Jump to content

Practice matches?

Pipefitter
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

Just spoke to someone at the club. All practice matches are closed to the public. So we will not be able to see the blokes play until the Geelong game. From a previous post I read here on Demonland, about Chris Connolly having a go at a supporter who took photos at a training session, there is real paranoia around the club.

Not sure of my thoughts on closed sessions, but it's frustrating that all other clubs dont see the need for these closed sessions.

  • Quote
    • Author
    Just spoke to someone at the club. All practice matches are closed to the public. So we will not be able to see the blokes play until the Geelong game. From a previous post I read here on Demonland, about Chris Connolly having a go at a supporter who took photos at a training session, there is real paranoia around the club.

    Not sure of my thoughts on closed sessions, but it's frustrating that all other clubs dont see the need for these closed sessions.

    Hey. If this paranoia wins us a flag i wont care ha

  • Quote
    •  
    Hey. If this paranoia wins us a flag i wont care ha

    yeah i agree. no worries with preparation if we can start winning.

  • Quote
    Just spoke to someone at the club. All practice matches are closed to the public. So we will not be able to see the blokes play until the Geelong game. From a previous post I read here on Demonland, about Chris Connolly having a go at a supporter who took photos at a training session, there is real paranoia around the club.

    Not sure of my thoughts on closed sessions, but it's frustrating that all other clubs dont see the need for these closed sessions.

    I think the issue is with someone filming video at training. I can understand the concern about that especially where the practice session involves match play sessions.

    How do you know what other Clubs do in regard closed sessions? In fact it is a common practice for Clubs to adopt hand in glove tactics involving practice sessions.

  • Quote

    I think the issue is with someone filming video at training. I can understand the concern about that especially where the practice session involves match play sessions.

    How do you know what other Clubs do in regard closed sessions? In fact it is a common practice for Clubs to adopt hand in glove tactics involving practice sessions.

    That's correct.

    I spoke to a mate who barracks for Carlton regarding this same issue today and he told they held a closed intra-club game last week!!

    Look at some of the clubs with $$. They go out of the country to get some privacy!!

    GO DEES - May the Force be with you.

  • Quote
    That's correct.

    I spoke to a mate who barracks for Carlton regarding this same issue today and he told they held a closed intra-club game last week!!

    Look at some of the clubs with $$. They go out of the country to get some privacy!!

    GO DEES - May the Force be with you.

    I have no issue at all if training is secret as long as they win games. They can all stand on their heads and eat ice cream if it helps them win games.

  • Quote
    I have no issue at all if training is secret as long as they win games. They can all stand on their heads and eat ice cream if it helps them win games.

    yeah i heard richmond were trying this down at Craigieburn...keep up the good work toiges

  • Quote
    •  
    Just spoke to someone at the club. All practice matches are closed to the public. So we will not be able to see the blokes play until the Geelong game. From a previous post I read here on Demonland, about Chris Connolly having a go at a supporter who took photos at a training session, there is real paranoia around the club.

    Not sure of my thoughts on closed sessions, but it's frustrating that all other clubs dont see the need for these closed sessions.

    I have no issue with that. We are in it to win it and if we can win a flag off it in the next few years then good on em.

  • Quote

    Our first practice match is on Friday 8th February, Ainslie Oval- Canberra (9am-11am) and it is open to the public.

    Adem Yze said they were meant to have one today but a few boys pulled out sore so their first hit out will be next Friday in Canberra. He said he wasn't sure if it would be a full game or just half a game. They also have training on Wednesday at 8:30am at the same ground. [source: Canberra Times]. It's all part of the Regional Camp.

  • Quote

    Hey. If this paranoia wins us a flag i wont care ha

    It's not paranoia. They're all just out to get us!

  • Quote
    He said he wasn't sure if it would be a full game or just half a game. They also have training on Wednesday at 8:30am at the same ground.

    You'd imagine they'll be pretty rusty for the NAB Cup game V Geelong if they've only had half a practice match as preparation.

  • Quote
    He said he wasn't sure if it would be a full game or just half a game.

    I have had the same feeling when I have gone to watch MFC play in the past few years. <_<

  • Quote
    I have had the same feeling when I have gone to watch MFC play in the past few years. <_<

    ha ha gold :lol:

    It's a shame Melbourne's only 4 quarter performance last year was during a practice match at Princes Park :rolleyes:

  • Quote

    • Archived

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

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

      • 38 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton 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.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

      • 17 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

      • 21 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

        • Shocked
        • Like
      • 273 replies
      Demonland

    • GAMEDAY: Carlton

      It's Game Day and Clarry's 200th game and for anyone who hates Carlton as much as I do this is our Grand Final. Go Dees.

      • 669 replies
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Carlton

      Good evening, Demon fans and welcome back to the Demonland Podcast ... it’s time to discuss this week’s game against the Blues. Will the Demons celebrate Clayton Oliver’s 200th game with a victory? We have a number of callers waiting on line … Leopold Bloom: Carlton and Melbourne are both out of finals contention with six wins and eleven losses, and are undoubtedly the two most underwhelming and disappointing teams of 2025. Both had high expectations at the start of participating and advancing deep into the finals, but instead, they have consistently underperformed and disappointed themselves and their supporters throughout the year. However, I am inclined to give the Demons the benefit of the doubt, as they have made some progress in addressing their issues after a disastrous start. In contrast, the Blues are struggling across the board and do not appear to be making any notable improvements. They are regressing, and a significant loss is looming on Saturday night. Max Gawn in the ruck will be huge and the Demon midfield have a point to prove after lowering their colours in so many close calls.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
    View All