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.

Noises I did not realise existed until tonight

Salems Lot
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

With no crowd to make a noise it is amazing the things you hear.

The sound of boots near the boundary 

The players calling "BALL"

The sound of boot kicking the footy

The umpire exhaling as he bounces the footy.

Feel free to add yours

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     

    Traditional values, suburban footy, the game of the people, except there are no people!

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Author

    The sound of people scratching their heads trying to work out why the AFL persist with this match up as the first game of the season

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Love 1
    • Haha 8
     

    37 minutes ago, Salems Lot said:

    The sound of people scratching their heads trying to work out why the AFL persist with this match up as the first game of the season

    Yeah, what's with that? Carlton persistently treated as royalty, when in reality they're basically only Harry and that American lady.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Love 1
    • Haha 3
     

    It was quite interesting. Nice to have a sporting event without being drowned out with music like the big bash. 

  • Quote
    • Like 8

    22 minutes ago, Nelo said:

    It was quite interesting. Nice to have a sporting event without being drowned out with music like the big bash. 

    Just wait until next week when the AFL realise that the game is missing that tacky and crass element and they need to do cheapen things up a bit.

    Edited by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1
    • Haha 1

    The missus reckons I‘ve said “[censored] this [censored]...I hate both these [censored] teams”, early in the first quarter for the past 4 years..

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Haha 1

    The rain... sounded like polite applause.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 5
    3 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

    With no crowd to make a noise it is amazing the things you hear.

    The sound of boots near the boundary 

    The players calling "BALL"

    The sound of boot kicking the footy

    The umpire exhaling as he bounces the footy.

    Feel free to add yours

    If you've ever used the now non-existent AFL Sports Ears, you'd have had the pleasure of hearing many interesting things through the mic.

    My personal favourite was Razor Ray hoicking (sp?) up and spitting out phlegm almost every time he was about to do a centre bounce.

    ~ RIGHT INTO MY EAR ~

    ????

    Edited by JTR

  • Quote

    While I didn't bother watching the game last night, because Melbourne wasn't playing, I am appreciative that we have footy to watch. Glad the AFL and Clubs are doing what they can to make it work under the circumstances.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    11 hours ago, Deeman said:

    Commentators breaking wind?

    Remember how we used to cough loudly to cover up the sound of us breaking wind?  Now it's the other way around.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Author

    What are the odds of the Weagles running a crowd sound track during our game.  Pre-Recorded "BALLLLLL!" everytime we get near the footy.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    For me the game really lacked atmosphere and it took away from the viewing. Especially when Carlton was mounting a comeback.

    While I'm so happy we can still watch footy, and while I'm looking forward to our game on Sunday, there is no doubt that the crowd and the involvement of the fans is what makes our game so special.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    ...hmm, not that in six months time no one will be able to go to a game....

  • Quote

    The absence of opposition fans baying for tiggy-touch free kicks was refreshing. 

    I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching last night's game, which possibly reflects my preference for high-level skills, athleticism and game plans over crowd atmosphere.  Mind you, I was bored after 3 quarters of Richmond getting away with slapping the ball upwards (against the rules back in the day) and their flukey goal kicking.

  • Quote

    always enjoyed watching behind closed door soccer games for this very reason, it's interesting hearing the players communicate with each other.

     

    Reckon they'll eventually add some sort of noise on the broadcast tho

  • Quote

    Haven’t seen any video - are players still spitting onto the ground? 
     

    yuk

  • Quote
    •  
    33 minutes ago, radar said:

    Haven’t seen any video - are players still spitting onto the ground? 
     

    yuk

    Why wouldn't they?

    You never got a gobfull of slag during a game of footy?

    Disgusting yes, but a part of high intensity sport.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Didnt listen to radio coverage.

    Did they use canned sound?

  • Quote

    • 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...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • The Christian Petracca Thread

      Premiership Norm Smith Medalist Christian Petracca has nominated the Gold Coast as his club of choice to be traded to.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 61 replies
      Demonland

    • The Clayton Oliver Thread

      Melbourne have held talks with Clayton Oliver and they’ve laid out where he fits in under Steve King’s vision and been frank about expectations. Oliver is still under contract for five years, but the door is open if he wants to explore his options elsewhere.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 45 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW PREVIEW: Essendon

      It’s Pink Lady night at Princes Park — a vibey Friday evening setting for a high-stakes clash between second-placed Melbourne and eleventh-placed Essendon. The wind-sheltered IKON Park, a favourite ground of the Demon players, promises flair, fire and a touch of pink. Melbourne has never lost a home-and-away game here, though the ghosts of two straight-sets finals exits in 2023 still linger. 

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 1 Steven May 

      The premiership defender has shown signs of wear and tear due to age, and his 2025 season was inconsistent, ending poorly with a suspension and a noticeable decline in performance. The Demons are eager to integrate younger players onto their list and have indicated that they may not be able to guarantee him senior games next season, in what would be the final year of his contract.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 2 Jacob van Rooyen

      The young key tall failed to make progress during the season, with a decline in his goal kicking output. His secondary role as a backup ruckman, which may have hindered his ability to further develop his game, and he was also impacted by the team's poor forward connection. It will be interesting to observe his performance under a new coaching regime.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 12 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem   

      Salem proved to be a valuable contributor as a reliable and solid one-on-one medium-sized defender in what was undoubtedly his most impressive season since the premiership year. He remains a highly capable rebounding option for the Demons as he approaches his 200th game at the club.

        • Love
        • Thanks
      • 2 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.