Jump to content

Family Day @ Luna Park 15/3/15

The Great Pretender
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

I went. Good turnout. Kids love Luna park. Roosy got up, spoke about how each player has improved over the offseason from Crossy to the kids. Was happy with 2.5 quarters yesterday, will have to look at what happened after that. Players were introduced. There was no singing of the song as the team has stated it will only sing the song after a win. Found that interesting.

If I have one knock on family day it would be the player presentation. It's very lacklustre. It is a result of the layout of Luna park. They should announce it over a pa

  • Quote

    I was there too with my son. Agree about the player presentation. Impressed with the Jacks in terms of how they speak to the kids (especially Grimes and Watts). The young players were great too. I thought Roos and Hogan were not the friendliest but it could be because of the sheer number of people. Looking forward to the year ahead

  • Quote
    •  

    I was there too with my son. Agree about the player presentation. Impressed with the Jacks in terms of how they speak to the kids (especially Grimes and Watts). The young players were great too. I thought Roos and Hogan were not the friendliest but it could be because of the sheer number of people. Looking forward to the year ahead

    Spoke to Hogan a couple of years ago and found him quiet and shy. Might still be that way.

  • Quote

    Just got back. To be honest if you've got no kids and aren't a signature hunter there isn't much going on but I have kids and they love it. My 9 year old wasn't impressed with col garland she thought he was a grumpy old man. Best on ground has to go to toumpass. If anyone hasn't spoken to him before they should. He is a great bloke and is very engaging with kids. He and JKH had a booth at the demon army tent and we're getting photos done with kids wearing wigs and not taking themselves too seriously. My daughter loves the toump so she got his number on her back. I took her friend from school with us and converted her to a Melbourne supporter so today was a success.

  • Quote

    Just got back. To be honest if you've got no kids and aren't a signature hunter there isn't much going on but I have kids and they love it. My 9 year old wasn't impressed with col garland she thought he was a grumpy old man. Best on ground has to go to toumpass. If anyone hasn't spoken to him before they should. He is a great bloke and is very engaging with kids. He and JKH had a booth at the demon army tent and we're getting photos done with kids wearing wigs and not taking themselves too seriously. My daughter loves the toump so she got his number on her back. I took her friend from school with us and converted her to a Melbourne supporter so today was a success.

    Not when he was taking the [censored] out of me he wasn't

    Anyway spoke to coaches and players, all not unduly concerned about yesterday, seems to be last quarter that will be reviewed, Roos said same thing in his chat to Robbo

    I went. Good turnout. Kids love Luna park. Roosy got up, spoke about how each player has improved over the offseason from Crossy to the kids. Was happy with 2.5 quarters yesterday, will have to look at what happened after that. Players were introduced. There was no singing of the song as the team has stated it will only sing the song after a win. Found that interesting.

    If I have one knock on family day it would be the player presentation. It's very lacklustre. It is a result of the layout of Luna park. They should announce it over a pa

    This is also a bit of supporter feedback as well, some supporters felt it was being devalued being trotted out on every occasion

    PJ was there in jeans, MFC rain jacket and cap, I said he was incognito, was told I was 3rd person and probably not last to say that

    Highlight of the player presentation was Robbo forgetting to introduce Chris Salem (it was announced quite a few times during the morning by Roobo the player presentation would be at 11), not sure what else they can do

  • Quote

    My 9 year old wasn't impressed with col garland she thought he was a grumpy old man

    why does this not surprise me - to me it feels like the bloke has not enjoyed being part of our club for quite a while now, and it is showing in his footy

  • Quote
    •  

    Really good effort today by the mfc.

    Seemed to all run smoothly. My kids loved it. Each year they look forward to it, even more than the games.

    My eight year old made me go on the roller coaster three times. The Luna park staff had great pleasure in announcing it was more than 100 years old. Didn't inspire much confidence and the old girl is as rough as they come.

    Watts is such a champ with the kids. They sure do love him and Jack Viney. Nate jones took his new little one on the stage as did crossy. Nice touch.

    One of the other kids we went with got shat on by a seagull. I said that was a one in a million chance l, then noticed the five hundred seagulls above the ride. Revised the odds and I reckon it was probably a one in five chance.

  • Quote

    I went with my daughter and had a great time. Really enjoyed chatting with Jack Watts - he is so lovely. Also met Sam Frost - he is a lovely humble guy as well. Had

    lots of photos with many of the guys and they were all so obliging.

    The best thing for me was that my daughter, who for the past 10 or so years claimed to be a Collingwood supporter has finally seen the light and took out a Melbourne membership today. She has finally seen the light and I have welcomed her back to the fold!

  • Quote

    I went with my daughter and had a great time. Really enjoyed chatting with Jack Watts - he is so lovely. Also met Sam Frost - he is a lovely humble guy as well. Hadlots of photos with many of the guys and they were all so obliging.The best thing for me was that my daughter, who for the past 10 or so years claimed to be a Collingwood supporter has finally seen the light and took out a Melbourne membership today. She has finally seen the light and I have welcomed her back to the fold!

    Thats terrific jane good stuff!

  • Quote

    why does this not surprise me - to me it feels like the bloke has not enjoyed being part of our club for quite a while now, and it is showing in his footy

    You are claiming this - while arguing with DD36 about Roos' words in another thread...

    Is it his body language onfield, C&B?

    Are there any other tell-tale signs of discontent?

  • Quote

    I went with my daughter and had a great time. Really enjoyed chatting with Jack Watts - he is so lovely. Also met Sam Frost - he is a lovely humble guy as well. Had

    lots of photos with many of the guys and they were all so obliging.

    The best thing for me was that my daughter, who for the past 10 or so years claimed to be a Collingwood supporter has finally seen the light and took out a Melbourne membership today. She has finally seen the light and I have welcomed her back to the fold!

    Fantastic Jane!! Now all you have to do is divorce your filth supporting husband. Then ... well who knows .. you might be on the lookout for an eligible, charming, handsome, cross dressing fashionable male. ( Possibly from Romsey)

  • Quote

    Fantastic Jane!! Now all you have to do is divorce your filth supporting husband. Then ... well who knows .. you might be on the lookout for an eligible, charming, handsome, cross dressing fashionable male. ( Possibly from Romsey)

    This is Demonland BBO not Plenty of Fish, although I must say if I ever fancy a change, you don't sound too bad

  • Quote

    why does this not surprise me - to me it feels like the bloke has not enjoyed being part of our club for quite a while now, and it is showing in his footy

    Does this mean when I went to him to sign my team photo today and he motioned to throw it in the bin....he is over MFC, or just having a bit of fun

    Garlo is fine I had a chat to him at training a couple of weeks ago, he has had such a miserable run with injury he wants to have a good season, being out of contas ract also means we can ditch him if he doesn't, really loves the club

  • Quote

    I went with my daughter and had a great time. Really enjoyed chatting with Jack Watts - he is so lovely. Also met Sam Frost - he is a lovely humble guy as well. Hadlots of photos with many of the guys and they were all so obliging.The best thing for me was that my daughter, who for the past 10 or so years claimed to be a Collingwood supporter has finally seen the light and took out a Melbourne membership today. She has finally seen the light and I have welcomed her back to the fold!

    Well done. That's the footy equivalent of surviving Ebola!!!

  • Quote

    I went with my daughter and had a great time. Really enjoyed chatting with Jack Watts - he is so lovely. Also met Sam Frost - he is a lovely humble guy as well. Hadlots of photos with many of the guys and they were all so obliging.The best thing for me was that my daughter, who for the past 10 or so years claimed to be a Collingwood supporter has finally seen the light and took out a Melbourne membership today. She has finally seen the light and I have welcomed her back to the fold!

    Well done Jane.

    Parent brainwashing is alive and well!!! Trust me I know I have three who are on the dees, not that they have much choice.

  • Quote

    This is a great day for young supporters - my four year old had a ball. Luna Park is a great venue at present, but it would be horrible with a few more people in the place. I'm not sure it could handle a membership of 50K.

    Jones & Grimes were fantastic with my boy (as always), and Watts is another who has been brilliant in the past. I thought Petracca was fantastic as well, as a young bloke. Interesting that Garland was mentioned - I am a fan, but from a distance he didn't look like he wanted to be there today.

  • Quote

    So. ...

    We have a great day for kiddies and young families.

    Thats good

    Elephant in the room time surely ?

    Devils advocate time..thats all

    Edited by beelzebub

  • Quote

    something to do with Col bb? otherwise I'm without a clue

  • Quote

    So. ...

    We have a great day for kiddues and young families.

    Thats good

    Elephant in the room time surely ?

    Devils advocate time..thats all

    Are you suggesting something for the blokes mate?

    MFC [censored] UP!

    Come on down to the Bentleigh Club so you can get as [censored] as a fart!

    SHOTS! PINTS! JAGERBOMBS!

    Watch as the players race to see who can get drunk the quickest and do a nude run around the pool table.

    Come on down so you can see Saty get smashed and drunkenly profess his love for Nev Jetta in front of his missus!

    There will be JELLY WRESTLING as well - come on down to see if Mark "Jelly Man" Jamar can defend his title!

    There will be drinking games a plenty, and the players will be happy to either sign or vomit on your new Demons gear!

    5:30pm till late

    Don't miss it, it's sure to be a sensational night.

    No sausages or membership tents will be present on the night.

  • Quote

    Was there today and had a great time. My two daughters (17 & 19) absolutely loved getting pics and talking with the players. 19yo has a big crush on JKH and got a few pics. Very well done to MFC and also to the greater majority of the players. One or two seamed disinterested but most were thrilled to be able to meet and talk with the kids (and older teenagers!). O'Mac was also brilliant and willing to engage. Another fantastic day. As I said - very well done to the MFC and player for being totally involved.

  • Quote
    •  

    Elephant talk:

    Simply ...what for anyone else.

    it, for mine, goes back to missed opportunity

    if the club thinks luna park day cuts it for all. ..well sadly mistaken I'd say.

  • Quote

    Are you suggesting something for the blokes mate?

    MFC [censored] UP!

    Come on down to the Bentleigh Club so you can get as [censored] as a fart!

    SHOTS! PINTS! JAGERBOMBS!

    Watch as the players race to see who can get drunk the quickest and do a nude run around the pool table.

    Come on down so you can see Saty get smashed and drunkenly profess his love for Nev Jetta in front of his missus!

    There will be JELLY WRESTLING as well - come on down to see if Mark "Jelly Man" Jamar can defend his title!

    There will be drinking games a plenty, and the players will be happy to either sign or vomit on your new Demons gear!

    5:30pm till late

    Don't miss it, it's sure to be a sensational night.

    No sausages or membership tents will be present on the night.

    Sounds a bit like last year's Interstate Members function at the Duke, except it started at about 11am (and I assume Saty wasn't there)...

    I was having a great time 'till I got to the 'G to see us take on the Cats.

  • Quote

    • Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • REPORT: Gold Coast

      From the start, Melbourne’s performance against the Gold Coast Suns at Peoples First Stadium was nothing short of a massive botch up and it came down in the first instance to poor preparation. Rather than adequately preparing the team for battle against an opponent potentially on the skids after suffering three consecutive losses, the Demons looking anything but sharp and ready to play in the opening minutes of the game. By way of contrast, the Suns demonstrated a clear sense of purpose and will to win. From the very first bounce of the ball they were back to where they left off earlier in the season in Round Three when the teams met at the MCG. They ran rings around the Demons and finished the game off with a dominant six goal final term. This time, they produced another dominant quarter to start the game, restricting Melbourne to a solitary point to lead by six goals at the first break, by which time, the game was all but over.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Gold Coast

      Coming off four consecutive victories and with a team filled with 17 AFL listed players, the Casey Demons took to their early morning encounter with the lowly Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium with the swagger of a team that thought a win was inevitable. They were smashing it for the first twenty minutes of the game after Tom Fullarton booted the first two goals but they then descended into an abyss of frustrating poor form and lackadaisical effort that saw the swagger and the early arrogance disappear by quarter time when their lead was overtaken by a more intense and committed opponent. The Suns continued to apply the pressure in the second quarter and got out to a three goal lead in mid term before the Demons fought back. A late goal to the home side before the half time bell saw them ten points up at the break and another surge in the third quarter saw them comfortably up with a 23 point lead at the final break.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Rd 17 vs Adelaide

      With their season all over bar the shouting the Demons head back on the road for the third week in a row as they return to Adelaide to take on the Crows. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 57 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      The Demons did not come to play from the opening bounce and let the Gold Coast kick the first 5 goals of the match. They then outscored the Suns for the next 3 quarters but it was too little too late and their season is now effectively over.

      • 225 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award ahead of Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

      • 34 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Gold Coast

      It's Game Day and the Demons are back on the road again and this may be the last roll of the dice to get their 2025 season back on track as they take on the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.

        • Thanks
      • 546 replies
      Demonland
    View All