Skip 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.

Welcome to Demonland: Thomas Matthews

Demonland
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

Got a few ahead of him in the queue though ...

  • Quote
    • Like 1
     
    3 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    Got a few ahead of him in the queue though ...

    Nah, he jumped over them

    Just couldn’t hold it

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 4
    50 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

    massive hanger and not coming down with the ball reminds me of Kossie. Great to watch though

    Kossie finally held onto one last year! I reckon he'll take a few more this season too.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    Looks like real gem and has a bit of the Toby Greens or Zac Bailey’s about him.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    He, Chandler, Pickett x2 is a nice mix of dynamic small forwards.

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Thanks 1
     

    Think this guy is the reason Kolt’s being trialled down back. They’ll want to get games into Matthews this year. Chandler, L Pickett and Matthews the smalls.

  • Quote
    • Like 8
    12 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Think this guy is the reason Kolt’s being trialled down back. They’ll want to get games into Matthews this year. Chandler, L Pickett and Matthews the smalls.

    Agreed. I actually think Kolt could be a really good lockdown defender on smalls/mediums a bit like a Starcevich.

  • Quote
    • Like 7
    • Thanks 1

    9 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Matthews looks like a ripper.

    Similar replacement for Spargo with his tenacious tackling, but also looks like he has more tricks as well.

    Wouldn't be hard to do!

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    10 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Matthews looks like a ripper.

    Similar replacement for Spargo with his tenacious tackling, but also looks like he has more tricks as well.

    I love Spargy-pants but I’m glad Tommy has more tricks than him because Charlie didn’t have any!

  • Quote
    36 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    I love Spargy-pants but I’m glad Tommy has more tricks than him because Charlie didn’t have any!

    except being our best kicking inside 50.

  • Quote
    • Like 9

    12 hours ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Think this guy is the reason Kolt’s being trialled down back. They’ll want to get games into Matthews this year. Chandler, L Pickett and Matthews the smalls.

    Kolt's down back because Bowser is out, CJ and Salem are both ticking time bombs with soft tissue injuries and AMW is still making his way back. And X Taylor has to build his tank and settle in to playing against men. We needed a fit body back there just to get through the intraclub.

    It will be great if Matthews can debut, yet alone more than that. He had a serious knee injury and was restricted to lap running in the rehab group until only a few weeks ago. The coaches won't be expecting him to get AFL games until they see consistent performance at Casey.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1
    13 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Matthews looks like a ripper.

    Similar replacement for Spargo with his tenacious tackling, but also looks like he has more tricks as well.

    If he can kick more than 35 metres we're already winning.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Haha 1
    15 minutes ago, poita said:

    If he can kick more than 35 metres we're already winning.

    True, but if he can hit targets inside 50 as reliably as Spargo did, to the point he was pretty much best in the league at it, then maybe kicking more than 35m isn't so important.

    Charlie might have had some limitations, but I'll always regard him as an important part of our rebuild and premiership.

  • Quote
    • Like 9
    • Clap 2
    2 hours ago, Bay Riffin said:

    except being our best kicking inside 50.

    I call that a ‘skill’. Just seemed like a trick to Melbourne supporters based on limited exposure to such a skill

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    13 hours ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Think this guy is the reason Kolt’s being trialled down back. They’ll want to get games into Matthews this year. Chandler, L Pickett and Matthews the smalls.

    The half back position seems to suit Tholstrup way more.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    3 hours ago, Bay Riffin said:

    except being our best kicking inside 50.

    Only issue was with him was he never did it anywher near enough...that's ontop of the fact thats essentially where his impact started and finished - Matthews appears to have signficantly more to his game (at least the ceiling to do so) than sprago did

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    43 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

    The half back position seems to suit Tholstrup way more.

    It might suit him but he'll be joining the queue at Casey.....Lindsay, Salem, Jiath, Howes, Taylor, AMW, Onley

    He'll need to find some sure handedness to get a game in the back half ahead of the first 4 on that list and there are 3 chasing him already.

    He really needs to become a midfielder but he ain't got it atm.......needs a solid year.

  • Quote
    •  
    1 hour ago, KozzyCan said:

    The half back position seems to suit Tholstrup way more.

    Agreed

    Mostly as he’s not smart nor skilled enough to flourish as a half forward / mid at this stage

    His kicking still looked like it left a lot to be desired - under no pressure executing a switch kick he still failed to hit targets

    He clearly seems to have a great attitude and positive personality but he is a long way from looking like a first round pick should as they are about to enter a third year on an AFL list

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    zach galifianakis circus GIF by BasketsFX

    20 hours ago, Great Sage said:

    That was a fair leap for a little guy 👏

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • POSTGAME: St. Kilda

      Never in doubt!!! In Steven King’s first game at the helm of the Melbourne Football Club, the Dees outlasted Saints in a wild, momentum-swinging thriller at the MCG, running out 13-point winners.

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Love
        • Like
      • 252 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: St. Kilda

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 16th March @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Dees stunning victory over the Saints at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 12 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: St. Kilda

      Max Gawn is gunning for his 5th Demonland Player of the Year award after going back to back for the past two season. Your votes for the Dees thrilling win over the Saints at the MCG. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Clap
      • 51 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: St. Kilda

      It’s Game Day, and 205 days have passed since the final siren sounded at the MCG, bringing Melbourne’s 2025 season to a close and marking the end of an era. In just a few hours, a new chapter begins for the Demons. What are you most hoping to see from Melbourne today?

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 579 replies
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 01

      With Opening Round done and dusted, Round 1 sees the full AFL competition finally swing into action for 2026. Discuss all the games this week that do not involve the Dees, share your tips, and let us know which results would suit Demons best.

        • Like
      • 390 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: 2026 Season Preview

      The boys previewed the 2026 Season sharing their early impressions of the new coach, the new players, observations from preseason training, and what they've made of the new game style. They also look ahead to the season with their predictions, the players they expect to rise, their expectations for the team, and what they see as a realistic pass mark for Melbourne in 2026.

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Like
      • 14 replies
      Demonland
    View All

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    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.