Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Lyon: No trophies at halfway mark

Alan Smithee
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

An interesting article today from Garry Lyon. He always has something pertinent to say & I agree with his comments.

He says ...

As well as the Cats are playing, as unexpected as the Kangaroos' success is in the first half of the year and as impressive as Hawthorn's 100-point victory was against Carlton on Friday night, these successes will be largely forgotten by the completion of Round 22.

But at Round 15 last year, Neale Daniher couldn't have been happier. The Dees had just won their 11th game in 12 matches and were sitting pretty in third position. They won just three of the last nine and no one was talking about their great mid-season run

Wins are worth four points, no more, no less

Whilst I agree and do not wish to take his article out of context, it is worth noting a couple of issues which I believe have merit.

What are the the consequences of a win from a business perspective. In particular, in the first half of the year?

Inhouse, they are never forgotten. Wins are just not 4 points Whilst a win is a win for the team, a win has significant and immesurable consequences for a club for the year. The benefits are there, in particular, for the aptly described 'second tier Vic clubs'.

From a financial perspective, a win can mean the difference between breaking even and suffering a financial loss. Its a cumulative factor which expands to a broader scale as the season progresses.

Case in points are Melbourne & Richmond. Both are categorised as 2nd tier clubs. Both are suffering financially from on field output so far. Richmond has forecasted a 1 million turndown in profits based on their win/loss ratio. Melbourne are not doing much better. Richmond say they can salvage their pride financially through busines support and sponsorshop revenue. I am not so sure about Melbourne.

I have parked my expectations for '07 and would just be happy for Melbourne to string a few wins together for the sake of our financial position. Our onfield success is the all important marketing tool.

Atm Finals and premierships don't even make it on the radar.

See link for sull story...

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/com...5E20322,00.html

  • Quote
    •  

    Good article by Lyon. Geelong and Hawthorn are perfect examples of June premiers.

    Adelaide and Sydney are timing their runs beautifully.

    Nothing would bring me greater joy than seeing Geelong going out in straight sets.

  • Quote

    I remember this time last year when Adelaide were on fire. Unbeatable and dead set certainty's to play in the grand final.

  • Quote
    •  

    Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • The Bailey Humphrey Thread

      The Demons are hoping to entice Gold Coast young gun Bailey Humphrey from the Suns as part of a trade deal for champion Demon Christian Petracca.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 3,395 replies
      dazzledavey36

    • The Christian Petracca Thread

      Premiership Norm Smith Medalist Christian Petracca has nominated the Gold Coast as his club of choice to be traded to.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 1,187 replies
      Demonland

    • The Clayton Oliver Thread

      Melbourne have held talks with Clayton Oliver and they’ve laid out where he fits in under Steve King’s vision and been frank about expectations. Oliver is still under contract for five years, but the door is open if he wants to explore his options elsewhere.

        • Sad
        • Thumb Down
      • 1,421 replies
      Demonland

    • AFLW PREVIEW: Essendon

      It’s Pink Lady night at Princes Park — a vibey Friday evening setting for a high-stakes clash between second-placed Melbourne and eleventh-placed Essendon. The wind-sheltered IKON Park, a favourite ground of the Demon players, promises flair, fire and a touch of pink. Melbourne has never lost a home-and-away game here, though the ghosts of two straight-sets finals exits in 2023 still linger. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 1 Steven May 

      The premiership defender has shown signs of wear and tear due to age, and his 2025 season was inconsistent, ending poorly with a suspension and a noticeable decline in performance. The Demons are eager to integrate younger players onto their list and have indicated that they may not be able to guarantee him senior games next season, in what would be the final year of his contract.

        • Like
      • 10 replies
      Demonland

    • 2025 Player Reviews: # 2 Jacob van Rooyen

      The young key tall failed to make progress during the season, with a decline in his goal kicking output. His secondary role as a backup ruckman, which may have hindered his ability to further develop his game, and he was also impacted by the team's poor forward connection. It will be interesting to observe his performance under a new coaching regime.

        • Like
      • 47 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.