Jump to content

AFLPA Awards

Timothy Reddan-A'Blew
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

No Dees.

Thoughts?

  • Quote
    •  

    Popularity contest. Coaches award has more weight IMO

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     

    Gawn second for best Captain.  Petracca 4th for MVP.  No Oliver or Wines in the top 5. Lost a lot of credibility tonight.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Vomit 1

    Listening to the opinions of plenty of ex-players in the media makes me think that most of the current players probably aren't that bright in actually analysing the game either. 

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

    Listening to the opinions of plenty of ex-players in the media makes me think that most of the current players probably aren't that bright in actually analysing the game either. 

    Half the modern players don’t watch a second of other games. Some watch a bit, footy nerds like Gawn are rare. 

  • Quote
    • Like 8
     
    3 hours ago, Skuit said:

    Listening to the opinions of plenty of ex-players in the media makes me think that most of the current players probably aren't that bright in actually analysing the game either. 

    Was thinking exactly the same 'Skuit'...

  • Quote

    A Bont love fest. A super player for sure but getting 3 times more votes than the second placed MVP is strange. Similar with the captaincy. He led them from first to fifth in the last 3 weeks of the season while Maxy was winning the minor premierships after a Herculean second half v the Cats

    When were the votes cast i wonder?

    Edited by BDA

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    9 hours ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Gawn second for best Captain.  Petracca 4th for MVP.  No Oliver or Wines in the top 5. Lost a lot of credibility tonight.

    That tells you all you need to know about the voting public. Petracca above Oliver…

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    27 minutes ago, JJJ said:

    That tells you all you need to know about the voting public. Petracca above Oliver…

    Yep a real Homer Simpson moment!

  • Quote
    10 hours ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Gawn second for best Captain.  Petracca 4th for MVP.  No Oliver or Wines in the top 5. Lost a lot of credibility tonight.

    I love our players but Wines not in Top 5? - you must be joking.

    On Best Captain? - the playing cohort confuse being a great player with being a great leader. They're relatd but not the same.

    Max in spades IMO.  Nathan Jones has it too.

    Evidence? - Cue Tex Walker

    Players should just stick to getting a kick.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Nothing more than a popularity contest and I don’t think our "team first” bunch of players will give a crap

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    1 hour ago, JJJ said:

    That tells you all you need to know about the voting public. Petracca above Oliver…

    The players voted for these awards, not the public.

  • Quote

    i remember one year when one of the lonie twins won the 'bravest player' or whatever award, as voted by the players

    they don't really take it that seriously i don't think

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    It is bizzare for Bontempelli to have nearly 3 times the votes of the second place getter, Walsh.

    And, surely, every player knows who Oliver is!

    Not saying Bontempelli shouldn't have won but to not have Oliver, Wines in the top 5 is bizzare.

    Usually the players get it right.  Not this year.  

  • Quote

    Does any other sport have awards where players get to vote for their mates? It just seems a completely ridiculous idea, in that (a) half the players would have absolutely no idea what the rest of the competition is up to and (b) most of them wouldn't take it seriously anyway. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    I find it quite bizarre as well. Could it be a little bit of jealousy and blowback from dominating the other awards? I do recall a few players in the past saying they rely on media / stats...but if that was the case then we should have had Oliver smashing it.

    In the end it doesnt really matter because i dont think this aware is that prestigious anyway.

  • Quote
    6 hours ago, Deestroy All said:

    Half the modern players don’t watch a second of other games. Some watch a bit, footy nerds like Gawn are rare. 

    Nailed it, DA. 

  • Quote

    I do wonder how much of this is a popularity contest?

    Bont is a nice guy on the field, so other players vote for him. Wines and Oliver are competitive beasts. Probably not out there making friends. 

  • Quote
    9 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    The players voted for these awards, not the public.

    Yep I know. I was referring to the players as the ‘voting public’. Could’ve made it clearer i guess.

  • 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

    • 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
      • 222 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/

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 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.

        • Like
      • 253 replies
      Demonland
    View All