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.

2023 Injury List

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

Thanks Webber.

A Lisfranc foot injury is, or can be worse, is that right?

PS:  Can’t you blokes design a more durable body?

Can be quite the spectrum of severity, Red. Depends on the degree of disruption. If it’s just ligament tear without any joint displacement, the whole thing just needs immobilisation, whence it heals up, and on away you go. Surgery will sometimes be chosen to make sure of the ligament ‘attachment’. The worst situation is a full dislocation, what we have called a career killer, because it’s hard to stabilise multidirectionally. It’s the weight bearing arch, so all push off activities rely on it. Surgery is the only option, but outcomes aren’t perfect, though much better in the last 10 -15 years. 

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Thanks 4
    • Love 1
    • Sad 1
     
    1 minute ago, Webber said:

    Can be quite the spectrum of severity, Red. Depends on the degree of disruption. If it’s just ligament tear without any joint displacement, the whole thing just needs immobilisation, whence it heals up, and on away you go. Surgery will sometimes be chosen to make sure of the ligament ‘attachment’. The worst situation is a full dislocation, what we have called a career killer, because it’s hard to stabilise multidirectionally. It’s the weight bearing arch, so all push off activities rely on it. Surgery is the only option, but outcomes aren’t perfect, though much better in the last 10 -15 years. 

    So is 5 weeks with surgery a realistic timeline?

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Haha 1
    1 hour ago, Its Time for Another said:

    With 67,943 members you'd think the Club could let us know what's going on. Why do we have to get it from journo's. 

    Because they don't know yet. They'll tell us when they know.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Clap 1
     

    Soft modern-day  football boots is the problem.  The past players' association should insist on our players only wearing  Ron Barassi boots with  appropriate metal caps (ouch, kicking in danger) and thick leather soul and hard leathered skin.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1
    • Haha 2
    17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    So is 5 weeks with surgery a realistic timeline?

    Seems a bit of a stretch if you ask me 

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    31 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Here is another fun fact, high heels were designed by the Persians in the 10th centruy for their cavalry so they had better grip in the stirrups. 

    Love this!

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    10 minutes ago, MO FINE said:

    The club has the scans but isn't commenting on them.

    Any idea why?

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
     
    5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Any idea why?

    Rumour has it they were concerned for your welfare

    season 8 episode 10 GIF

  • Quote
    • Haha 7

    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I have nfi what this is but if anyone ever sees me doing it… please shoot me. TIA. 

    elaine benes dancing GIF by HULU

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1
    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I have nfi what this is but if anyone ever sees me doing it… please shoot me. TIA. 

    Luurve ur work WCW😍

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    This is the second significant (and potentially season ending) injury we've had at Blundstone in recent seasons.

    Petty now, and previously Tomlinson with his ACL in 2021, which is what lead to the emergence of Petty in the first place.

    🤔

    /random shower thought  

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Shocked 1
    • Angry 1

    Oliver at FF.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Love 1

    2 hours ago, layzie said:

    The vitriol being aimed at Sparrow is completely uncalled for. 

    I mentioned it yesterday but not to blame Sparrow - he's one of my faves! It was more frustration that it occurred after a relatively straightforward skill error. But not vitriol at all so I hope no-one took it that way.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Clap 1
    6 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    FFS, 30 years ago they played on mud. 

  • Quote
    • Like 7

    Tracc has to play key forward now.  Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney supported by Sparrow, Jordon and the occasional Pickett foray should be capable enough.  We've seen enough of what the others have to offer. A forward line of JVR, Tracc, Melksham, Fritsch, Pickett, Chandler and ANB should be capable enough.  Maybe Smith steps in for Fritsch in the interim.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    I assume we’ll definitely hear by tomorrow. Maybe just wrapped up in the usual article but you’d think the club would release something earlier given how critical it is.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    4 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Fox Footy shows reporting season. 

    Which season tho? The real one is starting soon…

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    35 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    Think we have played there 6 of last 7 years.

    How often have the non Kardinia Park playing teams played there?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Love 1
    • Angry 1
    39 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    Jesus christ... 🤦‍♂️

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 3

    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...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • AFLW REPORT: Port Adelaide

      Well, that was a shock. The Demons 4-game unbeaten run came to a grinding halt in a tense, scrappy affair at the sunny, windy Alberton Oval, with the Power holding on for a 2-point win. The Dees had their chances—plenty of them—but couldn't convert when it mattered most. Port’s tackling pressure rattled the Dees, triggering a fumble frenzy and surprising lack of composure from seasoned players.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • Welcome to Demonland: Steven King

      The Melbourne Football Club has selected a new coach for the 2026 season appointing Geelong Football Club assistant coach Steven King to the head role.

        • Love
        • Like
      • 706 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW PREVIEW: Port Adelaide

      The undefeated Demons venture across the continent to the spiritual home of the Port Adelaide Football Club on Saturday afternoon for the inaugural match for premiership points between these long-historied clubs. Alberton Oval will however, be a ground familiar to our players following a practice match there last year. We lost both the game and Liv Purcell, who missed 7 home and away matches after suffering facial fractures in the dying moments of the game.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • AFLW REPORT: Richmond

      A glorious sunny afternoon with a typically strong Casey Fields breeze favouring the city end greeted this round four clash of the undefeated Narrm against the winless Tigers. Pre-match, the teams entered the ground through the Deearmy’s inclusive banner—"Narrm Football Weaving Communities Together and then Warumungu/Yawuru woman and Fox Boundary Rider, Megan Waters, gave the official acknowledgement of country. Any concerns that Collingwood’s strategy of last week to discombobulate the Dees would be replicated by Ryan Ferguson and his Tigers evaporated in the second quarter when Richmond failed to use the wind advantage and Narrm scored three unanswered goals. 

        • Love
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Frankston

      The late-season run of Casey wins was broken in their first semifinal against Frankston in a heartbreaking end at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday night that in many respects reflected their entire season. When they were bad, they committed all of the football transgressions, including poor disposal, indiscipline, an inability to exert pressure, and some terrible decision-making, as exemplified by the period in the game when they conceded nine unanswered goals from early in the second quarter until halfway through the third term. You rarely win when you do this.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • 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.

        • Like
      • 3 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    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.