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 (ā‹®) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Dees honesty session.

Featured Replies

12 minutes ago, Smokey said:

The FD doesn't owe you or any members an apology over a game plan that isn't working. It's football, sometimes people get it wrong and sometimes they get it right. The entitled attitude of some here is excruciating at times.Ā 

Not trying to attack you here mate as I often enjoy your posts, but lets get real - the FD is under no obligation to apologize to you every time something goes wrong. They are not your therapists.Ā Ā 

I’d rather our game plan fails now than in September.

we will win the next 3 straight and come into premiership favourite.

Betting for and against Melbourne is the only time I ever do well punting.

Ā 
10 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

not to me...to the players Smokey.. They have provided the players with something that approaches an impossibility.

But actually in a fashion the FD, the Club, is beholden towards its members to provide something that is competitive and works

My concern is that players will become disillusioned and somewhat pessimistic, if only quietly to themselves if they deem they have been given a stinking fish.

Football is about confidence as much as anything. I have NO confidence in this style of play.Ā  I wonder how many players do ??

Makes more sense, sorry for the misunderstanding

6 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

I’d rather our game plan fails now than in September.

we will win the next 3 straight and come into premiership favourite.

Betting for and against Melbourne is the only time I ever do well punting.

I reckon you're right on 3 straight, but I'm still reserved about whether our list and game plan makes us a realistic premiership contender, let alone fav. For all our perceived problems right now, none of them are particularly complicated and I reckon there's a good chance of us clicking soon.Ā 

Ā 

Ā 
15 hours ago, hemingway said:

Perhaps KK needs more games under his belt so perhaps he could do that at Casey. Unfortunately we have no one from Casey that is going to set the world on fire, and they are more likely than not to struggle. Ā 

I think KK needs gametime and build his match-fitness as well.

I would give KK a Swans H/F to mind, and I would have Salem start on a wing pushing back as sweeper helping out defence.

Edited by DV8


1 hour ago, Wrecker45 said:

I’d rather our game plan fails now than in September.

we will win the next 3 straight and come into premiership favourite.

Betting for and against Melbourne is the only time I ever do well punting.

Geez 45, you are way more confident than i am. I think Sydney will slaughter us on Thursday.Ā 

If we kick 18 goals we win???

3 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

If we kick 18 goals we win???

Not if they kick moreĀ :laugh:

Ā 
18 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

If we kick 18 goals we win???

18.4

20.10

Already erased last week ? lol

I wish the players had had this honesty session after the Preliminary Final, nothing has changed since then, and the game should have been fully reviewed 6 months ago.Ā 

Learn a valuable lesson Goodwin...


7 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I wish the players had had this honesty session after the Preliminary Final, nothing has changed since then, and the game should have been fully reviewed 6 months ago.Ā 

Learn a valuable lesson Goodwin...

We don't know the full story but if Goody and the coachesĀ did not review the PF, it is quite remarkable.

A little like a tech company (Microsoft or Apple) or any company for that matterĀ not reviewing the reasons why a business or product has failed, and, just as importantly, not making any changes or not introducing a new, improved or better initiativeĀ  Even more so, given the change of rules over the off season. Any individual or business that does not consider the impact of a change in tax rules or other external regulations, is, at very least, naive, and, at worst, stupid. You are heading for rocky shores if you areĀ going to do the same thing knowing it has failed or knowing that the rules have changed in a way that will affect that past practice.Ā 

I know many of you have said much the same, but, I still find it incomprehensible if true.

And now 3 games in to the season, we appear to have a game plan that has failed in each game by varying degrees.Ā 

So we will see a change or modifications made to address the problem?

Despite form and injury problems, I find it difficult to blame the players who are simply trying to implement a game plan that looks by each passing week to be severely compromised.Ā 

2 hours ago, chook fowler said:

did they hold hands and sing kumbaya?


And read out 'mean tweets' while consoling each other.

Ā 

1 minute ago, hemingway said:

We don't know the full story but if Goody and the coachesĀ did not review the PF, it is quite remarkable.

A little like a tech company (Microsoft or Apple) or any company for that matterĀ not reviewing the reasons why a business or product has failed, and, just as importantly, not making any changes or not introducing a new, improved or better initiativeĀ  Even more so, given the change of rules over the off season. Any individual or business that does not consider the impact of a change in tax rules or other external regulations, is, at very least, naive, and, at worst, stupid. You are heading for rocky shores if you areĀ going to do the same thing knowing it has failed or knowing that the rules have changed in a way that will affect that past practice.Ā 

I know many of you have said much the same, but, I still find it incomprehensible if true.

And now 3 games in to the season, we appear to have a game plan that has failed in each game by varying degrees.Ā 

So we will see a change or modifications made to address the problem?

Despite form and injury problems, I find it difficult to blame the players who are simply trying to implement a game plan that looks by each passing week to be severely compromised.Ā 

It is exactly like driving the 2018 F1 Mercedes in the 2019 season, and expecting to win.Ā 

Will never happen.....

6 minutes ago, hemingway said:

We don't know the full story but if Goody and the coachesĀ did not review the PF, it is quite remarkable.

A little like a tech company (Microsoft or Apple) or any company for that matterĀ not reviewing the reasons why a business or product has failed, and, just as importantly, not making any changes or not introducing a new, improved or better initiativeĀ  Even more so, given the change of rules over the off season. Any individual or business that does not consider the impact of a change in tax rules or other external regulations, is, at very least, naive, and, at worst, stupid. You are heading for rocky shores if you areĀ going to do the same thing knowing it has failed or knowing that the rules have changed in a way that will affect that past practice.Ā 

I know many of you have said much the same, but, I still find it incomprehensible if true.

And now 3 games in to the season, we appear to have a game plan that has failed in each game by varying degrees.Ā 

So we will see a change or modifications made to address the problem?

Despite form and injury problems, I find it difficult to blame the players who are simply trying to implement a game plan that looks by each passing week to be severely compromised.Ā 

He said they didn't.

4 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It is exactly like driving the 2018 F1 Mercedes in the 2019 season, and expecting to win.Ā 

Will never happen.....

It would beat Renault!


SCG is not a place we do well. Ā Another hoodoo to get over let alone our other problems. Ā Sorry to say it will be a predictable result. Ā I cannot watch a game with any confidence.

9 minutes ago, hemingway said:

We don't know the full story but if Goody and the coachesĀ did not review the PF, it is quite remarkable.

A little like a tech company (Microsoft or Apple) or any company for that matterĀ not reviewing the reasons why a business or product has failed, and, just as importantly, not making any changes or not introducing a new, improved or better initiativeĀ  Even more so, given the change of rules over the off season. Any individual or business that does not consider the impact of a change in tax rules or other external regulations, is, at very least, naive, and, at worst, stupid. You are heading for rocky shores if you areĀ going to do the same thing knowing it has failed or knowing that the rules have changed in a way that will affect that past practice.Ā 

I know many of you have said much the same, but, I still find it incomprehensible if true.

And now 3 games in to the season, we appear to have a game plan that has failed in each game by varying degrees.Ā 

So we will see a change or modifications made to address the problem?

Despite form and injury problems, I find it difficult to blame the players who are simply trying to implement a game plan that looks by each passing week to be severely compromised.Ā 

Yes it beggars belief, I get the feeling that Goodwin is fairly set in his views. Seems he only changes when forced. No sure why we rushed to renew his contract. Obviously the board / GM have a different view than me.

2 minutes ago, Soidee said:

SCG is not a place we do well. Ā Another hoodoo to get over let alone our other problems. Ā Sorry to say it will be a predictable result. Ā I cannot watch a game with any confidence.

That has been the way for 53 of the last 55 years Soidee. Sadly I don't see it changing in 2019.


27 minutes ago, Soidee said:

SCG is not a place we do well. Ā Another hoodoo to get over let alone our other problems. Ā Sorry to say it will be a predictable result. Ā I cannot watch a game with any confidence.

I wont be watching at all Soi'. Cant see this match being anything other than a complete domination by the Swanies, and i would prefer to actually enjoy my timeĀ  (Probably at a nice restaurant by the ocean eating seafood with my twin and our wives)Ā on holidays getting pizzed and doing something enjoyable. Always have the replay if by some miracle i'mĀ wrong.Ā 

I think our turnaround will start in round 5.

26 minutes ago, ding said:

I wont be watching at all Soi'. Cant see this match being anything other than a complete domination by the Swanies, and i would prefer to actually enjoy my timeĀ  (Probably at a nice restaurant by the ocean eating seafood with my twin and our wives)Ā on holidays getting pizzed and doing something enjoyable. Always have the replay if by some miracle i'mĀ wrong.Ā 

I think our turnaround will start in round 5.

It will not start until we get players back from injury ding think MayĀ  ( month that is ) at the earliest.

deleted

Edited by ding
Deleted post as quoting didnt work

Ā 

If it is a thing it should have been kept in house.

Not sure it is the right time either if complacency is the issue.

8 minutes ago, old dee said:

It will not start until we get players back from injury ding think MayĀ  ( month that is ) at the earliest.

I will stick to round 5 being the start of our turnaround unless a miracle happens and we beat Sydney. ( We wont, it will be a slaughter IMO) IĀ  have maintained since the season began that we will start slowly before bringing it home in the back half of the season. I will stick to that prediction because im a stubborn [censored] who doesn't like admitting to being incorrect.

Keep believing Dees fans, it WILL turn for us this season. (I hope)


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...

Featured Content

  • 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.

    • 310 replies
  • 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.

    • 14 replies
  • 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.Ā 

    • 10 replies
  • 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?

      • Like
    • 646 replies
  • 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.

      • Like
    • 557 replies
  • REPORT: Richmond

    Mars is not usually a place known for lighting strikes but on Friday evening it happened twice in the vicinity of the stadium in Ballarat that carries the name and is a half completed building site with limited capacity for spectators.

    • 4 replies

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.