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.

Journalism

Demon2

By Demon2
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Demon2 Demon

Demon2   58

Posted
Posted

After seeing todays article in The Age, it further re-enforces my belief about the lazy journalists we have at the moment. Journalists who do no research, who don't know anything about players they comment on, who make up stories just to jump on a bandwagon.

So i have a suggestion, not now......but sometime in the future, lets plant a story and see if one of those fools gets sucked in and writes something in one of the papers.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Striker475 Redleg

Striker475   696

Posted
Posted

After seeing todays article in The Age, it further re-enforces my belief about the lazy journalists we have at the moment. Journalists who do no research, who don't know anything about players they comment on, who make up stories just to jump on a bandwagon.

So i have a suggestion, not now......but sometime in the future, lets plant a story and see if one of those fools gets sucked in and writes something in one of the papers.

Not off here, but I know there's been stuff published ripped right off BigFooty before.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Chook in Perth Demon

Chook in Perth   2,012

Posted
Posted

After seeing todays article in The Age, it further re-enforces my belief about the lazy journalists we have at the moment. Journalists who do no research, who don't know anything about players they comment on, who make up stories just to jump on a bandwagon.

So i have a suggestion, not now......but sometime in the future, lets plant a story and see if one of those fools gets sucked in and writes something in one of the papers.

Things have down hill since 2007 when you were a published writer at the Herald Sun.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Demon2 Demon

Demon2   58

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Not off here, but I know there's been stuff published ripped right off BigFooty before.

todays article about Morton had quotes from here mate..lazy journalist..needed an article..bang got one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whispering_Jack Legend

Whispering_Jack   28,010

Posted
Posted

Morton is yet to make his mark

The annoying thing from my point of view is that these articles take such a superficial approach to what happens in a game.

I don't recall many, if any, Melbourne supporter jeering Alan Didak "when he hobbled off injured in the opening minutes". Were these same people (whoever they were) the same ones who "cheered as one of their own left the field"? Sounds contrived to me.

It might be a compliment to Demonland that a journalist finds it necessary to consult us and ascertain what we're saying but its really unfair on Cale Morton and doesn't really add much to the story of a young player trying to make his way in a team that has substantially underperformed throughout the early years of his career. Much like when Jack Watts was under the microscope earlier in the year.

Morton's was a monumental blunder and it hurt the team at a crucial time but, all things considered, I reckon his overall performance was reasonable and a little better than the effort of this journo with this particular article.

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Chook in Perth Demon

Chook in Perth   2,012

Posted
Posted

Morton's was a monumental blunder and it hurt the team at a crucial time but, all things considered, I reckon his overall performance was reasonable and a little better than the effort of this journo with this particular article.

Suspect the pasting Garry gave him on MMM, combined with Dermie's fairy bread analogy may have prompted the piece. The anecdotes are tenuous at best, but I don't think it was that bad an article. You reap what you sow, and Cale's producing paper mache.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lobe Dogg Rookie

Lobe Dogg   2

Posted
Posted (edited)

Whispering J, there were plenty of people jeering when Didak shanked the kick and continued to do so as he made his way to the bench. As much as I dislike the guy I actually thought it was a bit over the top from some us. Morton was obviously filthy with himself when he turned the ball over and I reckon he has definitely improved and started to show some real glimpses over the last few weeks. Hard not to cringe when he gets near it, but I think he'll get there.

I didn't think the article in question was that bad. I liked the bit where he said "At the real Demon land..."

Edited by Lobe Dogg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

MadAsHell Trident

MadAsHell   4,088

Posted
Posted

I don't recall many, if any, Melbourne supporter jeering Alan Didak "when he hobbled off injured in the opening minutes". Were these same people (whoever they were) the same ones who "cheered as one of their own left the field"? Sounds contrived to me.

Whispering J, there were plenty of people jeering when Didak shanked the kick and continued to do so as he made his way to the bench. As much as I dislike the guy I actually thought it was a bit over the top from some us.

I'll put my hand up and say I was one of the people that jeered Didak when he came off the ground.

While under normal circumstances I agree it's a bit of a dog over the top thing to do to a player a minute into a game. Didak for mine is a p*$%k of a person and it couldn't of happened to a nicer bloke.

He gives it to opposition supporters all the time everytime he kicks a goal, so just repaying the favour.

As for Cale I have seen improvement in him this season but gee his mistakes are annoying. I've seen worse articles. I guess it's just trying to give a gerneral overview of supporters opinion of him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
rpfc Legend

rpfc   27,539

Posted
Posted

Whispering J, there were plenty of people jeering when Didak shanked the kick and continued to do so as he made his way to the bench. As much as I dislike the guy I actually thought it was a bit over the top from some us. Morton was obviously filthy with himself when he turned the ball over and I reckon he has definitely improved and started to show some real glimpses over the last few weeks. Hard not to cringe when he gets near it, but I think he'll get there.

I didn't think the article in question was that bad. I liked the bit where he said "At the real Demon land..."

Welcome.

We all thought he stubbed his toe kicking the shank.

Give me any group of fans who are not going to cheer when a d!ckhead of Didakying proportions shanks a shot at goal and hobbles off the ground.

It was great fun for the whole family.

We didn't know he had a serious groin injury - nor were we expected to. We are their to support our team against his team - we are not impartial observers waiting the news from Larkins before reacting to events...

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
rpfc Legend

rpfc   27,539

Posted
Posted

Morton is yet to make his mark

The annoying thing from my point of view is that these articles take such a superficial approach to what happens in a game.

Morton's was a monumental blunder and it hurt the team at a crucial time but, all things considered, I reckon his overall performance was reasonable and a little better than the effort of this journo with this particular article.

If have said my piece in the Morton thread but it doesn't sit well with me either.

A good article never has unattributed quotes, so it fails a fundamental requirement right there.

If you don't think that is important, that is fine - but you don't know what makes a good journalist.

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  

    CENTIMETRES by Whispering Jack

    Our game is one where the result is often decided by centimetres; the touch of a fingernail, a split-second decision made by a player or official, the angle of vision or the random movement of an oblong ball in flight or in its bounce and trajectory. There is one habit that Melbourne seems to have developed of late in its games against Carlton which is that the Demons keep finding themselves on the wrong end of the stick in terms of the fine line in close games at times when centimetres mak

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    PREGAME: Rd 10 vs West Coast Eagles

    The Demons have a 10 day break before they head on the road to Perth to take on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 87

    PODCAST: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Sunday, 12th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the MCG against the Blues in the Round 09. 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:

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 19

    VOTES: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jake Lever, Jack Viney & Clayton Oliver make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Blues. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 38

    POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons were blown out of the water in the first quarter and clawed their way back into the contest but it was a case of too little too late as they lost another close one to Carlton losing by 1 point at the MCG.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 476

    GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    It's Game Day and the Demons are once again headlining another blockbuster at the MCG to kick off the round of footy. The Dees take on the Blues and have the opportunity to win their third game on the trot to solidify a spot in the Top 4 in addition to handing the Blues their third consecutive defeat to bundle them out of the Top 8.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 959

    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 |
    Match Previews 1

    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

  • Tell a friend

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