Demonstone

Just imagine if the merger with Hawthorn had gone ahead and cries of "Go Aitches" rang around the MCG. I've never used the term 'Dees'. We're the Mighty Demons.

On a sort of related note but completely off topic, why aren't urinal cakes called 'piscuits'?

Given the horrific events at Bondi, I'm pulling the pin on this one early. It doesn't seem the appropriate time for fun and light-heartedness. The players in my team were all taken immediately after MFC's first pick/s in their respective drafts. They could have all played for Melbourne.

Nothing to do with attitudes nor (massive hint) places on the field.

That's the nub of the teaser, @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew . I've just noticed that there are no MFC players in the team. I wonder if that has any significance.

If only we could believe anything you say.

Just for you oh cranky one, I had a word to the site's owner and he has generously agreed to allow posters to scroll right on by if they're not interested. Ain't it a wonderful life? Fester ye merrily on high now, ya hear?

A clue it is, then. To unlock the mystery, you would need to concentrate on the players' positions.

You also promised us that you'd stop posting at all if Clarry was traded. Doesn't do much for your credibility, champ.

@710 Ashbury St is reasonably close to solving the mystery and a little more cranium straining should have things in order. Nobody else has submitted a suggestion. I might need to provide a clue at some point.

In a departure from my customary MO, today's quiz is very much football based.

One more before the big day when we gorge ourselves, argue with family members and conk out for a drunken mid-afternoon snooze. This is teaser #49, with the half-century scheduled to be raised before the year is out. You all know the drill by now. What common factor links the players in the team below? Answers in a PM only, or Yule be sorry. ======================================================================= B: Shannon Hurn Daniel Curtin Seb Tape H/B: Lachie Ash Tom De Koning Jack Newnes C: Sam Power Heath Black Farren Ray H/F: Brad Johnson Anthony Rocca Jake Stringer F: Kai Lohmann Jack Reiwoldt Nic Naitanui R: Brad Ottens Dustin Martin Darcy Parish I/C: Jarrod Picket Angus Monfries Reef McInnes Jarrad Grant

A non-playing Captain would be unique and guaranteed to confuse the opposition. Let's do it!

Yep, it's the cherry on top.

And so say all of us. All the best to you and yours.