Jump to content

POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

Demonland
Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Some interesting things from channel 7.

In those last 5 minutes, Lever and some of our younger boys were out on their feet. Brisbane sprinting forward and some of the Dees boys just couldn't go with them.

Goodwin saying the players went into their shells and played safe - sounds like that is not what he is coaching them to do. 

Goodwin likes what he sees from the combo of JVR, Petty and Turner so I reckon we will be seeing them as a unit. (Cue Demonland meltdown)

General consensus is that we have rediscovered our DNA of pressure, intensity and contested possession

Edited by Maldonboy38

  • Quote
    • Like 8
    • Vomit 1
     
    17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    A good effort when we all thought we will get owned. I was happy with our midfield performance in particular. We smashed them in contested possessions and won the clearances which is a great sign without Trac and Salem. 
     

    But bitterly disappointing to once again [censored] the bed in front of goal. It’s cost us games, finals and probably another premiership and it’s infuriating.

    Also a massive massive [censored] you to the AFL and the absolute hacks they employ to umpire our game. That Rivers goal should never have been disallowed. They absolutely cost us a win tonight and if we were a club that stood for anything we would question this one sided display. But we won’t. And so continues the endless cycle of [censored] umpiring costing teams games. 
     

    2024 can get in the goddamn bin. 
     

    PS- great game from AMW!

    PPS- all you Clarry detractors can eat my shorts

    Eat my shorts Shelbyville 

  • Quote
    6 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    How many times will we [censored] the bed in front of goal before we admit it’s a massive issue that just won’t go away magically?

    Asking for a friend named Simon 

    Ask our supposed forward line coach 

  • Quote
    •  

    Nibbler wasn't intentional, looked that way but was optical I believe. 

    As for the loss - a true sign of where we are. This was a true 'season defining game' and we had every chance. 

    Bitter pill to swallow. 

    Window one step closer to shut.

  • Quote
    • Sad 1

    1 minute ago, Maldonboy38 said:

    Some interesting things from channel 7.

    In those last 5 minutes, Lever and some of our younger boys were out on their feet. Brisbane sprinting forward and some of the Dees boys just couldn't go with them.

    Goodwin saying the players went into their sells and played safe - sounds like that is not what he is coaching them to do. 

    Goodwin likes what he sees from the combo of JVR, Petty and Turner so I reckon we will be seeing them as a unit. (Cue Demonland meltdown)

    General consensus is that we have rediscovered our DNA of pressure, intensity and contested possession

    This sounds like an acknowledgement that we hit a fitness wall and consequently tried saving the game instead of trying to win it (because we didn’t have the necessary run to take it on).

    I’m bullish about what we can do if we play like this for the rest of the year but I’d reserve judgment on the idea that “we have rediscovered our DNA” until we do it week after week.

  • Quote
    •  
    14 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    A lot of posts about the inaccuracy. Confident we would have lost on xScore too. Each of the fourth quarter misses was a shot that on average gets kicked less than 50% of the time. 

    It’s still a problem, but in a game where our opponent was making the same sort of errors at the other end, I’m far more interested in our mindset, tactics and fitness. 

    What's up with our fitness? It seems to have deteriorated each year since 2021 to the point where now we struggle to run out games. In 2021 we used it as a weapon to run over teams in the 2nd half now we're lucky to hang on to 5-6 goal leads. It can't all be down to changed personnel.

  • Quote
    • Like 6

    Yes we faded but seriously we were given stuff all chance. Beating Lions in Brisbane a mammoth task. There were so many fine lines in this game. The last quarter fade out was expected but so many positives. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    46 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

    It looked like the Brisbane player clipped his foot which caused him to trip. 

     

    Edited by Gunna’s
    Watched replay

  • Quote
    7 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    They were behind Brisbane players and one of them was Daniher he baulked but they corralled him well didn’t over commit.

    Throughout the game it’s the small things not just that moment 

    That's just not true. Daniher was on the ground. Viney and Woey were in front of ANB, he just had to get it past McCluggage 

    Screenshot_20240628_230707_AFL.jpg

    Edited by Moonshadow

  • Quote
    9 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    How many times will we [censored] the bed in front of goal before we admit it’s a massive issue that just won’t go away magically?

    Asking for a friend named Simon 

    Name me a team team that doesn’t kick for goal poorly? Seems every skill in the modern era has improved except goal kicking

    Edited by Demon_spurs

  • Quote
    31 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

    To use a golf analogy, "You can be the best driver in the world but if you cannot putt, what's the point?

    I've seen Happy Gilmore. Just improve the putting and you win. Pretty sure Max Gawn was in that movie.

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    For now we just need to be proud of the guys and their efforts for the most part tonight. 

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Love 1

    25 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

    We were lucky to be that close. The Lions missed some easy chances as well. 

    No we weren't

  • Quote
    12 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

    Contest, defence.

    Hes not a fan of going out and winning it off our own boot, too busy worrying about what the opposition is doing (and taking far too long to decide what to do).

    It’s such a negative and uninspiring game plan. Go out and try and win the game, be proactive.

    Was it negative and uninspiring in the 2nd quarter? When we were also winning contest and playing a high press zone defence?

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    U have no idea role of a forward IS TO KICK GOALS [censored]

    It’s more than that the game has evolved a little the role of a forward is

    Lead up hard to the footy

    run deep to the square when the other tall leaves that area and potentially block their direct opponent on the way through to give your team mate the space they need

    stop your opponent from being able to rebound freely from D50

    Press up on your opponent and prevent easy transition 

    Lead out wide or high up the ground to take the intercept defender away from the hotspot as teams did to May when Lever was out

    Smalls get front and centre to win the ground ball or apply a tackle to lock it in

    Get separation from your opponent and/or create 1v 1s in your F50

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Was it negative and uninspiring in the 2nd quarter? When we were also winning contest and playing a high press zone defence?

    It’s his default setting. The moment things don’t go according to plan, he and the team fall back into old habits.

    Edited by Demon Disciple

  • Quote

    Well that hurt. I'm not as bullish on some of the youth as others are but I thought AMW showed some courage and dare. Sad that we played as well as this team realistically can and couldn't hold on.

    Petty and Langdon really let us down in front of goal. Had it on their boot.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    3 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    It’s more than that the game has evolved a little the role of a forward is

    Lead up hard to the footy

    run deep to the square when the other tall leaves that area and potentially block their direct opponent on the way through to give your team mate the space they need

    stop your opponent from being able to rebound freely from D50

    Press up on your opponent and prevent easy transition 

    Lead out wide or high up the ground to take the intercept defender away from the hotspot as teams did to May when Lever was out

    Smalls get front and centre to win the ground ball or apply a tackle to lock it in

    Get separation from your opponent and/or create 1v 1s in your F50

    All of which hairstyle and the the heartbreaker fail to do! Plus Chandler.Shizzen output!

    Edited by picket fence

  • Quote
    4 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

    That's just not true. Daniher was on the ground. Viney and Woey were in front of ANB, he just had to get it past McCluggage 

    Screenshot_20240628_230707_AFL.jpg

    No he wasn’t that photo is after the event Nibbler rolled over from his front Danniher was upright when Nibbler baulked

  • Quote
    • Clap 1
     
    21 minutes ago, The Stewster said:

    the most infuriating part of tonight...Turner trying to take chest mark instead of on the hands, missed goals with instant rebound by Brisbane, May's non mark, Rivers non goal. Some really dumb football by AFL players that should do the basisc well. easy from the couch, I know, but FFS!

    Agree with all of this but it was nice (funny) to see another team do some “Benny Hill” moments that are usually saved for the Dees - Hipwoods handball point lol and Dannihers chip pass to Charlie lol. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    1 minute ago, picket fence said:

    All of which hairstyle and the the heartbreaker fail to do!

    Remember you said last week you were taking a break, heed your own advice 

  • Quote
    • Love 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

    • CASEY: Geelong

      There was a time in the second quarter of the game at the Cattery on Friday afternoon when the Casey Demons threatened to take the game apart against the Cats. The Demons had been well on top early but were struggling to convert their ascendancy over the ground until Tom Fullarton’s burst of three goals in the space of eight minutes on the way to a five goal haul and his best game for the club since arriving from Brisbane at the end of 2023. He was leading, marking and otherwise giving his opponents a merry dance as Casey grabbed a three goal lead in the blink of an eye. Fullarton has now kicked ten goals in Casey’s three matches and, with Melbourne’s forward conversion woes, he is definitely in with a chance to get his first game with the club in next week’s Gather Round in Adelaide. Despite the tall forward’s efforts - he finished with 19 disposals and eight marks and had four hit outs as back up to Will Verrall in the second half - it wasn’t enough as Geelong reigned in the lead through persistent attacks and eventually clawed their way to the lead early in the last and held it till they achieved the end aim of victory.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Geelong

      I was disappointed to hear Goody say at his post match presser after the team’s 39 point defeat against Geelong that "we're getting high quality entry, just poor execution" because Melbourne’s problems extend far beyond that after its 0 - 4 start to the 2025 football season. There are clearly problems with poor execution, some of which were evident well before the current season and were in play when the Demons met the Cats in early May last year and beat them in a near top-of-the-table clash that saw both sides sitting comfortably in the top four after round eight. Since that game, the Demons’ performances have been positively Third World with only five wins in 19 games with a no longer majestic midfield and a dysfunctional forward line that has become too easy for opposing coaches to counter. This is an area of their game that is currently being played out as if they were all completely panic-stricken.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Essendon

      Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

        • Like
      • 201 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 04

      Round 4 kicks off with a blockbuster on Thursday night as traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG, with the Magpies looking to assert themselves as early-season contenders and the Blues seeking their first win of the season. Saturday opens with Gold Coast hosting Adelaide, a key test for the Suns as they aim to back up their big win last week, while the Crows will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Reigning wooden spooners Richmond have the daunting task of facing reigning premiers Brisbane at the ‘G and the Lions will be eager to reaffirm their premiership credentials after a patchy start. Saturday night sees North Melbourne take on Sydney at Marvel Stadium, with the Swans looking to build on their first win of the season last week against a rebuilding Roos outfit. Sunday’s action begins with GWS hosting West Coast at ENGIE Stadium, a game that could get ugly very early for the visitors. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda at Adelaide Oval looms as a interesting clash, with both clubs form being very hard to read. The round wraps up with Fremantle taking on the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in what could be a fierce contest between two sides with top-eight ambitions. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

        • Shocked
        • Like
      • 273 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Geelong

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. 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.

        • Clap
        • Haha
      • 52 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Geelong

      Captain Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year in his quest to take out his 3rd trophy. He leads Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver who are in equal 2nd place followed by Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. You votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 30 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All