Demonland

The pessimist inside me still thinks this is all just a charade to pacify the unhappy masses.

Is he right or wrong? From 58:55

Deadline for the AFL to appeal in 5 mins.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-05-16/match-preview-and-info-vfl-rd-7vflw-rd-3 THIS Saturday will be a big double-header at SkyBus Stadium with both the Casey Demons VFL and VFLW taking the field. The VFL will take on the Frankston Dolphins in the first game at 12.30pm before the VFLW takes the field aiming for their first win against the Southern Saints at 3.30pm. Match Details VFLW round three Southern Saints v Casey Demons Saturday May 19, 3.30pm SkyBus Stadium VFL round seven Frankston v Casey Demons Saturday May 19, 12:30pm SkyBus Stadium Ticketing Tickets will be available at the gate on match-day. Adults $10, Concession/Pensioner $5, Children 15 years and under Free Membership Don't forget if you haven't already, sign up as a member in season 2018. https://www.clubdata.com.au/Club/casey-scorpions-football-club.aspx Corporate Partnerships and Player Sponsorships Now available, go to www.melbournefc.com.au/casey-demons for further information on how you can support “your players and our club” in 2018 Social Media Keep up-to-date on game day with our live coverage of the game on Twitter (@CaseyDemonsFC). Get a behind-the-scenes insight into the day by following us on Instagram (@caseydemons) and liking us on Facebook (facebook.com/CaseyDemons/) Match Preview The VFL team are riding a massive confidence-boosting victory over the previously undefeated Box Hill Hawks following a two-game losing streak. After losses against Richmond and Geelong, the boys had a break and refreshed before knocking off Box Hill last weekend by 39 points at Casey Fields. Frankston won their second game of the season last weekend securing a 49-point win over the Coburg Lions at SkyBus Stadium. Casey's inaugural VFL women’s team took to Casey Fields on Sunday, but despite a gallant effort, lost a thriller to Hawthorn by seven points. The Demons held a two-point lead at three quarter-time, but were overran by the Hawks, conceding the only two goals of the final term. It's going to be a big double-header of football on Saturday afternoon with both VFL and VFLW teams aiming for victory at SkyBus Stadium.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-05-16/afl-weighs-up-appeal-on-curnow-verdicts

From a marketing perspective shouldn't Jonesy be wearing the match day kit or do you think the logo getting screentime is better?

Fixed without spending $$$

? Would anyone object to us spending the NT money on hiring a special effects team to CGI the Zurich logo over the AHG logo?

I don't think they will.

I don't see it as a distraction. It's all about exposure. I'm sure our sponsors love it. If you don't want to have play games in the NT then we need to build our brand. Winning games and success is one part. Exposure to a mass audience in other forms of media is another.

Exactly. No-one can to that.

Carlton’s breakthrough win last Saturday breathed new life into a club that’s been struggling for quite a while but their down time has been nowhere near as long as that of Melbourne and even of late, they have caused the Demons plenty of headaches. In Round 21 2015, they were rank outsiders but stormed to an eight goal half time lead on the way to a 23-point win. Twelve months later, they led all day to dash the Dees’ faint hopes of a finals berth and won by 20 points. In their first meeting early last year, the dogged Blues led into the final quarter in a bitter game that saw the costly loss for some weeks of two Demon players through suspension and later in the year, their encounter was tense and close until the final siren saw Melbourne win by just 8 points after a goal on the siren. A finals aspirant would, in the normal course, be expected a combined winning margin in two games against the team that finishes 16th of more than 30 points (not to mention that it should not lose twice to the team that finishes 15th). Therein lies the dilemma for the Melbourne Football Club. The past three weeks suggest that those days are behind it but Sunday will be the litmus test. If the Demons want to make the finals, this is a must win. And why not? They are, after all, the leading team in terms of winning the contested ball at stoppages, they lead the competition in forward thrusts and have one of the toughest small men in the game coming back this week. There will be no excuses this week – the Bombers have been pilloried for their ineptitude against Carlton and yet they lost only because of their inaccuracy with 28 scoring shots to 21 and finishing with more inside 50s. On the strength of that, the Demons have them well covered and should win and win well. It’s their turn to break through. Melbourne by 55 points. THE GAME Melbourne v Carlton at MCG Sunday 20th May 2018 at 1.10pm HEAD TO HEAD Overall Carlton 117 wins Melbourne 91 wins Drawn 2 At MCG Carlton 50 wins Melbourne 51 wins Past five meetings Carlton 2 wins Melbourne 3 wins The Coaches Bolton 0 wins Goodwin 2 wins MEDIA TV - Fox Footy Channel Live at 1.00pm RADIO - TBA THE LAST TIME THEY MET Melbourne 14.6.90 defeated Carlton 12.10.82 at the MCG Round 16, 2017 The Demons came into the game with several key players missing due to injury, particularly its co-captains Jack Viney and Nathan Jones but also Jack Watts and Dom Tyson. They were strongly tested by the lowly Blues who had injury problems of their own. The Demons led into the final term but quickly lost the lead before regrouping with the last three goals of the match to win by 8 points. THE TEAMS CARLTON B: Lachie Plowman, Sam Rowe, Dale Thomas HB: Cameron O'Shea, Liam Jones, Kade Simpson ? Lochie O'Brien, Marc Murphy, Sam Kerridge HF: Jarrod Garlett, Pat Kerr, Darcy Lang F: Sam Petrevski-Seton, Harry McKay, Paddy Dow Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Patrick Cripps, Zac Fisher I/C: Nick Graham, Jed Lamb, Aaron Mullett, Matthew Wright Emg: Matt Shaw, Jack Silvagni, Jacob Weitering In: Pat Kerr, Marc Murphy Out: Charlie Curnow (quad), Ed Curnow (suspended) MELBOURNE B: Michael Hibberd, Oscar McDonald, Neville Jetta HB: Angus Brayshaw, Jake Lever, Mitch Hannan ? Jordan Lewis, Nathan Jones, Christian Salem HF: Clayton Oliver, Jesse Hogan, Jake Melksham F: James Harmes, Tom McDonald, Christian Petracca Foll: Max Gawn, Bernie Vince, Jack Viney I/C (from): Bayley Fritsch, Alex Neal-Bullen, Tim Smith, Charlie Spargo, Emg: Jeff Garlett, Jayden Hunt, Cameron Pedersen, Dom Tyson In: Tim Smith, Jack Viney Out: Dom Tyson (omitted), Sam Weideman (calf) WHAT’S MY NUMBER? by Sam the Stats Man The club is tracking towards a finals appearance and the numbers confirm this to be the case. One statistic that stands out in comparison with last year is that (touch wood) to date, the Demons have not been hit as hard by injuries to key and depth players as they were last season. 1. Jesse Hogan MFC games 8, goals 20. Has shrugged of the blues of last year coming back better than ever with his strength, endurance and sublime presence around the ground and up forward. 2. Nathan Jones MFC games 8, goals 4. Still leading from the front with his hardness in the middle of the ground. 3. Christian Salem MFC games 7, goals 2. Coming on nicely both as defender with stints in the midfield. Precision kicking is a great asset. 4. James Harmes MFC games 8, goals 2. The change of number seems to have suited him. He’s one of the club’s big improvers and is spending more and more time in the midfield. 5. Christian Petracca MFC games 7, goals 5. Playing some significant football as he continues to develop although his progress was hampered recently when his dog almost bit his finger off. 6. Jordan Lewis MFC games 7, goals 1. Continues to provide inspiration and leadership and sets up many damaging plays from the defensive half of the ground. 7. Jack Viney CD games 1, goals 0. The co-captain should be back this week after foot issues have kept him out since Round 21 last season. 8. Jake Lever MFC games 8, goals 0. It took him a while to settle in, but the former Crow is just starting to show his class and skill in defence. 9. Charlie Spargo MFC games 3, goals 5, CD games 2, goals 4. The pocket-sized dynamo has been a revelation with his hard work and maturity. Dangerous around goals. 10. Angus Brayshaw MFC games 5, goals 2, CD games 1, goals 1. Brayshaw is proving he’s over his concussion issues of recent years and is now on track to show why he was so highly regarded in his draft year. 11. Max Gawn MFC games 8, goals 5. Back to his All Australian best. 12. Dom Tyson MFC games 6, goals 1. Remains important when up and running but needs to improve on his execution at times. 13. Clayton Oliver MFC games 8, goals 4. Last year’s club champion has continued where he left off and is rapidly becoming one of the competition’s best midfielders. 14. Michael Hibberd MFC games 8, goals 1. After a slow start, the All-Australian defender has outlined his importance to the Demons’ defence. 15. Billy Stretch MFC games 1, goals 0, CD games 4, goals 2. Down on form and confidence but played very well in his last outing at Casey. 16. Dean Kent MFC games 3, goals 6. Started off strongly but another hamstring injury has put him back on the sidelines. 17. Sam Frost MFC games 2, goals 0, CD games 2, goals 0. A very handy tall defender to have as depth at the club. 18. Jake Melksham MFC games 8, goals 7. Has become an important player after reinventing himself as a medium forward with a damaging long kick. 19. Mitch Hannan MFC games 4, goals 7, CD games 2, goals 4. Had to work hard to reclaim his spot in the side after a quiet start. Good in recent weeks. 20. Corey Maynard ® MFC games 1, goals 0, CD games 3, goals 2. The hard-nosed midfielder had a torrid time in his only AFL appearance in Round 1 and, after a few games at Casey, will be out for a while with a hip injury. 21. Cameron Pedersen MFC games 2, goals 2, CD games 5, goals 10. The work horse who has been used as a fill in ruckman/forward has a few others ahead of him at AFL level but remains a handy back up. 22. Aaron Vandenberg. Still awaiting his return from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him out for almost two years. 23. Bernie Vince MFC games 8, goals 1. Played every game, can tag and at times goes forward. He remains one of the important cogs in the team wheel. 24. Jay Kennedy Harris CD games 5, goals 4. Battling hard at Casey but looks a fair way off senior selection. 25. Tom McDonald MFC games 3, goals 9. Came straight back in after injury and has added strength and goal scoring potency in the forward line with a great 5 goal performance in his last start. 26. Sam Weideman MFC games 4, goals 2, CD games 2, goals 6. The selectors are showing faith in the youngster ahead of veteran Pedersen. It’s a decision that could well reap dividends in the medium to long term. 27. Harley Balic CD games 3, goals 8. Had a sensational start in his first game with Casey but an injury held him back. Was solid on return last Sunday. 28. Oscar McDonald MFC games 8, goals 0. A great improver who has beaten most opponents so far this year. 29. Jayden Hunt MFC games 5, goals 0, CD games 3, goals 1. Has lost a bit of his edge and is not enjoying a good season. Dropped to Casey twice to regain some form. 30. Alex Neal-Bullen MFC games 8, goals 7. Hard working small man who runs all day. 31. Bayley Fritsch MFC games 7, goals 7. Has played all bar one game when rested. The colt from Coldstream has exceeded all expectations as a medium sized forward with some time in the midfield. 32. Tomas Bugg MFC games 3, goals 4, CD games 3, goals 5. Working hard to revive his career after last year’s brain fade against the Swans but so far had only one good game and then struggled to hold his place with Melbourne. 33. Harrison Petty CD games 5, goals 0. This promising young key defender is highly thought of at the club and is learning the ropes at Casey. 34. Mitch King CD games 3, goals 1. Was just beginning to show some good form in the ruck with the Casey Demons when struck by an elbow injury that has set him back a month. 35. Oskar Baker CD games 5, goals 4. The cheeky red-headed speedster has impressed at Casey. 36. Jeff Garlett MFC games 5, goals 9, 1, CD games 2 goals 1. Been more cold than hot which has landed him in the VFL this year. 37. Dion Johnstone CD games 5, goals 1. Speedy forward who lays a mean tackle but hasn’t done enough in almost 1½ years in the VFL. 38. Tim Smith ® CD games 4 goals 6. His form at Casey has been outstanding but who can he replace at AFL level. 39. Neville Jetta MFC games 8, goals 0. Continues to be the team glue in defence. He might be small but he’s also strong, hard and important. 40. Patrick McKenna. Yet to play a game due to a hamstring injury after being recruited from the Giants at the end of 2016. 42. Josh Wagner MFC games 5, goals 0, CD games 1, goals 0. Held his place for a while but sent to Casey a couple of weeks ago. 44. Joel Smith CD games 4, goals 1. Spring-heeled and athletic but faces a tough battle to break into the MFC defence. 45. Declan Keilty ® CD games 5, goals 0. A solid contributor down back at Casey but his problem is that he’s almost at the back of the queue of a deep list of tall defenders. 47. Lachlan Filipovic ® CD games 5, goals 1 Project ruckman being nursed through his games at Casey while he hones his big man skills.

BREAKING THROUGH by JVM Carlton’s breakthrough win last Saturday breathed new life into a club that’s been struggling for quite a while but their down time has been nowhere near as long as that of Melbourne and even of late, they have caused the Demons plenty of headaches. In Round 21 2015, they were rank outsiders but stormed to an eight goal half time lead on the way to a 23-point win. Twelve months later, they led all day to dash the Dees’ faint hopes of a finals berth and won by 20 points. In their first meeting early last year, the dogged Blues led into the final quarter in a bitter game that saw the costly loss for some weeks of two Demon players through suspension and later in the year, their encounter was tense and close until the final siren saw Melbourne win by just 8 points after a goal on the siren. A finals aspirant would, in the normal course, be expected a combined winning margin in two games against the team that finishes 16th of more than 30 points (not to mention that it should not lose twice to the team that finishes 15th). Therein lies the dilemma for the Melbourne Football Club. The past three weeks suggest that those days are behind it but Sunday will be the litmus test. If the Demons want to make the finals, this is a must win. And why not? They are, after all, the leading team in terms of winning the contested ball at stoppages, they lead the competition in forward thrusts and have one of the toughest small men in the game coming back this week. There will be no excuses this week – the Bombers have been pilloried for their ineptitude against Carlton and yet they lost only because of their inaccuracy with 28 scoring shots to 21 and finishing with more inside 50s. On the strength of that, the Demons have them well covered and should win and win well. It’s their turn to break through. Melbourne by 55 points. THE GAME Melbourne v Carlton at MCG Sunday 20th May 2018 at 1.10pm HEAD TO HEAD Overall Carlton 117 wins Melbourne 91 wins Drawn 2 At MCG Carlton 50 wins Melbourne 51 wins Past five meetings Carlton 2 wins Melbourne 3 wins The Coaches Bolton 0 wins Goodwin 2 wins MEDIA TV - Fox Footy Channel Live at 1.00pm RADIO - TBA THE LAST TIME THEY MET Melbourne 14.6.90 defeated Carlton 12.10.82 at the MCG Round 16, 2017 The Demons came into the game with several key players missing due to injury, particularly its co-captains Jack Viney and Nathan Jones but also Jack Watts and Dom Tyson. They were strongly tested by the lowly Blues who had injury problems of their own. The Demons led into the final term but quickly lost the lead before regrouping with the last three goals of the match to win by 8 points. THE TEAMS CARLTON B: Lachie Plowman, Sam Rowe, Dale Thomas HB: Cameron O'Shea, Liam Jones, Kade Simpson ? Lochie O'Brien, Marc Murphy, Sam Kerridge HF: Jarrod Garlett, Pat Kerr, Darcy Lang F: Sam Petrevski-Seton, Harry McKay, Paddy Dow Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Patrick Cripps, Zac Fisher I/C: Nick Graham, Jed Lamb, Aaron Mullett, Matthew Wright Emg: Matt Shaw, Jack Silvagni, Jacob Weitering In: Pat Kerr, Marc Murphy Out: Charlie Curnow (quad), Ed Curnow (suspended) MELBOURNE B: Michael Hibberd, Oscar McDonald, Neville Jetta HB: Angus Brayshaw, Jake Lever, Mitch Hannan ? Jordan Lewis, Nathan Jones, Christian Salem HF: Clayton Oliver, Jesse Hogan, Jake Melksham F: James Harmes, Tom McDonald, Christian Petracca Foll: Max Gawn, Bernie Vince, Jack Viney I/C (from): Bayley Fritsch, Alex Neal-Bullen, Tim Smith, Charlie Spargo, Emg: Jeff Garlett, Jayden Hunt, Cameron Pedersen, Dom Tyson In: Tim Smith, Jack Viney Out: Dom Tyson (omitted), Sam Weideman (calf) WHAT’S MY NUMBER? by Sam the Stats Man The club is tracking towards a finals appearance and the numbers confirm this to be the case. One statistic that stands out in comparison with last year is that (touch wood) to date, the Demons have not been hit as hard by injuries to key and depth players as they were last season. 1. Jesse Hogan MFC games 8, goals 20. Has shrugged of the blues of last year coming back better than ever with his strength, endurance and sublime presence around the ground and up forward. 2. Nathan Jones MFC games 8, goals 4. Still leading from the front with his hardness in the middle of the ground. 3. Christian Salem MFC games 7, goals 2. Coming on nicely both as defender with stints in the midfield. Precision kicking is a great asset. 4. James Harmes MFC games 8, goals 2. The change of number seems to have suited him. He’s one of the club’s big improvers and is spending more and more time in the midfield. 5. Christian Petracca MFC games 7, goals 5. Playing some significant football as he continues to develop although his progress was hampered recently when his dog almost bit his finger off. 6. Jordan Lewis MFC games 7, goals 1. Continues to provide inspiration and leadership and sets up many damaging plays from the defensive half of the ground. 7. Jack Viney CD games 1, goals 0. The co-captain should be back this week after foot issues have kept him out since Round 21 last season. 8. Jake Lever MFC games 8, goals 0. It took him a while to settle in, but the former Crow is just starting to show his class and skill in defence. 9. Charlie Spargo MFC games 3, goals 5, CD games 2, goals 4. The pocket-sized dynamo has been a revelation with his hard work and maturity. Dangerous around goals. 10. Angus Brayshaw MFC games 5, goals 2, CD games 1, goals 1. Brayshaw is proving he’s over his concussion issues of recent years and is now on track to show why he was so highly regarded in his draft year. 11. Max Gawn MFC games 8, goals 5. Back to his All Australian best. 12. Dom Tyson MFC games 6, goals 1. Remains important when up and running but needs to improve on his execution at times. 13. Clayton Oliver MFC games 8, goals 4. Last year’s club champion has continued where he left off and is rapidly becoming one of the competition’s best midfielders. 14. Michael Hibberd MFC games 8, goals 1. After a slow start, the All-Australian defender has outlined his importance to the Demons’ defence. 15. Billy Stretch MFC games 1, goals 0, CD games 4, goals 2. Down on form and confidence but played very well in his last outing at Casey. 16. Dean Kent MFC games 3, goals 6. Started off strongly but another hamstring injury has put him back on the sidelines. 17. Sam Frost MFC games 2, goals 0, CD games 2, goals 0. A very handy tall defender to have as depth at the club. 18. Jake Melksham MFC games 8, goals 7. Has become an important player after reinventing himself as a medium forward with a damaging long kick. 19. Mitch Hannan MFC games 4, goals 7, CD games 2, goals 4. Had to work hard to reclaim his spot in the side after a quiet start. Good in recent weeks. 20. Corey Maynard ® MFC games 1, goals 0, CD games 3, goals 2. The hard-nosed midfielder had a torrid time in his only AFL appearance in Round 1 and, after a few games at Casey, will be out for a while with a hip injury. 21. Cameron Pedersen MFC games 2, goals 2, CD games 5, goals 10. The work horse who has been used as a fill in ruckman/forward has a few others ahead of him at AFL level but remains a handy back up. 22. Aaron Vandenberg. Still awaiting his return from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him out for almost two years. 23. Bernie Vince MFC games 8, goals 1. Played every game, can tag and at times goes forward. He remains one of the important cogs in the team wheel. 24. Jay Kennedy Harris CD games 5, goals 4. Battling hard at Casey but looks a fair way off senior selection. 25. Tom McDonald MFC games 3, goals 9. Came straight back in after injury and has added strength and goal scoring potency in the forward line with a great 5 goal performance in his last start. 26. Sam Weideman MFC games 4, goals 2, CD games 2, goals 6. The selectors are showing faith in the youngster ahead of veteran Pedersen. It’s a decision that could well reap dividends in the medium to long term. 27. Harley Balic CD games 3, goals 8. Had a sensational start in his first game with Casey but an injury held him back. Was solid on return last Sunday. 28. Oscar McDonald MFC games 8, goals 0. A great improver who has beaten most opponents so far this year. 29. Jayden Hunt MFC games 5, goals 0, CD games 3, goals 1. Has lost a bit of his edge and is not enjoying a good season. Dropped to Casey twice to regain some form. 30. Alex Neal-Bullen MFC games 8, goals 7. Hard working small man who runs all day. 31. Bayley Fritsch MFC games 7, goals 7. Has played all bar one game when rested. The colt from Coldstream has exceeded all expectations as a medium sized forward with some time in the midfield. 32. Tomas Bugg MFC games 3, goals 4, CD games 3, goals 5. Working hard to revive his career after last year’s brain fade against the Swans but so far had only one good game and then struggled to hold his place with Melbourne. 33. Harrison Petty CD games 5, goals 0. This promising young key defender is highly thought of at the club and is learning the ropes at Casey. 34. Mitch King CD games 3, goals 1. Was just beginning to show some good form in the ruck with the Casey Demons when struck by an elbow injury that has set him back a month. 35. Oskar Baker CD games 5, goals 4. The cheeky red-headed speedster has impressed at Casey. 36. Jeff Garlett MFC games 5, goals 9, 1, CD games 2 goals 1. Been more cold than hot which has landed him in the VFL this year. 37. Dion Johnstone CD games 5, goals 1. Speedy forward who lays a mean tackle but hasn’t done enough in almost 1½ years in the VFL. 38. Tim Smith ® CD games 4 goals 6. His form at Casey has been outstanding but who can he replace at AFL level. 39. Neville Jetta MFC games 8, goals 0. Continues to be the team glue in defence. He might be small but he’s also strong, hard and important. 40. Patrick McKenna. Yet to play a game due to a hamstring injury after being recruited from the Giants at the end of 2016. 42. Josh Wagner MFC games 5, goals 0, CD games 1, goals 0. Held his place for a while but sent to Casey a couple of weeks ago. 44. Joel Smith CD games 4, goals 1. Spring-heeled and athletic but faces a tough battle to break into the MFC defence. 45. Declan Keilty ® CD games 5, goals 0. A solid contributor down back at Casey but his problem is that he’s almost at the back of the queue of a deep list of tall defenders. 47. Lachlan Filipovic ® CD games 5, goals 1 Project ruckman being nursed through his games at Casey while he hones his big man skills.

The AFL will play up that the fines are deterrent enough.

Charlie is free to play. $1000 fine.

If Charlie gets done you'd think that Ed would be a shoe in too.

Umpire said he didn't feel threatened in the Charlie contact. If the Carlton doctor was representing the umpire he would have been fearing for his life.

@Grapeviney and I were right behind Melksham during the warm up and he missed every single set shot for goal of the 6 or 7 that I saw. It was just one of those days for him. He just didn't have his kicking boots on. Normally he is an excellent shot for goal.

Easy for a Tigers supporter to say. Just saying.

When my kids were born I used to use Neeld's speech before the Essendon game flogging to lull them to sleep. Worked every time.