PREGAME: Match SIM vs North Melbourne

[layzie 34,365]

On 16/02/2025 at 12:32, bush demon said:

Looks like The Crows, The Eagles, The Swans and Hawks could be in  for some grief...

Nice job, a mascot joke always goes down well here! 

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,323]

#uselessinformation

I used to live in North Melbourne when matches were still played there. I could hear the siren from my abode.

[58er 6,829]

On 19/02/2025 at 06:56, Ghostwriter said:

You’ve been talking about the best way to get to Arden St? Or you’ve been talking about Demonland not being the place to go to for things like the best way to get to Arden St? If the latter, there’s no harm in posting tips from people who may know the area well for folks who don’t know the area well. 

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. 

[Ghostwriter 4,314]

5 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. 

Okaaaaay 

[58er 6,829]

On 19/02/2025 at 08:09, binman said:

Indeed.

Particularly because the MFC website is useless as an information source.

I just went to the MFC website app looking for info on the practice match, thinking the info would likely not include public transport info.

Well, after looking for 5 minutes for info about the game I couldn't find ANYTHING. Nada, bubkis, nil.

No doubt it's there somewhere, but I couldn't see it. And wasn't going to waste any more time looking. 

I wonder how many fans will miss the first half of the game given it's starting at 10am to 11am. 

@58er given you're so hot on only using the MFC website as the source of information about all thing MFC how about you find the info on the app, post a screen shot of it - and let us know how long it took you to find it.

Yesterday all the info inc correct transport info and new times was posted. As a major news story.

Yes I acknowledge that I missed GW ‘S posting of the game change time from an 11.am to 10 am on Monday at 13.37 and apologies to her. 

But as for priority  in print yesterday’s coverage of the North games, the

transport and facilities for shade etc. at the ground far outweighed the articles by GW during the week. 

In fact the incorrect train station and no tram advice in D/L  had to be corrected despite the fact that all the transport and Ground locations have virtually been the same since the middle of 1960’s. 

Yes it’s been about 30 plus years or more since Arden St used as an AFL ground. The train stations are both about 15/20 mins I believe walk from the games venue. 

Hopefully all are sun smart and water guzzling tomorrow. 

PS Binman I do not do APPS nor does GW I would say. 

You wont convince me Yo not look at yha AFL MFC websites before DLand for info about our game ie match centre and facts. 

I love D/L for its differences of opinions and the totally different way of all posters engaging in our great Club and game. But the facts are indisputable who gives out the more reliable and factual info. 

It’s not always the first but it’s not based on opinion but fact 95% of the time. 

You have your footy loading  love child Binman I have this and swear by it. 
 

[58er 6,829]

On 19/02/2025 at 08:09, binman said:

Indeed.

Particularly because the MFC website is useless as an information source.

I just went to the MFC website app looking for info on the practice match, thinking the info would likely not include public transport info.

Well, after looking for 5 minutes for info about the game I couldn't find ANYTHING. Nada, bubkis, nil.

No doubt it's there somewhere, but I couldn't see it. And wasn't going to waste any more time looking. 

I wonder how many fans will miss the first half of the game given it's starting at 10am to 11am. 

@58er given you're so hot on only using the MFC website as the source of information about all thing MFC how about you find the info on the app, post a screen shot of it - and let us know how long it took you to find it.

Yesterday all the info inc correct transport info and new times was posted. As a major news story.

Yes I acknowledge that I missed GW ‘S posting of the game change time from an 11.am to 10 am on Monday at 13.37 and apologies to her. 

But as for priority  in print yesterday’s coverage of the North games, the

transport and facilities for shade etc. at the ground far outweighed the articles by GW during the week. 

In fact the incorrect train station and no tram advice in D/L  had to be corrected despite the fact that all the transport and Ground locations have virtually been the same since the middle of 1960’s. 

Yes it’s been about 30 plus years or more since Arden St used as an AFL ground. The train stations are both about 15/20 mins I believe walk from the games venue. 

Hopefully all are sun smart and water guzzling tomorrow. 

PS Binman I do not do APPS nor does GW I would say. 

You wont convince me Yo not look at yha AFL MFC websites before DLand for info about our game ie match centre and facts. 

I love D/L for its differences of opinions and the totally different way of all posters engaging in our great Club and game. But the facts are indisputable who gives out the more reliable and factual info. 

It’s not always the first but it’s not based on opinion but fact 95% of the time. 

You have your footy loading  love child Binman I have this and swear by it. 
 

[58er 6,829]

On 19/02/2025 at 08:09, binman said:

Indeed.

Particularly because the MFC website is useless as an information source.

I just went to the MFC website app looking for info on the practice match, thinking the info would likely not include public transport info.

Well, after looking for 5 minutes for info about the game I couldn't find ANYTHING. Nada, bubkis, nil.

No doubt it's there somewhere, but I couldn't see it. And wasn't going to waste any more time looking. 

I wonder how many fans will miss the first half of the game given it's starting at 10am to 11am. 

@58er given you're so hot on only using the MFC website as the source of information about all thing MFC how about you find the info on the app, post a screen shot of it - and let us know how long it took you to find it.

Yesterday all the info inc correct transport info and new times was posted. As a major news story.

Yes I acknowledge that I missed GW ‘S posting of the game change time from an 11.am to 10 am on Monday at 13.37 and apologies to her. 

But as for priority  in print yesterday’s coverage of the North games, the

transport and facilities for shade etc. at the ground far outweighed the articles by GW during the week. 

In fact the incorrect train station and no tram advice in D/L  had to be corrected despite the fact that all the transport and Ground locations have virtually been the same since the middle of 1960’s. 

Yes it’s been about 30 plus years or more since Arden St used as an AFL ground. The train stations are both about 15/20 mins I believe walk from the games venue. 

Hopefully all are sun smart and water guzzling tomorrow. 

PS Binman I do not do APPS nor does GW I would say. 

You wont convince me Yo not look at yha AFL MFC websites before DLand for info about our game ie match centre and facts. 

I love D/L for its differences of opinions and the totally different way of all posters engaging in our great Club and game. But the facts are indisputable who gives out the more reliable and factual info. 

It’s not always the first but it’s not based on opinion but fact 95% of the time. 

You have your footy loading  love child Binman I have this and swear by it. 
 

[KozzyCan 798]

23 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

If fans turned up (say 15k plus) it would probably be a disaster from a crowd management/facilities viewpoint. I think they would want sub 2k at most

I doubt there's any danger of that anyway.

[58er 6,829]

On 19/02/2025 at 08:09, binman said:

Indeed.

Particularly because the MFC website is useless as an information source.

I just went to the MFC website app looking for info on the practice match, thinking the info would likely not include public transport info.

Well, after looking for 5 minutes for info about the game I couldn't find ANYTHING. Nada, bubkis, nil.

No doubt it's there somewhere, but I couldn't see it. And wasn't going to waste any more time looking. 

I wonder how many fans will miss the first half of the game given it's starting at 10am to 11am. 

@58er given you're so hot on only using the MFC website as the source of information about all thing MFC how about you find the info on the app, post a screen shot of it - and let us know how long it took you to find it.

Yesterday all the info inc correct transport info and new times was posted. As a major news story.

Yes I acknowledge that I missed GW ‘S posting of the game change time from an 11.am to 10 am on Monday at 13.37 and apologies to her. 

But as for priority  in print yesterday’s coverage of the North games, the

transport and facilities for shade etc. at the ground far outweighed the articles by GW during the week. 

In fact the incorrect train station and no tram advice in D/L  had to be corrected despite the fact that all the transport and Ground locations have virtually been the same since the middle of 1960’s. 

Yes it’s been about 30 plus years or more since Arden St used as an AFL ground. The train stations are both about 15/20 mins I believe walk from the games venue. 

Hopefully all are sun smart and water guzzling tomorrow. 

PS Binman I do not do APPS nor does GW I would say. 

You wont convince me Yo not look at yha AFL MFC websites before DLand for info about our game ie match centre and facts. 

I love D/L for its differences of opinions and the totally different way of all posters engaging in our great Club and game. But the facts are indisputable who gives out the more reliable and factual info. 

It’s not always the first but it’s not based on opinion but fact 95% of the time. 

You have your footy loading  love child Binman I have this and swear by it. 
 

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,300]

19 hours ago, At Least I Saw a Flag said:

#uselessinformation

I used to live in North Melbourne when matches were still played there. I could hear the siren from my abode.

#moreuselessinformation

We lost our last 7 games at Arden street, some by hideous margins.

Our last win there came in 1976. 23 point win.

(although we did win a praccy match there in 2020 if that counts...)

[old dee 24,018]

20 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

#moreuselessinformation

We lost our last 7 games at Arden street, some by hideous margins.

Our last win there came in 1976. 23 point win.

(although we did win a praccy match there in 2020 if that counts...)

No idea who is playing for Nth tomorrow, they could easily win based on the side we are likely to field. The format seem a bit strange so who knows what we should draw from tomorrow's game. Probably not much.

[Harvey Wallbanger 1,338]

Team Selection:

MELBOURNE

2. Jacob Van Rooyen
8. Jake Lever
10. Daniel Turner
13. Clayton Oliver
14. Jack Billings
16. Bailey Laurie
17. Jake Bowey
19. Harvey Langford
20. Xavier Lindsay
21. Matthew Jefferson
22. Blake Howes
24. Trent Rivers
25. Tom McDonald
26. Jed Adams
27. Marty Hore
28. Will Verrall
29. Tom Campbell
30. Harry Sharp
32. Tom Sparrow
33. Tom Fullarton
35. Harrison Petty
36. Kysaiah Pickett**
37. Kade Chandler
38. Oliver Sestan
39. Ricky Mentha Jnr
40. Taj Woewodin
41. Kynan Brown
42. Aidan Johnson
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Looks like we nailed the team except AMW is included in the list, but didn't run around today?

[Demonland 73,651]

 

[chook fowler 19,709]

44 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Team Selection:

MELBOURNE

2. Jacob Van Rooyen
8. Jake Lever
10. Daniel Turner
13. Clayton Oliver
14. Jack Billings
16. Bailey Laurie
17. Jake Bowey
19. Harvey Langford
20. Xavier Lindsay
21. Matthew Jefferson
22. Blake Howes
24. Trent Rivers
25. Tom McDonald
26. Jed Adams
27. Marty Hore
28. Will Verrall
29. Tom Campbell
30. Harry Sharp
32. Tom Sparrow
33. Tom Fullarton
35. Harrison Petty
36. Kysaiah Pickett**
37. Kade Chandler
38. Oliver Sestan
39. Ricky Mentha Jnr
40. Taj Woewodin
41. Kynan Brown
42. Aidan Johnson
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Looks like we nailed the team except AMW is included in the list, but didn't run around today?

No Henderson which is a surprise 

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,300]

34 minutes ago, old dee said:

No idea who is playing for Nth tomorrow, they could easily win based on the side we are likely to field. The format seem a bit strange so who knows what we should draw from tomorrow's game. Probably not much.

Had a brief look at North's squad and it's pretty strong compared to ours.

Scoreboard's irrelevant tomorrow but the form of some borderline '23' players isn't.

[whatwhat say what 23,544]

44 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

 Team Selection:

MELBOURNE

2. Jacob Van Rooyen
8. Jake Lever
10. Daniel Turner
13. Clayton Oliver
14. Jack Billings
16. Bailey Laurie
17. Jake Bowey
19. Harvey Langford
20. Xavier Lindsay
21. Matthew Jefferson
22. Blake Howes
24. Trent Rivers
25. Tom McDonald
26. Jed Adams
27. Marty Hore
28. Will Verrall
29. Tom Campbell
30. Harry Sharp
32. Tom Sparrow
33. Tom Fullarton
35. Harrison Petty
36. Kysaiah Pickett**
37. Kade Chandler
38. Oliver Sestan
39. Ricky Mentha Jnr
40. Taj Woewodin
41. Kynan Brown
42. Aidan Johnson
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Looks like we nailed the team except AMW is included in the list, but didn't run around today?

B: Bowey, McDonald, Lever
HB: Howes, Petty, Moniz-Wakefield
C: Billings, Rivers, Sharp
HF: Brown, Turner, Sparrow
F: van Rooyen, Jefferson, Chandler
Foll: Campbell, Oliver, Pickett
I/C: Laurie, Langford, Lindsay, Adams, Hore, Verrall, Fullarton, Sestan, Mentha Jr, Woewodin, Johnson

32 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Go to the link ...

They forgot to list the selected players in the Team selection page

Just listed who IS NOT playing 🤦‍♀️

[DeeSpencer 26,400]

9 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

No Henderson which is a surprise 

Played for the Eagles on Monday, a 5 day back up including travel, meeting new team mates, uprooting his life is probably a lot to ask for. 

[Whispering_Jack 31,221]

Others not playing ~

Rested:

Max Gawn, Ed Langdon, Christian Salem, Steven May, Bayley Fritsch and Jack Henderson 

Injured:

Judd McVee (hamstring), Jack Viney (ribs), Christian Petracca (ribs), Caleb Windsor (skin infection), Koltyn Tholstrup (bone stress), Luker Kentfield (illness), Jake Melksham (hamstring), Charlie Spargo (Achilles) and Shane McAdam (Achilles)

[spirit of norm smith 16,644]

Judd McVee (hamstring), Jack Viney (ribs), Christian Petracca (ribs), Caleb Windsor (skin infection), Koltyn Tholstrup (bone stress), Luker Kentfield (illness), Jake Melksham (hamstring) and Charlie Spargo (Achilles)  


Ouch, already a worry !!! 
 

[DeeSpencer 26,400]

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.

[Herewecome2017 9]

Are we ever going to see Charlie Spargo ever again?

It is deeply concerning that he is still injured and not playing this weekend. 

[PaulRB 6,435]

Can we have Captain Clarry!?! 
 

please. 🙏 

[old dee 24,018]

32 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Had a brief look at North's squad and it's pretty strong compared to ours.

Scoreboard's irrelevant tomorrow but the form of some borderline '23' players isn't.

First outing for 2025, as you suggest a few players need to show they are more that vfl talents.

[old dee 24,018]

10 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. 

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.

[Whispering_Jack 31,221]

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