Demonstone's Tiresome & Torturous Tuesday Timewaster

[Demonstone 22,322]

We haven't had one of these for a while.   Demonland posters:  "Praise the (John) Lord".

Today's team is of a reasonable standard, if a little light on for ruckmen. 

It features only seven current players and four ex-Demons.

What common factor unites them?

Answers to me in a PM only, thank you very much.

I reckon this is a pretty easy one, but I've already had a peek at the solution.

No medals today as they have already been won by Australians in Birmingham.

 

B:       Matthew Whelan     Bob Murray     Jake Kelly

H/B:  Dale Morris     Tom Stewart     Heath Black

C:       Scott Thompson     Tim Watson     Bailey Smith

H/F:   Lachie Schultz     Darcy Moore     Jim Buckley

F:       Liam Ryan     Peter Wright     Brent Harvey

R:       Brian Roberts     Leigh Matthews     Garry Wilson

I/C:    Adrian Gleeson     David Williams     Ted Hopkins     Michael Reynolds

[Demonstone 22,322]

First correct answer has been submitted by La Dee-vina Comedia.

Incorrect suggestions that may be eliminated are that all the players goaled with their first kick and the odd notion that there is a connection to footwear.  I can't think of a sole reason for the latter.

[Demonstone 22,322]

We have a second correct response, this time from reynolds46.

I believe that this is the first time a winner has shared their name with a member of the team in the teaser.

 

[Demonstone 22,322]

It appears that there has been little movement at the station.

Either it's too hard OR nobody cares OR it's too hard and nobody cares.

Hint #1:  There is a football connection.

[Demonstone 22,322]

The hint has helped mo64 work out the common factor.

We have our first three placegetters but I'll leave it open for others to have a go.

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

Good work @Demonstone, nonetheless, maybe Demonlanders are channeling their aversion to Tuesday night televised games, onto you?

[Demonstone 22,322]

That may well be the case, EO.

I've got a date with a doona, but I'll post the reveal tomorrow morning.  Will anybody else crack it?

Hint #2:  The solution relates to the players' surnames.

[Demonstone 22,322]

Just the three Demonlanders clever enough to realise that ... drumroll ... all the players in my team share a surname with that of a Brownlow Medallist.  

B:       Marcus Whelan     Kevin Murray     Paul Kelly

H/B:  Bill Morris     Ian Stewart     Simon Black

C:       Len Thompson     Colin Watson     Bernie or Ross Smith

H/F:   John Schultz     Peter Moore     Nathan Buckley

F:       Denis Ryan     Roy Wright     Robert Harvey

R:       Neil Roberts     Herbie Matthews     Brian Wilson

I/C:    Brian Gleeson     Greg Williams     Allan Hopkins     Di ck Reynolds

[layzie 33,753]

Ah rats! 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,074]

13 hours ago, Demonstone said:

It appears that there has been little movement at the station.

Either it's too hard OR nobody cares OR it's too hard and nobody cares.

Hint #1:  There is a football connection.

OR, for some weird reason, it didn't come through to my feed until just now...

Well done you other smartypantses.

[layzie 33,753]

I may have gone the Brownlow route but totally blanked on Marcus Whelan as one 😐

[mo64 5,853]

2 minutes ago, layzie said:

I may have gone the Brownlow route but totally blanked on Marcus Whelan as one 😐

Ha, ha. I was the same. When I messaged Demonstone, I said that I didn't think Marcus Whelan won a Brownlow.

[Demonstone 22,322]

Marcus Whelan won his Brownlow in 1939.   

I believe that old dee may have been there.  

[Lucifers Hero 39,612]

@Demonstone, two weeks between games so is it time for another brain teaser?

Special request:  give us some advance notice of when it goes up so I can make sure I get to see it.  TIA.

Edited August 22, 2022 by Lucifers Hero

[layzie 33,753]

3 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

@Demonstone, two weeks between games so is it time for another brain teaser?

Special request:  give us some advance notice of when it goes up so I can make sure I get to see it.  TIA.

Seconded. 

[Demonstone 22,322]

Thank you for the support.

I do have a couple up my sleeve and was planning on unleashing the first of those this week.

What are Demonlanders' preferences -  Tuesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon or Sunday afternoon?

[Lucifers Hero 39,612]

A slight preference for a weekday, thank you.  But happy to go with what others would like, just a heads up on when it will appear is enough for me.

Edited August 22, 2022 by Lucifers Hero

[Demonstone 22,322]

Let's say around 4pm on Thursday arvo then, at a time we're usually looking forward to team selection.   

I've come up with a particularly devious teaser and I look forward to baffling/exasperating all contributors.  

[leave it to deever 17,511]

On 8/2/2022 at 5:05 PM, Demonstone said:

a connection to footwear.  I can't think of a sole

You do without even trying😃

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,074]

Well played @Lucifers Hero, and welcomed response @Demonstone. I hope it is particularly particularly devious as I'll be otherwise engaged at 4 on Thursday and will be hoping at least Bronze is still available by the time I can get to it!

[layzie 33,753]

Circle the date in the calendars!