Whispering_Jack

Demons have the advantage of the wind in the next quarter but they need someone like Riley Sanders who has the ball on a string.

The Summer Olympic Games of 1924 were held in Paris but unlike this year’s modern version which runs for just over two weeks, they lasted almost three months from early May until late July. The 1924 version signalled the acceptance of the Games as a major event with widespread appeal with an increase of participation from 29 to 44. Over 3,000 athletes participated including nine from Australia, of whom Nick Winter (triple jump), Dick Eve (high diving) and Boy Charlton (1,500m freestyle swimming) winning gold. The hero of the Games was Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi won five gold medals to add to the three he had won in 1920. On a single day, 10 July 1924, he easily won the 1500m and then, a mere 55 minutes later, he returned to the track to win the 5,000m. Meanwhile, American swimmer Johnny Weissmuller won three golds. After claiming two further golds at the 1928 Games, he went on to play Tarzan of the Apes in twelve movies. The Paris Games themselves became immortalised in "Chariots of Fire", the Oscar-winning film about Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who ran for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, a Jew who ran to overcome prejudice. American Richard Norris Williams was arguably, the most interesting story of the Games. He had narrowly avoided having both legs amputated after jumping into frozen water during the sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912. Following his rescue, he went on to enjoy a highly successful tennis career which included a mixed doubles gold with Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman at Paris in 1924. The Closing Ceremony ritual was introduced involving the raising of three flags: the flag of the International Olympic Committee, the flag of the host nation and the flag of the next host nation. The VFL competition continued but things were not going well for the Redlegs. They had shocked the Blues in their first meeting for the season but this time were unable to make it a double despite having a rare strong last quarter. Poor disposal in front of goals was again their downfall. Round 13 Melbourne vs Carlton Saturday 19 July 1924 Venue: MCG Attendance: 17,931 MELBOURNE 1.1.7 3.8.26 5.11.41 7.13.55 CARLTON 3.4.22 5.4.34 9.6.60 9.8.62 Goals Percy Tulloh Alf Wilson 2 Hugh Dunbar Derek Mollison George Simmonds Skipper Bert Chadwick was in dispute with the committee during the week and emerged with the right to use his own judgement in setting the team. His changes actually saw a marked improvement in the side's play. Late in the game he moved himself into the ruck, put Bob Corbett on the wing and instructed his men to go through him. With four minutes to play the margin was back to seven points but they made no further inroads. Best were Taylor, Chadwick and Mollison. Seconds - Carlton 10.4.64 d. Melbourne 4.10.34 Round 14 South Melbourne vs Melbourne Saturday 26 July 1924 Venue: Lake Oval Attendance: 16,000 SOUTH MELBOURNE 2.2.14 3.4.22 6.7.43 12.13.85 MELBOURNE 1.3.9 4.7.31 4.7.31 5.8.38 Goals George Simmonds 2 Bobby Ewer Richard Taylor Percy Tulloh Hit by injuries and the unavailability of players, Melbourne nevertheless led by 9 points at half time before South Melbourne took over and blew the Redlegs off the park with a withering nine goal to one second half in slippery conditions as they finished the game with only 15 fit men. Coy, Streeter and Corbett were Melbourne's best as the team played its last game before three weeks off for the interstate carnival. Its season was virtually over. Seconds - Leopold 12.14.86 d. Melbourne 7.17.59 Round 15 Melbourne vs Geelong Saturday 2 August 1924 Venue: MCG Attendance: 7,382 MELBOURNE 0.0.0 1.6.12 2.8.20 5.9.39 GEELONG 5.2.32 5.5.35 8.7.55 8.8.56 Goals Percy Tulloh 2 Dave Elliman George Haines George Simmonds When Melbourne returned to play on a bleak August day, the wind and rain saw them on the back foot from the very start as they went scoreless in the opening quarter - this, after three scoreless fourth quarters rough the season. There were some excuses given that both Dunbar brothers, both Wilson brothers, Wittman, Streeter and Donaldson were all absent, amongst eight changes and did well to at least perform with some respectability after the first break. Thomas, Chadwick and Coy were their best in game played before a meagre crowd. Seconds Geelong 20.17.137 d. Melbourne 2.5.17

It’s been subsequently revised to 64.

Similar score line to the last AFL game between the Demons and the Giants. Surely that can’t be repeated a third time tonight?

With such an even group in the pool, it’s going to be an interesting time to follow this year’s draft ~ Who will be No.1? 'Five or six' contenders in wide open draft pool

I agree

PM Bangers of bigfooty has his say:

First-year Demon lays 24 tackles in VFL loss

Fair effort from this lad who played for Richmond’s VFL team yesterday. Whichever club recruits him will have a player on their hands. Captain of the All Australian team too!

CASEY DEMONS 2.1.13 3.3.21 4.9.33 5.11.41 FRANKSTON 1.0.6 8.2.50 9.4.58 10.8.68 GOALS CASEY DEMONS Bell 2 K Brown Kentfield Peters FRANKSTON Johnson 4 Murphy 2 Burke Gown Newnes Quirk BEST CASEY DEMONS K Brown White Hore Steele Verrall SzybkowskI FRANKSTON Murphy Quirk Johnson Voss Grant Barlow Statistics Jed Adams 2 kicks 2 disposals 1 tackle 10 dream team points Jack Behnk 3 kicks 2 handballs 5 disposals 4 tackles 26 dream team points Jack Bell 2 goals 8 kicks 3 handballs 11 disposals 5 marks 1 tackle 12 hitouts 68 dream team points Kynan Brown 1 goal 16 kicks 11 handballs 27 disposals 24 tackles 175 dream team points Tyler Edwards 18 kicks 5 handballs 23 disposals 1 mark 5 tackles 85 dream team points Roy George 1 behind 5 kicks 8 handballs 13 disposals 1 mark 1 tackle 40 dream team points Max Gregory 2 kicks 4 handballs 6 disposals 7 tackles 42 dream team points Blake Howes 13 kicks 8 handballs 21 disposals 5 marks 6 tackles 89 dream team points Marty Hore 20 kicks 1 handball 21 disposals 10 marks 1 tackles 97 dream team points Matt Jefferson 1 behind 6 kicks 8 handballs 14 disposals 1 mark 1 tackles 43 dream team points Luker Kentfield 1 goal 1 kick 2 handballs 3 disposals 2 tackles 12 dream team points Brayden Laplanche 5 kicks 5 disposals 2 tackles 23 dream team points Shane McAdam 3 behinds 9 kicks 5 handballs 14 disposals 2 marks 12 tackles 95 dream team points Nick Moodie 7 kicks 2 handballs 9 disposals 1 mark 2 tackles 31 dream team points Charlie Peters 1 goal 8 kicks 5 handballs 13 disposals 8 tackles 70 dream team points Josh Schache 14 kicks 4 handballs 18 disposals 3 marks 3 tackles 72 dream team points Ollie Sestan 2 behinds 13 kicks 5 handballs 18 disposals 1 mark 1 tackle 55 dream team points Roan Steele 1 behind 19 kicks 4 handballs 23 disposals 3 marks 3 tackles 87 dream team points Mitch Szybkowski 11 kicks 6 handballs 17 disposals 1 mark 7 tackles 76 dream team points Will Verrall 14 kicks 4 handballs 18 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 45 hitouts 107 dream team points Mitch White 20 kicks 4 handballs 24 disposals 2 marks 13 tackles 120 dream team points Kai Windsor 7 kicks 3 handballs 10 disposals 1 mark 8 tackles 63 dream team points

3QT Frankston 9.4.58 to Casey Demons 4.9.33 Goals Bell K Brown Kentfield Peters Disposals K Brown 18 Edwards 17 Howes Steele White 16

It’s a slog but Luker Kentfield scores the first goal of the second half at the 9 minute mark.

The Dolphins have dominated the second quarter with 7 goals to a single goal from Jack Bell. Will Verrall is winning the ruck hit outs (he has 20) but to no avail. The forward line has been completely shut down in the wet conditions. Kynan Brown is the lead on baller for the Demons and has been a tackling machine as well as leading the team’s disposal count. Half Time Frankston 8.2.50 lead Casey Demons 3.3.21 Goals Bell K Brown Peters Disposals K Brown 13 Steele 11 Edwards Howes 10 Bell Hore White 9

Frankston dominating the quarter with 4.1.25 to nil in the first twenty minutes of the second quarter. They lead by three goals.

Qtr Time Casey Demons 2.1.13 lead Frankston 1.0.6 Goals K Brown Peters Disposals Bell 7 K. Brown Steele White 6

Casey taking a bit of time to get going after conceding the first goal. Charlie Peters scores the Demons’ first after 13 minutes. Cadey 1.1.7 leads Frankston 1.0.6. Kynan Brown showing out early for them.

Some big outs here at Casey Fields today. Ben Brown and Taj Woewodin come out of the selected side and into the team comes only one player, Brayden Laplanche who appears to be the only emergency at the ground. This is the second time this has happened this year. The other big out is our Casey correspondent KC from Casey who is out with the flu. I will cover the game with scores from time to time (but am sparing the battery so Demonlanders please feel free to help out). Dees kicking with the wind and have scored one point.

On a weekend when I wouldn’t mind seeing a Demon victory and a Lions defeat ~

If there was a surprise with the selection of the All-Australian team then the omission of Vic Metro midfielder Josh Smillie who is projected to be close to the No.1 pick in November's draft. He’s an impressive 195cm tall and recorded 16 disposals and eight clearances in the final match against Vic Metro. He also captained the Australian Academy team in two matches against VFL sides. His omission is probably for no other reason than the fact that there were so many mids in contention.

Another article from the Herald Sun on line edition which is probably only available for subscribers. This one is about the many players across the AFL who are left without contracts for next year and asks about their fate. Will they stay or will they go? Josh Barnes looks at Melbourne’s list as follows:- “Unrestricted free agents: Tom McDonald, Jake Melksham, Adam Tomlinson, Marty Hore, Joel Smith Non-free agents: Ed Langdon, Josh Schache, Oliver Sestan, Kynan Brown, Kyah Farris-White, Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Ben Brown Plenty of questions around the Dees as the season carries on. Older players like Ben Brown, Adam Tomlinson, Josh Schache likely go. Ed Langdon will sign a new deal soon and Jake Melksham wants to earn one in the next couple of months. Does Tom McDonald go again? Youngster Andy Moniz-Wakefield should get a new deal, while surely Joel Smith will drop off the list. This masthead revealed last week that young backup ruck Will Verrall had committed to a new deal, while surprise forward Daniel Turner has also inked a new deal. Lachie Hunter has a contract in place for 2025.” Barnes then gives his views on which of the uncontracted players will remain at the club in 2025 as follows- Signing on: Langdon, Melksham, Moniz-Wakefield Holding fire: McDonald Going: Schache, Smith, Tomlinson Retiring: B Brown In the air: K Brown Hore Faris-White Sestan I think Kynan Brown will stay and there’s a good argument for retaining every one of the three “in the air”. Of course, there might be additional list changes as a result of possible trades and it’s Interesting that Lachie Hunter is mentioned given that he’s not getting a game at AFL, having been passed by a couple of the club’s young guns on their way up.

If you have Foxtel and if you’re tv hasn’t been affected by the outages then you can watch the replay - it’s on now.

Despite the Crowd Strike platform failure, all hands are on deck at Demonland cycling away on our backup system in the basement to ensure that its business as usual.

Latest draft order:- ROUND ONE 1 Richmond 2 North Melbourne 3 West Coast Eagles 4 St Kilda 5 Adelaide 6 Hawthorn 7 Fremantle (tied to Collingwood) 8 Gold Coast Suns 9 Gold Coast Suns (tied to Western Bulldogs) 10 Fremantle (tied to Port Adelaide) 11 Melbourne 12 GWS Giants 13 Essendon 14 Fremantle 15 Brisbane Lions 16 Geelong 17 Carlton 18 Sydney Swans END OF ROUND ONE 19 Sydney Swans (tied to North Melbourne assistance package) 20 Gold Coast Suns (tied to North Melbourne assistance package) ROUND TWO 21 Richmond 22 North Melbourne 23 West Coast Eagles 24 Fremantle (tied to St Kilda) 25 St Kilda (tied to Adelaide) 26 Collingwood (tied to Hawthorn) 27 Hawthorn (tied to Collingwood) 28 Gold Coast Suns 29 Western Bulldogs 30 Port Adelaide 31 Adelaide (tied to Melbourne) 32 GWS Giants 33 Essendon 34 Richmond (tied to Fremantle) 35 Gold Coast Suns (tied to Brisbane Lions) 36 Geelong 37 Carlton 38 Melbourne (tied to Sydney Swans) ROUND THREE 39 Richmond 40 North Melbourne 41 Richmond (tied to West Coast Eagles) 42 Melbourne (tied to St Kilda) 43 Adelaide 44 Collingwood (tied to Hawthorn) 45 Collingwood 46 Western Bulldogs (tied to Gold Coast Suns) 47 Melbourne (tied to Western Bulldogs) 48 Port Adelaide 49 St Kilda (tied to Melbourne) 50 GWS Giants 51 Gold Coast Suns (tied to Essendon) 52 Richmond (tied to Fremantle) 53 Brisbane 54 Geelong 55 GWS Giants (tied to Carlton) 56 Sydney Swans ROUND FOUR 57 Richmond 58 North Melbourne 59 West Coast Eagles 60 Fremantle (tied to St Kilda) 61 Adelaide 62 Brisbane (tied to Hawthorn) 63 Richmond (tied to Collingwood) 64 Carlton (tied to Gold Coast Suns) 65 Carlton (tied to Western Bulldogs) 66 Richmond (tied to Port Adelaide) 67 Melbourne 68 GWS Giants 69 North Melbourne (tied to Essendon) 70 Carlton (tied to Fremantle) 71 Gold Coast (tied to Brisbane Lions) 72 Geelong 73 Hawthorn (tied to Carlton) 74 Hawthorn (tied to Sydney Swans)

Just as an aside, Jessica Hull went on a week later to break the 2000m world record (an event that’s not all that often run but a world record is a world record).

The teams are in and so are the umpires. No doubt @Redleg will be pleased that we going to have the company of his favourite umpire # 25 😀