chazz Trident

The Chazz   4,077

Posted
Posted

*BUMP*

How did you go WJ last Friday ? Big Maxy seemed to handle himself quite well. I think he is quite smart ruck-wise and has good footy nous.

Love his stance when lining up for goal. Different but cult figure stance-like. I cannot recall who said it, but it looks as though his stance is akin to lining up for a putt.

Great mark against the like of Fletcher. Pity about the behind, but I reckon his kicking is ok for a ruckman. Some field kicks hit their targets on the move. The previous week against Williamstown, Gawn had quite a few kicks and to me they were very good hitting their targets.

Looks good.

Not sure how many saw the video Nathan Jones posted via his Twitter page, but watching Maxy play golf, I think that of he used his set shot stance on the golf course, he would have a lot more success than what he currently uses.

For those that didn't see it, the golf club went a lot further than the ball did. I think you can access the clip through the MFC website/Twitter section. I'll try and post the link on here if I can, unless someone else can do it quicker??!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

hrob Demon

hrob   2

Posted
Posted

loved his mark against fletcher in the last qrt, anyone else see fletcher punch him in the head when they were both on the ground after max took the mark? god i hate that prey mantas, great footballer but will always be a dirty footballer in my eyes

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bonkers Redleg

Bonkers   915

Posted
Posted

loved his mark against fletcher in the last qrt, anyone else see fletcher punch him in the head when they were both on the ground after max took the mark? god i hate that prey mantas, great footballer but will always be a dirty footballer in my eyes

Yeh saw that also. Wasn't a hard hit but wasn't really necessary, pretty sh*t act.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

rpfc Legend

rpfc   27,476

Posted
Posted

loved his mark against fletcher in the last qrt, anyone else see fletcher punch him in the head when they were both on the ground after max took the mark? god i hate that prey mantas, great footballer but will always be a dirty footballer in my eyes

Praying mantis.

And yes I saw it, and yes he is not someone I would drink a beer with.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
H_T Legend

H_T   2,941

Posted
  • Author
Posted

loved his mark against fletcher in the last qrt, anyone else see fletcher punch him in the head when they were both on the ground after max took the mark? god i hate that prey mantas, great footballer but will always be a dirty footballer in my eyes

Yeah, noticed that on last nights replay. Like water off a ducks back with THE BIG FACTOR. Typical old man syndrome being shown up like that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DemonDave Redleg

DemonDave   1,078

Posted
Posted

Loved getting excited by seeing him play on Friday night. And watching the replay (twice) confirmed to me he looks every inch a senior ruckman in waiting. It was somewhat of a blessing, if you like, that both Jamar and Spencer went down to hasten his progression.

What I also love about the kid that Ive read in interviews with players is that he's a very confident, nay cocky, young lad. I think its a good trait to have if you want to succeed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

H_T Legend

H_T   2,941

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Loved getting excited by seeing him play on Friday night. And watching the replay (twice) confirmed to me he looks every inch a senior ruckman in waiting. It was somewhat of a blessing, if you like, that both Jamar and Spencer went down to hasten his progression.

What I also love about the kid that Ive read in interviews with players is that he's a very confident, nay cocky, young lad. I think its a good trait to have if you want to succeed.

Away from footy - ie. on the golf course. If anything, throwing clubs tells me he is a very competitive person; and maybe one who has a short fuse. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rogue Trident

Rogue   585

Posted
Posted

Away from footy - ie. on the golf course. If anything, throwing clubs tells me he is a very competitive person; and maybe one who has a short fuse. :)

As an aside, a guy went to jail recently for throwing a golf club that ended up cracking the skull of someone he was playing with.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yokozuna Demon

Yokozuna   1,004

Posted
Posted

On a serious note, I loved how well he used his body in ball ups and throw ins, he was very hard to move, even for a big man like Hille.

Not sure how much he will play once Jamar is back, but the future looks bright.

Possibly way ahead of where the club thought he would be I am thinking.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DeeSpencer Legend

DeeSpencer   23,134

Posted
Posted

Away from footy - ie. on the golf course. If anything, throwing clubs tells me he is a very competitive person; and maybe one who has a short fuse. :)

To me it simply says he's [censored] at golf! Which is hardly a surprise considering he's a giant and his set shot shows maybe he won't ever be the most skilled bloke.

Anyone think big Maxy won't play this week after being named on the extended bench. I'm pretty sure he still will and Barty for Evans will be the only change.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Kiss of Death Redleg

Kiss of Death   708

Posted
Posted

Loved his aggression today. More than once i saw him get to a contest and/or put a Freo player square on their backside, legally.

Was surprised that he had so few possessions when looking at the team sheet. Think he'll be out for Jamar though, if the big guy's ready.

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  

    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 |
    Melbourne Demons 4

    PODCAST: Kade Chandler Interview

    I'm interviewing Melbourne Football Club's small forward Kade Chandler tomorrow for the Demonland Podcast. I'll be asking him about his road from being overlooked in the draft to his rookie listing to his apprenticeship as a sub to VFL premiership to his breakout 2023 season to mainstay in the Forwadline and much more. If you have any further questions let me know below and I'll see if I can squeeze them in. I will release the podcast at some time tomorrow so stay tuned.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 24

    TRAINING: Monday 29th April 2024

    Demonland Trackwatcher Kev Martin was on hand at Gosch's Paddock for Monday's training session and made the following observations. About 38 to 40  players down at training.  BBB walking laps.  Charlie Spargo still in rehab, doing short run throughs.  Christian Salem has full kit on and doing individual work with a trainer. He is is starting to get into some sprints. I cannot see Andy Moniz-Wakefield out there. Jack Viney and Kade Chandler have broken away from the

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    DISCO INFERNO by Whispering Jack

    Two weeks ago, when the curtain came down on Melbourne’s game against the Brisbane Lions, the team trudged off the MCG looking tired and despondent at the end of a tough run of games played in quick succession. In the days that followed, the fans wanted answers about their team’s lamentable performance that night and foremost among their concerns was whether the loss was a one off result of fatigue or was it due to other factor(s) of far greater consequence.  As it turns out, the answer to

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 16

    TIGERS PUNT CASEY by KC from Casey

    The afternoon atmosphere at the Swinburne Centre was somewhat surreal as the game between Richmond VFL and the Casey Demons unfolded on what was really a normal work day for most Melburnians. The Yarra Park precinct marched to the rhythm of city life, the trains rolled by, pedestrians walked by with their dogs and the traffic on Punt Road and Brunton Avenue swirled past while inside the arena, a football battle ensued. And what a battle it was? The Tigers came in with a record of two wins f

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    PREGAME: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    After returning to the winners list the Demons have a 10 day break until they face the unbeaten Cats at the MCG on Saturday Night. Who comes in and who goes out for this crucial match?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 527

    PODCAST: Rd 07 vs Richmond

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 29th April @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG against the Tigers in the Round 07. 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

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 44

    VOTES: Rd 07 vs Richmond

    Last week Captain Max Gawn overtook 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 against the Tigers. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 54

    POSTGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond

    The Demons put their foot down after half time to notch up a clinical win by 43 points over the Tigers at the MCG on ANZAC Eve keeping touch with the Top 4.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 387

  • Tell a friend

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