Jump to content

Good news week (positive news only)

spirit of norm smith
spirit of norm smith
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 
9 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

 

Blue sky outlook 

Round one 2024 

7. The voltaren worked for Tmcd and BBB. Both contributed today. Not great but not carried by any means. They can come back next week. 

Dencorub! (yes i've tried both and i'm an old bugger with a creaky BB knee)

Edited by Demon Dynasty

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    Hats off to TMac and BBB, they really showed something. I wonder what the staff see in TMac over Tomlinson, similar output I would of thought.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     

    5 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    How good are Mondays when you know you kept the faith and the boys have a good win 😂🤓😂

    Even better after a FREE Grill'd Vegi burger!!

    Buy one get one free (any burger!)

    Today only!

    Edited by Demon Dynasty

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    We don’t have exact $ figures yet but we sold every last Gussy helmet, with every dollar going to the Danny Frawley Centre. One awesome couple bought 30 helmets ($600) but didn’t collect them, instead telling us to sell them again. Another generous person bought 10 but only collected one and asked that the others be given to folks in our bay who for whatever reason didn’t have one. Then there was some who paid more than the set price. Demons supporters are amazing ❤️💙

    Danielle Frawley was very grateful…

    79D9F9DA-BE09-4798-9CF9-6BD96D82A7DE.thumb.jpeg.aa74f5c13ad9749aad1100e7de672b12.jpeg


    52E71453-2E3D-4EAA-B6DC-20089A8CBF29.thumb.jpeg.c57988df80939a1ede941fbec16e0075.jpeg

     

  • Quote

    This pic is THE BEST!

    337AF6AB-2B67-474A-89EE-9AD9A4E4CA0B.thumb.jpeg.67e6182d831ba8e4c17201548ef4f1a7.jpeg

  • Quote
    •  
    23 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Hats off to TMac and BBB, they really showed something. I wonder what the staff see in TMac over Tomlinson, similar output I would of thought.

    I rewatched the game last night and TMac's performance was absolutely sublime. He's far ahead of Tomlinson imo.

  • Quote
    • Like 5

    Helmets were a great idea

    The tv coverage however failed ed to show them I guess its too controversial

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    On 14/03/2024 at 07:09, BDA said:

    We should restart any other of the many negative news threads to draw away the doom mongers from this thread

    *Fixed

     

    Edit: Apologies @WalkingCivilWar; you'd already posted similarly, I see!

    Edited by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

  • Quote
    On 16/03/2024 at 19:21, DeeZone said:

    Having Gus on the bench as the conduit between coaches and players on match days will be a big boon for our playing group - Starting tomorrow.❤️💙💕

    Definitely!

    He'll need to tag team carefully with Choco, though, I think?

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1

    Another good news week possibility. Pies are facing the prospect of going 0-3. Saints are no walkovers and coming off a loss, will want to make up for it. Expect another solid hit-out and the real possibility of a 'premiership hangover' media narrative developing over the Pies.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Love 2
    1 hour ago, Kent said:

    Helmets were a great idea

    The tv coverage however failed ed to show them I guess its too controversial

    But they loved the “blues bros” - couldn’t get enough of that tripe 

    You hit the nail on the head the AFL and 7 would rather push that whole Maynard fiasco under the carpet 

    I hope he cops it in every game he plays and I would love JV to run straight through him (legally of course) when he fronts up to us next time 

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Clap 2

    36 minutes ago, Kent said:

    Helmets were a great idea

    The tv coverage however failed ed to show them I guess its too controversial

    This is what I suspect, too. The helmets are a reminder of the AFL  at the tribunal in their attempt to appear as though they were serious about head trauma, only to dish up a half-arsed performance coz Collingwood. That’s how I see it.

    I watched the replay yesterday and was disappointed to see that after only one of *our goals they showed the cheer squad as opposed to after almost every goal in other matches, and even then because of all the flags and giant heads waving, the helmets weren’t visible. It’s a shame because we may well have raised more $ for the Danny Frawley Centre had we been given exposure.

    * The WB cheer squad were shown after three of their goals which is also less than usual. I guess the idea was to even things up. 🤷‍♀️ 

  • Quote
    6 minutes ago, Sydee said:

    But they loved the “blues bros” - couldn’t get enough of that tripe 

    You hit the nail on the head the AFL and 7 would rather push that whole Maynard fiasco under the carpet 

    I hope he cops it in every game he plays and I would love JV to run straight through him (legally of course) when he fronts up to us next time 

    They did look awesome, but happy that we only have to see them when Carlton play in Brisbane. What sch!tts me no end is that they were QLD-based Carlton members wearing matching ($165) outfits just for the spectacle of it. Our display was to raise $ and awareness for a very important cause, yet the cameras lapped them up and ignored us. 

  • Quote
    14 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    This is what I suspect, too. The helmets are a reminder of the AFL  at the tribunal in their attempt to appear as though they were serious about head trauma, only to dish up a half-arsed performance coz Collingwood. That’s how I see it.

    I watched the replay yesterday and was disappointed to see that after only one of *our goals they showed the cheer squad as opposed to after almost every goal in other matches, and even then because of all the flags and giant heads waving, the helmets weren’t visible. It’s a shame because we may well have raised more $ for the Danny Frawley Centre had we been given exposure.

    * The WB cheer squad were shown after three of their goals which is also less than usual. I guess the idea was to even things up. 🤷‍♀️ 

    Keep selling them before games at the MCG. Eventually they’ll be enough of them they can’t be avoided

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    On 15/03/2024 at 08:55, kryton101 said:

    This is my granddaughter’s first AFL season!  My daughter first broke the “ I’m pregnant” news by showing me the demons onesie size 0.  She now also has the little the demons jumper my mum knitted for her (my daughter), which has been waiting patiently worn by a teddy for 28 years.   

    now that is good news congrats Krytie

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Clap 1
    34 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    This is what I suspect, too. The helmets are a reminder of the AFL  at the tribunal in their attempt to appear as though they were serious about head trauma, only to dish up a half-arsed performance coz Collingwood. That’s how I see it.

    I watched the replay yesterday and was disappointed to see that after only one of *our goals they showed the cheer squad as opposed to after almost every goal in other matches, and even then because of all the flags and giant heads waving, the helmets weren’t visible. It’s a shame because we may well have raised more $ for the Danny Frawley Centre had we been given exposure.

    * The WB cheer squad were shown after three of their goals which is also less than usual. I guess the idea was to even things up. 🤷‍♀️ 

    Thanks WCW we are involved with a corrupt organization in my view The commentators made no mention of the helmets I'm guessing  they need their jobs

  • Quote
    • Angry 1

    23 minutes ago, Kent said:

    Thanks WCW we are involved with a corrupt organization in my view The commentators made no mention of the helmets I'm guessing  they need their jobs

    Got good attention in the Coach's presser at least.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Thanks 1
    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Keep selling them before games at the MCG. Eventually they’ll be enough of them they can’t be avoided

    We’re getting heaps of requests for them. So that may happen. 

  • Quote
    •  

    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

    • NON-MFC: Round 11

      Round 11, the second week of The Sir Doug Nicholls Round, kicks off on Thursday night with the Cats hosting the Bulldogs at Kardinia Park. Geelong will be looking to to continue their decade long dominance over the Bulldogs, while the Dogs aim to take another big scalp as they surge up the ladder. On Friday night it's he Dreamtime at the 'G clash between Essendon and Richmond. The Bombers will want to avoid another embarrassing performance against a lowly side whilst the Tigers will be keen to avenge a disappointing loss to the Kangaroos. Saturday footy kicks off as the Blues face the Giants in a pivotal clash for both clubs. Carlton need to turn around their up and down season while GWS will be eager to bounce back and reassert themselves as a September threat. At twilight sees the Hawks taking on the Lions at the G. Hawthorn need to cement themselves in the Top 4 but they’ll need to be at their best to challenge a Brisbane side eager to respond after last week’s crushing loss to the Dees on their home turf. The first of the Saturday night double headers opens with North Melbourne up against the high-flying Magpies. The Roos will need a near-perfect performance to trouble a Collingwood side sitting atop the ladder.

      • 273 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Sydney

      The two teams competing at the MCG on Sunday afternoon have each traversed a long and arduous path since their previous encounter on a sweltering March evening in Sydney a season and a half ago. Both experienced periods of success at various times last year. The Demons ran out of steam in midseason while the Swans went on to narrowly miss the ultimate prize in the sport. Now, they find themselves outside of finals contention as the season approaches the halfway mark. The winner this week will remain in contact with the leading pack, while the loser may well find itself on a precipice, staring into the abyss. The current season has presented numerous challenges for most clubs, particularly those positioned in the middle tier. The Essendon experience in suffering a significant 91-point loss to the Bulldogs, just one week after defeating the Swans, may not be typical, but it illustrates the unpredictability of outcomes under the league’s present set up. 

      • 16 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Brisbane

      “Max Gawn has been the heart and soul of the Dees for years now, but this recent recovery from a terrible start has been driven by him. He was everywhere again, and with the game in the balance, he took several key marks to keep the ball in the Dees forward half.” - The Monday Knee Jerk Reaction: Round Ten Of course, it wasn’t the efforts of one man that caused this monumental upset, but rather the work of the coach and his assistants and the other 22 players who took the ground, notably the likes of Jake Melksham, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver and Kozzie Pickett but Max has been magnificent in taking ownership of his team and its welfare under the fire of a calamitous 0-5 start to the season. On Sunday, he provided the leadership that was needed to face up to the reigning premier and top of the ladder Brisbane Lions on their home turf and to prevail after a slow start, during which the hosts led by as much as 24 points in the second quarter. Titus O’Reily is normally comedic in his descriptions of the football but this time, he was being deadly serious. The Demons have come from a long way back and, although they still sit in the bottom third of the AFL pack, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel as they look to drive home the momentum inspired in the past four or five weeks by Max the Magnificent who was under such great pressure in those dark, early days of the season.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Southport

      The Southport Sharks came to Casey. They saw and they conquered a team with 16 AFL-listed players who, for the most part, wasted their time on the ground and failed to earn their keep. For the first half, the Sharks were kept in the game by the Demons’ poor use of the football, it’s disposal getting worse the closer the team got to its own goal and moreover, it got worse as the game progressed. Make no mistake, Casey was far and away the better team in the first half, it was winning the ruck duels through Tom Campbell’s solid performance but it was the scoreboard that told the story.

      • 3 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • 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
      • 496 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/

      • 35 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All