Jump to content

What they're saying down at Punt Road

JTR
JTR
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
10 hours ago, S_T said:

It's not meant to be "SheRmons" supporters, as in Sherman tanks is it? 

Or the sherrimons, who own the sherrin football.

I would have guessed, they call us the lemons

Edited by kev martin

  • Quote
    •  
    1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

    i can assure everyone that the collingwood football club over more than a century of abominable behaviour has well and truly earned the platitude of "the filth"

    Prefer collywoobles, as a description of their finals loses.

    Edited by kev martin

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    On 4/21/2021 at 4:27 PM, praha said:

    Hawks supporters are not all that unlike Melbourne supporters (as much as some here may hate to admit it). Very similar demographics, up and about when they're doing well but very quiet otherwise. Tigers supporters have always been nauseating: if not for their hyperventilation when they were crap then for their "GOAT" rhetoric post-flags. Theyll never let anyone live down this four year stretch. And if they win it this year well then god help us all because they may well be the GOAT.

    Win 5 flags in 6 years, and 6 flags in 10 years, like we did* then they can frigging talk.

    * when my father was a toddler.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    23 hours ago, A F said:

    They were a joke even half way through 2017. That loss on the siren to Freo, the media went them, and rightly so, for their soft underbelly. That same team has now won 3 flags. It can turn quickly.

    The great Geelong side were similarly flakey and unreliable in early 2007 and we know what happened after that.

    Given where we've been for almost 60 years, I would be very surprised if the vast majority of Melbourne people weren't humble if we went on a similar run.

    To be humble, I think, is one of the more important traits in life and in sport. It sounds like Richmond supporters have little of this, and for a club that failed to make the finals for almost 20 years and then when they eventually did get there, choked at the first asking, is pretty rich I reckon.

    I will be humble ( I can hear some of you sniggering in the background) if the ultimate prize becomes ours, but as I said to a Hawthorn supporter this week; " I look forward to being hated".

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    2 hours ago, Fork 'em said:

    Loved this rant from Mick Malloy In 2016.
     

     

    Was that after Anzac Day 2016?

  • Quote
    •  
    1 hour ago, SPC said:

    Whatever they are saying will be with an arrogance.. 

    In the late 60's early 70's a close relative of mine was the Tiger President's PA in a company at which he worked.  In those days club presidents all had day jobs, unlike the well-heeled types today. (Post Ray Dunn as background)

    He was the lovliest of men, polite , kind and courteous. Except on Monday mornings when the Tiges had won and he was unbearable. Although my relative wasn't a Tiges fan, he provided free Grand Final tickets for that family every year.

    They have a long and proud history of this behaviour so don't be surprised. Its just a fine tradition.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    3 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

    In the late 60's early 70's a close relative of mine was the Tiger President's PA in a company at which he worked.  In those days club presidents all had day jobs, unlike the well-heeled types today. (Post Ray Dunn as background)

    He was the lovliest of men, polite , kind and courteous. Except on Monday mornings when the Tiges had won and he was unbearable. Although my relative wasn't a Tiges fan, he provided free Grand Final tickets for that family every year.

    They have a long and proud history of this behaviour so don't be surprised. Its just a fine tradition.

    Yeah I have the misfortune of some friends and work acquaintances who are tigers supporters. Some who I never knew were supporters until a few years ago. Now I get one text a year, after Anzac eve with some smug comments. Oh how I long for them to be crap again so their fans can go back to be miserable! 

  • Quote
    22 minutes ago, SPC said:

    Yeah I have the misfortune of some friends and work acquaintances who are tigers supporters. Some who I never knew were supporters until a few years ago. Now I get one text a year, after Anzac eve with some smug comments. Oh how I long for them to be crap again so their fans can go back to not existing. 

    FTFY

  • Quote

    Tiges supporters at my work are relaxed and feeling confident we won't handle the pressure Saturday night.

    All I can do is shrug and say "We'll see"....

  • Quote
    • Like 6

    In the lead up to the big games, i always download the oppositions app to get their interviews etc... might be a harsh critic but our media department can do better.. i know dusty has had more highlights/success... but have a look at the 9 minute video they have for him. It is creative and good media.. we have an article (atm) that goes through year by year on Jones' journey to 300 games. Should be able to turn this into a video i would have thought. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    3 hours ago, stynewillalwaysbeonthevine said:

    In the lead up to the big games, i always download the oppositions app to get their interviews etc... might be a harsh critic but our media department can do better.. i know dusty has had more highlights/success... but have a look at the 9 minute video they have for him. It is creative and good media.. we have an article (atm) that goes through year by year on Jones' journey to 300 games. Should be able to turn this into a video i would have thought. 

    I just want to win games

    Dusty has won GF’s. He deserves 9 Minutes of highlights 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    3 hours ago, stynewillalwaysbeonthevine said:

    In the lead up to the big games, i always download the oppositions app to get their interviews etc... might be a harsh critic but our media department can do better.. i know dusty has had more highlights/success... but have a look at the 9 minute video they have for him. It is creative and good media.. we have an article (atm) that goes through year by year on Jones' journey to 300 games. Should be able to turn this into a video i would have thought. 

    It probably helps when your media department has more $ to work with.  High quality productions can cost money.

    Have a look at the difference in income/expenses between the MFC and Tigers about half way down this article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-22/how-afl-survived-a-big-hit-from-covid-19-coronavirus-football/100083470

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1
    15 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    ya gotta keep ya powder dry!

    And no sneezing or your buying!

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    5 hours ago, SPC said:

    Yeah I have the misfortune of some friends and work acquaintances who are tigers supporters. Some who I never knew were supporters until a few years ago. Now I get one text a year, after Anzac eve with some smug comments. Oh how I long for them to be crap again so their fans can go back to be miserable! 

    Yeah, there's a couple tiger supporters at work that I respect beacuase they've been mad Tiges as long as I can remember.
    There are a few that have popped up out've the woodwork over the last few years.
    Funnily enough, they're the ones with the mouths.

    I also remember going around to the neighbours place to watch the footy a couple years ago.
    His mate turns up and declares he's a mad tiger and will probably get loud etc.
    Anyway we're watching the game with this fool carrying on and I asked him "Who's that bloke number ..... (whatever it was)"
    He goes .... "Ahhh .... I don't know the names of the players."

    Well shut the fork up then cork head.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Love 1
    • Haha 1
    7 hours ago, Yung Blood said:

    Tiges supporters at my work are relaxed and feeling confident we won't handle the pressure Saturday night.

    All I can do is shrug and say "We'll see"....

    Obviously they didnt apply much pressure in the two games theyve lost so far.

    Of course Melb can beat Richmond but we cant afford any pedestrians.

    Im only worried about one player. Hes lucky to be in the side. He better not stink it up.

    You dont win games playing on emotions.

    Edited by siam juntaRus

  • Quote

    3 hours ago, siam juntaRus said:

    Obviously they didnt apply much pressure in the two games theyve lost so far.

    Of course Melb can beat Richmond but we cant afford any pedestrians.

    Im only worried about one player. Hes lucky to be in the side. He better not stink it up.

    You dont win games playing on emotions.

    You are probably an "alias" poster, but for the record; yes you do win games playing on emotion but IMHO it's not luck Jones is in the side but great management. Fools don't understand how belief and trust can elevate a group to greatness and on this particular weekend I would think there is a synergy within the team and an understanding of "sacrifice".

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    3 hours ago, siam juntaRus said:

    Obviously they didnt apply much pressure in the two games theyve lost so far.

    Of course Melb can beat Richmond but we cant afford any pedestrians.

    Im only worried about one player. Hes lucky to be in the side. He better not stink it up.

    You dont win games playing on emotions.

    Put down the toilet lollies, you’re breath still stinks.?

  • Quote

    I personally think we've won the first 5 rounds without really digging deep or getting out of first gear. if we can play somewhere near our best against the Tigers it should be a cracking game. 

    Honestly just want to see us take it right up to them, even if we lose we have a chance to prove to ourselves we can amtch it with teams like this. 

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     
    On 4/21/2021 at 10:28 AM, McQueen said:

    Speaking of Rance, I have it on very good authority he will be playing a couple of games for Swan Ath here in WA this year. Not sure of the rounds but early on apparently. 
    Two games for big $$$ for an ammo’s club but supposedly there will be news crews and all sorts there...

    Swan Valley McQueen is who he’s playing for, with another ex Guildford Grammar, Swan Districts and ex AFL player David Ellard.

    Although their two grounds are about 200m apart

  • Quote
    On 4/20/2021 at 3:26 PM, DubDee said:

    win 3 out of 4 flags you've earnt the right to be a little cocky

    there is nothing to suggest we will do more than compete with them for 3 quarters.

    A little cocky?!?! Geelong were a little cocky after 3 flags in 5 years. Hawthorn were a little cocky after their threepeat, as were Brisbane. No, Richmond are more than a little cocky. They’re positively nauseating. They are belligerent and conceited and sadly I think beating them tomoz won’t change a thing. They were unbearable in the late 60’s and early 70’s and it took a 38-year drought to bring them back to earth. 

  • 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

    • NON-MFC: Round 10

      The Sir Doug Nicholls Round kicks off in Darwin with a Top 4 clash between the Suns and the Hawks. On Friday night the Swans will be seeking to rebound from a challenging start to the season, while the Blues have the Top 8 in their sights after their sluggish start. Saturdays matches kick off with a blockbuster between the Collingwood and Kuwarna with the Magpies looking to maintain their strong form and the Crows aiming to make a statement on the road. The Power face a difficult task to revive their season against a resilient Cats side looking to make amends for their narrow loss last week. The Giants aim to reinforce their top-eight status, while the Dockers will be looking to break the travel hoodoo. The sole Saturday game is a critical matchup for both teams, as the Bulldogs strive to cemet their spot in the top six and the Bombers desperately want break into the 8. Sundays start with a bottom 3 clash between the Tigers and Kangaroos with both teams wanting to avoid the being in wooden spoon contention. The Round concludes with the Eagles still searching for their first win of the season, while the Saints look to keep their finals hopes alive with a crucial away victory. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 130 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Brisbane

      And just like that, we’re Narrm again. Even though the annual AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round which commemorates the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture to our game has been a welcome addition to our calendar for ten years, more lately it has been a portent of tough times ahead for we beleaguered Narrm supporters. Ever since the club broke through for its historic 2021 premiership, this has become a troubling time of the year for the club. For example, it all began when Melbourne rebranded itself as Narrm across the two rounds of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round to become the first club to adopt an Indigenous club name especially for the occasion. It won its first outing under the brand against lowly North Melbourne to go to 10 wins and no losses but not without a struggle or a major injury to  star winger Ed Langdon who broke his ribs and missed several weeks. In the following week, still as Narrm, the team’s 17 game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Dockers. That came along with more injuries, a plague that remained with them for the remainder of the season until, beset by injuries, the Dees were eliminated from the finals in straight sets. It was even worse last year, when Narrm inexplicably lowered its colours in Perth to the Waalit Marawar Eagles. Oh, the shame of it all! At least this year, if there is a corner to turn around, it has to be in the direction of something better. To that end, I produced a special pre-game chant in the local Narrm language - “nam mi:wi winnamun katjil prolin ambi ngamar thamelin amb” which roughly translated is “every heart beats true for the red and the blue.” >y belief is that if all of the Narrm faithful recite it long enough, then it might prove to be the only way to beat the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Sunday. The Lions are coming off a disappointing draw at Marvel Stadium against a North Melbourne team that lacks the ability and know how to win games (except when playing Melbourne). Brisbane are, however, a different kettle of fish at home and have very few positional weaknesses. They are a midfield powerhouse, strong in defence and have plenty of forward options, particularly their small and medium sized players, to kick a winning score this week after the sting of last week’s below par performance.

        • Haha
      • 11 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Hawthorn

      There was a time during the current Melbourne cycle that goes back to before the premiership when the club was the toughest to beat in the fourth quarter. The Demons were not only hard to beat at any time but it was virtually impossible to get the better them when scores were close at three quarter time. It was only three or four years ago but they were fit, strong and resilient in body and mind. Sadly, those days are over. This has been the case since the club fell off its pedestal about 12 months ago after it beat Geelong and then lost to Carlton. In both instances, Melbourne put together strong, stirring final quarters, one that resulted in victory, the other, in defeat. Since then, the drop off has been dramatic to the point where it can neither pull off victory in close matches, nor can it even go down in defeat  gallantly.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Footscray

      At twenty-four minutes into the third term of the game between the Casey Demons and Footscray VFL at Whitten Oval, the visitors were coasting. They were winning all over the ground, had the ascendancy in the ruck battles and held a 26 point lead on a day perfect for football. What could go wrong? Everything. The Bulldogs moved into overdrive in the last five minutes of the term and booted three straight goals to reduce the margin to a highly retrievable eight points at the last break. Bouyed by that effort, their confidence was on a high level during the interval and they ran all over the despondent Demons and kicked another five goals to lead by a comfortable margin of four goals deep into the final term before Paddy Cross kicked a couple of too late goals for a despondent Casey. A testament to their lack of pressure in the latter stages of the game was the fact that Footscray’s last ten scoring shots were nine goals and one rushed behind. Things might have been different for the Demons who went into the game after last week’s bye with 12 AFL listed players. Blake Howes was held over for the AFL game but two others, Jack Billings and Taj Woewodin (not officially listed as injured) were also missing and they could have been handy at the end. Another mystery of the current VFL system.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons head back out on the road in Round 10 when they travel to Queensland to take on the reigning Premiers and the top of the table Lions who look very formidable. Can the Dees cause a massive upset? Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Clap
        • Like
      • 284 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Demons loss to the Hawks. 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.

        • Thanks
      • 53 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All