Jump to content

Is this the best Demons side of the last 57 years?

Cheap Seats
Cheap Seats
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

5 AA

1 rising star

Best player in the competition.

Most wins in a season since 1956. 

Defeated every side in the league (except the pies)

Can we keep it up?

Discuss

 

 

Edited by COVID Dan

  • Quote
    • Like 3
     

    Not even worth discussing.

    by a mile 

  • Quote
    • Like 11
     

    Not yet, no.

    Win the Grand Final - yes.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     
    • Author
    2 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    2013 was better when Dean Terlich fished third in the B&F, it should have been our year we were just unlucky.

    You could argue 2013 set up this year.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Shocked 1

    Not sure about best because I haven't been there for all of it but this is easily the most complete and true team effort teams I've seen in my time supporting this club.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Author
    12 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    I do argue that.

    All part of the eight year plan.

    Every club needs an eight year plan.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Sky is the limit with this group.  Youngest side to win a final since Bulldogs in 2016... just need to keep it together.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    Easily 

    I know it’s sad that we can’t be there to watch them, but hopefully this is the start of a successful era.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    30 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    2013 was better when Dean Terlich fished third in the B&F, it should have been our year we were just unlucky.

    Now THERE'S a reference to the past that was unexpected. Dean Terlich! One of Paul Roos' first decisions was to delist him, from memory. Boy, have we come a fair way since those days.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    32 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    2013 was better when Dean Terlich fished third in the B&F, it should have been our year we were just unlucky.

    Always thought Matt Jones was stiff to just miss out on a top three placing that year. Goes to show the amazing depth we had at the time.

    Edited by Demon Jack

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2

    Best side we have ever had. The premiership is for ours to lose. I have faith in Gawny and co.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    Have been watching football closely since 1994 and this team would smash every one of teams that have taken the field in that time.

    The biggest difference is not in the talent that takes the field, but in the gameplan and selflessness of the players.

    This is also the first team I have seen in the red and blue that has defence as it’s primary strength.  94, 98, 2000, 2006 and 2018 all had an exciting and attacking gameplans and mentality.  This was gloriously entertaining and exciting to watch, but was ultimately deeply flawed under pressure against the top teams.

    This team not only holds up against the top teams; it plays better against them.

     

     

  • Quote
    • Like 8

    Personally the Mark Neeld years were easier on my anxiety. I knew we would lose every week. There was no finals stress. 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 16

    From what I have seen possibly yes. I think in the midfiels and defence it is a yes but not the forward line. We have not won the flag yet.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Most capable and I would even say most lovable.

    I really want them to win and it is even more than just wanting a Demon Premiership - I want these people to win. I believe they deserve it.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Love 1
    12 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    Personally the Mark Neeld years were easier on my anxiety. I knew we would lose every week. There was no finals stress. 

    I agree with this!

    Stress free football 2007 - 2016.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2
    55 minutes ago, drdrake said:

    Two sides have made grand finals, win a gf and the answer is yes

    Without waning to get ahead of ourselves, we were desperately unlucky that our 2 GF appearances were against possibly the two most dominant teams of their era playing hard brutal take no prisoner footy.  
    Both 1988 and 2000 we  fell into the finals without ever being considered by most people a decent chance. 
    2021 is very different.  We play as a team every week and if one has a downer, others step up.❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙 

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     

     

    1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    2013 was better when Dean Terlich fished third in the B&F, it should have been our year we were just unlucky.

    I also thought Matt Jones was integral in our 2013 campaign to try and get a 3 win season.

    I think this is the best team I’ve seen since 1990 but it will be so Geelong to knock us out in the prelim.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Angry 1
    1 hour ago, COVID Dan said:

    5 AA

    1 rising star

    Best player in the competition.

    Most wins in a season since 1956. 

    Defeated every side in the league (except the pies)

    Can we keep it up?

    Discuss

     

     

    If we win the next 2 it is.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    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

    • PREGAME: Essendon

      Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

      • 76 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 04

      Round 4 kicks off with a blockbuster on Thursday night as traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG, with the Magpies looking to assert themselves as early-season contenders and the Blues seeking their first win of the season. Saturday opens with Gold Coast hosting Adelaide, a key test for the Suns as they aim to back up their big win last week, while the Crows will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Reigning wooden spooners Richmond have the daunting task of facing reigning premiers Brisbane at the ‘G and the Lions will be eager to reaffirm their premiership credentials after a patchy start. Saturday night sees North Melbourne take on Sydney at Marvel Stadium, with the Swans looking to build on their first win of the season last week against a rebuilding Roos outfit. Sunday’s action begins with GWS hosting West Coast at ENGIE Stadium, a game that could get ugly very early for the visitors. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda at Adelaide Oval looms as a interesting clash, with both clubs form being very hard to read. The round wraps up with Fremantle taking on the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in what could be a fierce contest between two sides with top-eight ambitions. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

        • Thanks
      • 218 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Geelong

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th 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.

        • Thanks
      • 26 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Geelong

      Captain Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year in his quest to take out his 3rd trophy. He leads Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver who are in equal 2nd place followed by Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. You votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 27 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Geelong

      The Demons have slumped to their worst start to a season since 2012, falling to 0–4 after a more spirited showing against the Cats at Kardinia Park. Despite the improved effort, they went down by 39 points, and the road ahead is looking increasingly grim.

        • Sad
      • 266 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Geelong

      It's Game Day, and reinforcements are finally arriving for the Demons—but will it be too little, too late? They're heading down the freeway to face a Cats side returning home to their fortress after two straight losses, desperate to reignite their own season. Can the Demons breathe new life into their campaign, or will it slip even further from their grasp?

        • Clap
        • Thanks
      • 683 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All