Jump to content

The Run Home



Recommended Posts

We are very well placed to finish top two.  If Adelaide beat Brisbane next week it could even be top of the ladder.  Huge advantage to give us a double chance, Home finals and potentially a Home GF. 

State of  play:

image.png.26a7dee09bc2205adc98141767348c09.png

Comments:

  • The best feature of our last few weeks is that we have played for 4 quarters.  Keep that up and we should win the last 3 games with chances to lift our % further.
  •  Our big win yesterday cost the Bulldogs dearly.  They fell out of the 8 and lost nearly 30%.  But they have very winnable final three games.
  • Big 8 point game coming up for Lions and Crows.  A close game will knock both % back a bit.
  • I reckon the top 4 are set. 
  • Those from 5-9 are making up the numbers, especially Geelong and Richmond who have played very few of the top 4.
Edited by Lucifers Hero
  • Like 3
  • Thanks 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

43 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

We are very well placed to finish top two.  If Adelaide beat Brisbane next week it could even be top of the ladder.  Huge advantage to give us a double chance, Home finals and potentially a Home GF.

 

And both those teams will lose % next week, because one is not going to double the others score and more.  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

And both those teams will lose % next week, because one is not going to double the others score and more.  

A draw would be great. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

And both those teams will lose % next week, because one is not going to double the others score and more.  

3rd dot point in my post said similar.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

image.png.8d4f0f7cb8ec45000b2846ac62f6a56a.png

We are closing in on a top 2 finish:  Essendon and Eagles at Casey.  Keep up our recent 4-quarter game and we should win well and build our % further. 

Hoping that Collingwood beat or get close to Brisbane in round 10 lowering their % and give us a crack at top spot!

Ideally top of the ladder finish is best as that team is most likely to host a Home Grand Final.  It would be a massive advantage if that was us. It wouldn't be at Casey so we don't get the Home ground advantage but we would get the home crowd advantage to cheer the team over the line.

And, it is about time an AFLW grand final was in Melbourne!

  • Like 6
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

I can't stomach barracking for the Pies to win ( yes I can if it means we finish top)

rather than thinking of it as barracking for the pies to win, think of it as barracking for the Lions to lose

  • Like 3
  • Haha 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Just watched the Crows Geelong game. Crows scraped home by 2 points.

I don't think the Crows are at the same level this year at all. You can't write them off because they're a champion team but I don't think they can win it. It's us and the Lions I reckon

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, BDA said:

Just watched the Crows Geelong game. Crows scraped home by 2 points.

I don't think the Crows are at the same level this year at all. You can't write them off because they're a champion team but I don't think they can win it. It's us and the Lions I reckon

North look awesome this afternoon at Victoria Park against the Pies.  A 5-goal 2nd quarter and up 25 points at HT.  There’s still a half to play though.

Geelong have really improved so not surprised they did well.  Crows are still a threat but agree they are look inferior to the Season 6 version.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think we need to finish on top so we have the opportunity obtain a home Grand Final, we don't want to be playing in Brisbane.

At the end of round 9 the situation is:

  • Brisbane: For 490 Against 183
  • MFC: For 440 Against 183

We broadly need to make up  50 points on Brisbane in the final round, which I think is possible.

Brisbane vs Collingwood (5th) at Metricon in Brisbane on Friday night
MFC vs West Coast (16th) at Casey on Saturday

We'll know what the equation is when we play.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, old55 said:

I think we need to finish on top so we have the opportunity obtain a home Grand Final, we don't want to be playing in Brisbane.

At the end of round 9 the situation is:

  • Brisbane: For 490 Against 183
  • MFC: For 440 Against 183

We broadly need to make up  50 points on Brisbane in the final round, which I think is possible.

Brisbane vs Collingwood (5th) at Metricon in Brisbane on Friday night
MFC vs West Coast (16th) at Casey on Saturday

We'll know what the equation is when we play.

finishing top also means we won't play the Crows in the QF. they have regressed this year but still a formidable opponent. Best avoided

Eagles are ordinary and have nothing to play for. Hoping for tranquil conditions at Casey next week and the girls to show no mercy

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Unfortunately the lack of efficiency against St Kilda and North Melbourne has really hurt us, particularly the St Kilda game.

I'd back us in to make up a 5 goal difference against West Coast, but almost 10 goals will be a tough ask.

Collingwood have been found lacking against quality teams, and I'd be surprised if they get within 5 goals of Brisbane. That means we need to win by 80 plus points. 

I think I'd rather get Adelaide in the QF and an easier preliminary final, than vice versa. Then hope that Adelaide can surprise Brisbane on the other side.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, poita said:

I think I'd rather get Adelaide in the QF and an easier preliminary final, than vice versa. Then hope that Adelaide can surprise Brisbane on the other side.

North are building ominously towards finals and will likely finish 4th (they should defeat Richmond next week).  Their Irish girls are slamming it, Wall is a beast, and Jazzy Garner is (close to) the best player in the league.

If we miss top spot (more likely than not) then Brisbane will have to play North.  The Lions 🦁 may well be surprised.

But we are building nicely too.  Our depth and skills and the evenness of our list has positioned us as genuine Season 7 contenders.  

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

    The luckless Salem suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions early in the season and, after missing a number of games, he was never at his best. He was also inconvenienced by minor niggles later in the season. This was a blow for the club that sorely needed him to fill gaps in the midfield at times as well as to do his best work in defence. Date of Birth: 15 July 1995 Height: 184cm Games MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 176 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 26 Brownlow Meda

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #39 Koltyn Tholstrop

    The first round draft pick at #13 from twelve months ago the strongly built medium forward has had an impressive introduction to AFL football and is expected to spend more midfield moments as his career progresses. Date of Birth: 25 July 2005 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 10 Goals MFC 2024: 5 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2024: 7 Goals CDFC 2024: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 6

    2024 Player Reviews: #42 Daniel Turner

    The move of “Disco” to a key forward post looks like bearing fruit. Turner has good hands, moves well and appears to be learning the forward craft well. Will be an interesting watch in 2025. Date of Birth: January 28, 2002 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total: 18 Goals MFC 2024: 17 Career Total: 17 Games CDFC 2024: 1 Goals CDFC 2024:  1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 15

    2024 Player Reviews: #8 Jake Lever

    The Demon’s key defender and backline leader had his share of injuries and niggles throughout the season which prevented him from performing at his peak.  Date of Birth: 5 March 1996 Height: 195cm Games MFC 2024: 18 Career Total: 178 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 1

    2024 Player Reviews: #13 Clayton Oliver

    Lack of preparation after a problematic preseason prevented Oliver from reaching the high standards set before last year’s hamstring woes. He carried injury right through the back half of the season and was controversially involved in a potential move during the trade period that was ultimately shut down by the club. Date of Birth:  22 July 1997 Height:  189cm Games MFC 2024:  21 Career Total: 183 Goals MFC 2024: 3 Career Total: 54 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 12

    BLOODY BLUES by Meggs

    The conclusion to Narrm’s home and away season was the inevitable let down by the bloody Blues  who meekly capitulated to the Bombers.   The 2024 season fixture handicapped the Demons chances from the get-go with Port Adelaide, Brisbane and Essendon advantaged with enough gimme games to ensure a tough road to the finals, especially after a slew of early season injuries to star players cost wins and percentage.     As we strode confidently through the gates of Prin

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    2024 Player Reviews: #5 Christian Petracca

    Melbourne’s most important player who dominated the first half of the season until his untimely injury in the Kings Birthday clash put an end to his season. At the time, he was on his way to many personal honours and the club in strong finals contention. When the season did end for Melbourne and Petracca was slowly recovering, he was engulfed in controversy about a possible move of clubs amid claims about his treatment by the club in the immediate aftermath of his injury. Date of Birth: 4 J

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 21

    2024 Player Reviews: #2 Jacob van Rooyen

    Strong marking youngster who plays forward and relief ruck, continued to make significant strides forward in his career path. The Demons have high hopes for van Rooyen as he stakes his claim to become an elite attacking forward. Date of Birth: 16 April 2003 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 41 Goals MFC 2024: 30 Career Total: 58 Brownlow Medal Votes: 1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 36
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...