On 20/01/2025 at 04:54, old55 said:

It's a bit disappointing that our new recruits aren't wearing their numbers on their training tops. At least they weren't last Wednesday at Gosch's.

It's also disappointing that the new draftees don't have their photos on the MFC website against their jumper numbers.

  On 28/11/2024 at 09:20, spirit of norm smith said:

Jumpers to be presented by … ??? 

some suggestions 

Demon numbers:  
Daniel Turner - 10. Angus Brayshaw. 
Koltyn Tholstrup - 12 Todd Viney 
Harvey Langford - 19 Ray Biffin
Xavier Lindsey - 20    Colin Garland 
Tom Campbell - 29   Juice Newton 
Harry Sharp - 30   ANB 🤣… Paul Hoppy Hopgood
Ricky Mentha Jnr - 39   Nev Jetta 🤞
Aidan Johnson - 42   Russell Robertson 

I would have gone with Harvey Langford - (Darren Bennett) 19 Ray Biffin  

                                  Xavier Lindsey - 20 (Matthew Febey)   Colin Garland 

  On 28/11/2024 at 04:06, whatwhat say what said:

really hope kolt dons a headband like todd for the ultimate mullet / headband combo

 

I did notice yesterday Vines is growing a rather Todd-like mullet himself, I think soon he’ll need the Todd headband! Complete the look of his old man :) 

  On 20/01/2025 at 19:36, Katrina Dee Fan said:

I did notice yesterday Vines is growing a rather Todd-like mullet himself, I think soon he’ll need the Todd headband! Complete the look of his old man :) 

The headband is a good ideal, but it needs to be red not white.

It'll cover up the bleeding

I’m tipping that Jack Henderson gets #43 so he gets a locker next to his former Werribee teammate Aidan Johnson.

  On 18/02/2025 at 07:33, Whispering_Jack said:

I’m tipping that Jack Henderson gets #43 so he gets a locker next to his former Werribee teammate Aidan Johnson.

That could be a good get WJ.

34 of course remains waiting for next National Draft.

Edited February 18Feb 18 by Redleg

  On 20/01/2025 at 19:36, Katrina Dee Fan said:

I did notice yesterday Vines is growing a rather Todd-like mullet himself, I think soon he’ll need the Todd headband! Complete the look of his old man :) 

Has grown to match the metaphorical stature of Todd over the years, so might as well take on the look as well.  I'm not sure it will eventuate, but I'd love to see Jack captain the team in his own right for a season or two.

  On 18/02/2025 at 07:33, Whispering_Jack said:

I’m tipping that Jack Henderson gets #43 so he gets a locker next to his former Werribee teammate Aidan Johnson.

Yep I think he gets 43 for sure 

  On 20/01/2025 at 01:14, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Just goes to show that I get all my footy news from Demonland, not the MFC's own website.

But thanks for providing the link.

You don’t know what you are missing if you don’t read BOTH.  

Is the setting aside of number 34 a gentle wink to supporters that Kalani has chosen the Dee’s? To be honest the GC will struggle to get him with their other academy picks looking more advanced. If he were to choose GC at this point I think we should hold a sit in at Jeff’s house.

  On 18/02/2025 at 23:34, Roost it far said:

Is the setting aside of number 34 a gentle wink to supporters that Kalani has chosen the Dee’s? To be honest the GC will struggle to get him with their other academy picks looking more advanced. If he were to choose GC at this point I think we should hold a sit in at Jeff’s house.

At Gosch’s last week I asked Ricky M why he was wearing #34. He hadn’t realised he was wearing the wrong jumper and when he did all the boys laughed. Then young Woey asked me “who’s #34?” I said “Kalani White” and they loved it. 😁

  On 18/02/2025 at 07:33, Whispering_Jack said:

I’m tipping that Jack Henderson gets #43 so he gets a locker next to his former Werribee teammate Aidan Johnson.

Virtual certainty, I'd say. Only the months-long-foreshadowed-spoken-for #34 available earlier. A Werribee Pod is a bonus.

The only other thought (another nod to the Werribee alma mater):

#50?

I agree that jumper number #43 would be perfect for Jack Henderson.

Could even get Guy Rigoni (a former wearer of number #43) back down to the Melbourne Football Club to present Jack his jumper in his first AFL game!

  On 18/02/2025 at 07:33, Whispering_Jack said:

I’m tipping that Jack Henderson gets #43 so he gets a locker next to his former Werribee teammate Aidan Johnson.

He said in his interview on the club site that his locker’s next to AJ’s.

On the Dees app, Henderson is listed as our number 43 👍🏼

  On 19/02/2025 at 08:56, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Virtual certainty, I'd say. Only the months-long-foreshadowed-spoken-for #34 available earlier. A Werribee Pod is a bonus.

The only other thought (another nod to the Werribee alma mater):

#50?

Tom Flower 26 games would luurve to present! As previous no 34!

  On 21/02/2025 at 11:41, BC_1718_DC said:

On the Dees app, Henderson is listed as our number 43 👍🏼

He signed his first (fan’s) jumper today which belongs to a little buddy of mine. He put 43 next to his signature so I asked if it’s official. He said, “Yeah it is, it’s great coz I’m right next to Johnno.” And just like the eejit I am, I asked “Who’s Johnno?” 🤦‍♀️ 

 

Disco was wearing #31 today (Will V was wearing it for the first quarter like we weren’t confused enough already) and it reminded me that I’ve yet to see Disco in the #10 guernsey. At training he always wears a numberless guernsey and even Harves (Bison) and X have their numbers. Wondering if there’s a reason for it. 

  On 22/02/2025 at 06:55, Ghostwriter said:

Disco was wearing #31 today (Will V was wearing it for the first quarter like we weren’t confused enough already) and it reminded me that I’ve yet to see Disco in the #10 guernsey. At training he always wears a numberless guernsey and even Harves (Bison) and X have their numbers. Wondering if there’s a reason for it. 

Respect for Gus?

  On 22/02/2025 at 06:55, Ghostwriter said:

Disco was wearing #31 today (Will V was wearing it for the first quarter like we weren’t confused enough already) and it reminded me that I’ve yet to see Disco in the #10 guernsey. At training he always wears a numberless guernsey and even Harves (Bison) and X have their numbers. Wondering if there’s a reason for it. 

Don't tell me Harvey Langford or his teammates like the nickname "The Bison" or just "Bison"?

I actually suggested "The Bull" or "The Bison" as a nickname in another post a few days ago. Mainly because he seems strongly built and very determined.

Unfortunately, my nickname suggestions aren't as creative as Rex Hunt. But happy for "Bison" to catch on. 😎👍🏻

  On 22/02/2025 at 08:15, Supreme_Demon said:

Don't tell me Harvey Langford or his teammates like the nickname "The Bison" or just "Bison"?

I actually suggested "The Bull" or "The Bison" as a nickname in another post a few days ago. Mainly because he seems strongly built and very determined.

Unfortunately, my nickname suggestions aren't as creative as Rex Hunt. But happy for "Bison" to catch on. 😎👍🏻

Oh make no mistake… Harvey LOVES the nickname Bison. I couldn’t remember who had suggested it (now I realise it was you) but at training yesterday I told him someone on Demonland suggested “Bull” or “Bison.” He scratched the bum-fluff on his chin, deep in thought then said, “Bison, huh? Yeah it’d be very cool to be called Bison.” Then this morning I saw him and said, “Good luck today, Harves!” He turned back and said, “Harves?” I said, “Soz. Good luck today, Bison!” The smile said it all. 
 

edit: I’ve already told a few of the boys and so far they all agree that it’s a great nickname for him. 

Edited February 22Feb 22 by Ghostwriter

  On 22/02/2025 at 07:41, Deeoldfart said:

Respect for Gus?

That’s what I thought it might be. It’s definitely different to every other assignment of numbers. 

  On 22/02/2025 at 06:55, Ghostwriter said:

Disco was wearing #31 today (Will V was wearing it for the first quarter like we weren’t confused enough already) and it reminded me that I’ve yet to see Disco in the #10 guernsey. At training he always wears a numberless guernsey and even Harves (Bison) and X have their numbers. Wondering if there’s a reason for it. 

They might be planning something around it for round 1?

  On 22/02/2025 at 08:42, Ghostwriter said:

Oh make no mistake… Harvey LOVES the nickname Bison. I couldn’t remember who had suggested it (now I realise it was you) but at training yesterday I told him someone on Demonland suggested “Bull” or “Bison.” He scratched the bum-fluff on his chin, deep in thought then said, “Bison, huh? Yeah it’d be very cool to be called Bison.” Then this morning I saw him and said, “Good luck today, Harves!” He turned back and said, “Harves?” I said, “Soz. Good luck today, Bison!” The smile said it all. 
 

edit: I’ve already told a few of the boys and so far they all agree that it’s a great nickname for him. 

Hahahahaha! That's brilliant! 😁

"The Bison" is now official for Harvey Langford.

Thank you for that! Never given an AFL player their own nickname before.

I used to love "The Ox" David Schwarz though! I actually can't remember who gave him that nickname (maybe Garry Lyon?) but I do remember he apparently had a number plate on his car that said "The Ox" back in the late 1990s or early 2000s.

Now we just gotta get BT and Bruce McAvaney to start calling Harvey Langford "The Bison" when they commentate on TV.

Edited February 22Feb 22 by Supreme_Demon

I'm tipping that Jai Culley gets #44 so he gets a locker next to his fellow SSP recruit Jack Henderson.