Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Featured Replies

If TMac was closer to full fitness, I'd be bringing him back for Melksham. But we can't afford to play him when he's spent so long out of the game. Particularly given the odds of us playing an under-fit Petracca will be high (he'll declare himself fine to play and the coaches won't go against his word).

 

My issue with Bedford is he doesn't seems to be relaxed/calm in his thinking - it seems 2 seconds behind his very fast movements. Maybe Bowey in as Medi-sub (if Petracca doesn't come up) and Smith comes in as additional forward?

1 minute ago, #11-TonyAnderson said:

My issue with Bedford is he doesn't seems to be relaxed/calm in his thinking - it seems 2 seconds behind his very fast movements. Maybe Bowey in as Medi-sub (if Petracca doesn't come up) and Smith comes in as additional forward?

Bedford was really poor in the fourth quarter of the Geelong game. Looked to be well behind the pace when that game got hot.

I'm not sure he's good enough to be playing AFL finals right now.

 

Just now, dees189227 said:

Melbourne v Brisbane next Friday night AFL just announced 

Yeah bummer

4 hours ago, loges said:

As predicted

You beauty go Harmesy

In case no-one noticed, many players were fumbling today due to the intense pressure and slipping at crucial times on the lush MCG surface. 

I believe T-Mac will play as long as he gets thru training this week. Lots of sore players with milk & Fritter both having knee scans. Spargo in the hospital unable to talk and Trac we all know about. The side may need freshening up a bit.

 
53 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

If TMac was closer to full fitness, I'd be bringing him back for Melksham. But we can't afford to play him when he's spent so long out of the game. Particularly given the odds of us playing an under-fit Petracca will be high (he'll declare himself fine to play and the coaches won't go against his word).

You'd hope him as one of the leaders should look after the team first rather than himself... 🤔

8 hours ago, MadAsHell said:

With Petracca's hair line fracture they're going to need to throw him forward IMO. He can play Melksham's role which just means we need some cover in the midfield. 

IN: Dunstan, Bedford*

OUT: Melksham, Harmes*

*Only if suspended.

FB: Lever, May, Hibberd

HB: Rivers, Petty, Salem

C: Harmes*, Brayshaw, Langdon

HF: Neal-Bullen, B. Brown, Spargo

FF: Fritsch, Petracca, Pickett

FOLL: Gawn, Viney, Oliver

INT: Dunstan, Hunt, Jackson, Sparrow

SUB: Bowey

EMERG: Bedford*, J. Smith, Weideman 

 Is it a good idea to play Petracca?

Perhaps we should back ourselves to win this one and have him cherry ripe for the PF.

Dunstan should be able to do the job against the Lions. 


A young wet Amos kicking goals in a final in his second game.

A super wet Darcy has kicked a goal for the Dogs in a final.

No reason why we can't play JVR this week for Melk.  Roll the die Goody!

1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

Bedford was really poor in the fourth quarter of the Geelong game. Looked to be well behind the pace when that game got hot.

I'm not sure he's good enough to be playing AFL finals right now.

He isn’t, if we’re struggling and they make him try to win and use the ball under pressure. He’s still shaky doing that at Casey

But defensively he’s very good and we could use Pickett or Spargo deeper and put Toby in the unrewarded running spot. 

As poor as he was against Geelong, he was pretty good v Brisbane I think. 

Edited by DeeSpencer

4 hours ago, rpfc said:

I’m sorry, I can’t recall that encounter. I can imagine the opinion though.

I’ll remind you.

You ridiculed someone for their opinion  ( omitting Neal-Bullen ) only to agree with that same opinion one week later.

 

58 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Melbourne v Brisbane next Friday night AFL just announced 

Source?

Does that mean the prelim, if we win, will also be on the Friday?

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

He isn’t, if we’re struggling and they make him try to win and use the ball under pressure.

But defensively he’s very good and we could use Pickett or Spargo deeper and put Toby in the unrewarded running spot. 

As poor as he was against Geelong, he was pretty good v Brisbane I think. 

Certainly better against Brisbane, but the pressure level vs Brisbane was nowhere near vs Geelong.

6 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Source?

Does that mean the prelim, if we win, will also be on the Friday?

Certainly better against Brisbane, but the pressure level vs Brisbane was nowhere near vs Geelong.

Ralphy on fox footy and yep if we win it will be Geelong Friday night again 


2 hours ago, Demons11 said:

No chance this happens. If Melksham goes out then a tall will come in. 

I have been an advocate for giving JVR a run since mid season, then went off a bit close to finals, but am warming to  the idea again. Surely couldn’t underperform Milkshake and would provide a decent contest every time. 
 

Just watched a young key position player in Jye Amiss who in his 2nd game of AFL footy just take control of doggies defenders and made a solid contribution. 

The mind boggles that to this day JVR hasn't really come close to a debut. Time for ego to put his stubbornness aside and just play the kid next week.

19 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Ralphy on fox footy and yep if we win it will be Geelong Friday night again 

Yep it's up on the AFL website now too.

Would make sense for Geelong to get the Friday prelim and Sydney the Saturday prelim, but I suppose the potential spanner in the works would be that Geelong ask for the Saturday prelim to get more of their fans to the game. Would mean that Collingwood/Fremantle would have to play Sydney off a six-day break, so I think the AFL would prefer to avoid that and give both semi final winners six days into the prelims.

11 hours ago, IRW said:

Yeah two crucial misses and half the team fell over or handpassed to Sydney all night.

He was pressure  and as much as they need extra big  tall strong I'd almost play TMac for rag doll Brown and hope Fritta and Gawn can catch it.

Max doesn't tap to our players anyway .

Problem with TMac is I don't think he comes back from foot injuries with any sort of form to speak of.

That's me jogging past you while you blame Melksham for bad coaching an game wide lousy decisions from the  Captain down

Agree, watch and count how many of Gawns taps are to Clarry?? Answer.. close to zero, no wonder Clarry is the CONTESTED possesion king, hardly EVER gets Silver service!

54 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

A young wet Amos kicking goals in a final in his second game.

A super wet Darcy has kicked a goal for the Dogs in a final.

No reason why we can't play JVR this week for Melk.  Roll the die Goody!

He won't, Ill put my house on it!


3 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Agree, watch and count how many of Gawns taps are to Clarry?? Answer.. close to zero, no wonder Clarry is the CONTESTED possesion king, hardly EVER gets Silver service!

Imagine how good Clarry would be if he did get Silver service 

Another incredible game

Just now, picket fence said:

He won't, Ill put my house on it!

Ditto Mr Fence

Wont happen, but…

Jackson out for Weids. Can be  better forward, and Bris are second stringers in ruck only.  Max back in the middle rather than starting at ff.

Petracca a watch. If he isnt 100%, dont risk him.

ANB - what gives?  Think he could easily be replaced by chandler or bedders.

too many played poorly.  

 
11 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

A young wet Amos kicking goals in a final in his second game.

A super wet Darcy has kicked a goal for the Dogs in a final.

No reason why we can't play JVR this week for Melk.  Roll the die Goody!

I bet he won't and will probably play Trac and Spargo and anyone else who can walk unaided.

Which is why JVR and every other possible change hasnt had a run in the team to date.

This bloke isn't a coaching genius despite last years success.

Not by a long shot

Edited by IRW

11 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Just watched a young key position player in Jye Amiss who in his 2nd game of AFL footy just take control of doggies defenders and made a solid contribution. 

The mind boggles that to this day JVR hasn't really come close to a debut. Time for ego to put his stubbornness aside and just play the kid next week.

No chance


Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.

Featured Content

  • AFLW PREVIEW: Richmond

    Round four kicks off early Saturday afternoon at Casey Fields, as the mighty Narrm host the winless Richmond Tigers in the second week of Indigenous Round celebrations. With ideal footy conditions forecast—20 degrees, overcast skies, and a gentle breeze — expect a fast-paced contest. Narrm enters with momentum and a dangerous forward line, while Richmond is still searching for its first win. With key injuries on both sides and pride on the line, this clash promises plenty.

    • 2 replies
  • AFLW REPORT: Collingwood

    Expectations of a comfortable win for Narrm at Victoria Park quickly evaporated as the match turned into a tense nail-biter. After a confident start by the Demons, the Pies piled on pressure and forced red and blue supporters to hold their collective breath until after the final siren. In a frenetic, physical contest, it was Captain Kate’s clutch last quarter goal and a missed shot from Collingwood’s Grace Campbell after the siren which sealed a thrilling 4-point win. Finally, Narrm supporters could breathe easy.

    • 2 replies
  • CASEY: Williamstown

    The Casey Demons issued a strong statement to the remaining teams in the VFL race with a thumping 76-point victory in their Elimination Final against Williamstown. This was the sixth consecutive win for the Demons, who stormed into the finals from a long way back with scalps including two of the teams still in flag contention. Senior Coach Taylor Whitford would have been delighted with the manner in which his team opened its finals campaign with high impact after securing the lead early in the game when Jai Culley delivered a precise pass to a lead from Noah Yze, who scored his first of seven straight goals for the day. Yze kicked his second on the quarter time siren, by which time the Demons were already in control. The youngster repeated the dose in the second term as the Seagulls were reduced to mere

    • 0 replies
  • AFLW PREVIEW: Collingwood

    Narrm time isn’t a standard concept—it’s the time within the traditional lands of Narrm, the Woiwurrung name for Melbourne. Indigenous Round runs for rounds 3 and 4 and is a powerful platform to recognise the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in sport, community, and Australian culture. This week, suburban footy returns to the infamous Victoria Park as the mighty Narrm take on the Collingwood Magpies at 1:05pm Narrm time, Sunday 31 August. Come along if you can.

    • 9 replies
  • AFLW REPORT: St. Kilda

    The Dees demolished the Saints in a comprehensive 74-pointshellacking.  We filled our boots with percentage — now a whopping 520.7% — and sit atop the AFLW ladder. Melbourne’s game plan is on fire, and the competition is officially on notice.

    • 4 replies
  • REPORT: Collingwood

    It was yet another disappointing outcome in a disappointing year, with Melbourne missing the finals for the second consecutive season. Indeed, it wasn’t even close, as the Demons' tally of seven wins was less than half the number required to rank among the top eight teams in the competition. When the dust of the game settled and supporters reflected on Melbourne's  six-point defeat at the hands of close game specialists Collingwood, Max Gawn's words about his team’s unfulfilled potential rang true … well, almost. 

    • 1 reply

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.