Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

Roos didn't get it rite early, can't give a top team a big start & expect to win, happy with the way we fought it out .

Gawn needs a rest he's cooked, no way he'll get to the bye

Edited by WhyAlwaysMe

Posted

Our decision making and execution by hand was terrible, young side will learn though. Posted a couple of weeks ago dogs north game most throws i've ever seen

Posted

The Bulldogs are ahead of us in development .....not overly disappointed today ....there are obvious weaknesses but also enormous upside .....they may have an undermanned back line but our back line is also young & in some cases past it (garland) ....however i honestly think we will go past them next year...the days of port Adelaide racing up the ladder are no more ...& look where they are now

Posted

I stayed to the end but should have left at half time seeming the umpires had already killed the game by then.

Posted
1 hour ago, Chook said:

Beaten by a better side. Jetta's really good. Jack Watts and Jesse Hogan should exchange some tips. They'd make a perfect player.

Would still be lazy

Posted
41 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

I didn't think he imposed himself on the contest enough Beelzebub.

Also read Jack Watts,last 3 weeks. (and I rarely ever bag him)


Posted
4 minutes ago, loges said:

Our decision making and execution by hand was terrible, young side will learn though. Posted a couple of weeks ago dogs north game most throws i've ever seen

I was genuinely shocked by the number of throws they got away with. I don't want to descend into sledging the umps, because the doggies were quite clearly the better side, but it was incredibly frustrating.

And then Hunter twice, and McLean once, got frees from ducking and lifting the arm, although all were in the act if going down and collecting the ball.

  • Like 5

Posted

Look at the Saints today - a young side, heading over to WA... and they get smashed by 100 points.  We are in the same boat as them, although I believe we are playing better all round footy.

Understand that we will still have days like today.  It's going to happen.  It's good to see that most supporters can see that this week.  We can't fault the effort, just the execution, and the consistency in that execution and the composure under pressure is still to come.

  • Like 3
Posted

Hogan's run up should have been sorted out ages ago - we have a truckload of coaches at the club who could have helped him to straighten up his approach.

I've never seen so many theatrics by the Bulldogs.....too many of their players throw the head back like someone's hooked them on a line.

Pedo experiment over. 

Outcoached today, I think....the opposition players knew exactly where to stand to nullify Gawn's taps.

Oh well.

  • Like 1
Posted
Just now, jumbo returns said:

Hogan's run up should have been sorted out ages ago - we have a truckload of coaches at the club who could have helped him to straighten up his approach.

I've never seen so many theatrics by the Bulldogs.....too many of their players throw the head back like someone's hooked them on a line.

Pedo experiment over. 

Outcoached today, I think....the opposition players knew exactly where to stand to nullify Gawn's taps.

Oh well.

I've seen a few people say this, and while I don't necessarily disagree, who do we bring in?  Regardless of form, Weideman and Hulett aren't ready yet.  The Frost experiment has basically failed.  So who do we play as that third tall/chop out ruck instead?

  • Like 1
Posted
5 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

I've seen a few people say this, and while I don't necessarily disagree, who do we bring in?  Regardless of form, Weideman and Hulett aren't ready yet.  The Frost experiment has basically failed.  So who do we play as that third tall/chop out ruck instead?

I think Hulett's ready Wiseblood and v Brisbane is ideal to be honest.

Posted
4 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

I've seen a few people say this, and while I don't necessarily disagree, who do we bring in?  Regardless of form, Weideman and Hulett aren't ready yet.  The Frost experiment has basically failed.  So who do we play as that third tall/chop out ruck instead?

Dawes is close....

Posted
Just now, jumbo returns said:

Dawes is close....

True, I must admit I've forgotten about him jumbo.

Will he be effective enough as our second ruck, though?

Posted
9 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Look at the Saints today - a young side, heading over to WA... and they get smashed by 100 points.  We are in the same boat as them, although I believe we are playing better all round footy.

Understand that we will still have days like today.  It's going to happen.  It's good to see that most supporters can see that this week.  We can't fault the effort, just the execution, and the consistency in that execution and the composure under pressure is still to come.

Very similar to the nth game.

A bit more composure and less fumbling and it might have been different. Why were our players slipping over so much?

Posted

Worst decision of the day 50 meter against Garland jogging downfield, well off the player with the ball, not interfering with play at all

  • Like 6

Posted
2 minutes ago, loges said:

Worst decision of the day 50 meter against Garland jogging downfield, well off the player with the ball, not interfering with play at all

it was ah....... a little strange eh.

Completely understand the chucking rule now :wacko:

Posted

Beaten by a side who probably have more talent than us, are better coached than us and have a playing group with a deep seated desire to beat their opponents. It's going to be hard for us against any kind of quality opposition given how far behind we are in that last category. From ground level it was clear in the first that we didn't have the same level of intensity as them.

Good to see we played the game out and finished with good tackle numbers.

  • Like 1

Posted

Luke Beveridge seems like a good coach and they are certainly playing for him, but I really can't stand him. His comments on the Essendon saga were absolutely baffling, and his comments about Adelaide last week were pretty ordinary as well.

  • Like 12
Posted (edited)
3 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Luke Beveridge seems like a good coach and they are certainly playing for him, but I really can't stand him. His comments on the Essendon saga were absolutely baffling, and his comments about Adelaide last week were pretty ordinary as well.

I agree , he's a complete [censored] but he's got those pup up and yelping  by jimmeny

 

so T O S S E R gets censored...lol 

Edited by beelzebub
comedy appreciation
Posted

The Doggies are a very good, quick, skillfiull, pick right option, with great goal kicking targets who might, just might play of in this years Grand Final .

We on the other hand were streets away from them today! 

Not saying for a minute t we didn't try but some of our preferred kicking and handball options were Woeful!

Sheeit, the umpires were veyr very poor today with decision making and knee jerk reactions.

Typical of blokes who A lack feel and B Have never ever played the game!

Gill must be loving it!!?

 

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  

    TRAINING: Friday 22nd November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers were out in force on a scorching morning out at Gosch's Paddock for the final session before the whole squad reunites for the Preseason Training Camp. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS It’s going to be a scorcher today but I’m in the shade at Gosch’s Paddock ready to bring you some observations from the final session before the Preseason Training Camp next week.  Salem, Fritsch & Campbell are already on the track. Still no number on Campbell’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 3

    UP IN LIGHTS by Whispering Jack

    Those who watched the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships closely this year would not be particularly surprised that Melbourne selected Victoria Country pair Harvey Langford and Xavier Lindsay on the first night of the AFL National Draft. The two left-footed midfielders are as different as chalk and cheese but they had similar impacts in their Coates Talent League teams and in the National Championships in 2024. Their interstate side was edged out at the very end of the tournament for tea

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Special Features

    TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

    It’s a beautiful cool morning down at Gosch’s Paddock and I’ve arrived early to bring you my observations from today’s session. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track.  Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop. TRAINING: Viney, Clarry, Lever, TMac, Rivers, Petty, McVee, Bowey, JVR, Hore, Tom Campbell (in tr

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers ventured down to Gosch's Paddock for the final week of training for the 1st to 4th Years until they are joined by the rest of the senior squad for Preseason Training Camp in Mansfield next week. WAYNE RUSSELL'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS No Ollie, Chin, Riv today, but Rick & Spargs turned up and McDonald was there in casual attire. Seston, and Howes did a lot of boundary running, and Tom Campbell continued his work with individual trainer in non-MFC

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #11 Max Gawn

    Champion ruckman and brilliant leader, Max Gawn earned his seventh All-Australian team blazer and constantly held the team up on his shoulders in what was truly a difficult season for the Demons. Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: 209cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 224 Goals MFC 2024: 11 Career Total: 109 Brownlow Medal Votes: 13 Melbourne Football Club: 2nd Best & Fairest: 405 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    2024 Player Reviews: #36 Kysaiah Pickett

    The Demons’ aggressive small forward who kicks goals and defends the Demons’ ball in the forward arc. When he’s on song, he’s unstoppable but he did blot his copybook with a three week suspension in the final round. Date of Birth: 2 June 2001 Height: 171cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 106 Goals MFC 2024: 36 Career Total: 161 Brownlow Medal Votes: 3 Melbourne Football Club: 4th Best & Fairest: 369 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    TRAINING: Friday 15th November 2024

    Demonland Trackwatchers took advantage of the beautiful sunshine to head down to Gosch's Paddock and witness the return of Clayton Oliver to club for his first session in the lead up to the 2025 season. DEMONLAND'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Clarry in the house!! Training: JVR, McVee, Windsor, Tholstrup, Woey, Brown, Petty, Adams, Chandler, Turner, Bowey, Seston, Kentfield, Laurie, Sparrow, Viney, Rivers, Jefferson, Hore, Howes, Verrall, AMW, Clarry Tom Campbell is here

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...