Matt Demon 1,597 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 20 minutes ago, Herewecome2017 said: Are we ever going to see Charlie Spargo ever again? It is deeply concerning that he is still injured and not playing this weekend. He's playing a VFL practice match next week. 1 2 2 1
DeeSpencer 26,673 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 10 minutes ago, old dee said: Average player injured. Has contributed very little for 2 seasons. There are more talented players around now. He will find it difficult get a game in 2025. Ease up on the negativity in February. A healthy Spargs has plenty to contribute 6 2 1
DeeSpencer 26,673 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 13 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said: The opposition have a strong team in for the game - Team Selection: NORTH MELBOURNE 2. Finn O'Sullivan 3. Harry Sheezel 4. Aidan Corr 5. Caleb Daniel 8. Bailey Scott 9. Luke Davies-Uniacke 10. Colby McKercher 11. Luke McDonald 12. Jy Simpkin 13. Darcy Tucker 15. Dylan Stephens 19. Griffin Logue 20. Nick Larkey 22. Taylor Goad 24. Tom Powell 25. Paul Curtis 26. Luke Parker 28. Jack Darling 29. Will Phillips 30. Charlie Comben 32. Toby Pink 34. Jackson Archer 38. Tristan Xerri 39. Finnbar Maley 41. Jacob Konstanty 44. Cam Zurhaar 46. Robbie Hansen Jnr FB: Archer Logue Corr HB: McDonald Comben Daniel C; Scott Sheezel O’Sullivan HF: McKercher Darling Simpkin FF: Zurhaar Larkey Curtis Foll: Xerri Parker LDU Int: Tucker, Powell, Pink, Hansen Jnr E: Phillips, Konstanty, Stephens, Maley, Goad Although no idea what they’ll do with the bench if they go an extra tall or use Parker and Zurhaar as talls. A much stiffer backline than North have rolled out in recent years. Super talented young midfield and some weapons up forward. 1
godees 913 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 41 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said: FB: Archer Logue Corr HB: McDonald Comben Daniel C; Scott Sheezel O’Sullivan HF: McKercher Darling Simpkin FF: Zurhaar Larkey Curtis Foll: Xerri Parker LDU Int: Tucker, Powell, Pink, Hansen Jnr E: Phillips, Konstanty, Stephens, Maley, Goad Although no idea what they’ll do with the bench if they go an extra tall or use Parker and Zurhaar as talls. A much stiffer backline than North have rolled out in recent years. Super talented young midfield and some weapons up forward. Should beat us comfortably. They are pretty much full strength.
Harvey Wallbanger 1,395 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Herewecome2017 said: Are we ever going to see Charlie Spargo ever again? It is deeply concerning that he is still injured and not playing this weekend. He trained freely with the "early (non-playing) group" today so he is much much closer to having a run. He was not in rehab with the others today. Tomorrow was probably just too early, particularly considering the outcome of his participation in Round Zero last year. 1 1
leave it to deever 17,617 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I can't wait for footy. I'm sure like most here, I enjoy watching other teams but nothing beats the joy of us winning Last year was so painful. Id gotten so used to winning. I hope we can bounce back. And prior to that....losing two double chances in consecutive years was a really poor effort. We really should have won that final against Pies. Selection was really messed up. Goody dropped the ball. No way around it. The sub had played a few games and then was forced to play in a huge final. Wow... Simon Simon Simon. And not playing Grundy too was strange. But losing Milksham and then Gus was just the ultimate straw. Even then we almost won. Given the age and injuries of all our fwds...the club failed also in not recruiting a big experienced fwd. I fear it may be the case this year. I hope it's not. Years of footy doldrums for us Demon supporters had lulled me into a almost accepting failure. So to be on top for so many years made footy a whole new ballgame so to speak. Let's hope it happens again and we play finals this year. In any case it's been a long time between goals. See you all on game day. 3
old dee 24,083 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said: Ease up on the negativity in February. A healthy Spargs has plenty to contribute He will struggle to be fit enough to play before April.
Gator 18,053 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 2 hours ago, DeeSpencer said: How I'd line them up: FB: Petty McDonald Howes HB: Bowey Lever Hore C; Billings Rivers Lindsay HF: Sharp JVR Sparrow FF: Chandler Turner Langford Foll: Campbell Oliver Pickett Int: Laurie, AMW (Sestan), Woey, AJ That team is missing 9 of our starting 18, including some all-time greats of the MFC, and it's still better than some Melbourne teams I've seen run around this century. 2 3 1
DubDee 26,674 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Why do people care if we win or not? We have 11 of our best 25 out but not many serious injuries We want to see our kids and new guys Get our game plan going and get match fitness 2
DubDee 26,674 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Can’t WAIT to see langers, lindsay, AJ, sharp etc 1
Rab D Nesbitt 8,955 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I'm looking forward to seeing how our forwards AJ and Jeffo go but am a little concerned that without some of our best midfielders involved how often the ball will get down there. Some opposition sides virtually walked the ball out of the centre in the back end of last season. 2
DubDee 26,674 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 34 minutes ago, old dee said: He will struggle to be fit enough to play before April. He is coming back from a serious injury, let’s support him He has shown he is a quality small fwd and premiership player 4 2
Return to Glory 8,518 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Looking at the two squads, ours looks considerably more depleted. But a golden opportunity for fringe players 1
Oxdee 537 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 4 hours ago, DeeSpencer said: How I'd line them up: FB: Petty McDonald Howes HB: Bowey Lever Hore C; Billings Rivers Lindsay HF: Sharp JVR Sparrow FF: Chandler Turner Langford Foll: Campbell Oliver Pickett Int: Laurie, AMW (Sestan), Woey, AJ E: Verrall, Fullarton, Adams, Jeffo, Brown, Mentha, Sestan Maybe sub a few off at half time. Missing many of our best backline rebounders will hurt but hopefully the midfield can win enough of the pill to at least give the forwards a crack at it. How isn’t Jefferson making this team.::? 1 1
Docs Demons 1,810 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 3 hours ago, godees said: Should beat us comfortably. They are pretty much full strength. Who cares godees as it is only a match sim, and we get to see most of our youngsters and others that have come into our club. I'm excited to see what they can do, and the end result has no bearing on our chances this year.
Ghostwriter 5,452 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 3 hours ago, leave it to deever said: I can't wait for footy. I'm sure like most here, I enjoy watching other teams but nothing beats the joy of us winning Last year was so painful. Id gotten so used to winning. I hope we can bounce back. And prior to that....losing two double chances in consecutive years was a really poor effort. We really should have won that final against Pies. Selection was really messed up. Goody dropped the ball. No way around it. The sub had played a few games and then was forced to play in a huge final. Wow... Simon Simon Simon. And not playing Grundy too was strange. But losing Milksham and then Gus was just the ultimate straw. Even then we almost won. Given the age and injuries of all our fwds...the club failed also in not recruiting a big experienced fwd. I fear it may be the case this year. I hope it's not. Years of footy doldrums for us Demon supporters had lulled me into a almost accepting failure. So to be on top for so many years made footy a whole new ballgame so to speak. Let's hope it happens again and we play finals this year. In any case it's been a long time between goals. See you all on game day. There’s nothing quite like a Deeves stream of consciousness 🙃 1
picket fence 18,179 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 (edited) 5 hours ago, Herewecome2017 said: Are we ever going to see Charlie Spargo ever again? It is deeply concerning that he is still injured and not playing this weekend. Nup gooorn, never had pace to start with, so after Achilies surgery, will really struggle IMO Edited February 21 by picket fence 1
Sir Why You Little 37,455 Posted February 21 Posted February 21 20 hours ago, 58er said: No of course not, BUT incorrect information is confusing useless and exactly what I have pointed out from D/Lers on occasions. And the ones that stated pointing the bone at the website are in effect criticising paid employees that work completely differently to the opinions of some amateurs. Two ridiculous cheap shots this week were no Henderson recognition of Dees selecting for about 24 hours. Secondly was the delay in information on the Casey match after the AFL Match and simulation on the website. MFC generally is not the major news source for the Casey matches however today when the match times were changed due to the expected extreme heat this was followed up with mention of the Casey match afterwards. Pointedly was information of the train and tram details from a station allied with the tram no. As the best to get to Arden St plus match details the lack of shade etc. Demonland got confused the station and no tram and although I lived in Melbourne for over 40 years from 1948 the station/s and tram would not have altered in my nearly 77 years. Arden St has not moved either in 70 odd years. My only criticism of the website is that the headline for the North AFL match could have been about the time commencement change from 11AM to 10AM. That is the role of the website ( like bringing interviews and articles about players and correct and reliable advice on match times transport ) DLand is a discussion and opinion forum with variety of posts but not necessarily the detailed official information. So my point is get your info where you want to but don’t be upset if it’s the wrong source or is incorrect. However cheap shots on the speed of the website are ill founded and petty. The timing is allied to the process through the AFL not the discussion or potential of an event like on Demonland. The media also prioritise this approach and have for ever and a day Failure to understand these roles causes most of the reasons for confusion when it is a simple situation. WTF are you rambling on about?? 2
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