Skip 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.

Changes vs Western Bulldogs

What
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

8 minutes ago, Nasher said:

What was wrong with Lewis other than the stray elbow?

He falls over a fair bit.

  • Quote
    •  
    5 minutes ago, Radar Detector said:

    I thought Smith, Spargo and ANB were our least effective tonight. Lewis also did some

    Smith played most of the game forward so not sure there is a role for him. 

    Not sure there is anyone really demanding a promotion though.

    Bugg and Tyson starred today, JKH was good too in horrible conditions 

  • Quote

    Does Jay Kennedy Harris deserve some senior time now?

  • Quote
    •  

    Those calling for Smith need to take nite of him being moved forward due to them flooding their defensive 50.

    I don't mind him in the backline next week against the Dogs.

    Bernie only comes in for a run with role especially given the Dogs speed

  • Quote

    10 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    What was wrong with Lewis other than the stray elbow?

    And the elbow at that only became a thing because Walters took a dive.

    However, he just looked off tonight. Fresh air kick attempts instead of trying to pick the ball up, a couple of missed passes, and there was at least one other bad free kick against. He's just OK right now, nothing more.

    5 minutes ago, Biffen said:

    Since Queens Birthday our glaring weaknesses have been leg speed and defensive pressure.

    Frost ,Garlett and Smith are pretty quick.

    I thought Smith had a fair first half.

    VDB got 16 tackles in the reserves.

    Spargo goes alright but he has limitations.

    Lewis had another mistake riddled game.

    If Vince and Lewis aren't getting pushed out we are not moving forward.

    There is no way VDB is getting a game after one VFL game in 2.5 years.

    4 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    I assumed Smith in the forward line was in response to the way Fremantle occupied our forward line, rather than our idea per se. It wasn’t going to be OMac, Frost, Hibberd or Jetta, so he’s th logical next choice. I can’t think of any other reason for it because he definitely did not look a natural forward.

    That's probably right.

    I still query whether we need Smith in the backline. But we absolutely should not be putting him anywhere near the forward line again given what he showed up there tonight.

    Edited by titan_uranus

  • Quote
    Just now, 3031 said:

    Does Jay Kennedy Harris deserve some senior time now?

    If he doesn’t get it this week he never will

  • Quote
    5 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    I assumed Smith in the forward line was in response to the way Fremantle occupied our forward line, rather than our idea per se. It wasn’t going to be OMac, Frost, Hibberd or Jetta, so he’s th logical next choice. I can’t think of any other reason for it because he definitely did not look a natural forward.

    Smith was doing SFA down back, needed to try something to get him into the game other than for tackling.

  • Quote
    •  

    If Smith cant play down back he cant be in the team, he's not a forwards bum hole.

    ANB has he got pics of Goody's Missus or what? If he has i guess he's going to stay in the team but simon if he doesn't he has to go.

    Out: ANB, Smith(depending on match up)

    In: Anyone with as heart beat

  • Quote
    3 minutes ago, davo said:

    Bugg and Tyson starred today, JKH was good too in horrible conditions 

    Would prefer to give JKH a run than Spargo or ANB at this stage. We don’t need Tyson in the guts right now and I hope never to see Bugg in a Demons jumper again.

  • Quote

    3 minutes ago, Chook said:

    He falls over a fair bit all the bloody time, can barely bend down to pick up the ball, has no defensive pressure and panics under pressure.

     

    Fixed.

  • Quote

    I agree with petraccattack  In Baker Out J.Smith.

    I feel the need for speed

  • Quote
    1 minute ago, Win4theAges said:

    If Smith cant play down back he cant be in the team, he's not a forwards bum hole.

    ANB has he got pics of Goody's Missus or what? If he has i guess he's going to stay in the team but simon if he doesn't he has to go.

    Out: ANB, Smith(depending on match up)

    In: Anyone with as heart beat

    Honestly don’t know what’s going on with ANB, he’s been average or below for most of the year but he’s played every game, don’t think he’s missed a game since Goodwin became coach 

  • Quote
    1 minute ago, Radar Detector said:

    Would prefer to give JKH a run than Spargo or ANB at this stage. We don’t need Tyson in the guts right now and I hope never to see Bugg in a Demons jumper again.

    I don’t mind Bugg when he’s in form, reckon he’d do better than Melksham at the minute 

  • Quote

    19 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

    Out. J Smith

    In. Vince

    Would love to drop Lewis and ANB but don’t see an obvious replacement.

    Lewis could be replaced by a much more attractive Witches Hat

  • Quote
    15 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    If Smith was surplus to our defensive needs this week then no point playing him next week, so I expect him to be dropped. Not sure who gets his spot, but I think a running player over a tall.

    Don't think it was his fault, the dockers clearly flooded so no point in playing 3 or 4 of our guys lose behind the ball. Thought he was pretty good early. No other team will play that way, so can't judge him on that performance, expect to hope the coaches show him what to do if he ends up there again

  • Quote

    Did Bernie play at Casey today,I don't think so. If not he might be freshened up and we could need it

  • Quote
    4 minutes ago, davo said:

    I don’t mind Bugg when he’s in form, reckon he’d do better than Melksham at the minute 

    Bugg is a momentum killer. Wouldn’t trust he or ANB with a shot on goal if they were the last blokes on earth. Only player worse at that right now is big Maxy (but he more than makes up for it).

  • Quote
    •  

    Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • GAMEDAY: St. Kilda

      It’s Game Day, and 205 days have passed since the final siren sounded at the MCG, bringing Melbourne’s 2025 season to a close and marking the end of an era. In just a few hours, a new chapter begins for the Demons. What are you most hoping to see from Melbourne today?

        • Love
        • Thanks
      • 51 replies
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 01

      With Opening Round done and dusted, Round 1 sees the full AFL competition finally swing into action for 2026. Discuss all the games this week that do not involve the Dees, share your tips, and let us know which results would suit Demons best.

        • Like
      • 376 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: 2026 Season Preview

      The boys previewed the 2026 Season sharing their early impressions of the new coach, the new players, observations from preseason training, and what they've made of the new game style. They also look ahead to the season with their predictions, the players they expect to rise, their expectations for the team, and what they see as a realistic pass mark for Melbourne in 2026.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 14 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: St. Kilda

      When the Demons blew their 46-point lead at Marvel Stadium in Round 20 last year, the fallout was enormous. Like an event straight out of a Shakespearean tragedy, Melbourne’s final-quarter collapse left fans reeling and the club grappling with the aftermath. 

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 10 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      With just over two weeks until their opening match of the 2026 AFL Premiership season, the Demons are already well on the path to redemption and have the Saints firmly in their sights ahead of their mid-March clash at the MCG. What do you think the team will look like when they run out on to the G?

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 654 replies
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: 2026 Opening Round

      Finally the 2026 AFL Premiership Season is upon us. While Melbourne sits out Opening Round, there is still plenty of footy to enjoy with five non-MFC clashes to kick off the new season. It all begins on Thursday night with a blockbuster at the SCG as Sydney hosts Carlton in what should be a strong early test for both sides. On Friday night, Gold Coast gets its chance to open the season in front of a home crowd when the Suns and Christian Petracca take on Geelong at People First Stadium. Saturday features a double-header, starting in the afternoon with Greater Western Sydney and Clayton Oliver meeting the Hawks at Engie Stadium. That is followed on Saturday night by Brisbane Lions hosting the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba, with the Lions embarking on their campaign to win the Threepeat. Opening Round wraps up on Sunday night at the MCG, where St Kilda takes on Collingwood in the only game in town in the first week of the season. There is no shortage of storylines across the round, so discuss all the action from the non-MFC games of Opening Round.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 557 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    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.