Jump to content

Welcome to Demonland: Harvey Langford

spirit of norm smith
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Kind of shocked he’s about 1 from 100 in taking contested marks even with getting clean hands on the ball so often.

That has to flip, got to be purely confidence and some strength under the ball because he marked it with ease in juniors.

His reading of the play and decision making are both excellent. Hopefully we see some more on ball time because we need that smarts in the corridor

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
     
    29 minutes ago, Random Task said:

    Possibly his best game yet. I know he kicked 3 against the Hawks earlier this year but today everything he did was damaging. On top of his use of the ball by foot, I was really impressed by his releasing handballs and decision making.

    agreed. the release to chandler for a goal was superb.

  • Quote
    • Thanks 2
    • Love 2
    • Clap 1
     

    24 touches, 6th most on the ground, at 75% DE, 3 goal assists, 9 score involvements, and always in the right place to receive on the outside of the contest.

    Kid is a jet.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Love 3
    • Clap 3

    That kick to Melk made me drool. His gut run to spoil (3rd quarter?) was also exceptional.

    3 goal assists, 9 score involvements, 500m gained. Seriously good.

  • Quote
    • Like 11
    • Love 3
     
    Just now, whatwhat say what said:

    very hard to see him not being the rising star winner at this point

    not sure what other rookies are close to as assured

    curtin 26 and 1 for the crows yesterday his only competition for the award

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    his skills are clean and sharp and he uses the ball very well

    great pick for us

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

    2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    very hard to see him not being the rising star winner at this point

    not sure what other rookies are close to as assured

    Curtin giving him a run for his money but to be fair he’s a second year player in a top 4 team

    You’d have to think Langford is polling the best out of the 2024 draftees - having an absolutely stellar debut season 🐂

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1

    For someone so left-side dominant, he still has plenty of time with ball in hand.

    He’s arguably in our best 5 players already and will remain that way for many years to come

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    imagine him after a full pre season

    XL too who barely had any preseason and it’s showing now

    Edited by DubDee
    drunk

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
    • Love 1
    29 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Surely he’s the Rising Star favourite. Another excellent performance. He was so composed in tough contests.

    Reckon Curtin is currently

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Realistically, how many players in the comp can spot that handpass to Chandler, and also nail it? That's just one of his brilliant displays today. Kid's a star.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Thanks 1
    • Clap 1

    Absolute gun..

    His kicking is an absolute weapon. Hes got a great mix of that Pendles composure and Viney grunt.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • Thanks 1

    Have to agree this kid plays like he has 100-150 games under his belt. Poise and makes the right decision so often.

    Vital for our future.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Thanks 2

    1 hour ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Reckon Curtin is currently

    Curtin has had a few good games recently, but across the whole season Langford is a clear level above. He's averaging 7 disposals more, more goals, more tackles, more score involvements, higher disposal efficiency etc. He's currently ranked in the top 100 players, with Nick Daicos the only other debut year player to do that since pre-covid. Levi Ashcroft is the only player eligible who could otherwise win it, though he's had the luxury of playing in the top team, getting lots of easy ball fed to him across half back and his disposals haven't been as damaging. Langfords disposal efficiency and hurt factor is through the roof.

    He's absolutely flying and looks like exactly what we hoped he'd become. Future star midfielder who hits the scoreboard - our next Trac.

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • Thanks 1
    • Love 3
     
    Just now, godees said:

    He is 5th line of betting which is absurd.

    Must be because most punters don't watch boring Melbourne matches late every Sunday arvo. I don't blame them.

    He's worth a bet at those demented unbalanced odds. Thanks for the tip!

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    Not sure if its been mentioned but the handball in traffic in the second quarter to set up chin for a goal was just sublime vision.

    So many would have thrown that on the boot to a pack inside f50.

    Crazy that he has that sort of game sense and IQ in his first year.

    Should be the favourite for the Rising Star.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
    • 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

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 15 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton at the MCG.
      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/

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

      • 13 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

      • 196 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Carlton

      It's Game Day and Clarry's 200th game and for anyone who hates Carlton as much as I do this is our Grand Final. Go Dees.

        • Haha
      • 669 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
    View All