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.

A Draft-Done-and-Dusted Distraction: a Doozy or a Doddle?

Timothy Reddan-A'Blew
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

An objective sometimes thrown up at Draft time is 'team balance'. I reckon our chaps did a pretty good job on this but fell a bit short. They did a good job bringing in Xavier Taylor, Latrelle Pickett, Riley Onley, Kalani White and Oscar Berry, but I suggest, in letting Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Charlie Spargo and Deakyn Smith - yes, Deakyn Smith! - go, and retiring Nathan Jones early, they missed a greater opportunity. Credit to the Board, though, for its contribution to balance in its selection of our new coach (he's such a good fit, and already so familiar, that I feel quite comfortable moving on already from 'Mr King' to 'Steve')

This team might not seem balanced, but it really is. Why? [PMs, blah, blah, blah - you know the drill!]

B:

Jake BOWEY

Xavier TAYLOR

Kalani WHITE

HB:

Jake LEVER

Blake HOWES

Nathan JONES

C:

Xavier LINDSAY

Bailey LAURIE

Christian PETRACCA

HF:

Trent RIVERS

Daniel TURNER

Clayton OLIVER

F:

Bayley FRITSCH

Harry SHARP

Latrelle PICKETT

Foll:

Max GAWN

Kysaiah PICKETT

Charlie SPARGO

I/C:

Jack VINEY

Riley ONLEY

Deakyn SMITH

 

Shane McADAM

Oscar BERRY

Coach: Steve KING

  • Quote
    • Thanks 3
    • Clap 1
    • Sad 1
     

    We won't be trying to fix everything in one off season. Just getting the ball rolling imo.

    26 will be a transition year.... from what we were ( fill in blank ) to where we're going in 27 and beyond... finals and flags.

    It might not seem so unbalanced once we see the nature of the beast ( unfold ).

    Actually looking forward to the first bounce.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Thanks 1
    • Haha 1
    • Shocked 1
    Just now, beelzebub said:

    We won't be trying to fix everything in one off season. Just getting the ball rolling imo.

    26 will be a transition year.... from what we were ( fill in blank ) to where we're going in 27 and beyond... finals and flags.

    It might not seem so unbalanced once we see the nature of the beast ( unfold ).

    Actually looking forward to the first bounce.

    Oh yeh.... the quiz.. lol

    Never mind me

  • Quote
    • Haha 5
     

    Each row is worth the same scrabble score, provided Trent Rivers is on a double word score, the H in Nathan Jones is on a triple letter, and you cheat extensively.

    But I actually feel like I'm on the right track here.

    (I am the dog that brings its own red herring to the hunt)

  • Quote
    • Haha 6
    3 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

    But I actually feel like I'm on the right track here.

    Hmmm, I was concentrating on the followers.

    Imagine if Charlie Spargo stood on Kysaiah Pickett's shoulders. He'd then be the same height as Max Gawn.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 4

    • Author

    56 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    Actually looking forward to the first bounce.

    ...of me?

    ...out of here?

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 2

    These always remind me of Ol' Jeff's cartoons.... just gotta find the bloody hook !!

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1
    • Author
    12 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    These always remind me of Ol' Jeff's cartoons.... just gotta find the bloody hook !!

    Nice memory, BB!

    It's an under-appreciated aspect of Demonland, being a source of nostalgia.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
     
    16 hours ago, beelzebub said:

    Actually looking forward to the first bounce.

    The first “bounce”?

    A thing of the past now, I believe…

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Author
    29 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    These always remind me of Ol' Jeff's cartoons.... just gotta find the bloody hook !!

    I'm sorry I haven't made it this easy for you all!...

    Screenshot_20251125_093110_Chrome.jpg

  • Quote
    • Haha 2

    • Author

    So, 🦗🦗🦗, somewhat! 😏

    Amazingly - for what he came up with, not that he did come up with something, of course - @Demonstone has given me 2 answers that apply and are direct consequences of the intended actual answer. He has the Victoria Cross of 'participation' awards accordingly.

    But the hard-currency medals are all still up for grabs.

    The answer is not related to footy, or to MFC, or to anything beyond them. It's all there right in front of you on the page in the OP.

    Edited by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

  • Quote

    I declared myself 100% stumped and request, nay, DEMAND clues.

    Ideally clues that give it away completely at the exact moment I next check demonland.

  • Quote
    • Haha 3

    Im still overthinking ( obviously ) these bloody things .. I do see a couple of subtle clues ... ( this done after a few Proseccos , standing on a chair , on my head squinting )

    I mean.... this is clear as ........MUD !!!!

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    15 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    Im still overthinking ( obviously ) these bloody things .. I do see a couple of subtle clues ... ( this done after a few Proseccos , standing on a chair , on my head squinting )

    I mean.... this is clear as ........MUD !!!!

    Not gonna share deets but I PMd “Timothy” with a query and I do believe I am now on the precipice of breaking this whole thing wide open.

    JK. I still have nfi

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Clap 1
    • Author

    @Ghostwriter has spotted something important. She now teeters between glory and madness.

    No clues there. Just a sympathetic observation.

    You don't need anything else but that team sheet to find the balance I claim for it. Concentrate: centre your thoughts and you'll be left right there with the answer.

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    1_IJ36tPyklCM_2PLButhrEg.gif

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Author
    7 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

    1_IJ36tPyklCM_2PLButhrEg.gif

    @Ghostwriter has just PMd me a pic of that piece of paper!

    Edited by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Author

    WE HAVE A WINNER!

    @Ghostwriter COME ON DOWN!

    If the W Awards venue is still set up, that would be fitting!

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Clap 1
    13 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    WE HAVE A WINNER!

    @Ghostwriter COME ON DOWN!

    If the W Awards venue is still set up, that would be fitting!

    No longer teetering between glory and madness, but fully embracing both!

    I'm still stuck and teetering between surly and sullen.

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Sad 1
    • Author
    1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

    No longer teetering between glory and madness, but fully embracing both!

    I'm still stuck and teetering between surly and sullen.

    Are you counting on me to spell it out, perhaps, LG? You, too, @beelzebub, and any others lurking secretly? @Demonstone, you were so, soo, sooo close, too.

    Edited by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

  • Quote
    • Haha 1

    4 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    Are you counting on me to spell it out, perhaps, LG? You, too, @beelzebub, and any others lurking secretly? @Demonstone, you were so, soo, sooo close, too.

    Does a bear...

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1

    I just realised…

    I beat Demonstone!

    🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

    Edited by Ghostwriter
    Added more party emojis coz this is a momentous occasion! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • Quote
    • Haha 1
    • Clap 2
    5 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    Are you counting on me to spell it out, perhaps, LG? You, too, @beelzebub, and any others lurking secretly? @Demonstone, you were so, soo, sooo close, too.

    You’re practically giving the answer to them, TRAB!

    We can’t all be as smart as I am 🤭

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
     
    On 25/11/2025 at 05:28, Spirit of '87 said:

    The first “bounce”?

    A thing of the past now, I believe…

    First “throw up!”

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    28 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    You’re practically giving the answer to them, TRAB!

    We can’t all be as smart as I am 🤭

    The worst of it is I know he IS effectively describing the answer....

    It's staring me in the face...

    And I'm still overthinking it

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 1
    • Sad 1

    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

    • NON-MFC: 2026 Opening Round

      Finally the 2026 AFL Premiership Season is upon us. While Melbourne sits out Opening Round, there is still plenty of footy to enjoy with five non-MFC clashes to kick off the new season. It all begins on Thursday night with a blockbuster at the SCG as Sydney hosts Carlton in what should be a strong early test for both sides. On Friday night, Gold Coast gets its chance to open the season in front of a home crowd when the Suns and Christian Petracca take on Geelong at People First Stadium. Saturday features a double-header, starting in the afternoon with Greater Western Sydney and Clayton Oliver meeting the Hawks at Engie Stadium. That is followed on Saturday night by Brisbane Lions hosting the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba, with the Lions embarking on their campaign to win the Threepeat. Opening Round wraps up on Sunday night at the MCG, where St Kilda takes on Collingwood in the only game in town in the first week of the season. There is no shortage of storylines across the round, so discuss all the action from the non-MFC games of Opening Round.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 38 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      With just over two weeks until their opening match of the 2026 AFL Premiership season, the Demons are already well on the path to redemption and have the Saints firmly in their sights ahead of their mid-March clash at the MCG. What do you think the team will look like when they run out on to the G?

        • Clap
        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 110 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Richmond

      Mars is not usually a place known for lighting strikes but on Friday evening it happened twice in the vicinity of the stadium in Ballarat that carries the name and is a half completed building site with limited capacity for spectators.

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 4 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Richmond

      The Dees ran another clinic for the second week in a row as they easily accounted for the Tigers in the lightning interrupted shortened match at Mars Stadium in Ballarat.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 118 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Richmond

      Kozzy Pickett was the man of the match last week and has a vote lead over backup ruck Max Heath who didn't play this week and 5 votes over former Saint Jack Steele. Who gets the votes in this weeks shortened match win over the Tigers? Your votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 15 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Richmond

      It's Game Day and the 2026 AFL Premiership season is almost upon us as the Demons take to the field for their final practice match before the first ball is kicked in anger in 16 days time. What are you expecting to see from the Dees today as they take on the Tigers at Mars Stadium in Ballarat?

        • Clap
        • Haha
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 337 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.