Jump to content

  • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

    Posting unsubstantiated rumours on this website is strictly forbidden.

    Demonland has made the difficult decision to not permit this platform to be used to discuss & debate the off-field issues relating to the Melbourne Football Club including matters currently being litigated between the Club & former Board members, board elections, the issue of illicit drugs in footy, the culture at the club & the personal issues & allegations against some of our players & officials ...

    We do not take these issues & this decision lightly & of course we believe that these serious matters affecting the club we love & are so passionate about are worthy of discussion & debate & I wish we could provide a place where these matters can be discussed in a civil & respectful manner.

    However these discussions unfortunately invariably devolve into areas that may be defamatory, libelous, spread unsubstantiated rumours & can effect the mental health of those involved. Even discussion & debate of known facts or media reports can lead to finger pointing, blame & personal attacks.

    The repercussion is that these discussions can open this website, it’s owners & it’s users to legal action & may result in this website being forced to shutdown.

    Our moderating team are all volunteers & cannot moderate the forum 24/7 & as a consequence problematic content that contravenes our rules & standards may go unnoticed for some time before it can be removed.

    We reserve the right to delete posts that offend against our above policy & indeed, to ban posters who are repeat offenders or who breach our code of conduct.

    WE HAVE BUILT A FANTASTIC ONLINE COMMUNITY AT DEMONLAND OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS & WE WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE CLUB WE LOVE & ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT.

    Thank you for your continued support & understanding. Go Dees.


Angus Brayshaw


Neitas bump

Recommended Posts

Gus was far from the worst against the Bombers. He was playing a role in a badly beaten team and he mainly did what was asked of him. Personally I think he should be part of the inside mid rotation predominantly. With his flexibility and experience he cover through the back half, on a wing or even having a run in the forward 50. He is a smart footballer.

For mine, play him in the mids a majority of the time.

I would have liked to see him given a run in there last game.

it does not matter where he plays on the ground if he is one head know away from retirement, he should give it up now and think of his future.

 

  • Shocked 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

16 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

I’m surprised that people are surprised that our coaches don’t or are very slow at pulling new positional changes during the game.

No at all see my posts Goody and others are too slow by far. They protects some players and throw the book at others. It's very often your best players need moving as they can cause greater change through their ability. 
Gary Lyon in commentary got it right about changes. Was quarters ahead and dome did not get the light of day at all.  Half time some major belated moves should have been made with Petty and Tmac  plus May eas not necessarily on the right player. We tried to protect him being the last defender when he may have played better out from goal. I have never seen him so negative looking. This  being him or Lever out spooks each other and gets to Petty and Bowser who also lose confidence. Once this happens most of our one on one defenders are negative. Interestingly McVee still played  his natural game. 

We need a major meeting about our defence it's not as tight as it should be. 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 4/15/2023 at 8:32 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

Why would he? Performance means nothing when you're cruising on a 6 year deal on big money.

Happy times

Disgusting comment. Fail to understand Gus team position today and should have been moved earlier in the day.  There were others on big money who failed to impact the play on the day.  Despite our lethargy I still believe players try but their energy levels were very low for most of the game except for Clarry after half time etc. as he led the way as usual. 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Gus deserves as much praise as LJ for turning the match for us in the 2021 GF 3rd quarter. Not through talent and flair, but through sheer effort and grind.  I don't know where his best position is, but I know he will be the first to step up in the big moment/s again. Handy player to have if you're contending.

  • Like 9
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


10 hours ago, DemonWA said:

No idea why people are so quick to bag Gus. Not our worst 

When you play a team defence everyone looks bad when it breaks down. But nobody lost as many one on ones as Steven May. Love the guy but that was his worst game for the club

Teams have also worked out how to decoy May and Lever. Sydney does it with Buddy running up the ground trying to expose Lever one on one where he isn't at his best.

When we are playing at our best May is the goal keeper, Petty takes the high half fwd like Cameron and Lever is floating. Gus and Bowey and Hibberd tale the smlls/mid-size

 

 

 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 4/15/2023 at 8:32 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

Why would he? Performance means nothing when you're cruising on a 6 year deal on big money.

Happy times

Probably up there with one of the worst comments on this forum

 

Congrats

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, jnrmac said:

Probably up there with one of the worst comments on this forum

 

Congrats

Nah. I dont apologise for having high expectations on talented players that are on big contracts who aren't performing at a level that they should be. Gawn, Petracca, Oliver.. they perform at a level each and every week.

If you think my comment is the worse then your half attempt at poor stereotyping here is certainly right up there.

Screenshot_20230417_101504_Chrome.thumb.jpg.ed12273d2a00e0e6b2ec1b97ef8b2139.jpg

Edited by dazzledavey36
Link to comment
Share on other sites

41 minutes ago, adonski said:

An interesting tidbit:

AFL Fantasy Averages (Bolded = contract years)

2018 - 105.1
2019 - 88
2020 - 79* (adjusted for COVID shorter quarters)
2021 - 66.5
2022 - 99.1
2023 - 73.8

shows how much fantasy point mean.  2021 was probably his best year!

  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, DubDee said:

shows how much fantasy point mean.  2021 was probably his best year!

Lol how so?

Clearly the coaching staff didn't think so, because he finished 14th in the best fairest after playing every game?

His 2018 and 2022 year are clearly his two best years in terms of stats and also internal achievements. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

9 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Lol how so?

Clearly the coaching staff didn't think so, because he finished 14th in the best fairest after playing every game?

His 2018 and 2022 year are clearly his two best years in terms of stats and also internal achievements. 

held down the non langdon wing all year and played a huge part in our first flag in 57 years

there is more to playing well than just stats. if he plays mid or HB he obviously gets more touches

  • Like 3
  • Thanks 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


9 hours ago, adonski said:

He was poor outside of the finals series

was one of our most reliable all year in 2021. sacrificed his game for defensive running and positioning

poor? you must be joking

  • Like 6
  • Thanks 1
  • Clap 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, DubDee said:

was one of our most reliable all year in 2021. sacrificed his game for defensive running and positioning

poor? you must be joking

Gus had a fantastic 2021 finals series & deserves credit for being one of the main reasons the momentum shifted in our favour during the grandfinal. While he's capable of having good games in the role, he isn't a good wingman and was average for the entirety of the regular season.

He finished outside the top 10 in the B&F, we priorised Jordon over Gus all throughout 2022 & specifically went after Hunter for season 2023 onwards. It's pretty clear Goodwin & co don't rate him as a permanent winger, nor should they given his lack of athleticism. 

The defensive running stuff is nice, but the better wingman (Hunter & Langdon) are capable of doing that and actually getting the footy. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, adonski said:

Gus had a fantastic 2021 finals series & deserves credit for being one of the main reasons the momentum shifted in our favour during the grandfinal. While he's capable of having good games in the role, he isn't a good wingman and was average for the entirety of the regular season.

He finished outside the top 10 in the B&F, we priorised Jordon over Gus all throughout 2022 & specifically went after Hunter for season 2023 onwards. It's pretty clear Goodwin & co don't rate him as a permanent winger, nor should they given his lack of athleticism. 

The defensive running stuff is nice, but the better wingman (Hunter & Langdon) are capable of doing that and actually getting the footy. 

you said he was poor in 2021. that is incorrect 

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Brayshaw is a good average footballer as the late Jack Dyer would say - and is played out of position.His role should be as a mid - rotation .

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, adonski said:

Gus had a fantastic 2021 finals series & deserves credit for being one of the main reasons the momentum shifted in our favour during the grandfinal. While he's capable of having good games in the role, he isn't a good wingman and was average for the entirety of the regular season.

 

Garbage

  • Like 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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  

    PREGAME: Rd 10 vs West Coast Eagles

    The Demons have a 10 day break before they head on the road to Perth to take on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 39

    PODCAST: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Sunday, 12th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the MCG against the Blues in the Round 09. You 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. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIVE:

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    VOTES: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jake Lever, Jack Viney & Clayton Oliver make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Blues. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 28

    POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons were blown out of the water in the first quarter and clawed their way back into the contest but it was a case of too little too late as they lost another close one to Carlton losing by 1 point at the MCG.  

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 408

    GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    It's Game Day and the Demons are once again headlining another blockbuster at the MCG to kick off the round of footy. The Dees take on the Blues and have the opportunity to win their third game on the trot to solidify a spot in the Top 4 in addition to handing the Blues their third consecutive defeat to bundle them out of the Top 8.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 959

    MELBOURNE BUSINESS by The Oracle

    In days of old, this week’s Thursday night AFL match up between the Demons and the Blues would be framed on the basis of the need to redress the fact that Carlton “stole” last year’s semi final away from Melbourne and with it, their hopes for the premiership.  A hot gospelling coach might point out to his charges that they were the better team on the night in all facets and that poor kicking for goal and a couple of lapses at the death cost them what was rightfully theirs. Moreover, now was

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 1

    UNDER THE PUMP by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons have been left languishing near the bottom of the VFL table after suffering a 32-point defeat at the hands of stand alone club Williamstown at Casey Fields on Sunday. The Demons suffered a major setback before the game even started when AFL listed players Ben Brown, Marty Hore and Josh Schache were withdrawn from the selected side. Only Schache was confirmed as an injury replacement, the other two held over as possible injury replacements for Melbourne’s Thursday night fixt

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    THE MEANING OF FOOTY by Whispering Jack

    Throughout history various philosophers have grappled with the meaning of life. Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and a multitude of authors of diverse religious texts all tried. As society became more complex, the question became attached to specific endeavours in life even including sporting pursuits where such questions arose among our game’s commentariat as, “what is the meaning of football”? Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin must be tired of dealing with such a dilemma but,

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 1

    PREGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons have just a 5 day break until they are back at the MCG to face the Blues who are on the verge of 3 straight defeats on Thursday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 241
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

  • Podcast 

  • Podcast 

  • Podcast Stream 


    Open Stream in
    New Window
        TuneIn    Opens in New Tab
  • Support Demonland  



  • 2021 Premiership  

  • Social Media 

  • Non MFC Games  

    NON-MFC: Round 09

    Discussion of all the other games that don't involve the Demons in Round 09 ... READ MORE

    Demonland | Round 09

  • Post Game      

    POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons were blown out of the water in the first quarter and clawed their way back into the contest but it was a case of too little too late as they lost another close one to Carlton losing by 1 point at the MCG ...READ MORE

    Demonland | May 09

  • Votes      

    VOTES: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jake Lever, Jack Viney & Clayton Oliver make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Blues. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ...READ MORE

    Demonland | May 09

  • PreGame      

    PREGAME: Rd 10 vs West Coast

    The Demons have a 10 day break before they head on the road to Perth to take on the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out? ...READ MORE

    Demonland | May 09

  • Game Day      

    GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    It's Game Day and the Demons are once again headlining another blockbuster at the MCG to kick off the round of footy. The Dees take on the Blues and have the opportunity to win their third game on the trot to solidify a spot in the Top 4 in addition to handing the Blues their third consecutive defeat to bundle them out of the Top 8 ... READ MORE

    Demonland | May 09

  • Match Preview      

    MELBOURNE BUSINESS by The Oracle

    In days of old, this week’s Thursday night AFL match up between the Demons and the Blues would be framed on the basis of the need to redress the fact that Carlton “stole” last year’s semi final away from Melbourne and with it, their hopes for the premiership ... READ MORE

    Demonland | May 07

  • Latest Podcast      

    PODCAST: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    The boys analysed a famous victory over Geelong marveling over Bayley Fritsch's miraculous sealer, praising the last quarter efforts of Max Gawn and Clayton Oliver and fawning at the performance of Rising Star Caleb Windsor ... LISTEN

    Demonland | May 07

  • Casey Report      

    UNDER THE PUMP by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons have been left languishing near the bottom of the VFL table after suffering a 32-point defeat at the hands of stand alone club Williamstown at Casey Fields on Sunday ... READ MORE

    Demonland | May 06

  • Match Report      

    THE MEANING OF FOOTY by Whispering Jack

    On Saturday night, the Demons, laden with some promising young talent, made a powerful statement against the previously unbeaten and older Cats ... READ MORE

    Demonland | May 05

  • Player Interview  

    PODCAST: Kade Chandler Interview

    I interview Kade Chandler about his road from being overlooked in the draft to his rookie listing to his apprenticeship as a sub to VFL premiership player to his breakout 2023 season to mainstay in the Forward line and much more ... LISTEN

    Demonland | May 01

  • Training  

    Monday, 29th April 2024

    Demonland Trackwatcher Kev Martin was on hand at Gosch's Paddock for Monday's training session and made the following observations ... READ MORE

    Demonland | April 29

  • Next Match 

    .

    Round 10

       vs   

    Sunday 19th May 2024
    @ 06:20pm (OS)

  • MFC Forum  

  • Match Previews & Reports  

  • Training Forum  

  • AFLW Forum  

  • 2024 Player Sponsorship

  • Topics

  • Injury List  


      PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
    Jake Bowey Shoulder Available
    Josh Schache Achilles Test
    Christian Salem Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
    Charlie Spargo Achilles 2-3 Weeks
    Jake Melksham ACL 5-7 Weeks
    Joel Smith Suspension TBA

  • Player of the Year  


        PLAYER VOTES
    1 Max Gawn 97
    2 Christian Petracca 60
    3 Steven May 54
    4 Jake Lever 40
    =5 Clayton Oliver 28
    =5 Jack Viney 28
    7 Alex Neal-Bullen 27
    8 Bayley Fritsch 21
    9 Trent Rivers 20
    =10 Ed Langdon 15
    =10 Judd McVee 15

        FULL TABLE
  • Demonland Interviews 



×
×
  • Create New...