I wonder if the ground he was being filmed at was Shepley Oval, home of the old Dandenong Redlegs. Interesting how places like Dandenong and Rowville are considered to be Vic Country for representative footy. Maybe the boundary is based on the first edition of the Melways. 

It is the Mornington Football Ground. And it is Elwood Peckett (not Picket), son of ex 250 game Saint, Justin Peckett.

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Wizard of Koz

I think Stingray players have the choice of opting for either Metro or Country. Probably the chance of a bit more exposure if electing Country over Metro, but my god the travelling for training 😱

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Demon Disciple

1 hour ago, adonski said:

 

A great video.

I like the fact that Harvey "The Bison" Langford enjoys training and improving his skills with his mates. He speaks well too.

I wish him all the best this year at the Demons and hope he earns a chance for a senior AFL debut when the coaches think he is ready.

Exciting times for the Demons! 👹🔴🔵

 

As the experts say the harder you train the luckier you get, might have been RDB. Boy Harvey Langford is so damn impressive, I’m not exaggerating but I was really hanging out for Langfordd for our first pick, would have taken him if we had pick 1.

2 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

I think Stingray players have the choice of opting for either Metro or Country. Probably the chance of a bit more exposure if electing Country over Metro, but my god the travelling for training 😱

Stingrays zone includes Frankston and District Junior Football League, South East Juniors and Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League. All of these leagues are considered to be Country Football Leagues so no Stingrays players don’t have a choice. 

3 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Interesting how places like Dandenong and Rowville are considered to be Vic Country for representative footy. Maybe the boundary is based on the first edition of the Melways. 

Sounds a bit like the firefighting demarcation: CFA (vs MFB) includes a lot of what is suburban Melbourne 

1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

As the experts say the harder you train the luckier you get, might have been RDB. Boy Harvey Langford is so damn impressive, I’m not exaggerating but I was really hanging out for Langfordd for our first pick, would have taken him if we had pick 1.

You and Tim Lamb both, DZ. He said before the draft Harvey was a must-have and they were delighted to have the opportunity to pick him. 

early on you are looking for glimpses of something special. this kid produced a few on the weekend. the one hand gather that left rocket onto the leading full forwards chest probably the highlight. 

13 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I wonder if the ground he was being filmed at was Shepley Oval, home of the old Dandenong Redlegs. Interesting how places like Dandenong and Rowville are considered to be Vic Country for representative footy. Maybe the boundary is based on the first edition of the Melways. 

Very likely Rab, my father used to tell me he went into the country for WW11 army maneuvers. Guess where? Dandenong. Then off on the first troop ship to New Guinea and the Kokoda. 

15 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I wonder if the ground he was being filmed at was Shepley Oval, home of the old Dandenong Redlegs. Interesting how places like Dandenong and Rowville are considered to be Vic Country for representative footy. Maybe the boundary is based on the first edition of the Melways. 

Ground was Alexandra Park, in Mornington. Can see the new Pavilion (with name) in the background.

10 hours ago, old dee said:

Very likely Rab, my father used to tell me he went into the country for WW11 army maneuvers. Guess where? Dandenong. Then off on the first troop ship to New Guinea and the Kokoda. 

That's interesting OD. Your story reminded me of when I was a kid back home and one summer we had the Gordon Highlander regiment (which doesn't exist any more) practicing manoeuvres in our town before being deployed in Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. I remember one of them hiding behind a hedge in our front garden in full gear with a rifle. Nowadays army manoeuvres in Dandenong would be good practice for deployment in Afghanistan. 

Edited February 25Feb 25 by Rab D Nesbitt
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On 24/02/2025 at 17:19, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I wonder if the ground he was being filmed at was Shepley Oval, home of the old Dandenong Redlegs. Interesting how places like Dandenong and Rowville are considered to be Vic Country for representative footy. Maybe the boundary is based on the first edition of the Melways. 

I'm pretty sure my late father told me that maybe about the time the VFL started in the late 1800s that Brighton, Melbourne was considered a country town and the rich would take the train there to stay in their holiday homes.

9 minutes ago, Go Ds said:

I'm pretty sure my late father told me that maybe about the time the VFL started in the late 1800s that Brighton, Melbourne was considered a country town and the rich would take the train there to stay in their holiday homes.

That wouldn't surprise me GD's. The Portsea of it's day. 

45 minutes ago, Go Ds said:

I'm pretty sure my late father told me that maybe about the time the VFL started in the late 1800s that Brighton, Melbourne was considered a country town and the rich would take the train there to stay in their holiday homes.

Correct.

Until just a few years ago I owned a cottage on Beach Rd Sandringham.  On researching its history it was built in the late 1800's and was originally someone's holiday house.  

As @Rab D Nesbitt said Sandringham and surrounds were the Portsea of its day where those of East Melbourne would train it to Sandy.  It is why that train line was built; the Sandy station is the end of the line.  

Sandy, Hampton and Brighton Beach stations are opposite the beach but other stations needed horse and buggy to get to the beach.

Edited February 25Feb 25 by Lucifers Hero

On 24/02/2025 at 16:29, adonski said:

 

Has the picture on the right been photoshopped?

If not his nickname should be dimples !!!!

2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Has the picture on the right been photoshopped?

If not his nickname should be dimples !!!!

Man it up and leave it at "Dint"

10 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Correct.

Until just a few years ago I owned a cottage on Beach Rd Sandringham.  On researching its history it was built in the late 1800's and was originally someone's holiday house.  

As @Rab D Nesbitt said Sandringham and surrounds were the Portsea of its day where those of East Melbourne would train it to Sandy.  It is why that train line was built; the Sandy station is the end of the line.  

Sandy, Hampton and Brighton Beach stations are opposite the beach but other stations needed horse and buggy to get to the beach.

Yep! My first 30 years were this neck of the woods. I'd say the famous beach houses/boxes nearish to where Dendy St meets Beach Rd would have a connection to a lot of these well-to-do and their holiday houses.

On 24/02/2025 at 20:07, DeeZone said:

As the experts say the harder you train the luckier you get, might have been RDB. Boy Harvey Langford is so damn impressive, I’m not exaggerating but I was really hanging out for Langfordd for our first pick, would have taken him if we had pick 1.

Is that the traditional Welsh spelling?

16 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Correct.

Until just a few years ago I owned a cottage on Beach Rd Sandringham.  On researching its history it was built in the late 1800's and was originally someone's holiday house.  

As @Rab D Nesbitt said Sandringham and surrounds were the Portsea of its day where those of East Melbourne would train it to Sandy.  It is why that train line was built; the Sandy station is the end of the line.  

Sandy, Hampton and Brighton Beach stations are opposite the beach but other stations needed horse and buggy to get to the beach.

luci at sandringham beach when she owned a cottage there

16 hours ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

That wouldn't surprise me GD's. The Portsea of it's day. 

I don't think in my wildest imagination that Brighton could be compared to Portsea.

28 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

luci at sandringham beach when she owned a cottage there

HaHa!  🤔  The cottage is old but not moi!

 

Looks like ladies day in the vicinity of Middle Park!  What a time to not be alive!

 

 

Methinks amidst all our angst about losses, Harvey's first game performance has gone under the radar.

• 26 disposals ( 3rd team best) @ 77% DE

• 15 contested possessions (team best)

• 6 clearances (team best)

• 5 inside 50 (team best)

• 365 mt gained (5th team best)

• 10 score involvements (equal team best)

• 1 goal

All in just 66% game time. Imagine the damage he will inflict when he plays a full game.

We just experienced our future and it will be worth going to games to watch him play.

So just want to draw attention to his stunning debut.

Edited March 31Mar 31 by Lucifers Hero

2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Methinks amidst all our angst about losses, Harvey's first game performance has gone under the radar.

• 26 disposals ( 3rd team best) @ 77% DE

• 15 contested possessions (team best)

• 6 clearances (team best)

• 5 inside 50 (team best)

• 365 mt gained (5th team best)

• 10 score involvements (equal team best)

• 1 goal

All in just 66% game time. Imagine the damage he will inflict when he plays a full game.

We just experienced our future and it will be worth going to games to watch him play.

So just want to draw attention to his stunning debut.

It's just a shame he gets to celebrate it with a bunch of leaders with no spirit