Demonstone

Mythbusters covered firewalking in one episode and the secret is to walk quickly and softly over the coals. As the above clip shows, Notso Smart burnt his feet by stomping heavily through the embers.

That may well be the case, EO. I've got a date with a doona, but I'll post the reveal tomorrow morning. Will anybody else crack it? Hint #2: The solution relates to the players' surnames.

The hint has helped mo64 work out the common factor. We have our first three placegetters but I'll leave it open for others to have a go.

I would not assume that at all.

Chill, mon. Maybe they'll play Toots and the Maytals version.

It appears that there has been little movement at the station. Either it's too hard OR nobody cares OR it's too hard and nobody cares. Hint #1: There is a football connection.

That's how he earned his nickname "Notso".

When it comes to buying clothes my first preference is Yves Saint Laurent, which I like to obtain from their Australian distributor, the Brotherhood of Saint Laurent.

We have a second correct response, this time from reynolds46. I believe that this is the first time a winner has shared their name with a member of the team in the teaser.

Are you positive?

Fewer than what?

Essendon didn't win a final last year, binny. They haven't done so for many, many years now.

They would have started with six. That's how many cockroaches have.

First correct answer has been submitted by La Dee-vina Comedia. Incorrect suggestions that may be eliminated are that all the players goaled with their first kick and the odd notion that there is a connection to footwear. I can't think of a sole reason for the latter.

On reflection, a better title for this thread would have been "How Geelong Manages To Regenerate Their List".

For those confused by the difference between "less" and "fewer": If you can count them, the correct word is fewer. You can have less food, but fewer sandwiches.

We haven't had one of these for a while. Demonland posters: "Praise the (John) Lord". Today's team is of a reasonable standard, if a little light on for ruckmen. It features only seven current players and four ex-Demons. What common factor unites them? Answers to me in a PM only, thank you very much. I reckon this is a pretty easy one, but I've already had a peek at the solution. No medals today as they have already been won by Australians in Birmingham. B: Matthew Whelan Bob Murray Jake Kelly H/B: Dale Morris Tom Stewart Heath Black C: Scott Thompson Tim Watson Bailey Smith H/F: Lachie Schultz Darcy Moore Jim Buckley F: Liam Ryan Peter Wright Brent Harvey R: Brian Roberts Leigh Matthews Garry Wilson I/C: Adrian Gleeson David Williams Ted Hopkins Michael Reynolds

Compliment: Say nice things about. Complement: Augment, enhance, add to.

They might be on the road to finals, but they'll be taking that "EXIT" soon enough.

Geelong knew what they were doing? All credit to them, then. Other clubs had the same opportunity but didn't take it. As much as I dislike Geelong, you have to give them credit for smart recruiting.

If you're planning on stocking up on footy snacks before going to the game or looking to buy some waterproofs or winter woollies, avoid the supermarket in Collingwood whatever you do. This is what happened to me when I popped in earlier this morning.

That's a tad unfair to Max. He drops back to take saving marks in defence and presents a threat up forward also. Grundy, on the other hand, is more one dimensional. However, if the MFC Football Department think he can add something to our team, I would trust their judgement.

How can Geelong "hide players away"? Any player that nominates for the Draft may be selected by any one of the 18 clubs. It's up to the recruiting staff and scouts to identify which of these players is worthy of being drafted. Blokes like Tom Stewart and Tom Atkins were there for all to see. Geelong decided to draft them.

The Hampden League was allocated to Fitzroy, not Geelong. I was growing up in Portland when zoning was introduced. Imagine my dismay when our league (Western Border) was given to Collingwood! It wasn't a fruitful zone however, with the only decent player from the area being Billy Picken.