1 minute ago, old dee said:

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

18 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’ve no idea but I live near Bendigo as does my Tiger Buddy. We’re tossing up a visit.

My old stomping ground. I was up there for a basketball tournament over the long weekend. It sure has changed a lot.

Edited February 4Feb 4 by old dee

28 minutes ago, old dee said:

Will locals go to a practise match when they have to book via Ticketmaster?

Nupp

2 hours ago, old dee said:

It's Ticketmaster why are we surprised. Do you live in Ballarat? I would not have thought too many tigers or demon supporters would be lining up for tickets.

No but there is no way you get in the ground without a ticket so the joys of Ticketmaster it was

On 09/12/2025 at 21:37, Madz said:

I got an email saying AFL members and club members get free entry, assuming that means everyone else pays.

Members pay $5 …non members $20

On 21/01/2026 at 16:18, Demonland said:

The Demons will take on North Melbourne at Casey Fields on Friday 20th February 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Just another reminder that while the main match starting time remains the same, the Casey match starting time has changed. It is now scheduled for 6:30pm.

Also, a little plug for the DA… the sausage sizzle will be running during both matches. Please visit us to sample our fare 🙏 You won’t be disappointed 🙂

On 04/02/2026 at 22:34, Deestar9 said:

Members pay $5 …non members $20

Plus $4.05 handling fee.

On 04/02/2026 at 19:40, old dee said:

It's the AFL what other organisation has a round before the first round! Isn't the first round the first round and the round after the first round the second round. And these people are paid hundreds of thousands. I think the joke is on us.

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

If that is true, who would ever trust the word of the AFL again. Come to think of it, I don't trust them to run a fair competition which should be their most basic principle, so I wouldn't be surprised.

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

My suspicion is that the AFL years ago promised Richmond and Carlton (and/or the free-to-air broadcaster) that they would play the first game of the first round. To avoid breaking that commitment, the AFL plays some games in a round that's not called the "first round" which immediately precedes what is called the "first round". If I'm right (and I've seen no evidence that says this is the reason) it's very slippery sophistry.

LDC I think you give they them way too much credit. I don't believe they are that clever.

2 hours ago, sue said:

If that is true, who would ever trust the word of the AFL again. Come to think of it, I don't trust them to run a fair competition which should be their most basic principle, so I wouldn't be surprised.

They don’t run a fair competition, they run a commercial one.

Change of opponent for Ballarat practice match?

Club email today offers Kayo option, and you can watch the preseason games against North on Friday, and on the 27th the Ballarat game against Western Bulldogs.

Is this a quiet change of opponent, or a lack of attention to detail in the back office?

30 minutes ago, Dr Don Duffy said:

Change of opponent for Ballarat practice match?

Club email today offers Kayo option, and you can watch the preseason games against North on Friday, and on the 27th the Ballarat game against Western Bulldogs.

Is this a quiet change of opponent, or a lack of attention to detail in the back office?

Both the AFL and MFC websites still have Richmond as our opponents on 27th Feb.

Woeful lack of attention to details.

It’s almost the “you’ve got one job guys” scenario.

Yeah I got the email.... but no further details were forthcoming, how, when, cost, nothing.... pretty poor but par for the course!

Edited February 18Feb 18 by picket fence

pathetic

not unexpected

but pathetic

On 09/12/2025 at 17:44, Roger Mellie said:

As our (home) preseason game, we should be playing in Gippsland, showcasing our Gippy boys. Having 4 regional games in one town is bizarre. AFL are dumb as dog****!

Just look at the VFL comp to see what a dog's breakfast looks like.

On 10/12/2025 at 09:17, Deestar9 said:

4 of us will def be there ..accom already booked but agree that a Sat or Sunday would have been so much better. Apparently we’re a very popular choice for Sunday games in season proper but score a Friday in the pre season , Go figure ..

It's the AFL, did you expect better? We have a bye in the first game of the new year, lucky it's not the first round of the year that's a week later.

Edited February 19Feb 19 by old dee

22 hours ago, Dr Don Duffy said:

...

Club email today offers Kayo option, and you can watch the preseason games against North on Friday, and on the 27th the Ballarat game against Western Bulldogs....

I didn't see anything in the email from the club about Kayo showing the game tomorrow vs North? But the mail I got was a bit of a mess and semed to link to mfc website). WIll it be on Kayo?

On 15/02/2026 at 14:30, Ghostwriter said:

Plus $4.05 handling fee.

OUTRAGEOUS! So a MEMBER pays $9.50 for watching a practice match!?

Typical GREEDY AFL

2 hours ago, sue said:

I didn't see anything in the email from the club about Kayo showing the game tomorrow vs North? But the mail I got was a bit of a mess and semed to link to mfc website). WIll it be on Kayo?

Another email came out today headed: Correction: stream both our upcoming practice matches with a Digital Membership.

This one actually had Richmond as the Ballarat opponent, without acknowledging that they had advertised the wrong opponent in the original email. However it does indicate that you will be able to see the North game on Kayo tomorrow.

36 minutes ago, picket fence said:

OUTRAGEOUS! So a MEMBER pays $9.50 for watching a practice match!?

Typical GREEDY AFL

$9.05 but yeah that’s how it is.

The Demons hit the road for their last practice hit out before the start of the 2026 AFL Premiership season when they take on the Tigers at Mars Stadium in Ballarat.

According to Chaplin towards the end of this interview Max should be back to take on the Tigers as well as Petty. CJ & Salem are expected to play the full game.

The Demons are defending their second place spot on the AFL’s unofficial ladder:-

Does anybody know Melksham's injury? No one has said anything.