Jump to content

CHANGES: Rd 17 vs GWS

Lucifers Hero

By Lucifers Hero
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 195
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Straight Sets Simon
Straight Sets Simon

Simply “playing the kids” never works or a achieves anything. I hope we go out to win the next two games with our best players in their best positions.

jnrmac
jnrmac

Melbourne Prime Time TV Game on Saturday night as we fight to make finals.   What could possibly go wrong.    

dazzledavey36
dazzledavey36

This is a [censored] comment.

Demon17 Redleg

Demon17   5,083

Posted
Posted
23 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If the most unskilled club in the league can't fit in a highly talented (albeit not at peak fitness) player such as Bennell this week, then I suspect that club and player have unofficially parted ways. 

 

spot on. He's so skilled that he stood out big time when he has played doing things most of the team can't execute and should be in for that reason alone.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

jnrmac Legend

jnrmac   19,903

Posted
Posted
23 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If the most unskilled club in the league can't fit in a highly talented (albeit not at peak fitness) player such as Bennell this week, then I suspect that club and player have unofficially parted ways. 

 

You do understand that we can't afford players in the team that apply zero defensive pressure?

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
picket fence Legend

picket fence   16,697

Posted
Posted
On 9/9/2020 at 1:42 PM, Diamond_Jim said:

Didn't watch the GWS game last night but I have watched them several times.

In general the teams that are successful against them force the game to be played around the boundary line and deny room to the outside runners by blocking the corridor.

It makes for an ugly game but so be it.

Will Goodwin back his usual gameplan or go defensive.

 

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Demon Dynasty Legend

Demon Dynasty   17,094

Posted
Posted
4 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

Just what are you expecting PF... 

improvement!?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jumping Jack Clennett Redleg

Jumping Jack Clennett   1,749

Posted
Posted
16 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

I don't think we blasted away into the forward line against Freo.  We kept trying slick handballs with the slippery ball, and losing possession. Surely we should have roosted it whenever possible in those conditions.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Turner Redleg

Turner   1,489

Posted
Posted
46 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Melbourne Prime Time TV Game on Saturday night as we fight to make finals.

 

What could possibly go wrong.

 

 

nah we win the media say 2020 isnt over for this side the players read their own hype in the media and then go down to the dons by 40 game over at QT

  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
La Dee-vina Comedia Legend

La Dee-vina Comedia   16,650

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

spot on. He's so skilled that he stood out big time when he has played doing things most of the team can't execute and should be in for that reason alone.

While that's his reputation, I didn't see it in the games he played for us.

I'm not saying he shouldn't remain on our list, but I also think he's still some distance away from his best footy. Will he get there? I don't know.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Turner Redleg

Turner   1,489

Posted
Posted
4 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

Why do people even want to make finals? Do people think you get a trophy for coming 8th and losing first round? 

we lost to Sydney and Fremantle. convincingly. I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

coz ive seen my team play finals once in my living memory whist my best mates support geelong and hawthorn

Link to comment
Share on other sites

drdrake Redleg

drdrake   3,124

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, roy11 said:

Injury List

Tom Sparrow -  Collarbone | Available

James Harmes - Hamstring | 1 Week

Luke Jackson - Hamstring | 1-2 Weeks

Nathan Jones  Quad | 1-2 Weeks


Sparrow back in?

I think so, we need to see what he offers, essentially he is our midfield depth.  If Preuss isn't going to ruck 30% of the time not sure why you would play him, the question is will Brown or Tmac offer more.

My side

Hibbard May Lever

Rivers Tomlinson Salem

Langdon Oliver Sparrow

Bennell TMac Fritsch

Pickett Weiderman Melksham

Gawn Petracca Viney

Smith AVB Bedford Baker

Out Hunt, Pruess, ANB

IN Tmac, Bennell, Sparrow

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ProperDee Mighty Demon

ProperDee   1,698

Posted
Posted

FWIW, quite a strong wind in East Brisbane today with some significant gusts.  Had some showers earlier and perhaps a little more on the way.  Supposed to be windy again tomorrow with a chance of a shower but the Gabba is fairly well protected from the wind.

I am hoping for a fast track for tomorrow evening.  We seem to be hopless in wet conditions.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Kick_It_To_Pickett Redleg

Kick_It_To_Pickett   3,291

Posted
Posted

We are desperate if we are getting excited and rushing Tom Sparrow back in. I think he has been fairly disappointing in every game he has played this year. I don’t think he has contributed anything to the side this year. Very young kid, with a potentially bright future, not going to make a difference this week. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
DubDee Legend

DubDee   24,422

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Dr.D said:

Why do people even want to make finals? Do people think you get a trophy for coming 8th and losing first round? 

we lost to Sydney and Fremantle. convincingly. I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

in 2018, it didnt look like we'd make the finals with 2 rounds remaining then we made a prelim.

so, anything can happen 

  • Love 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
BW511 Redleg

BW511   2,573

Posted
Posted
8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Oh christ, Leon has dropped the skipper.   he is sending a message and calling for a big effort, they will set themselves for this one

Goody can’t drop Melksham because they are buddies, but Leon Cameron is prepared to drop his captain on the eve of finals.

There’s some actual ruthlessness

  • Love 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.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

    REMATCH by Meggs

    The Mighty Demons take on the confident Cats this Saturday night at the recently completed $319 million redeveloped GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce of the ball at 7:15pm. Our last game of 2023 was an agonisingly close 5-point semi-final loss to Geelong, and we look forward to Melbourne turning the tables this week. Practice match form was scratchy for both teams with the Demons losing practice matches to Carlton and Port Adelaide, while the Cats beat Collingwood but then lost to Essendo

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...