This is now confirmed. Practice match on Sunday, February 18th vs Richmond at Casey Fields. Start time yet to be decided.

The Demon Army will be putting on a sausage sizzle and we’re thinking it will be a good turnout since this is one of a couple of events this preseason that are essentially in place of a traditional Family Day, and because Richmond fans will no doubt turn up. This will be an important opportunity for us to raise some much-needed funds, too. Those giant heads don’t grow on trees, y’ know. Well, they’re made of paper so I guess they actually do grow on trees but y’all know what I mean. 😁

We need to outnumber the Tigers fans, so please try to come and support our beloved Dees. Let’s make this a wonderful prelude to season 2024!

GO DEES!!!

❤️💙

40 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

This is now confirmed. Practice match on Sunday, February 18th vs Richmond at Casey Fields. Start time yet to be decided.

The Demon Army will be putting on a sausage sizzle and we’re thinking it will be a good turnout since this is one of a couple of events this preseason that are essentially in place of a traditional Family Day, and because Richmond fans will no doubt turn up. This will be an important opportunity for us to raise some much-needed funds, too. Those giant heads don’t grow on trees, y’ know. Well, they’re made of paper so I guess they actually do grow on trees but y’all know what I mean. 😁

We need to outnumber the Tigers fans, so please try to come and support our beloved Dees. Let’s make this a wonderful prelude to season 2024!

GO DEES!!!

❤️💙

Good work WCW

Do you know why there was no traditional family day this year? It was a great event last year i thought. I would definitely have brought the kids along this year again.

Maybe because our preseason is effectively a week shorter ? 

We attended the family day out at Casey fields last year and had a great day and it was well attended, should be huge with the Tiges supporters there as well.!!

4 hours ago, BDA said:

Good work WCW

Do you know why there was no traditional family day this year? It was a great event last year i thought. I would definitely have brought the kids along this year again.

 

4 hours ago, Deestar9 said:

Maybe because our preseason is effectively a week shorter ? 

That’s the reason. Our first match is two weeks earlier than in previous seasons, yet we still have two practice matches scheduled. Instead of a Family Day, we’re having a sausage sizzle, activities for kids etc. at both practice matches. The aspect of Family Day that appeals to many, ie. getting pics with and autographs from players, is something the Club will decide. And whereas we know the practice match vs Carlton at Ikon is a ticketed event, we’ve not yet been told if the same applies at the vs Richmond at Casey match. 

The real question @WalkingCivilWar

Will there be Cupcakes in the DA tent?

Disappiontingly, will be in Apollo Bay at this time, and would have looked forward to two double snag delights with onions and that special recipe WCW Sauce! Made to a recipe, not just a price🤩

But never fear..... I should be out and about in slthera land this Monday, I hope!

Edited January 27, 20242 yr by picket fence

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

The real question @WalkingCivilWar

Will there be Cupcakes in the DA tent?

I hope so!!! How good are those cupcakes?! I’m pretty sure they’ll be on offer at both practice matches. 😋

Also, @picket fence… I’m always “Till B!ttch” at our BBQs. I’ve only been on cooking duties once and never will be allowed again since it seems not many folks like their snags well-done, and by well-done I meant burnt beyond recognition. Go figure 🤷‍♀️ 

8 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I hope so!!! How good are those cupcakes?! I’m pretty sure they’ll be on offer at both practice matches. 😋

Also, @picket fence… I’m always “Till B!ttch” at our BBQs. I’ve only been on cooking duties once and never will be allowed again since it seems not many folks like their snags well-done, and by well-done I meant burnt beyond recognition. Go figure 🤷‍♀️ 

I did cooking duties at the original(?) Gosch's and QB Fed Sq barbies.

Pressure!

23 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

This is now confirmed. Practice match on Sunday, February 18th vs Richmond at Casey Fields. Start time yet to be decided.

The Demon Army will be putting on a sausage sizzle and we’re thinking it will be a good turnout since this is one of a couple of events this preseason that are essentially in place of a traditional Family Day, and because Richmond fans will no doubt turn up. This will be an important opportunity for us to raise some much-needed funds, too. Those giant heads don’t grow on trees, y’ know. Well, they’re made of paper so I guess they actually do grow on trees but y’all know what I mean. 😁

We need to outnumber the Tigers fans, so please try to come and support our beloved Dees. Let’s make this a wonderful prelude to season 2024!

GO DEES!!!

❤️💙

Interesting that it is against Richmond where they have Yze as Coach and we have McQualter in our den. Should make for an interesting fight.

Seven action-packed periods of match simulation against the Tigers will also feature signing opportunities, kids activities and partner givaways, kicking off at Casey Fields on Sunday, February 18.

The Melbourne Richmond clash will be followed by school holiday open trainings in April and July also featuring signing opportunities, giveaways and kids activities.

Full details of the three Demon Family Series sessions can be found below.

Demon Family Match Simulation:

Date: Sunday 18th Feb
Location: Casey Fields
Gate open: 9.30am
Match commences: 10am
Inclusions:
Seven-quarter match simulation
Signing opportunities
Kids' activities
Partner giveaways

Demon Family Series April School Holiday Open Training

Date and location: TBC (Gosch's Paddock or nearby location)
Inclusions:
Players training
Signing opportunities
Kids' activities
Partner giveaways

Demon Family Series July School Holiday Open Training

Date and location: TBC (Gosch's Paddock or nearby location)
Inclusions:
Players training
Signing opportunities
Kids' activities
Partner giveaways

In case you are wondering, here are the other Match Simulation Practice Matches that are scheduled.

Match simulations (live on Kayo)

Sunday, February 18
Melbourne v Richmond, Casey Fields, 10am AEDT

Wednesday, February 21
North Melbourne v Collingwood, TBC, 10am AEDT

Thursday, February 22
Sydney v Greater Western Sydney, Tramway Oval, 10am AEDT
Carlton v Geelong, Ikon Park, 11am AEDT
Brisbane v Gold Coast, Brighton Homes Arena, 5pm AEST

Friday, February 23
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, Whitten Oval, 11am AEDT
St Kilda v Essendon, RSEA Park, 2pm AEDT
Port Adelaide v Adelaide, Alberton Oval, 5pm ACDT

Saturday, February 24
West Coast v Fremantle, Mineral Resources Park, 4.45pm AWST

 

[censored] I'd love to go and watch, sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday, but Casey Fields is such a pain in the backside to get too... hope we get to see plenty of our new names running around and get given some real game time.

I've never been out to Casey, but planning to go watch the practice match.

Keen to get people's thoughts on if it is better to train out there or drive and park?

8 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I've never been out to Casey, but planning to go watch the practice match.

Keen to get people's thoughts on if it is better to train out there or drive and park?

drive. Cranbourne train station is the closest to Casey Fields and its about an hours walk away...

Edited February 2, 20242 yr by smiFFy

26 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I've never been out to Casey, but planning to go watch the practice match.

Keen to get people's thoughts on if it is better to train out there or drive and park?

Defs drive there. The carpark is big and it’s right next to the ground.

30 minutes ago, smiFFy said:

[censored] I'd love to go and watch, sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday, but Casey Fields is such a pain in the backside to get too... hope we get to see plenty of our new names running around and get given some real game time.

… Especially at 10am on a Sunday (PT timetable). I have to be there at 8:30am. Good times. 😃

17 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

… Especially at 10am on a Sunday (PT timetable). I have to be there at 8:30am. Good times. 😃

Why so early? Is there a banner for practice games or will there be a BBQ?

27 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Why so early? Is there a banner for practice games or will there be a BBQ?

A BBQ. It takes a while to set up and we wanna be ready for the first wave of people since this is an opportunity to raise funds (in the absence of an official Family Day).  But a banner for practice games would be funny 😆 

 

I got super excited this weekend when I realised our first hit out is only two weeks away!

27 minutes ago, Stu said:

I got super excited this weekend when I realised our first hit out is only two weeks away!

It’ll be here before we know it, Stu!

Seven quarters where we’ll get to see everyone in action.

Recent history says Richmond supporters will turn up in big numbers.

So we need as many of our supporters as possible to attend! Yes folks can watch it at home on Kayo, but our players can’t see/hear them. If you ask our boys (and girls), they’ll tell you it makes a world of difference when they know we’re there, and I know because I’ve asked them, of course I’ve asked them. 😅

The live stream   is it only on Kayo or can i watch it on the MFC/AFL website ?

Don't have Kayo  poor self funded retiree, don't get a pension,  and hours west of melbourne, Get nuthin from Labor or Liberal. still working.

My darling and myself arch typical Baby Boomers / DINKS

can I watch it for nuthing.