Jump to content

  • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

    Posting unsubstantiated rumours on this website is strictly forbidden.

    Demonland has made the difficult decision to not permit this platform to be used to discuss & debate the off-field issues relating to the Melbourne Football Club including matters currently being litigated between the Club & former Board members, board elections, the issue of illicit drugs in footy, the culture at the club & the personal issues & allegations against some of our players & officials ...

    We do not take these issues & this decision lightly & of course we believe that these serious matters affecting the club we love & are so passionate about are worthy of discussion & debate & I wish we could provide a place where these matters can be discussed in a civil & respectful manner.

    However these discussions unfortunately invariably devolve into areas that may be defamatory, libelous, spread unsubstantiated rumours & can effect the mental health of those involved. Even discussion & debate of known facts or media reports can lead to finger pointing, blame & personal attacks.

    The repercussion is that these discussions can open this website, it’s owners & it’s users to legal action & may result in this website being forced to shutdown.

    Our moderating team are all volunteers & cannot moderate the forum 24/7 & as a consequence problematic content that contravenes our rules & standards may go unnoticed for some time before it can be removed.

    We reserve the right to delete posts that offend against our above policy & indeed, to ban posters who are repeat offenders or who breach our code of conduct.

    WE HAVE BUILT A FANTASTIC ONLINE COMMUNITY AT DEMONLAND OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS & WE WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO DISCUSS THE CLUB WE LOVE & ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT.

    Thank you for your continued support & understanding. Go Dees.


CHANGES: Rd 12 vs Sydney


Demonland

Recommended Posts

23 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

Trac was sick, so I doubt he will be an issue. 

We have lost 1 game for the year and we had an off day.  Your forward line comment is ludicrous. 

 

Ludicrous: Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.

Sums up most of this thread really D11.

(Reminder to self . . . stop reading the madness on 'Land and write your uni assignment.)

Edited by Queanbeyan Demon
Additional content.
  • Like 3
  • Haha 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Demons11 said:

We have some very average supporters.   When we had May and Petty on we were 5 goals up.  Both down for the 2nd half and Trac sick and people are jumping up and down like we are 1-10.  Give me strength!!

Whilst it's not all as simple as this, there's no doubt that there are a lot of over-reactions on here, which I suppose is what happens after 17 straight wins.

There's also a lack of appreciation for how good Fremantle is. We cannot afford to be that far off our best (as to personnel and as to form) against a side of Fremantle's quality. 

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Out: May, Melks, Weid, Dunstan, and likely Petty

In: Tomilson, Tmac, Langdon, Harmes, and perhaps Salem and Hibberd

Not sure who covers Petty - we need Tmac forward.  Could Daw fill a spot?

There's some serious inclusions coming in the next couple of weeks! Just have to get past this week.

 

 

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not looking good.  Injuries are taking a toll across the club - Only 11 melbourne players available for Casey today.   Only D.Smith and Thomlinson had stats that would in any way suggest a promotion.

Tough next 3 weeks with lots playing sore and until some come back from injuries.  Great the bye is coming up.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


I don't think we will see Petty until after the bye. Hope I am wrong. Harmes won't be ready this week either. Hopefully Langdon and TMAC will be plus also Tomlinson. The who goes out is simple. Melk, Weed, Dunstan, BBB and unfortunately May and Petty. Obviously some of them will remain in side. I would consider Chandler as well.

  • Like 1
  • Thinking 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, bluey said:

Out

Brown, he’s cooked 

Melksham , he’s done

Petracca, soft front runner

Dunstan , not hard enough

In

Tomlinson

Baker

Rosman

Laurie

 

 

Only a Melbourne supporter could be so self-indulgent with their self loathing. 

In this blokes mind - we never won the flag.

  • Haha 1
  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If fit TMac, Langdon and Tomlinson in Out - leave that to the coaches.

It was a shame that  Majak and van Rooyen were ill today and non of the youngsters really stood up. 

  • Like 2
  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If May and Petty are both out, we'll have to break the glass and either play Tom Mac as a permanent KPD, or take a chance on Turner. Neither are ideal solutions, but what can you do?

I don't think we'll make any more changes down back than that, unless forced. Consistency counts for something. Equally, understand the concerns re Rivers especially.

  • Like 1
  • Thinking 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Anyone else think Langdon has broken ribs and we won’t see him until after the bye? I’m not trying to be masochistic, I just think it’s odd the club just calls it ‘ribs’. Did I miss info about this somewhere? 

  • Like 3
  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, The heart beats true said:

Anyone else think Langdon has broken ribs and we won’t see him until after the bye? I’m not trying to be masochistic, I just think it’s odd the club just calls it ‘ribs’. Did I miss info about this somewhere? 

Was training later in the week.

  • Like 2
  • Thinking 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Anyone else think Langdon has broken ribs and we won’t see him until after the bye? I’m not trying to be masochistic, I just think it’s odd the club just calls it ‘ribs’. Did I miss info about this somewhere? 

No.

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We need Langdon back to his best so it may take a couple of weeks to get him right. I would rather bring Baker in for Melksham as he has a bit of pace and unfortunately Jake is to slow for a winger and we need Spargs in the pressure forward role with Kozzie and ANB. Also Alex take your shots we need our forwards kicking goals not wasting opportunities. You are good enough just do it.!!!!

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites


42 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I’m no medical expert, but does this mean they aren’t broken? Just curious 👍

Me either, but I have had bruised ribs which were quite painful, I don't know that he'd be training so early with broken ribs.

  • Like 3
  • Thanks 1
  • Thinking 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, loges said:

Me either, but I have had bruised ribs which were quite painful, I don't know that he'd be training so early with broken ribs.

I’ve had both and pain level was the same. I played the following week (no idea how) with broken thanks to a flattened out shin guard strapped tightly to my body, but it was awfully uncomfortable. No good for a bloke that runs as much as Langdon.

Unfortunatly I now have a calcified indented rib section on one side from a deliberate knee.

Praying he’s back next week…he is crucial.

  • Like 1
  • Sad 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Out: May, Melksham

In: Tomlinson, Langdon

One of Brown or Weideman will most likely come out for McDonald pending the fitness of Petty. If Petty misses due to injury, McDonald to play back and Brown and Weideman get a reprieve.

Edited by Nascent
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Out: May, Melksham

In: Tomlinson, Langdon

One of Brown or Weideman will most likely come out for McDonald pending the fitness of Petty. If Petty misses due to injury, McDonald to play back and Brown and Weideman get a reprieve.

This will be closest to the pin imo. We havent made wholesale sweeping changes for 18 months. Goodwin has repeatedly said he values continuity and id be shocked if we are dumping 5 or 6 players as some here are suggesting after the first loss in 17 games.  Its just not the Goodwin way.  

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, Jjrogan said:

This will be closest to the pin imo. We havent made wholesale sweeping changes for 18 months. Goodwin has repeatedly said he values continuity and id be shocked if we are dumping 5 or 6 players as some here are suggesting after the first loss in 17 games.  Its just not the Goodwin way.  

But let's assume all of Langdon, McDonald and Harmes are fit. 

Tomlinson replaces May but those three all come straight back, which would be four changes, all of which we should be 100% making.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, Ungarieboy said:

Out: May, Melks, Weid, Dunstan, and likely Petty

In: Tomilson, Tmac, Langdon, Harmes, and perhaps Salem and Hibberd

Not sure who covers Petty - we need Tmac forward.  Could Daw fill a spot?

There's some serious inclusions coming in the next couple of weeks! Just have to get past this week.

 

 

 

T-Mac could go back for Petty if Mitch Brown comes in (if Petty is inj).

Daw was crook and a late out today so very much doubt he will be in the mix.

Edited by Demon Dynasty
  • Vomit 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    MELBOURNE BUSINESS by The Oracle

    In days of old, this week’s Thursday night AFL match up between the Demons and the Blues would be framed on the basis of the need to redress the fact that Carlton “stole” last year’s semi final away from Melbourne and with it, their hopes for the premiership.  A hot gospelling coach might point out to his charges that they were the better team on the night in all facets and that poor kicking for goal and a couple of lapses at the death cost them what was rightfully theirs. Moreover, now was

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    UNDER THE PUMP by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons have been left languishing near the bottom of the VFL table after suffering a 32-point defeat at the hands of stand alone club Williamstown at Casey Fields on Sunday. The Demons suffered a major setback before the game even started when AFL listed players Ben Brown, Marty Hore and Josh Schache were withdrawn from the selected side. Only Schache was confirmed as an injury replacement, the other two held over as possible injury replacements for Melbourne’s Thursday night fixt

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    THE MEANING OF FOOTY by Whispering Jack

    Throughout history various philosophers have grappled with the meaning of life. Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and a multitude of authors of diverse religious texts all tried. As society became more complex, the question became attached to specific endeavours in life even including sporting pursuits where such questions arose among our game’s commentariat as, “what is the meaning of football”? Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin must be tired of dealing with such a dilemma but,

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 1

    PREGAME: Rd 09 vs Carlton

    The Demons have just a 5 day break until they are back at the MCG to face the Blues who are on the verge of 3 straight defeats on Thursday Night. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 157

    PODCAST: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 6th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG over the Cats in the Round 08. You 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. Listen & Chat LIVE: h

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 43

    VOTES: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    Last week Captain Max Gawn consolidated his lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Jack Viney & Alex Neal-Bullen make up the Top 5. Your votes for the win over the Cats. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 59

    POSTGAME: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    Despite dominating for large parts of the match and not making the most of their forward opportunities the Demons ground out a hard fought win and claimed a massive scalp in defeating the Cats by 8 points at the MCG.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 622

    GAMEDAY: Rd 08 vs Geelong

    It's Game Day and the two oldest teams in the competition, the Demons and the Cats, come face to face in a true 8 point game. The Cats are unbeaten after 8 rounds whilst the Dees will be keen to take a scalp and stamp their credentials on the 2024 season. May the 4th Be With You Melbourne.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 679

    LEADERS OF THE PACK by The Oracle

    I was asked to write a preview of this week’s Round 8 match between Melbourne and Geelong. The two clubs have a history that goes right back to the time when the game was starting to become an organised sport but it’s the present that makes the task of previewing this contest so interesting. Both clubs recently reached the pinnacle of the competition winning premiership flags in 2021 and 2022 respectively, but before the start of this season, many good judges felt their time had passed - n

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 4
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...