Jump to content

COVID & AFL 2021

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

1 hour ago, Baghdad Bob said:

And so what is fair in this pandemic?

What an awful attitude.  I can't go because the under 40's can't go.  Would you rather the GF be played in front of an empty stadium?  I'm old, I haven't seen a flag since the under 40's were born who, with good health, have 40 to 50 years to go.

And you want to stop me going if I'm vacinated.

Thanks.

If people can’t go if they’re not old enough to get vaccinated then watch me commit the most outrageous identity theft you’ve ever seen, and dress as 91 year old Eileen McInity to be able to see the Demons play in the grand final. Ain’t nothing going to stop me (I mean Eileen).

??

    • Like 1
    • Haha 3
     
    12 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Dan Andrews quickly shut that idea down.

    Thats completely unfair on the under 40 cohort who want a vaccine but can’t get one, as opposed to overseas where supply exceeds demand in some countries.

    Under 40s can get Astra Zeneca 

    • Like 1
    • Love 1
    • Haha 1

    Well done NSW. Making the hard decisions 5 weeks too late. 
    Gucci open yesterday. Construction shut today. Hows saving the economy going for ya? 

    • Like 5
    • Angry 1
     

    Based on today’s numbers the Vic Government needs to reinstate the ring of steel around metropolitan Melbourne…

    Meaning we have to play all our games in Melbourne for the rest of the year,  and specifically can’t travel to Geelong.

    Its for the good of the nation.

    • Haha 3

    A bye next week doesn't make sense.

    There are teams in the same state where round 19 games can go ahead albeit without crowds in some cases:

    • Ess vs GWS
    • Cats vs Tigers
    • WCE vs Saints (after Saints fly to WA tonight and fulfil quarantine requirements for one week).

    The WBD vs Crows game could go ahead with Crows FIFO as Port have done this weekend.

    Games caught up in border restrictions/lack of exemptions

    • Blues vs North  (will North be allowed back into Vic)
    • Port vs Pies (Will Pies be able to follow the earlier protocols enforced by SA with Geelong)
    • Lions vs Hawks (Will Hawks be given an exemption to enter Qld)
    • GCS vs Demons  (will Demons be given an exemption to enter Qld or (most unlikely) both teams to Darwin.  

    So in round 19 the games that can be played should be played rather than declare it a bye.

    I think it is more likely the AFL will have a series of 'rolling byes' over the next few weeks and if necessary shift the finals series into October.

    Not all teams have played each other yet so they can't just stop the season after x rounds.  We need to play GCS and WCE.  Bulldogs need to play Adel, Hawks and Ess.  Can't have the top 2 teams not playing each team once.

    Or, the AFL may juggle some games in later rounds to ensure all teams play each other once and shorten the season by a few games and have 'rolling byes'.

     

    Edit:  I just saw Demonland's post of some player's in hard lockdown.  All the more reason for 'rolling byes'

    Edited by Lucifer's Hero

    • Like 1
    33 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

    Under 40s can get Astra Zeneca 

    That is true but the feds recommend against it which doesn't help matters.

     

    3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I think teams will have to go into a hub now.

    Agree - too many exposure sites and too fast-moving. Gold Coast please! 

    17 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I think teams will have to go into a hub now.

    Effectively there already is a hub in Qld and one in Melb with exemptions to from SA and WA.

    More hubs will most likely require teams to go into full quarantine for a week or two.  That is like declaring round 19 a bye to get meet border controls.

    'Rolling byes' and scheduling games Thurs to Mon makes more sense .  Teams can do the quarantine needed in the next state with a bye between the games.  

    But if our hub is in Melbourne, I would be very happy!!!  Or if we hub in Qld for the GCS game and play WCE there I would also be very happy!!  

    Edited by Lucifer's Hero


    1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    That is true but the feds recommend against it which doesn't help matters.

    And there in lies the problem. Bloody politicians whacking fear into everyone. They are a disgrace.

    1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    That is true but the feds recommend against it which doesn't help matters.

    Today, wait 24 hours and it will be ok!

    21 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    And there in lies the problem. Bloody politicians whacking fear into everyone. They are a disgrace.

    Can you call the chief medical officer of QLD a Pollie? 

    23 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    And there in lies the problem. Bloody politicians whacking fear into everyone. They are a disgrace.

    i think the health 'experts' acting as advisors had a big say too

    • Like 1

    6 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    Disappointing about Greene. The less we see him the better. 

     

    Gee updates on this evolving by the minute. Watching this thread more than any games on 


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

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: North Melbourne

      I suppose that I should apologise for the title of this piece, but the temptation to go with it was far too great. The memory of how North Melbourne tore Melbourne apart at the seams earlier in the season and the way in which it set the scene for the club’s demise so early in the piece has been weighing heavily upon all of us. This game was a must-win from the club’s perspective, and the team’s response was overwhelming. The 36 point win over Alastair Clarkson’s Kangaroos at the MCG on Sunday was indeed — roovenge of the highest order!

      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Werribee

      The Casey Demons remain in contention for a VFL finals berth following a comprehensive 76-point victory over the Werribee Tigers at Whitten Oval last night. The caveat to the performance is that the once mighty Tigers have been raided of many key players and are now a shadow of the premiership-winning team from last season. The team suffered a blow before the game when veteran Tom McDonald was withdrawn for senior duty to cover for Steven May who is ill.  However, after conceding the first goal of the game, Casey was dominant from ten minutes in until the very end and despite some early errors and inaccuracy, they managed to warm to the task of dismantling the Tigers with precision, particularly after half time when the nominally home side provided them with minimal resistance.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Carlton

      The Demons return to the MCG as the the visiting team on Saturday night to take on the Blues who are under siege after 4 straight losses. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 206 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: North Melbourne

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 14th July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees glorious win over the Kangaroos at the MCG.
      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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: North Melbourne

      The Demons are finally back at the MCG and finally back on the winners list as they continually chipped away at a spirited Kangaroos side eventually breaking their backs and opening the floodgates to run out winners by 6 goals.

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All