Jump to content

Demonland Banner

puntkick

By puntkick
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

puntkick Mighty Demon

puntkick   325

Posted
Posted

I suggest the current photos 6 to 8 from the left together with the 2013 leadership group should represent the MFC's present & future not the past.

I am old enough to have enjoyed the performances of the club legends photos 1 to 5 from the left but there must be a few others alive & dead feeling a bit peeved at not being included eg Brownlow medallists, other club legends, best & fairests, goal kickers etc.

I got a 2013 MFC calander for Xmas with 16 players photos on it - 5 have " gawn " you beauty !

Don't think for a moment I'm denigrating 1 to 5 but they simply can't win win us that 13th on tradition alone, its along time since 64.

We Neeld to pump up the tyres of this generation of players,staff,board&lapsed supporters & members.

Please address any replies to Demonland as I know its a bit quiet on here, I,m only a newbie, !!!!!

Godadees

Link to comment
Share on other sites

hardtack Legend

hardtack   10,424

Posted
Posted

1 to 5 embody the spirit that the current crop need to summon if they are to go on to the ultimate success. The banner is entirely relevant as far as I'm concerned (and I'm also old enough to have been around to see 1 to 5 representing our club).

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

La Dee-vina Comedia Legend

La Dee-vina Comedia   16,654

Posted
Posted

From a practical point of view this banner is easier to maintain than solely having current players who can fall out of favour surprisingly quickly. I think last year's banner included Jurrah, Green and perhaps Moloney - all logical inclusions at the beginning of the year. I think Demonland (Andy) has it just right balancing tradition with the here and now.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bluey's Dad Redleg

Bluey's Dad   3,419

Posted
Posted

There was a thread a while back where Andy was taking submissions from anyone who wanted to design a new one.

Personally I like the old to new theme on this. The only change I would make would be a better shot of Robbie, but a lot of us looked and couldn't find one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Macca Legend

Macca   16,648

Posted
Posted
personally i'd have checker hughes before geddy lyon - much greater influence

How about Ivor Warne-Smith ? What a player he must of been ... our greatest player ? He coached us as well and was right hand man to Norm Smith .

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
daisycutter Legend

daisycutter   29,343

Posted
Posted
How about Ivor Warne-Smith ? What a player he must of been ... our greatest player ? He coached us as well and was right hand man to Norm Smith .

yes macca he was a good 'un (even if he did go to wesley..........just joking)

2 brownlows (at 29 and 31) and he played in the nwfu (tas) for the ages of 23-26, supposedly a player's best years, after playing for mfc at 22 for only one year after returning from ww1

not only the coaching but chairman of selectors till he died

Link to comment
Share on other sites

DeeM Demon

DeeM   42

Posted
Posted

If we are going down that path, i think we need one D Neitz on it.
Seeing as he holds the majority of records, and probably one of our all time greats.

Also, i think N Jones should feature. Held our club together on-field this year

Link to comment
Share on other sites

puntkick Mighty Demon

puntkick   325

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Might want to update your favourite players while your at it.

Suppose I should update mine too.

Yeah fair call. I'll just wait to see whose got all the new tatts & if Mr Versatility grows the tache again !

Link to comment
Share on other sites
puntkick Mighty Demon

puntkick   325

Posted
  • Author
Posted
1 to 5 embody the spirit that the current crop need to summon if they are to go on to the ultimate success. The banner is entirely relevant as far as I'm concerned (and I'm also old enough to have been around to see 1 to 5 representing our club).

HT there's a few other suggestions coming & I could rattle off 20 more in our time.

The days of the thermos & rugs have gone ! I'm not saying the the banner will win a flag it should reflect our present & future.

If you have " no favourite players, its about the team " then surely 1 to 5 go & up goes the whole 2013 team !?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hardtack Legend

hardtack   10,424

Posted
Posted (edited)
HT there's a few other suggestions coming & I could rattle off 20 more in our time.

The days of the thermos & rugs have gone ! I'm not saying the the banner will win a flag it should reflect our present & future.

If you have " no favourite players, its about the team " then surely 1 to 5 go & up goes the whole 2013 team !?

Not at all... the banner is not about showing off individuals or the team and is not just about the past; to my mind, it is symbolic of the MFC spirit through the most successful period in the club's history (1 - 5), and represents the future of the club by displaying the current coach and captain(s) - the past is what shapes our future and should not be so readily dismissed..

I know it [probably wasn't intended, but I actually find that "thermos and rugs" term a little offensive. That was a time when they played hard uncompromising footy and they played with integrity... these are values that it would not hurt the club to re-instil into the playing group - not everything that is old is old fashioned.

if I was to make any suggestion about changing the banner (and I have made this suggestion in the past), I would suggest that the incumbent Bluey holder should be included (currently Nathan Jones).

Edited by hardtack
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

hardtack Legend

hardtack   10,424

Posted
Posted

Hey PuntKick, I know it was hotter than hell here in NSW yesterday, so should I consider the above heat affected, or were you actually trying to say something? ;-)

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

robbiefrom13 Mighty Demon

robbiefrom13   877

Posted
Posted (edited)
The only change I would make would be a better shot of Robbie, but a lot of us looked and couldn't find one.

great shot of Robbie, if you ask me - he was a hard worker and it shows - and this is exactly what he looked like under fire just before he ripped 'em open.

It's the eyes... Robbie, Norm and Trenners

Edited by robbiefrom13
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bluey's Dad Redleg

Bluey's Dad   3,419

Posted
Posted
great shot of Robbie, if you ask me - he was a hard worker and it shows - and this is exactly what he looked like under fire just before he ripped 'em open.

It's the eyes... Robbie, Norm and Trenners

Sorry I should clarify. Higher resolution shot of Robbie. That one is a little blurry, looks like it came from a newspaper. Finding higher resolution shots of him has proved difficult :(

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  

    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 4

    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

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

  • Tell a friend

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