Jump to content

GAMEDAY: AFLW Rd 08 vs North Melbourne

Whispering_Jack
Whispering_Jack
in AFLW Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Great win 4 quarter effort really looking the goods at the business end of the season.

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

    How do you rate Paxman’s first half?

    When she learns to run all day, hit targets and tackle with passion, she'll be pretty good.

    (It's an attempt at a joke . . . I love her to bits!)

    Edited by Queanbeyan Demon

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 2

    Great win by the girls. Big test next week!

    But to the girls’ credit, they just keep getting the job done

  • Quote
    • Like 4
     
    34 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    Great win by the girls. Big test next week!

    But to the girls’ credit, they just keep getting the job done

    Getting the job done, yep, that about sums up this game up for me.

    Every player did some small or big part to get us over the line and all seemed very aware and focused on what needed to be done, even if it didn't always come off.

    I think I wrote in a match report a few weeks' back (or maybe I had to cut for brevity's sake!) that Heath is so clearly a player that loves to have a really defined task and just dig into it. So I loved her role in this one: stop Kearney. And she sure did. If only she'd kicked that goal, it would have been so well deserved!

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    really enjoyable game. loved tayla harris' efforts putting pressure on in the forward line and her flying for marks. she seems so stoked to be playing with the dees and especially daisy again! love to see it.. also, bannan, mithen, pearce, paxman all really played stood out to me. loved the hard at it contest work in the last qtr from both sides.. they were clearly out on their feet.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    One of the most physical AFLW games I can recall.  Our defence and the coach's bench were the difference imo.  We 'gutsed' it out well, and the girls seem to have inherited a dash of 'never say die' attitude from our men.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Love 1

    Yes, much like the mens team, it is easy to see that roles are being embraced. Unlike the boys I am unsure if we can beat everyone but the girls won’t die wondering that’s for sure

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Love 1

    Whatever has happened to Tayla this year by coming home to the Dee's has been a master-stroke. A bit of maturity perhaps, maybe Daisy's influence, maybe a stronger culture around her... whatever changed has been fantastic.

    Cracker of a grab tonight and just a massive presence for the girls to walk taller. 👌 

    She never played this well at Carlscum.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1
     
    1 hour ago, Dees_In_October said:

    Getting the job done, yep, that about sums up this game up for me.

    Much like the men through the season last year.
    Hope our good injury run continues and our guns hit some timely form for the finals.
    Much like the men last year.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    39 minutes ago, Sideshow Bob said:

    Whatever has happened to Tayla this year by coming home to the Dee's has been a master-stroke. A bit of maturity perhaps, maybe Daisy's influence, maybe a stronger culture around her... whatever changed has been fantastic.

    Cracker of a grab tonight and just a massive presence for the girls to walk taller. 👌 

    She never played this well at Carlscum.

    and she's only 24!

    her best footy should definitely be at the dees

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    6 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

    Great win by the girls. Big test next week!

    But to the girls’ credit, they just keep getting the job done

    Yes, wonder whether they can replicate the boys and go to the top in the last home and home game of the season, but hopefully not on their last kick. 
     

    must say tho this has many of the hallmarks of men’s MFC circa   2021. Let’s hope so anyway.

  • Quote

    Beat Freo (in Perth) next week and we virtually have 2nd spot (and a pre finals bye, Home finals) sewn up.

    iirc we beat them in Freo this time last year so we can do it again.

    If we do it will be our best chance at a flag altho Crows will be hard to beat in Adelaide in a GF.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    11 hours ago, Brownie said:

    I thought Lily Mithen had her best game of the year tonight too

    She's been very good for the past month or so

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    I wish Stinear would just leave Daisy in defence. Like he always does when we are struggling.
    If we want to beat both Freo and Adelaide, we have to kick goals and lots of them. Bannon and Hore are naturals up forward, and are kicking goals. They are a more dangerous target and complement Tayla .

    And let's be serious, we won this game courtesy of two 50m penalties. 

    Edited by george_on_the_outer

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    10 hours ago, Deeoldfart said:

    the girls seem to have inherited a dash of 'never say die' attitude from our men.

    The girls have always had that attitude. The boys inherited it from them i reckon

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1

    Just watched the game (family engagement yesterday evening)

    It wasn’t pretty but it was effective. Resolute defence, 50m penalties and Tayla Harris the difference

    Pretty even contribution across the board. Paxy was probably BOG. Don’t know why people doubt her

    Gillard showing great composure for a 2 gamer.

    Huge game next week. We can absolutely win over there. Freo could barely get the ball out of their defensive 50 for the entire second half yesterday against, it has to be said, an excellent Crows outfit (they’re going to be very hard to stop this year).

    We are winning big games at the business end of the season. It’s all to play for

    Go Dees

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Thanks 1
    13 hours ago, Dees_In_October said:

    Getting the job done, yep, that about sums up this game up for me.

    Every player did some small or big part to get us over the line and all seemed very aware and focused on what needed to be done, even if it didn't always come off.

    I think I wrote in a match report a few weeks' back (or maybe I had to cut for brevity's sake!) that Heath is so clearly a player that loves to have a really defined task and just dig into it. So I loved her role in this one: stop Kearney. And she sure did. If only she'd kicked that goal, it would have been so well deserved!

    Exactly.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    No surprises, another MOTY contender from Tayla:

    Vote here:

    https://www.womens.afl/markoftheyear

    And just rounding out the round, loved this new tradition created by Krstel Petrevski and Matthew Whelan, the JoogBoo Birlirre (hunt and spirit) award for indigenous round, awarded to Paxman:

    https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1068925/paxman-receives-inaugural-joogboo-birlirre-award

    Edited by Dees_In_October

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    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: Brisbane

      The Demons head back out on the road in Round 10 when they travel to Queensland to take on the reigning Premiers and the top of the table Lions who look very formidable. Can the Dees cause a massive upset? Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 60 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Hawthorn

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Demons loss to the Hawks. 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
      • 21 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Hawthorn

      Wayward kicking for goal, dump kicks inside 50 and some baffling umpiring all contributed to the Dees not getting out to an an early lead that may have impacted the result. At the end of the day the Demons were just not good enough and let the Hawks run away with their first win against the Demons in 7 years.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 295 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Hawthorn

      After 3 fantastic week Max Gawn has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year award from Jake Bowey, Christian Petracca, Kade Chandler and Ed Langdon who round out the Top Five. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Thanks
      • 31 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Hawthorn

      It’s game day and the Demons are chasing a fourth straight win as we take on the high flying Hawks at the G. After decades of being tormented by the Hawks the Dees will be keen to extend their 7 year dominance over Hawthorn.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 471 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 09

      Round 9 kicks off out west with the Dockers hosting a Collingwood side resting several stars. Fremantle need to make a statement on their home deck after some disappointing form on the road, while the Magpies will be keen to maintain their Top 2 position. Friday night sees a must-win clash between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the eight. St Kilda have shown glimpses while Carlton are clinging to relevance after a flat start to the season. Saturday’s twilight game at Marvel pits the Bombers against a struggling Sydney outfit. Essendon can’t afford another close match against a lower-ranked side, while the Swans risk sliding down the ladder even further. Up in Darwin, the fourth-placed Suns will look to extend their stay in the top four. The Bulldogs have hit their stride with three big wins on the trot and will be very keen to consolidate on their momentum. The always fiery Showdown looms as pivotal for both clubs. Adelaide are eyeing a spot in the Top 4 with a win, while Port Adelaide’s season could slip away if they drop another game and fall further behind the pack. Sunday begins with a yawn fest between Richmond and West Coast. The Tigers need to bank the points to stay clear of the bottom two, while the Eagles are still chasing their first win of the year. The Giants face one of the league’s toughest road trips as they travel to GMHBA Stadium to face the Cats. With GWS at risk of a third straight loss, Geelong will be eager to consolidate their position inside the eight and start their climb up the ladder. The round wraps up with the top-of-the-table Lions heading to Ninja Stadium to take on the second-last Roos. The Lions should easily take care of the struggling Roos who might be powerless against the best in the comp. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Thanks
      • 188 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All