Jump to content

Discussion on recent allegations about the use of illicit drugs in football is forbidden
  • 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.


Dangerfield, Fyfe and any of those massive profile players...



Recommended Posts

In regards to some of you who think we will go chasing down big players at the end of the year.

It is not in the Roos formula to buy a player for over a million a year. It is very likely we will bring in a few players, but i am very very doubtful it will be Dangerfield or Fyfe. I would love these players as much as anyone, but as soon as Melbourne supporters get out of fairy land, thinking we we could get them, the sooner we can actually focus on who we might actually get.

Now, saying "oh, but we didnt expect to get Tyson", doesnt cut it. Tyson was not a household name and a much much easier target. Those are the targets, once again that we should be getting.

It is more likely we spend half of that on someone like Mckay, Mundy or somebody else. We may even just stick to the draft.

But it is very likely that Melbourne will not have Fyfe or Dangerfield in red and blue next year, and years to come.

Also, potentially we will look at GWS young players and try get them.

Now. once again. I will say. I would love a massive profile player of the calibre of Gibbs, Fyfe or Dangerfield, but it ail not happen and our culture will be better for it. To not have so much focus on bringing in someone as the "messiah".

I would love people to challenge me on what they think, it will be interesting to see. But this is my honest opinion.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

In regards to some of you who think we will go chasing down big players at the end of the year.

It is not in the Roos formula to buy a player for over a million a year. It is very likely we will bring in a few players, but i am very very doubtful it will be Dangerfield or Fyfe. I would love these players as much as anyone, but as soon as Melbourne supporters get out of fairy land, thinking we we could get them, the sooner we can actually focus on who we might actually get.

Now, saying "oh, but we didnt expect to get Tyson", doesnt cut it. Tyson was not a household name and a much much easier target. Those are the targets, once again that we should be getting.

It is more likely we spend half of that on someone like Mckay, Mundy or somebody else. We may even just stick to the draft.

But it is very likely that Melbourne will not have Fyfe or Dangerfield in red and blue next year, and years to come.

Also, potentially we will look at GWS young players and try get them.

Can't fault your logic and I wouldn't be disappointed. Money better spent on younger players that can fit into the Roos style.

I think we can now trust the recruiters to make good decisions in light of last years recruiting.

Now. once again. I will say. I would love a massive profile player of the calibre of Gibbs, Fyfe or Dangerfield, but it ail not happen and our culture will be better for it. To not have so much focus on bringing in someone as the "messiah".

I would love people to challenge me on what they think, it will be interesting to see. But this is my honest opinion.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wrong

Roosy will happily throw the chequebook at Fyfe, Dangerfoeld, Cameron etc etc

If you think he wont you have rocks in your head

Wrong, no one uses cheque books any more.

I believe all transactions will be conducted electronically.

  • Like 14
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Roos has never thrown the cheque book because he's never coached in a period of free agency.

If the club has the cap room and list management to boot, they will throw everything at the likes of Dangerfield.

They'd be stupid not to. You can't sit on your hands in free agency. Admittedly there's nothing noble to "buying" your way to success, but if you don't, someone else will.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wow, what a condescending opening post. "Let me tell you wrong people what it is really like"

Personally, I'd be very keen to target the next half-step down from the superstars, better value for money and less vulnerability to having just a few players out.

Hill not Fyfe, Sidebottom not Pendlebury, Fresh air not Gibbs or Murphy.

Ha ha ha ha. Poor Carlton.

Since there is already a massive thread for that discussion, maybe we can make this a joke thread about players who are considered 'great' by supporters of their club, but we wouldn't touch with a HAZMAT suit on.

I nominate Alex Rance. I'm sure we could grab him on a $600k five year contract.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wow, what a condescending opening post. "Let me tell you wrong people what it is really like"

Personally, I'd be very keen to target the next half-step down from the superstars, better value for money and less vulnerability to having just a few players out.

Hill not Fyfe, Sidebottom not Pendlebury, Fresh air not Gibbs or Murphy.

Ha ha ha ha. Poor Carlton.

Since there is already a massive thread for that discussion, maybe we can make this a joke thread about players who are considered 'great' by supporters of their club, but we wouldn't touch with a HAZMAT suit on.

I nominate Alex Rance. I'm sure we could grab him on a $600k five year contract.

So...if anyone thinks we have a problem with disposal and decision making from defence now then Rance would drive us all crazy. Can't deny his courage to hit the contest but it is a real raffle when has the ball in his hands.

Edited by rjay
Link to comment
Share on other sites

wrong, proof is going for shuey and rockcliff last year. I'm sick of hearing all this [censored] about roos not bringing in star players it not how he rolls ect... did it ever occur to any of you nipwits that he inherited a sydney team, which had adam goodes (won the brownlow that year) oloughlin, okeefe. stuey maxfield, barry hall, the boltons and kirk and thats just to name a few, you don't need to be throwing the $$ at big names when you have plenty already.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

How about, goldsack, Rosa and mackay, I reckon we could get all three for the same price as Fyfe,

I'd also like Mundy, sure he is nearly 30 but he is still playing good footy in a strong side

I reckon 3-4 good years out of him and viney, toumpas, Salem, Tyson, hogan and co will all be around the 100 game mark

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


How about, goldsack, Rosa and mackay, I reckon we could get all three for the same price as Fyfe,

I'd also like Mundy, sure he is nearly 30 but he is still playing good footy in a strong side

I reckon 3-4 good years out of him and viney, toumpas, Salem, Tyson, hogan and co will all be around the 100 game mark

That is the kind of deals that will positively impact our side moving forward.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

wrong, proof is going for shuey and rockcliff last year. I'm sick of hearing all this [censored] about roos not bringing in star players it not how he rolls ect... did it ever occur to any of you nipwits that he inherited a sydney team, which had adam goodes (won the brownlow that year) oloughlin, okeefe. stuey maxfield, barry hall, the boltons and kirk and thats just to name a few, you don't need to be throwing the $$ at big names when you have plenty already.

Exactly. It's what these 'massive profile players' cost (as well as them being amenable to switching clubs) that will decide whether we pull the trigger.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

wrong, proof is going for shuey and rockcliff last year. I'm sick of hearing all this [censored] about roos not bringing in star players it not how he rolls ect..

I agree, its ridiculous

he got Barry Hall to the Swans when he was on the verge of stardom at St Kilda, people seem to forget that

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I agree, its ridiculous

he got Barry Hall to the Swans when he was on the verge of stardom at St Kilda, people seem to forget that

This came up in a thread earlier in the year. Apparently, Hall was already at the Swans when Roos took over. So Hall was an Eade signing.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I gotta say that Dangerfield and Fyfe excite me less than pretty much anyone in say the Sydney midfield. I wouldn't say no to either coming, obviously. Dangerfield's a greater impact player than Fyfe, but I'd much prefer one of the gut-running Sydney mids.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

So...if anyone thinks we have a problem with disposal and decision making from defence now then Rance would drive us all crazy. Can't deny his courage to hit the contest but it is a real raffle when has the ball in his hands.

Let's just be clear I was being sarcastic, with that whole thing about "wouldn't touch while wearing a HAZMAT suit".

I'm really anxious to be clear about this! Rance is a poor man's Tom McDonald, too loose as a defender and too wonky on the counterattack.

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.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    DEPTH CHARGE by Whispering Jack

    The jubilation on the coach’s face as he danced a celebratory jig by the playing bench after the final siren sounded to record his team’s four-point victory over the Demons when the teams last met, said it all.    On that rainy Friday night at the Adelaide Oval, Ken Hinkley’s young midfield secured much more than four points on offer. The victory over one of the big dogs of the competition after a succession of wins over some of its lesser lights gave his team respect and validation fo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Monday 25th March 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers Demon Dynasty & Kev Martin were trackside at Gosch's Paddock today to bring you their observations from training. DEMON DYNASTY'S TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Kade Chandler's left knee heavily strapped. BBB, Spargs & Jake Lever also in rehab group. Jake Bowey solo running separate kicking/sprint/agility drills. Super fine morning / early arvo at Gosch's for the boys to blow out some cobwebs. Choco initially had the light duties / rehab group

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    HIBERNATING by KC from Casey

    When they locked up the rooms for summer at the end of last year’s football season, the rooms gathered cobwebs, the atmosphere became dense and the place developed a sleepy feel. They opened up the rooms to let Casey out to play on Sunday but the team was still hibernating and they missed the bulk of the opening quarter. By the time they worked out it was game on, their opponents from Box Hill had accumulated five goals and, if the game wasn’t over, it might as well have been. For a se

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    A FORK IN THE HAWK by George on the Outer

    For too long in the past, Demon fans became habitually sick and tired of watching the Hawks hand out thrashings to their side. But Melbourne’s empahtic 55-point win at the MCG on Saturday has truly put a fork in the Hawk and turned that history well and truly on its head. The Demons have now won nine of their last ten encounters with the other result, a draw.     And like a fork, it was the multi-pronged options that Melbourne had all across the ground.  It certainly helped that Hawthorn

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 8

    PREGAME: Rd 03 vs Port Adelaide

    The Demons head on the road for the next 2 weeks as they travel to Adelaide to play Port on Saturday and then have a 5 Day break before facing the Crows in the Gather Round. With injuries to May and Lever who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 262

    PODCAST: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 25th March @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG against the Hawks in the Round 02. 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 46

    VOTES: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    Last week Steven May took the lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Jack Viney. Clayton Oliver & Max Gawn round out the Top 4. Your votes for the win/loss against/to the Hawks. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 50

    POSTGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    The Demons cruised to an easy 55 point win over the Hawks at the MCG but but paid a heavy toll on the injury front with Steven May & Jake Lever possibly sidelined for a number of weeks.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 357

    GAMEDAY: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    It's Game Day and after mixed results in the first two weeks of the season the Demons have the opportunity to capitalise on their good form last week when they take on the Hawks at the MCG today.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 437
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
  • Podcast 

  • Podcast 

  • Podcast Stream 


    Open Stream in
    New Window
        TuneIn    Opens in New Tab
  • Support Demonland  



  • 2021 Premiership  

  • Social Media 

  • Non MFC Games  

    NON-MFC: Round 03

    Discussion of all the other games that don't involve the Demons in Round 03 ... READ MORE

    Demonland | Round 03

  • Match Preview      

    DEPTH CHARGE by Whispering Jack

    The jubilation on the coach’s face as he danced a celebratory jig by the playing bench after the final siren sounded to record his team’s four-point victory over the Demons when the teams last met, said it all ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 27

  • Latest Podcast      

    PODCAST: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    The boys dissected the clinical thrashing of Hawks praising the immense performance of Christian Petracca whilst lamenting the injury toll to our defensive unit ... LISTEN

    Demonland | March 26

  • Training  

    Monday, 25th March 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers Demon Dynasty & Kev Martin were trackside at Gosch's Paddock today to bring you their observations from training ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 25

  • Casey Report      

    HIBERNATING by KC from Casey

    When they locked up the rooms for summer at the end of last year’s football season, the rooms gathered cobwebs, the atmosphere became dense and the place developed a sleepy feel. They opened up the rooms to let Casey out to play on Sunday but the team was still hibernating and they missed the bulk of the opening quarter ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 25

  • PreGame      

    PREGAME: Rd 03 vs Port Adelaide

    The Demons head out on the road for the next 2 weeks as they travel to Adelaide to play Port on Saturday and then have a 5 Day break before facing the Crows in Gather Round. With injuries to May and Lever who comes in and who goes out? ...READ MORE

    Demonland | March 28

  • Match Report      

    A FORK IN THE HAWK by George on the Outer

    For too long in the past, Demon fans became habitually sick and tired of watching the Hawks hand out thrashings to their side. But Melbourne’s empahtic 55-point win at the MCG on Saturday has truly put a fork in the Hawk and turned that history well and truly on its head ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 23

  • Post Game      

    POSTGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    The Demons cruised to an easy 55 point win over the Hawks at the MCG but but paid a heavy toll on the injury front with Steven May & Jake Lever possibly sidelined for a number of weeks ...READ MORE

    Demonland | March 23

  • Votes      

    VOTES: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn

    Last week Steven May took the lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Jack Viney. Clayton Oliver & Max Gawn round out the Top 4. Your votes for the win/loss against/to the Hawks. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ...READ MORE

    Demonland | March 23

  • Game Day      

    GAMEDAY: Round 02 vs Hawthorn

    It's Game Day and after mixed results in the first two weeks of the season the Demons have the opportunity to capitalise on their good form last week when they take on the Hawks at the MCG today ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 23

  • Training  

    Friday, 22nd March 2024

    Demonland Trackwatcher Kev Martin and I attended the Captain's Run at Gosch's Paddock on this lovely sunny morning to bring you the following observations from the training session ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 22

  • Training  

    Tuesday, 19th March 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin & Walking Civil War attended Tuesday morning's training session at Gosch's Paddock to bring you the following observations ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 19

  • Training  

    Saturday, 16th March 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin and Dee Zephyr wandered down to Gosch's Paddock on Saturday morning to bring you their observations from the Captain's Run in the lead up to Sunday's Round One match against the Bulldogs ... READ MORE

    Demonland | March 16

  • Farewell  

    Angus Brayshaw Retires

    After 167 games including the drought breaking Premiership Angus Brayshaw has made the heart breaking decision to medically retire from football as a result of a series of serious head knocks over his nearly decade of footy. We wish Gus all the best and he'll always be a hero at Demonland ... READ MORE

    Demonland | February 22

  • Latest Podcast  

    PODCAST: Koltyn Tholstrup Interview

    I interview the Melbourne Football Club’s newest recruit Koltyn Tholstrup to have a chat about his journey from the farm to the Demons, his first few weeks of preseason training, which Dees have impressed him on the track and his aspirations of playing Round 1 ... LISTEN

    Demonland | December 14

  • Latest Podcast  

    PODCAST: Jason Taylor Interview

    I interview the Melbourne Football Club's National Recruitment Manager Jason Taylor to have a chat about our Trade and Draft period, our newest recruits, our recent recruits who have yet to debut as well as those father son prospects on the horizon ... LISTEN

    Demonland | November 27

  • Next Match 

    .

    Round 03

       vs   

    Saturday 30th March 2024
    @ 07:30pm (AO)

  • MFC Forum  

  • Match Previews & Reports  

  • Training Forum  

  • AFLW Forum  

  • 2024 Player Sponsorship

  • Topics

  • Injury List  


      PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
    Jake Lever Knee Test
    Clayton Oliver Hand Test
    Oliver Sestan Concussion Test
    Steven May Ribs 1 Week
    Lachie Hunter Calf 1 Week
    Daniel Turner Hip 2-3 Weeks
    Charlie Spargo Achilles 2-4 Weeks
    Shane McAdam Hamstring 3-5 Weeks
    Jake Bowey Shoulder 7 Weeks
    Jake Melksham ACL 12-14 Weeks
    Joel Smith Suspension TBA

  • Player of the Year  


        PLAYER VOTES
    1 Christian Petracca 27
    2 Steven May 25
    3 Max Gawn 21
    4 Jack Viney 20
    5 Bayley Fritsch 19
    6 Clayton Oliver 18
    7 Christian Salem 12
    8 Blake Howes 11
    9 Jack Billings 10
    9 Alex Neal-Bullen 10

        FULL TABLE
  • Demonland Interviews 



  • Upcoming Events 

×
×
  • Create New...