Demonland

Let's take all the Post Game discussion to the Post Game Thread.

The bin doesn’t lie.

Please take the discussion of the first 4 quarters to the POSTGAME Thread.

Kayo

I’ll keep this thread open for the 2nds but please discuss the 1sts in the POSTGAME THREAD.

The Dees were outclassed and outmuscled in its first practice hit out for the 2024 season against the Tigers going down by 23 points at Casey Fields.

If you’re not worried about our disposal you’ve achieved the highest level of zen possible.

Max running laps obviously getting the match day kms into him. Verrall to ruck second half.

Basic errors result in turnovers and then all of a sudden you have 10 straight kicked against you by a team missing their spine.

Our disposal has not improved one bit.

Conceded 7 goals in a row mostly from turnovers.

Getting killed on the turnover

It’s going to be a full house. Bring your full body tats.

The full list of Demons missing from today’s scratch match Angus Brayshaw - illness Ben Brown - knee Tom Fullarton - hamstring Lachie Hunter - calf Shane McAdam - calf Tom McDonald - calf Jake Melksham - knee Andy Moniz-Wakefield - thigh Harrison Petty - toe Joel Smith - suspension Charlie Spargo - Achilles Daniel Turner - stress fracture femur Taj Woewodin - concussion

Tigers Squad: 1 Nick Vlastuin 5 Jack Ross 10 Maurice Rioli 11 Judson Clarke 13 Hugo Ralphsmith 15 Jayden Short 17 Daniel Rioli 18 Josh Gibcus 20 Jacob Koschitzke 21 Noah Balta 22 Jacob Hopper 24 Sam Naismith 26 Matthew Coulthard 27 Thomson Dow 28 Kane McAuliffe 29 Shai Bolton 30 Tom Brown 31 Rhyan Mansell 32 Samson Ryan 33 Kamdyn McIntosh 34 Jack Graham 35 Nathan Broad 36 James Trezise 38 Noah Cumberland 39 Oliver Hayes-Brown 40 Tyler Sonsie 41 Sam Banks 44 Seth Campbell 45 Tylar Young 46 Ben Miller 48 Steely Green 49 Kaleb Smith 50 Marlion Pickett 19 Mykelti Lefau (SSP train on) 33 Mitch Schofield (SSP train on) VFL players taking part in the final three intervals: 52 Mohammed Yassine 53 Joel Garner 54 Chad Harris 55 Lachlan Street 56 Harry White 57 Mutaz El Nour 58 Cam Olden 59 Nick Girolami 60 Sam Frangalas 61 Tom Brindley 62 Nick Guiney 66 Luke Teal 67 Liam George 70 Will Bravo 71 Archie May 76 Tom McCarthy *Numbers are subject to change throughout the duration of the match simulation Missing Tigers: Dustin Martin Tom Lynch Toby Nankervis Tim Taranto Dion Prestia Dylan Grimes

It's Game Day and it's been 156 days since the Demons were bundled out of the finals in straight sets for the 2nd year in a row. Our redemption starts here. Remember it's only a practice match if we lose. Date: Sunday 18th Feb Location: Casey Fields Gate open: 9.30am Match commences: 10am Watch: Foxtel & Kayo Inclusions: Seven-quarter match simulation Signing opportunities Kids' activities Partner giveaways Demons Squad: 1. Steven May 2. Jacob Van Rooyen 3. Christian Salem 4. Judd McVee 5. Christian Petracca 6. Caleb Windsor 7. Jack Viney 8. Jake Lever 11. Max Gawn 13. Clayton Oliver 14. Jack Billings 15. Ed Langdon 16. Bailey Laurie 17. Jake Bowey 19. Josh Schache 20. Adam Tomlinson 21. Matt Jefferson 22. Blake Howes 24. Trent Rivers 26. Jed Adams 27. Marty Hore 28. Will Verrall 30. Alex Neal-Bullen 31. Bayley Fritsch 32. Tom Sparrow 36. Kysaiah Pickett 37. Kade Chandler 38. Oliver Sestan 39. Koltyn Tholstrup 41. Kynan Brown 43. Kyah Farris-White

That’s a howler. 😱

They went yesterday

I have no problem with the concept of Opening Round. They just should called it Round 1.

Interesting. Did any other Demon listed players put on a yellow bib? Eg: Tholstrup?

Some updates on the injury front filling in the blanks above. Turner (stress fracture leg) 10-12 weeks Melbourne have also noted that Angus Brayshaw (illness), Taj Woewodin(concussion) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield(thigh) won't feature in Sunday's match simulation. The Demons are already without the likes of Ben Brown (knee) and Tom Fullarton(hamstring) for the start of the 2024 season.

Some updates on the injury front Melbourne defender Daniel Turner is set to miss a large portion of the 2024 season after suffering a stress fracture in his leg. The Demons confirmed on Saturday that the 22-year-old will be sidelined for up to 12 weeks after sustaining the femur injury during the pre-season. Turner has dealt with hand and facial injuries during his time with the Demons to play just three games over the past two seasons. Melbourne football boss Alan Richardsonsaid the key defender's latest setback was an unfortunate result. “Daniel has unfortunately sustained a stress fracture in his femur,” Richardson said in a club update. “This will see him miss quite a significant block, with his return-to-play timeline being 10 to 12 weeks. “While this news is really disappointing, we know the type of person and athlete Daniel is, and expect him to attack his rehab with a positive and determined mindset over the coming weeks.” Fellow key position Demon Harrison Pettywill miss his club's first pre-season meeting with Richmond this weekend due to toe soreness. The new ailment will keep Petty sidelined for the time being, with the club hopeful the defender-turned-forward can be fit prior to their Opening Round clash with Sydney. “Harrison has been experiencing some soreness in his toe, which has meant he hasn't been able to build up his training loads as we would've liked,” Richardson added. “He won't play on Sunday, but we will continue to monitor him in the lead up to our practice match against Carlton.” New recruit Shane McAdam remains sidelined with a calf issue he recently sustained at training, with the Demons having to rule out the medium-sized forward for Sunday's clash at Casey Fields as well. Richardson said the club will be patient in their approach with McAdam. “Shane has some ongoing tightness in his calf, and we have made the decision to take a conservative approach,” Richardson said. “He is going to be such an important player for us, so we don't want to be risking anything at this stage of the pre-season.” Melbourne have also noted that Angus Brayshaw (illness), Taj Woewodin(concussion) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield(thigh) won't feature in Sunday's match simulation. The Demons are already without the likes of Ben Brown (knee) and Tom Fullarton(hamstring) for the start of the 2024 season. Melbourne host Richmond at Casey Fields on Sunday morning before a second pre-season match with Carlton. Their first game proper of 2024 will come at the SCG on Thursday, March 7 against the Swans.