Jump to content

Demonstone's Dastardly December Demonland Diabolical

Demonstone
Demonstone
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

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!

===============================================

 

 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

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     

    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

  • Quote
    • Haha 3
    • Clap 1
    • Author

    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. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    • Author

    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.

    lm88wca.jpg

  • Quote

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

  • Quote

    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.

    😁

     

  • Quote
    •  
    • Author

    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.

  • Quote

    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!

  • Quote
    • Author

    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.

     

    vTQoEpu.jpg

  • Quote
    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.

     

    vTQoEpu.jpg

    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!

     

     

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Author

    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.

    9903J7t.jpg

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    • Author

    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)  

     

  • Quote
    • Author

    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.

     

    LolnlL4.jpg

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Author

    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:

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Clap 1

    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.

     

    LolnlL4.jpg

    I knew you wouldn't let us down!

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1

    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

    • PREVIEW: Hawthorn

      Melbourne and Hawthorn who face off against each other this week have more in common than having once almost merged and about to wear a blue jumper with a red v triangle and an embroidered picture of a bird on the front. They also share the MCG as their main home ground, their supporters are associated with the leafy suburbs of Melbourne and in recent times, James Frawley graced the colours of both teams. Even more recently, both have bounced back from disastrous five game losing streaks to start off a season. Of course, the Hawks turned their bounce into a successful leap from the bottom of the ladder into a finals appearance, making it to the semifinals in 2024 and this year, they’re riding high in third place on the AFL table. The Demons are just three games into their 2025 bounce back, and are yet to climb their way out of the bottom four although they are sitting a game and percentage out of the top eight. However, with the current sportsbet odds of $3.90 to win this week’s encounter, it seems a forlorn hope that their upward progression will continue much longer.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Harvey Langford Interview

      On Wednesday I'll be interviewing the Melbourne Football Club's first pick in the 2024 National Draft and pick number 6 overall Harvey Langford. If you have any questions you want asked let me know. I will release the interview on Wednesday afternoon.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 30 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: West Coast

      On a night of counting, Melbourne captain Max Gawn made sure that his contribution counted. He was at his best and superb in the the ruck from the very start of the election night game against the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, but after watching his dominance of the first quarter and a half of the clash evaporate into nothing as the Eagles booted four goals in the last ten minutes of the opening half, he turned the game on its head, with a ruckman’s masterclass in the second half.  No superlatives would be sufficient to describe the enormity of the skipper’s performance starting with his 47 hit outs, a career-high 35 possessions (22 of them contested), nine clearances, 12 score involvements and, after messing up an attempt or two, finally capping off one of the greatest rucking performances of all time, with a goal of own in the final quarter not long after he delivered a right angled pass into the arms of Daniel Turner who also goaled from a pocket (will we ever know if the pass is what was intended). That was enough to overturn a 12 point deficit after the Eagles scored the first goal of the second half into a 29 point lead at the last break and a winning final quarter (at last) for the Demons who decided not to rest their champion ruckman at the end this time around. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Hawthorn

      The Demons return to the MCG to take on the High Flying Hawks on Saturday Afternoon. Hawthorn will be aiming to consolidate a position in the Top 4 whilst the Dees will be looking to take a scalp and make it four wins in a row. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 255 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: West Coast

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 5th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 3rd win row for the season against the Eagles.
      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.
      If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 25 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: West Coast

      Following a disastrous 0–5 start to the season, the Demons have now made it three wins in a row, cruising past a lacklustre West Coast side on their own turf. Skipper Max Gawn was once again at his dominant best, delivering another ruck masterclass to lead the way.

        • Love
        • Like
      • 215 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All