Jump to content

GAMEDAY: Rd 05 vs Essendon

Demonland
Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Flag favourites?

Best defence in the league?

All Australian ruckman?

Essendon shouldn't score 64 for the whole game, let alone in a half.

Maybe we just aren't as good as what we think we are. And don't blame Lever being out. 

    • Like 7
    • Clap 1
     
     
    3 minutes ago, Tom Dyson said:

    If we all didn't know it already, Rick is clearly crucial to having an organised back 6. 

    Agree but this is our biggest issue imo just like when Max went down. Good teams find a way to win with injuries, one soldier out one soldier in. 

    • Like 2

    Playing with 1 ruck against 2 is hurting us badly. And Grundy isn’t the same strong body in a pack like Max. Missing the big man big time.

    • Like 2

    Just now, Tom Dyson said:

    Grundy needs to lift as well, has looked second rate defensively against two ruckmen who have kicked half of their goals. 

    Absolutely disagree with that assessment…but agree that we are being thrashed aerially ..in fact ..everywhere…

    3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    He isn’t underdone. He’s trained this morning. We didn’t play him because we expected rain. 
     

    Goody said he woke up with back soreness. 

    5 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    Where's TMac and Melksham?

     

    Melksham has 2 goals, could have easily been 3.

    Tmac has 2 touches, 0 marks, 0 tackles.

    • Like 3
     

    Macca and Petty both a massive fail that half.

    Swap them

    • Like 2
    2 minutes ago, Roy Boy said:

    Flag favourites?

    Best defence in the league?

    All Australian ruckman?

    Essendon shouldn't score 64 for the whole game, let alone in a half.

    Maybe we just aren't as good as what we think we are. And don't blame Lever being out. 

    Mate Lever and Max out, that's a big loss. We would be intercepting most of Essendon entries if said 2 players were on the ground.

    • Like 2

    2 minutes ago, layzie said:

    I can't remember the last time we conceded over 60 points by HT

    Last week Essendon only kicked 11 goals for the whole game 

    2 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Where is the rain?

    5 minutes off according to the radar.

    • Like 1
    Just now, Deestar9 said:

    Absolutely disagree with that assessment…but agree that we are being thrashed aerially ..in fact ..everywhere…

    His disposal has been haphazard but he's been getting the pill. Our backline is lost and we have no tall to take a mark inside 50. Jvrs 3rd game and you can't blame him. Huge error not playing Bbb.


    1 minute ago, dees189227 said:

    Goody said he woke up with back soreness. 

    Had to give a reason for the late change. We all know it was a weather move. 
    TMac is cactus. He cannot compete. Gives you nothing.

     

    • Like 1

    Most we’ve conceded in a first half since the 2018 prelim…

    • Vomit 1

    Petty has been under par most of the season 

    • Like 1

    Egg on face.

    any hope?
     


    Our big men need to play like big men.  Grundy is great below his knees but not giving us enough defensively in the air; same goes for the other talls forward and back.  Credit to Essendon, they have a strong plan and they are executing it well.  

    • Like 1
    Just now, leave it to deever said:

    His disposal has been haphazard but he's been getting the pill. Our backline is lost and we have no tall to take a mark inside 50. Jvrs 3rd game and you can't blame him. Huge error not playing Bbb.

    Yes, disposals all over the place. Sometimes he should run and carry the ball, he doesn't.

    Just now, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Had a feeling we’d be physically and mentally flat with back to back road trips.

    Credit to Essendon unfortunately.

    It’s round 5. Inexcusable. 

    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1
    • Shocked 1
     
    1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Right call not to play another tall, we’re already getting chopped up by Essendon runners, but it should’ve been Brown in, if healthy, and T Mc out.

    We’ve been seduced by Tommy’s flat track goals against the eagles reserves 

    Stop blaming the backline, if the damm pill is coming in with ease the flood gates will open, no forward line, midfield just not pushing hard enough, stop with hand balling to someone running on the inside when there is no one to go in the next passage of play.  As for the Spargo, umpire was correct, he is know for ducking the head, stop with Kossie in the middle get him just in the forward line.

    • Like 1
    3 minutes ago, DaveyJones'sLocker said:

    Agree but this is our biggest issue imo just like when Max went down. Good teams find a way to win with injuries, one soldier out one soldier in. 

    Absolutely agree, would have thought steven would have stepped up in Jake's absence, to be fair to the backline the ball is coming in pretty hot from the centre too which always makes it harder. 


    Guest
    This topic is now closed to further replies.
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: Sydney

      Just a game and percentage outside the Top 8, the Demons return to Melbourne to face the Sydney Swans at the MCG, with a golden opportunity to build on the momentum from toppling the reigning premiers on their own turf. Who comes in, and who makes way?

        • Like
      • 13 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Brisbane

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 12th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse a famous victory by the Demons over the Lions at the Gabba.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Like
      • 2 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Brisbane

      The Demons pulled off an absolute miracle at the Gabba coming from 24 points down in the 2nd Quarter to overrun the reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions winning by 11 points and keeping their season well and truly alive.

        • Love
        • Like
      • 183 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Brisbane

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive 48 votes lead in the Demonland Player of the Year ahead of Jake Bowey. Christian Petracca, Harvey Langford and Kade Chandler round out the Top 5. Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

      • 19 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Brisbane

      It’s Game Day, and the Demons are back on the road with a massive challenge ahead — facing the reigning premiers, the Brisbane Lions, at their Gabba fortress. The Lions are licking their wounds after a shock draw in Tasmania last week, while Melbourne’s season hangs in the balance. Can the Dees defy the odds and pull off a miracle to keep their razor thin finals hopes alive?

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 675 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 10

      The Sir Doug Nicholls Round kicks off in Darwin with a Top 4 clash between the Suns and the Hawks. On Friday night the Swans will be seeking to rebound from a challenging start to the season, while the Blues have the Top 8 in their sights after their sluggish start. Saturdays matches kick off with a blockbuster between the Collingwood and Kuwarna with the Magpies looking to maintain their strong form and the Crows aiming to make a statement on the road. The Power face a difficult task to revive their season against a resilient Cats side looking to make amends for their narrow loss last week. The Giants aim to reinforce their top-eight status, while the Dockers will be looking to break the travel hoodoo. The sole Saturday game is a critical matchup for both teams, as the Bulldogs strive to cemet their spot in the top six and the Bombers desperately want break into the 8. Sundays start with a bottom 3 clash between the Tigers and Kangaroos with both teams wanting to avoid the being in wooden spoon contention. The Round concludes with the Eagles still searching for their first win of the season, while the Saints look to keep their finals hopes alive with a crucial away victory. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

        • Like
      • 173 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All