Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Melbourne v Essendon - NAB Challenge - 20 March, 2015

Bring-Back-Powell
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

If Dill has any balls he will request a re jig of the fixture next week

It's not as if Essendrugs situation is going to change

Sir WYL just asking when did you get your overdue, and much deserved "gong"? People like yourself will no doubt help lift the tone of debate here on Demonland

  • Quote
    •  

    Sir WYL just asking when did you get your overdue, and much deserved "gong"? People like yourself will no doubt help lift the tone of debate here on Demonland

    Nutbag Abbott on Australia day after Phil.

    I didn't expect it but will carry the burden

    :)

  • Quote

    Nutbag Abbott on Australia day after Phil.

    I didn't expect it but will carry the burden

    :)

    Welcome to the Aristocrosy Sir WYL. Make the most of it as I believe Tony may be in a spot of bother! I fear we may be facing the rule of the mob come next week.

  • Quote
    •  

    Welcome to the Aristocrosy Sir WYL. Make the most of it as I believe Tony may be in a spot of bother! I fear we may be facing the rule of the mob come next week.

    Well, according to Tony's good mate Kevin Andrews, the best thing for this country is a pairing of Abbott and Gillard :)

  • Quote

    Well, according to Tony's good mate Kevin Andrews, the best thing for this country is a pairing of Abbott and Gillard :)

    Hahaha kevin thought he was Daniel for a moment!!

    Assclown!! :)

  • Quote

    Welcome to the Aristocrosy Sir WYL. Make the most of it as I believe Tony may be in a spot of bother! I fear we may be facing the rule of the mob come next week.

    Tony is in a world of pain. I will enjoy tuesday almost as much as a Demon victory :)
  • Quote

    The AFL should advise Essendon boycotting the NAB Challenge will result in a "bringing the game into disrepute" charge with fines and sanctions (draft picks).

    If Essendon are out of the picture it's simple, we play Saints and GWS figure something out.

  • Quote

    The AFL should advise Essendon boycotting the NAB Challenge will result in a "bringing the game into disrepute" charge with fines and sanctions (draft picks).

    If Essendon are out of the picture it's simple, we play Saints and GWS figure something out.

    I would rather we play a team on the up (GWS) than the Saints.

  • Quote
    •  

    Easy. They just provisionally un-suspend Essendon players for 24 hours, then provisionally suspend them again. Why not ... everything else about Essendon and drugs is a joke. :rolleyes:

  • Quote

    I would rather we play a team on the up (GWS) than the Saints.

    Were already going to WA don't wanna have two interstate games.

  • Quote

    Were already going to WA don't wanna have two interstate games.

    Who has said we would have to? If we did though it wouldn't concern me too much as traveling and performing is one of the things we need to get better at - after all, teams like Freo, Eagles, Crows etc do it on a regular basis and manage ok.

  • Quote

    Honestly, how are Essendon getting away with this.

    They've been holding the AFL to ransom for 2 years on this - and all after they administered their players with [censored] drugs!!!

  • Quote

    Maybe 2 games is enough for us. There has been a push to reduce the preseason games and this might end up working in our favour.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Would it be out of the question to play the Saints or GWS the weekend before round 1?

    Or as someone mentioned, a triangular series between the 3 clubs on the last weekend of Feb.

  • Quote
    • Author

    Maybe 2 games is enough for us. There has been a push to reduce the preseason games and this might end up working in our favour.

    maybe, but I'm not sure Roos and Co would be all that happy about having 2 weeks off before round 1?

  • Quote

    Maybe 2 games is enough for us. There has been a push to reduce the preseason games and this might end up working in our favour.

    Funny rjay I was think the same thing.

    For God's sack they are practise matches.

  • Quote

    Funny rjay I was think the same thing.

    For God's sack they are practise matches.

    But we do so well in the preseason OD

  • Quote

    • Author

    Funny rjay I was think the same thing.

    For God's sack they are practise matches.

    Given that we're not a particularly good footy team, I would've thought we'd need all the 'practise' we can get?
  • Quote

    Given that we're not a particularly good footy team, I would've thought we'd need all the 'practise' we can get?

    We also don't need our best players injured before the season starts. Anyway, just saying that maybe 2 full scale games is enough and many have talked about lessening the load.

    It could well be to our advantage to have a couple of games then a hit up against a lesser opponent to fine tune.

  • Quote

    I say that we get on the front foot.

    Boycott it on account of not wanting to play against drug cheats.

    Would make for an interesting stance, and statement. Might put the cat amongst the kittens....I like it :)

    Edited by beelzebub

  • Quote
    •  

    Im not sure its going to be too much of a problem really.

    The tribunal is due back feb 16 for a couple of days.

    Im sure it wont take them a whole month to release their verdict.

    Infact im sure we will have it well before the start of the preseason games.

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • The Christian Petracca Thread

      Premiership Norm Smith Medalist Christian Petracca has nominated the Gold Coast as his club of choice to be traded to.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 424 replies
      Demonland

    • The Clayton Oliver Thread

      Melbourne have held talks with Clayton Oliver and they’ve laid out where he fits in under Steve King’s vision and been frank about expectations. Oliver is still under contract for five years, but the door is open if he wants to explore his options elsewhere.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 391 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW PREVIEW: Essendon

      It’s Pink Lady night at Princes Park — a vibey Friday evening setting for a high-stakes clash between second-placed Melbourne and eleventh-placed Essendon. The wind-sheltered IKON Park, a favourite ground of the Demon players, promises flair, fire and a touch of pink. Melbourne has never lost a home-and-away game here, though the ghosts of two straight-sets finals exits in 2023 still linger. 

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 1 Steven May 

      The premiership defender has shown signs of wear and tear due to age, and his 2025 season was inconsistent, ending poorly with a suspension and a noticeable decline in performance. The Demons are eager to integrate younger players onto their list and have indicated that they may not be able to guarantee him senior games next season, in what would be the final year of his contract.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 2 Jacob van Rooyen

      The young key tall failed to make progress during the season, with a decline in his goal kicking output. His secondary role as a backup ruckman, which may have hindered his ability to further develop his game, and he was also impacted by the team's poor forward connection. It will be interesting to observe his performance under a new coaching regime.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem   

      Salem proved to be a valuable contributor as a reliable and solid one-on-one medium-sized defender in what was undoubtedly his most impressive season since the premiership year. He remains a highly capable rebounding option for the Demons as he approaches his 200th game at the club.

        • Love
        • Thanks
      • 2 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.