Jump to content

POSTGAME: Rd 07 vs North Melbourne

Demonland
Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

I feel like I’ve been to a wake yet we won by five goals. Whether that’s a good thing or not I haven’t yet worked out. ??‍♂️

  • Quote
    • Like 6
     
    5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I reckon a lot of us are almost willing that first loss for the season to happen. To get it outta the way. It’s a human thing. 

    The week after the grand final will suit me just fine

  • Quote
    • Love 1
    2 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    I feel like I’ve been to a wake yet we won by five goals. Whether that’s a good thing or not I haven’t yet worked out. ??‍♂️

    Rab - this is what good teams do... play like $hite and then go on to win... it's a [censored] weird feeling eh.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     

    I'm glad our really bad games are still wins these days.

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    A 30 point win in Round 1 will give a much higher % than a 30 point win in Round 22....

    Swyl a 3 point win in round 1 can give a better percentage than a 30 point win. Total for v total against.

  • Quote
    6 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    Not fifteen...play on.

    Sheesh.

    play on a soon as you look laterally even though you haven't moved off the line of the mark!

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    2 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    Swyl a 3 point win in round 1 can give a better percentage than a 30 point win. Total for v total against.

    Yes i am aware of that. But the more games played, the higher the differential must be to keep a high %

  • Quote
    •  

    With hindsight even though this was top v bottom...North had a lot to play for.

    Gunning for tgeir first win.

    Their first game at their home away from home.

    Ben b against his old side.

    Our record at this ground.

    We were probably too relaxed.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Yes i am aware of that. But the more games played, the higher the differential must be to keep a high %

    No, if you maintain the same winning ratio the percentage is the same. One game 100 or 1000 the number of games is irrelevant. 

    Edited by ManDee
    The more games the harder it is to change the percentage by large amounts

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    5 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    But the more games played, the higher the differential must be to keep a high %

    Not necessarily, SWYL.  For example, if we go into round 20 with a percentage of 150 and win 60 points to 40, our percentage would remain at 150%.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Ben Brown's thoughts on his debut (watch for a little cameo from Christian Petracca at the end there):

     

     

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 10
    1 minute ago, ManDee said:

    No, if you maintain the same winning ratio the percentage is the same. One game 100 or 1000 the number of games is irrelevant. 

    % is points for and Points against

    it isn’t the amount of games won. 
     

  • Quote
    2 minutes ago, demonstone said:

    Not necessarily, SWYL.  For example, if we go into round 20 with a percentage of 150 and win 60 points to 40, our percentage would remain at 150%.

    Yes correct. But if that happened in Round 2 it would be a larger differential 

  • Quote

    46 minutes ago, loges said:

    It seemed like the umpires were instructed to call no 15 and play on at every opportunity to keep the game moving.

    An effort to justify the call in the Swans/Geelong game last night?

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1
    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Can someone explain why we went down in percentage on the ladder??

    Yes, our for and against in today’s scores in percentage terms was less than our current percentage of 150, hence the adjustment 

  • Quote

    The game makes heaps more sense and then becomes a bit funnier if you imagine Brayshaw had a few cones in advance. Also ducked down to the changerooms for top-up in the last quarter. He and Jones managed to [censored] up just about every forward thrust they were involved in by being super-[censored] non-Matrix. Add ANB and Tomald in that. If Kozzie is near the ball, please just [censored] off. 

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    38 minutes ago, Chook said:

    Why do I feel so flat?

    Lots of uncertainty about our backline all of a sudden, and Brown didn't fit all that well into our forward line if I'm honest.

    Cause we play crap in the first half. Looked like Melb of old. 
     

    Give BB more time chooks it was his first game. It will click. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, MF-C said:

    Tmac into the backline

    Bring in Weed 

    Get Baker out and bring in Sparrow 

    I wouldn't mind seeing Bedford in too 

    Bedford in for Melksham as well.

    Feel for Tomlinson. Quite worried for Viney too. I wonder if his game time might have to be managed for the rest of this season.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Yes correct. But if that happened in Round 2 it would be a larger differential 

    open a spreadsheet and start running the numbers SWYL. As long as the margin is a consistent 150% points scored for or against doesn't matter.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    8 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    No, if you maintain the same winning ratio the percentage is the same. One game 100 or 1000 the number of games is irrelevant. 

     

    7 minutes ago, demonstone said:

    Not necessarily, SWYL.  For example, if we go into round 20 with a percentage of 150 and win 60 points to 40, our percentage would remain at 150%.

    It's alright. Let it go. When it comes to Knights of the Order of Australia, SWYL is your man. Percentages. not so much.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    7 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    Mate, you’re embarrassing yourself. Double check the your maths before you post.

    I hate to be the one to break this, but no, he isn't.

  • Quote
    •  

    First half massive concern...that our players can still come to a game with that level of intensity is baffling. Thought we'd learned and were past it. Our intensity was so bad that not only were we walking around the stoppages but North were almost walking out of them.

    Some guys had absolute shockers. Was Brayshaw trying to get tackled by executing as slowly as he possibly could when he had the ball today?

  • Quote
    15 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    % is points for and Points against

    it isn’t the amount of games won. 
     

    Read first, comprehend second, consider third and respond last. I understand percentage, I think you may be confused, perhaps go to step one and start again.

    Edited by ManDee
    I said 1 game 100 or 1000 doesn't matter

  • 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 06

      The Easter Round kicks off in style with a Thursday night showdown between Brisbane and Collingwood, as both sides look to solidify their spots inside the Top 4 early in the season. Good Friday brings a double-header, with Carlton out to claim consecutive wins when they face the struggling Kangaroos, while later that night the Eagles host the Bombers in Perth, still chasing their first victory of the year. Saturday features another marquee clash as the resurgent Crows look to rebound from back-to-back losses against a formidable GWS outfit. That evening, all eyes will be on Marvel Stadium where Damien Hardwick returns to face his old side—the Tigers—coaching the Suns at a ground he's never hidden his disdain for. Sunday offers two crucial contests where the prize is keeping touch with the Top 8. First, Sydney and Port Adelaide go head-to-head, followed by a fierce battle between the Bulldogs and the Saints. Then, Easter Monday delivers the traditional clash between two bitter rivals, both desperate for a win to stay in touch with the top end of the ladder. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 9 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Essendon

      What were they thinking? I mean by “they” the coaching panel and team selectors who chose the team to play against an opponent who, like Melbourne, had made a poor start to the season and who they appeared perfectly capable of beating in what was possibly the last chance to turn the season around.It’s no secret that the Demons’ forward line is totally dysfunctional, having opened the season barely able to average sixty points per game which means there has been no semblance of any system from the team going forward into attack. Nevertheless, on Saturday night at the Adelaide Oval in one of the Gather Round showcase games, Melbourne, with Max Gawn dominating the hit outs against a depleted Essendon ruck resulting from Nick Bryan’s early exit, finished just ahead in clearances won and found itself inside the 50 metre arc 51 times to 43. The end result was a final score that had the Bombers winning 15.6 (96) to 8.9 (57). On balance, one could expect this to result in a two or three goal win, but in this case, it translated into a six and a half goal defeat because they only managed to convert eight times or 11.68% of their entries. The Bombers more than doubled that. On Thursday night at the same ground, the losing team Adelaide managed to score 100 points from almost the same number of times inside 50.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Essendon

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. 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.

        • Like
      • 56 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Fremantle

      The Demons return home to the MCG in search of their first win for the 2025 Premiership season when they take on the Fremantle Dockers on Saturday afternoon. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Sad
      • 176 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Essendon

      Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year ahead of Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca, Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 24 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Essendon

      Despite a spirited third quarter surge, the Demons have slumped to their worst start to a season since 2012, remaining winless and second last on the ladder after a 39-point defeat to Essendon at Adelaide Oval in Gather Round.

        • Vomit
        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 271 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All