Demonstone's Infamous Inhumane Inglorious Inquisition.

[Demonstone 22,316]

 

Nobody expects the Demonstone Inquisition!

However, with little footy news to discuss, the only other current major sporting events of note have us horsing around, putting a soccer in it and hearing crickets.  It's clearly time for another diversion.

What is the common factor that unites all the past and present players in today's team? 

It's a fair to middling team (the bench is not strong) and a very easy puzzle.

Answers in a PM only, please.

The first to solve the teaser will of course win themselves ... the comfy chair!

 

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B:       Jack Henry     Easton Wood     Ryan Ferguson

H/B:   Nick Maxwell     Brad Miller     Hayden Young

C:       Tyson Edwards     Greg Williams     Chad Warner

H/F:   Bailey Smith     Wayne Carey     Paul Chapman

F:       Paul Abbott     Peter Curran     Matthew Stokes

R:       Ben Marsh     Tom Green     Sam Mitchell

I/C:    Tom Phillips     Alan Atkinson     Luke Livingstone     Tom Williamson

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Congratulations to @Lucifers Hero who has solved the teaser and can expect a delivery truck to arrive shortly with her much deserved comfy chair.

Have at it Demonlanders!   There are still a couple of minor prizes to be won.

[Lucifers Hero 39,599]

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

Congratulations to @Lucifers Hero who has solved the teaser and can expect a delivery truck to arrive shortly with her much deserved comfy chair.

Have at it Demonlanders!   There are still a couple of minor prizes to be won.

Thank you!  Send the delivery truck to a charity...as I'm a bit of a 'mimimalist' with furnishings.

I'll settle for a

Edited November 5, 2023 by Lucifers Hero

[Lucifers Hero 39,599]

Reckon people will 'kick themselves' when they see how easy this quiz is!

Edited November 5, 2023 by Lucifers Hero

[Demonstone 22,316]

Second prize has been claimed by @hardtack.

Although the comfy chair has gone, he is now the proud owner of a nice fluffy cushion.

[Demonstone 22,316]

Well done to @WalkingCivilWar for working it out and claiming third spot.

I trust she will enjoy her prize of a lovely, decorative antimacassar.  

[Demonstone 22,316]

Please welcome @dl4e to the winners' circle.  Alas, the prize bag is empty.

[Demonstone 22,316]

@Jumping Jack Clennett has jumped in with the correct answer to round out today's Famous Five.

 

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I won't be able to attend to this brainteaser until tomorrow morning, so it can stay open until then.

There's been no real hints so far, but I can reveal that the solution is topical.

[Lucifers Hero 39,599]

12 hours ago, Demonstone said:

I won't be able to attend to this brainteaser until tomorrow morning, so it can stay open until then.

There's been no real hints so far, but I can reveal that the solution is topical.

Without high-jacking your gig, some clues for the 'early birds' this morning:

I found the most familiar names first then the not so familiar. 

{Additional clues deleted}

From there it was a short step to work out how the rest fit a topical subject.

If you have the answer PM Demonstone, do not post it here.

 

Edited November 5, 2023 by Lucifers Hero

[Demonstone 22,316]

2 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Without high-jacking your gig

You just did.

[Lucifers Hero 39,599]

16 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

You just did.

Oooops!!

But no-one has solved it in the 3 hours since I posted the clue so it can't have been very helpful.

Maybe folks need a clue for the Quiz Master himself !!

 

Edit:  since the 'early birds' had their chance to solve the quiz I have deleted the key parts of the clue!  Over to you.

Edited November 5, 2023 by Lucifers Hero

[Demonstone 22,316]

Thanks for editing out the revealing info, Luci.

I'll keep it going for a bit longer.  

The answer doesn't relate to football, but another sport may be involved.

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It will come as no surprise to learn that @tilly18 has once again nailed the answer.

@Ethan Tremblay is part of the way there but missing the key link.

Reveal to be posted around lunchtime today.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,826]

Part of the way there is good enough for me. 

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Well done to @Watson11 for cracking the puzzle and providing more information (to be revealed!).

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The answer to this teaser is that all the players in my team share a surname with squad members for their country in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

@Watson11 noted that former Adelaide Crows listed player Balraj Singh would have been eligible if he had managed to play a game at AFL level.

The team with their real names is listed below.  My favourite is that bloke in the centre!

 

B:       Matt Henry (NZ)     Mark Wood (ENG)     Lockie Ferguson (NZ)

H/B:   Glenn Maxwell (AUS)     David Miller (SAF)     Will Young (NZ)

C:       Scott Edwards (NED)     Lizaad Williams (SAF)     Dave Warner (AUS)

H/F:   Steven Smith (AUS)     Alex Carey (AUS)     Mark Chapman (NZ)

F:       Sean Abbott (AUS)     Sam Curran (ENG)     Ben Stokes (ENG)

R:       Mitchell Marsh (AUS)     Cameron Green (AUS)     Daryl Mitchell (NZ)

I/C:    Glenn Phillips (NZ)     Gus Atkinson (ENG)     Liam Livingstone (ENG)     Kane Williamson (NZ)