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Demonstone's Tiresome & Torturous Tuesday Timewaster

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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

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    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.

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    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.

     

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    @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.

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    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. 

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    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?

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    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.

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    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.  :D

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    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😃

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    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!

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