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Demonstone's Dastardly December Demonland Diabolical

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Unless inspiration strikes, this is the last of my brainteasers for now as the arsenal is empty.

Anybody else interested in having a go?

Below is a team of currently listed AFL footballers, roughly in position.  

It's not a particularly strong side, but all the players have something in common.

I would rate this one as fairly straightforward but, then again, I already know the solution.

There are no prizes today.  Don't be greedy.  It's almost Christmas.

Answers in a PM only, thanks!

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 B:       Blake Hardwick     Steven May     Zac Guthrie

H/B:    Judd McVee     Caleb Graham     Jack Sinclair

C:       Nat Fyfe     Patrick Cripps     Daniel Rioli

H/F:   Toby Greene     Charlie Curnow     Sam Powell-Pepper

F:       Cody Weightman     Jake Waterman     Michael Frederick

R:       Darcy Cameron     Tom Green     Jack Steele

I/C:    Angus Sheldrick     Bigoa Nyuon     Jarrod Berry     Jack Crisp

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    I’m happy to submit a brain-buster for January to assist with keeping our minds sharp; ”Ethan’s Exquisitely Eccentric Elliptical Enigma.” 

    At least then I’ll actually get the answer (I hope). 

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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    Hmmm ... three hours, almost 100 views and not a single response as yet.

    Rest assured the answer is not as complicated as it initially appears.

    As an added incentive, I shall now award appropriate seasonal prizes for the first three wise men/women/either/other who manage to crack the puzzle. 

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    Come on all you clever Demonlanders, who among you is going to be one of the three wise guys?

    And no, I'm not talking about these three wise guys.

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    I think an explanation of the Green(e)s in green is warranted, Stone?

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    Before you hit the sack, DS… you know I love you, right? (And by love I mean tolerate), so it pains me to have to point out an error of yours, but ima go ahead and do it regardless. In your thread title you use the word ‘diabolical’ as a noun. Of course, ‘diabolical’ is an adjective.

    To every other Demonlander: you’re welcome.

    😁

     

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    Nothing to do with siblings, alas.  (Please PM me if you think you know the answer rather than posting here)

    I've had suggestions that they were all Rising Star nominees and that they share a surname with singers, but those answers are also incorrect.

    Another hint:

    All clubs are represented in the team except Adelaide and Essendon.  There is a very good reason for this.

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    10 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Before you hit the sack, DS… you know I love you, right? (And by love I mean tolerate), so it pains me to have to point out an error of yours, but ima go ahead and do it regardless. In your thread title you use the word ‘diabolical’ as a noun. Of course, ‘diabolical’ is an adjective.

    To every other Demonlander: you’re welcome.

    😁

     

    Good ballsy, WCW!

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    Congratulations to @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew who has nailed second place and earns himself second prize from the three wise men.  

    I think the item has been misspelled all these years and was really a future nod to the creator of this bloke.

     

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    6 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    Congratulations to @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew who has nailed second place and earns himself second prize from the three wise men.  

    I think the item has been misspelled all these years and was really a future nod to the creator of this bloke.

     

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    Puzzlers, please read whole post. This is not a photo of me... Well...

     

    Thanks, 'Stone. Chuffed. And looking forward to your biblical rewrite for third!

     

     

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    In most of my teasers, the answer is based on members of my team sharing a surname with another group - eg. singers, cricketers, actors, jockeys etc.  This puzzle is not like that and does have a football connection.

    No current coach qualifies for inclusion, although Luke Beveridge is almost eligible.

    Third prize is still up for grabs.  Who will earn the gift from the Maggi?*

    *  I believe that is the correct spelling.  Sauce?  Glad you asked.

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    Okay, last call before I wrap this one up with the reveal to be posted around 5pm.

    You may find it helpful to consider which teams the members of my side play for. (#givingitaway)  

     

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    Applause for @Roger Mellie who has solved the mystery and takes home third prize.

    I must confess I'm not exactly sure what the last of the three wise men's gift actually is, but I think this is right.

     

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    For those still waiting for the answer, you will both be relieved to know that the surname of all the players in this team starts with the same initial as the club they play for. 

    Hardwick/Hawthorn, May/Melbourne, Guthrie/Geelong and so on.

    Wasn't really that difficult was it?  :cool:

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    21 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    Applause for @Roger Mellie who has solved the mystery and takes home third prize.

    I must confess I'm not exactly sure what the last of the three wise men's gift actually is, but I think this is right.

     

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    I knew you wouldn't let us down!

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