Deeoldfart

Sharpie has been a real ’surprise packet’ for me. He’ quickly become an important cog in the environment of ‘have fun, play to your strengths and don’t be afraid of making mistakes, that Kingy is creating.

Mrs ‘Deeoldfart’ and I headed off on a long journey on Easter Sunday morning, to participate in the festivities of Gather Round. We made sure that we were in an area that had decent TV reception on Sunday arvo, and we were ‘over the moon’ when watching the magnificent Dees triumph. We reckon that we might be on the threshold of a new era, for the ‘Team We Love’. Since the game, our internet reception has been ‘dodgy’ at best, so we haven’t been able to read all of this thread. Needless to say, I’m sure the views expressed here, largely echo ours. Go Dees ❤️💙

Exactly as it should be ……….. almost every player made a significant contribution to an outstanding team win! Steele - diamond hard! Gawn - another Bluey, another Blazer? Kozzie - electric Sparrow - renaissance 2. Melksham - life in the old legs yet 1. Sharp - fast and free Lots of other worthy mentions, headed by Lever, Salem and Howes.

Despite the odds, IF we play FOUR quarters of our best football, I reckon it’s a 50/50 contest. C’mon boys, let’s go from the get go. ❤️💙

Fond memories of family ties. RIP Peter.

Well the only thing I have going for me is a lifelong passion for the Dees (75+ years) …….….. and I 100% acknowledge that the modern game has probably passed me by! ……. but I’d love to see Disco replace CJ, and Kenty replace Crossy in the final lineup. Neither change is exactly ‘like for like’ but in IMO, these players are our future! PS. There may have a small red wine influence in this post. Please forgive me!

Many thanks for another great listen guys. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Huge thanks for the weekly pods guys. As an interstate member, I value them enormously! My question relates to team selection vs GCS. Does Riv. come straight back in for CJ (assuming CJ will be out with a calf injury) or will Riv. be required to serve at least a week at Casey, to earn his place back? If it’s the latter, who comes into the 23 for CJ? PS. IMO, the Casey bye after one round compromises Dees selections greatly. If Casey had played, and AMW had a blinder, he would have been right up there for selection.

6. Kossie - the game changer! Lever - back to his best as an interceptor Max - inspirational leadership, never say die attitude. Sparrow - best game ever. Maybe he’s found his best spot. Steele - so consistent. What a pickup! Chandler - always hard at it, and a sublime kick. Fritta - just a smidge away!

I’ve loved this great Club since my early childhood, which is a very, very long time ago! Premierships aside, this arvo was one of the most memorable, both for the agonisingly slow start, and the astounding comeback! We played with unparalleled heart after quarter time, as if there’s mountain that’s too high …….. and the result is now in the record books. If this is DEMON SPIRIT, then bring it on in spades!

I want to see a ‘W’ in the right column, and I think I will! Our run and dare will be too much for their stodgy game style, and we’ll run them off their legs in the last quarter, if not before! ………. and if the four points is ever in doubt, we’ll get over the line for our two 250 game stalwarts. Dees by 5 goals ❤️💙.

I’m slightly dumbfounded tbh, but I guess we just need to trust the process at this point in proceedings.

I love the separate Stats Files component. It complements the main ‘Discussion’ Pod, and helps me put the reasoning behind wins and losses into context ie. our comparative strengths shortcomings and (hopefully), to track improvements as the season progresses. Thanks Bin and Andy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great work as always fellas! IMO it was right up there with the very best of Demonland pods following a disappointing loss. Very thoughtful, measured and balanced analysis. Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gawn - another herculean effort. Langdon - didn't stop running and kicked a couple of goals Steele - fitting in seamlessly Tholstrup - very disciplined (except for one costly lapse) Salem - our best defender against huge odds K. Pickett - electric at times

This match will give us a good indication of where we are at. The betting odds and most of the pundits have completely written us off, but I beg to differ. Play with last week’s grit and flare, and tighten up our defence a smidge, and we might just be singing the Grand Old Flag on the plane back to Melbourne. Dees by 7 points.

Thanks @Demonland , @binman and @WheeloRatings . The new format (two pods) works extremely well for me! I thought the way Bin linked the stats to our on field strengths and weaknesses, and even some comparisons to 2025 was fantastic. Painted a great picture of our evolution as a footy team under Kingy.

Thanks for another insightful and enjoyable pod guys. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!

Max - simply undeniable. “Follow me boys” …….. and they did! JVR - coming of age. Mihocek - untainted by his past environment. We love you already Checkers! Steele - ultimate professional, and fitted in seamlessly. Windsor - showed that his pre season form wasn’t a ‘flash in the pan’. Kossie - lit up the stage at times (an absolute credit after a very tough week or so).0 Lots of others with credits in the bank, including Kolt, Sharpie, Culley, Disco and Petts.

No complete ‘passengers’ today. Max was outstanding, as he frequently is, and Roo is starting to realise the potential that we all know he has. But the two ‘surprise packets’ for me were Sharpie and Kolt. Both disciplined and influential. Loved the game, loved the win!

How good was that? It certainly is a Grand Old Flag tonight! ❤️💙

First page of a new chapter, and the feelings of anticipation, mixed with a hint of trepidation, are already in the stratosphere. Dees by 17 points, after a mini last quarter comeback the Aints. LOVE the ❤️💙!

Beautiful story @Bendigo_Demon2 . Thanks for sharing (as I reach for a tissue).

Excellent insights. Clean sheet. New era. Transparency. I love it!

It’s great to have footy back, and where would footy be without the Demonland Podcast? They are inseparable! It was great to have you back fellas. Thank you!