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.

POST MATCH DISCUSSION - Round 5

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Just now, big_red_fire_engine said:

We had no ruckman (and he was our second string)and lost the stoppages convincingly after that point.

We had no third on the bench for the second half. 

CP played on one leg.

We lost because we had nothing left not through lack of effort or ability and also didn't dominate on the scoreboard early when we had all the play.

Great game by Oliver, Hibberd, Hunt and Trac on one leg, others ok in part but thought across the game those four were immense. 

Agree with all of that, red.  We had nothing left to give and with Nankervis able to get first hand on the ball it meant they held sway when they needed to.  We could do little about it.

1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

Failed to adjust... Thats the coach

I'd like to see you adjust when your ruckman goes down, again, and another is sent to hospital with broken ribs.  Not to mention Petracca on one leg.  Silly comment.

  • Quote
    •  
     
    1 minute ago, buck_nekkid said:

    do we bring in Mitch King, Dec Kielty or Pedo?

    Pedo

    ..surely...but hey its MFC time ,.who knows !!

  • Quote

    Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

    Three weeks in a row.

    The good teams find ways to win. We cant/wont.

    But god damn Hunt is a player. And Clarry. Hibbo went alright too. Thats something... I guess.

    Edited by DSP

  • Quote
    3 minutes ago, Goffer said:

    Honeymoon is officially over now. They need to win next week or we face the real prospect of regressing on last year

    I am pretty clear regardless of wins at end of year it is obvious we have not regressed.  

  • Quote
    •  
    2 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    Agree with all of that, red.  We had nothing left to give and with Nankervis able to get first hand on the ball it meant they held sway when they needed to.  We could do little about it.

    I'd like to see you adjust when your ruckman goes down, again, and another is sent to hospital with broken ribs.  Not to mention Petracca on one leg.  Silly comment.

    We failed to adjust to the contest.

    What were you watching ?

  • Quote

    Pedo will have to come in for Smith anyway. No idea what we'll do about the ruck. Need Watts forward. 

  • Quote

    Injuries are killing us, was always going to be hard to run out the game though that doesn't excuse a fade out like that, again it's three fantastic quarters where we don't get value for our dominance and the opposition gets on a run and goes over the top of us 

  • Quote

    Most unlucky 2-3 side ever I would say. One quarter aside against Fremantle, we have looked very good. 2 games we have lost a ruckman for 3 quarters.

    But at the end of the day, we are 2-3, missing some key players, and in big trouble f letting this season get away from us.

  • Quote

    Do we have our first round draft pick this year it will be a top 4 pick, no chance to win a game on the next 10 weeks with the lack of leadership and injuries we have

  • Quote
    1 minute ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

    I am pretty clear regardless of wins at end of year it is obvious we have not regressed.  

    What you suggest is irrelevant if we dont climb the ladder !

  • Quote
    1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

    We failed to adjust to the contest.

    What were you watching ?

    So, coach, what should we have done to adjust?  Keep in mind we're two men down, one of which means our second tall forward needs to play in the ruck which leaves us with one tall target to kick to.  Their ruckman is far taller which allows him first hand on the ball.  Go.

  • Quote

    Anyone proud of that rubbish is following the wrong side

    Hope you are prepared for another loss next week because it almost guaranteed

    Finals this years is out of the question. Good teams find a way to win regardless. We rarely find a way

    Richmond are [censored] and they still beat us. Top 5 pick here we come.

     

  • Quote
    1 minute ago, Abe said:

    Injuries are killing us, was always going to be hard to run out the game though that doesn't excuse a fade out like that, again it's three fantastic quarters where we don't get value for our dominance and the opposition gets on a run and goes over the top of us 

    Agree.  Think we are building something.  Gotta keep at it.  We are not losing by 10 goals, only a handful of points.  I remember other teams that 'clicked'...hope that is in our near term future.

  • Quote

    14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Well that was interesting ...

    Really ?

  • Quote

    Petracca is not the messiah, I am siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick to death of people vaunting his 'coming of age' - on this forum, for eff's sake stop it. he may jag 3-4 goals twice a year , aside from that he will spot up 5 players a game - he's a good player, will be a very good one, he aint no selwood, and he aint no hanneberry.   *****happily proven wrong.

     

    He will be very serviceable - and an enigma...

    Edited by Nasher

  • Quote
    •  
    7 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    Failed to adjust... Thats the coach

    Bit hard I would have thought. We were dead all of the last. Zero left to give.

  • Quote

    • Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • AFLW REPORT: Western Bulldogs

      We’re back! That was fun. The Mighty Dees’ Season 10 campaign is off toa flying start with a commanding 48-point winover the Western Bulldogs, retaining the Hampson-Hardeman Cup in style. After a hard-fought first half in slippery conditions, the Dees came out in the second half and showcased their trademark superior class, piling on four goals in the third termand never looked back.

      • 3 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Hawthorn

      The final score in Saturday's game against Hawthorn was almost identical to that from their last contest three months ago. Melbourne suffered comprehensive defeats in both games, but the similarities ended there.When they met in Round 9, the Demons were resurgent, seeking to redeem themselves after a lacklustre start to the season. They approached the game with vigour and dynamism, and were highly competitive for the first three quarters, during which they were at least on par with the Hawks. In the final term, they lapsed into error and were ultimately overrun, but the final result did not accurately reflect their effort and commitment throughout the match.

      • 2 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Box Hill

      The Casey Demons ended the regular season on a positive note and gained substantial momentum leading into the finals when they knocked the Box Hill Hawks off the top of the VFL ladder in their final round clash at Casey Fields. More importantly, they moved out of a wild card position in the finals race and secured a week's rest as they leapfrogged up the ladder into fifth place with their decisive 23-point victory over the team that had been the dominant force in the competition for most of the season.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Collingwood

      The final game of the 2025 Season is finally upon us and the Demons may have an opportunity to spoil the Magpies Top 4 aspirations when they face them on Friday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Love
        • Like
      • 76 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 18th August @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to the Hawthorn.
      Your 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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Clap
      • 40 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Hawthorn

      The Demons were sloppy all day and could not stop the run and carry of the fast moving Hawthorn as the Hawks cruised to an easy 36 point win. Is the season over yet?

        • Thumb Down
        • Clap
      • 229 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.