Demonstone's Midweek Mystery

[Demonstone 22,479]

OK funlovers, it's that time of the week again.

Today, I have chosen a team (from the backline and in position) consisting solely of footballers who played for the mighty Demons.  The more eagle-eyed among you will have noted that they have all appeared on the Melbourne senior list since the year 2000.

What else do they have in common?

I suspect this one may go off early as it's fairly simple.  Then again, I already know the answer!  

B:  Nathan Brown   Steven May   Ryan Ferguson

H/B:  Brad Miller   Ben Holland   Joel Smith

C:  Jayden Hunt   Nathan Jones   Daniel Ward

H/F:  Brad Green   Jesse Hogan   Tom McDonald

F:  Russell Robertson   Mitch Clark   Luke Jackson

R:  Jeff White   Cameron Bruce   Daniel Nicholson

I/C:  James Cook   Jack Fitzpatrick   Steven Armstrong   Dean Kent

 

[daisycutter 29,613]

i got it.......they all represent bands?

[Port Demons 131]

Firstly, how the fudge did Brad Miller get selected, and in the backline ?

[Demonstone 22,479]

daisycutter:  You would need to provide more information.

Port Demons:  Brad was selected for reasons that will become clear once the quiz is solved.  I know he wasn't renowned for playing on the back flank, but I couldn't find a spot for him in that stellar forward line!

[Demonstone 22,479]

First clue at 7pm if nobody has cracked it by then.

[wonnabeeri 275]

None of them have won a premiership.

[Demonstone 22,479]

21 minutes ago, wonnabeeri said:

None of them have won a premiership.

Sadly, that goes without saying but it's not the answer I'm looking for.

Clue #1:  In a twist that nobody saw coming (and apologies for my red herring reply to daisycutter's answer, but you should never assume anything), you will be delighted or horrified (delete inapplicable response) to learn that this week's quiz has absolutely nothing at all to do with music or bands.  Don't want to get too predictable!

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

4 hours ago, demonstone said:

OK funlovers, it's that time of the week again.

Today, I have chosen a team (from the backline and in position) consisting solely of footballers who played for the mighty Demons.  The more eagle-eyed among you will have noted that they have all appeared on the Melbourne senior list since the year 2000.

What else do they have in common?

I suspect this one may go off early as it's fairly simple.  Then again, I already know the answer!  

B:  Nathan Brown   Steven May   Ryan Ferguson

H/B:  Brad Miller   Ben Holland   Joel Smith

C:  Jayden Hunt   Nathan Jones   Daniel Ward

H/F:  Brad Green   Jesse Hogan   Tom McDonald

F:  Russell Robertson   Mitch Clark   Luke Jackson

R:  Jeff White   Cameron Bruce   Daniel Nicholson

I/C:  James Cook   Jack Fitzpatrick   Steven Armstrong   Dean Kent

 

If I walked in to your house - these would all be band members of some of your favourite bands in your cd collection?

Erm.... really briefly

Steven (Brian) May - Queen

Brad (Steve) Miller - Steve Miller Band

Ben (Dexter) Holland - The Offspring

Brad (Pete) Green - Fleetwood Mac

Russell (Robbie) Robertson - The Band

Cameron (Jack) Bruce - Cream

Erm.... cant get  any others...

Oh... your post just came through... shame about the lack of music references...

Edited June 30, 2021 by Engorged Onion

[Bitter but optimistic 22,236]

3 hours ago, Port Demons said:

Firstly, how the fudge did Brad Miller get selected, and in the backline ?

Don’t hang it on Brad Miller

Not the most naturally gifted but he busted his [censored] for the MFC !
Played around 150 games and is deserving of respect 

[dl4e 5,851]

They are surfers

[Forest Demon 4,681]

29 minutes ago, wonnabeeri said:

None of them have won a premiership.

One has, but sadly not for us.

[Demonstone 22,479]

17 minutes ago, dl4e said:

They are surfers

They may well have all visited Surfers Paradise at some point, but no surfing connection that I'm aware of.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

They all appeared on the senior list since 2000? 

[wonnabeeri 275]

1 hour ago, Forest Demon said:

One has, but sadly not for us.

Who? I didn’t think so.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

Just now, wonnabeeri said:

Who? I didn’t think so.

Steven Armstrong with West Coast. 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

Is there a Combat Sports connection? 

Edited June 30, 2021 by Ethan Trembley

[Demonstone 22,479]

Nobody has come remotely close at this point.

Clue #2:  There is no football connection whatsoever.

I'll leave this open overnight and provide a further clue in the morning if it's still unsolved.

Please be warned that I have a another seven (7!!) of these brainteasers ready to trot out so that I may torment you each Wednesday right up to finals time, assuming I don't receive a Court injunction in the interim.

[Port Demons 131]

They've all played FWD for Dees?

[Demonstone 22,479]

Nothing to do with footy, PD.

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

Is it topical? to do with the Euros?. A nod to Anglo heritage? There’s no Neitz, no Schwarz, no Yze or Ingersons, No Kropenyiri’s or Jurrahs or Wonnamerri’s

im stumped...

Edited June 30, 2021 by Engorged Onion

[Demonstone 22,479]

Engorged Onion is closest to the pin so far.  

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

I won’t be able to sleep until someone nails it. 

Edited June 30, 2021 by Ethan Trembley

[Wrecker46 2,966]

None of them spewed on Tom Scully on an end of season trip and set us up for the next decade in recruiting

[Demon Premonition 135]

Did there namesakes all represent England in soccer / football

[daisycutter 29,613]

they are all cisgender male?