Jump to content

CHANGES: Rd 14 vs St Kilda

titan_uranus
titan_uranus
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

27 minutes ago, binman said:

We have had so many line in the sand games in the last few years that they start to blur into one another.

But that does not change the fact this yet another one. 

And perhaps unlike other since Goody came on board more is on the line for the team and in particular him than any other game.

The Chariman has made it publicly clear making finals is the minimum expectation from the board. Our good run with injury takes any excuse of the table. The COVID situation is one all clubs have to deal with so that's off the table too.

Lose this game and finals are close to impossible.

Lose and goody's future comes into sharp focus.

Lose and there will be a tsunami of fugazi, to stretch the Japanese imagery as the media will be all over goody's future.

A coach who is clueless on game day will never get this club a Premiership. Goodwin is holding the list back and needs to go ASAP.

    • Like 3
     
    40 minutes ago, binman said:

    We have had so many line in the sand games in the last few years that they start to blur into one another.

    But that does not change the fact this yet another one. 

    And perhaps unlike other since Goody came on board more is on the line for the team and in particular him than any other game.

    The Chariman has made it publicly clear making finals is the minimum expectation from the board. Our good run with injury takes any excuse of the table. The COVID situation is one all clubs have to deal with so that's off the table too.

    Lose this game and finals are close to impossible.

    Lose and goody's future comes into sharp focus.

    Lose and there will be a tsunami of fugazi, to stretch the Japanese imagery as the media will be all over goody's future.

    I think

    v Collingwood in the last round of 2017 - fail

    v West Coast 2018 R22 in Perth - pass

    v St.Kilda in this round ...

     

    • Like 1
     

    Hannan will definitely hold his spot now.

    Would love to see Bedford in for Fritsch.

    Ins: Jones, Gawn and Bedford

    Outs: Preuss, Sparrow and Bedford

    I also want Rivers back in, not sure who comes out though.

    Just now, Pollyanna said:

    I think

    v Collingwood in the last round of 2017 - fail

    v West Coast 2018 R22 in Perth - pass

    v St.Kilda in this round ...

     

    We also won two huge finals v Geelong and Hawks.

    Obviously huge fail in the prelim but the players were cooked after those two games.

    • Like 1

    Harmes and McDonald out according to Tom Morris on Twitter.

     

    Hallelujah - but Harmes can thank Goodwin for ruining his year with the baffling call to send him to the backline. 

    • Like 1
    26 minutes ago, Nelo said:

    SEN broke the news. 

    WTF...what kind of footy club are we dealing with....

     

    I'd love to know how he could possibly have been late to training when they are all staying in the same bloody hotel?! Likely with room mates. 

    • Like 1

    https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/08/28/melbourne-forward-dropped-after-missing-start-of-training/

    “Bayley Fritsch was late to the captain’s run and is going to be dropped this week. He didn’t break COVID rules and Melbourne is stressing that.

    “How does that happen in the hub? They’re in Maroochydore, he’s not on the bus so you’d think he’d be noticed.

    “That is a tough, tough line to take. Bayley Fritsch is out of the Melbourne game due to tardiness and won’t play (on Saturday).”

    Not sure who is the dumbest but as a club we are dumb !!!

    Edited by Diamond_Jim


    29 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Geez, that's unbelievable. All the players are literally in the same hotel. How does this even happen?

    My thoughts exactly ?‍♀️ 

    2020 can get [censored]. Playing twice on my birthday week so twice as many chances to ruin what is already a sad lockdown occasion. 

    • Like 1

    So, at the moment, we have Sparrow, McDonald, Harmes and Fritsch all out.  

    Does this mean Preuss keeps his spot?  Not sure how I feel about playing him and Gawn in the same side.  Not convinced it will work.

    Just now, Wiseblood said:

    So, at the moment, we have Sparrow, McDonald, Harmes and Fritsch all out.  

    Does this mean Preuss keeps his spot?  Not sure how I feel about playing him and Gawn in the same side.  Not convinced it will work.

    I'm not convinced either! So only Gawn and Jones are confirmed ins, I think they'll bring in either Hunt or Baker for speed, so the other in will be interesting, Rivers maybe? 

    3 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    So, at the moment, we have Sparrow, McDonald, Harmes and Fritsch all out.  

    Does this mean Preuss keeps his spot?  Not sure how I feel about playing him and Gawn in the same side.  Not convinced it will work.

    Preuss as a forward will offer more than what tmac has 

    • Like 1
    12 minutes ago, Pollyanna said:

    I think

    v Collingwood in the last round of 2017 - fail

    v West Coast 2018 R22 in Perth - pass

    v St.Kilda in this round ...

     

    Lose this game Pollyanna and its time for you to change your posting name again i reckon....

    Can i suggest Sisyphus.

    • Like 2

    8 minutes ago, Richard Tionary said:

     

    About time, they are both going like busteds 

    • Like 2

    Bit of a mess with team consistency. King for saints has been confirmed as playing. 

    4 minutes ago, binman said:

    Lose this game Pollyanna and its time for you to change your posting name again i reckon....

    Can i suggest Sisyphus.

    No way - more likely "Water off a duck's back"

    Edited by Pollyanna

    • Like 1
    4 minutes ago, GCDee said:

    Preuss as a forward will offer more than what tmac has 

    The only thing that will hurt us is that Preuss really doesn't seem to have any idea how to play forward.

    Tom at least knew what he was doing, and he has the ability to get up the ground and get out of Weideman's way.  Preuss doesn't have the athleticism to do this, and I can see him staying too close to goal and having a negative impact on Weid and his contribution to the game, or we ask Weideman to push up the ground more, which would be a mistake.

    • Like 1
    2 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    About time, they are both going like busteds 

    Agree, was head in hands stuff everytime Harmes would get it in the defensive 50. Would have been all for swinging him forward to take Fritsch's position, think he is a much more natural forward than a defender. 


    14 minutes ago, Richard Tionary said:

     

     

    12 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/08/28/melbourne-forward-dropped-after-missing-start-of-training/

    “Bayley Fritsch was late to the captain’s run and is going to be dropped this week. He didn’t break COVID rules and Melbourne is stressing that.

    “How does that happen in the hub? They’re in Maroochydore, he’s not on the bus so you’d think he’d be noticed.

    “That is a tough, tough line to take. Bayley Fritsch is out of the Melbourne game due to tardiness and won’t play (on Saturday).”

    Not sure who is the dumbest but as a club we are dumb !!!

     

    Wow!  Goody isn't messing around.    Absolutely love to see that.  We will miss Fritta though.

    Great to see T Mac and Harmes dropped.

    I've been told Harmes is playing and now I'm not sure what to believe. 

    22 minutes ago, Action Jackson said:

    Hannan will definitely hold his spot now.

     

    Clearly not based on performance he won’t. 

     

    Tough on Fritta, bold move from the club in a must-win game.

    Disappointing I won't be able to spam my mates with Bayley Fritzl propaganda 

     

     

    EcobPBLUMAEIEHj.jpg

    Just now, roy11 said:

    Tough on Fritta, bold move from the club in a must-win game.

    Disappointing I won't be able to spam my mates with Bayley Fritzl propaganda 

     

     

    EcobPBLUMAEIEHj.jpg

    Pretty ordinary propaganda, mate. 

    • Like 3

    Guest
    This topic is now closed to further replies.
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • REPORT: Richmond

      The fans who turned up to the MCG for Melbourne’s Anzac Day Eve clash against Richmond would have been disappointed if they turned up to see a great spectacle. As much as this was a night for the 71,635 in attendance to commemorate heroes of the nation’s past wars, it was also a time for the Melbourne Football Club to consolidate upon its first win after a horrific start to the 2025 season. On this basis, despite the fact that it was an uninspiring and dour struggle for most of its 100 minutes, the night will be one for the fans to remember. They certainly got value out of the pre match activity honouring those who fought for their country. The MCG and the lights of the city as backdrop was made for nights such as these and, in my view, we received a more inspirational ceremony of Anzac culture than others both here and elsewhere around the country. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Richmond

      The match up of teams competing in our great Aussie game at its second highest level is a rarity for a work day Thursday morning but the blustery conditions that met the players at a windswept Casey Fields was something far more commonplace.They turned the opening stanza between the Casey Demons and a somewhat depleted Richmond VFL into a mess of fumbling unforced errors, spilt marks and wasted opportunities for both sides but they did set up a significant win for the home team which is exactly what transpired on this Anzac Day round opener. Casey opened up strong against the breeze with the first goal to Aidan Johnson, the Tigers quickly responded and the game degenerated into a defensive slog and the teams were level when the first siren sounded.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Richmond

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 28th April @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 2nd win for the year against the Tigers.
      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.
      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 LIVE: https://demonland.com/
      Call: 03 9016 3666
      Skype: Demonland31

        • Like
      • 15 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: West Coast

      The Demons hit the road in Round 8, heading to Perth to face the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium. With momentum building, the Dees will be aiming for a third straight victory to keep their season revival on course. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 159 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Richmond

      After five consecutive defeats, the Demons have now notched up back-to-back victories, comfortably accounting for the Tigers in the traditional ANZAC Eve clash. They surged to a commanding 44-point lead early in the final quarter before easing off the pedal, resting skipper Max Gawn and conceding the last four goals of the game to close out a solid 20-point win.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 294 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Richmond

      Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year from Jake Bowey with Christian Petracca, Ed Langdon and Clayton Oliver rounding out the Top 5. Your votes for the Demons victory over the Tigers on ANZAC Eve. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, & 1.

        • Like
      • 47 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All