Demonstone

Clue time it would appear. Today's teaser has nothing to do with football, but relates to a common factor based upon the players' surnames, as most have realised. The key is identifying what that factor is. Don't be misled by the Demons highlighted in green. That red (green) herring is merely a trap for new players.

The answer has nothing to do with religion or church leaders. Nor is there any connection between the players named and their siblings.

Glitch has been addressed - try it now, BBO. edit: He tried, but alas they are not all mathematicians.

Yes, it was a rather esoteric suggestion and not one that was expected. I only know them by their username, but I think it might have been Jarvis Walker.

The replies are flooding in. It must be a quiet day for many of us. Honourable mention to Lucifer's Hero for identifying them as sharing a surname with actors which, while probably true, is not the answer I am looking for. Other incorrect responses were that they are the names of islands and the names of fishing rods (!!).

I dunno about that, kemo sabe. He would be sitting on a fair bit of Silver.

As threatened, here's another brainteaser to help you while away a quiet Sunday afternoon. Like most of my other timewasters, your challenge is to identify what links the players in the team below. It's a very strong side of past and present champions plus a few good ordinary footballers as well. In contrast to today's MFC, the team boasts an abundance of talented tall forwards. You will observe that those who played for the mighty Demons are highlighted in green. All responses strictly to me in a PM, please. Updates will be posted irregularly. Any begging for clues will be ignored unless it's clear that none of you can work it out (unlikely). I've spared no expense this time around and can proudly announce that there are three entirely new prizes on offer. First: Diddly-squat Lucifer's Hero Second: 3/4 of 9/10 of SFA Timothy Reddan-A'Blew Third: Bupkis WalkingCivilWar * Why is it a Bonanza? Because it will give you something to Ponderova. (I'll just go back out the same door I came in , shall I?) B: Sam Fisher Tom Stewart Chris Newman H/B: Denis Banks Ben Holland Andy Preston C: Paul Kelly Barry Price Scott Russell H/F: Lenny Hayes Corey McKernan Jordan Lewis F: Hassa Mann Peter Hudson Max King R: Mark Lee Jack Clarke Nathan Jones I/C: Ted Hopkins Scott Cummings James McDonald Peter Wright.

Not mine.

He may have had a hand in it. It does say "bias" instead of the correct "biased".

Ahhh, the drug cheats. As opposed to Carlton, the salary cap cheats or Bulldogs, the throwing/not handballing cheats.

You'll need to be more specific, tilly.

If you're considering eating at the footy, please be aware that it's just taking up valuable beer space in your tummy.

You asked for it! I'll list the criminals' names and you may research them at your leisure. B: Timothy McVeigh Brenton Tarrant Ghislaine Maxwell H/B: Chopper Read Peter Foster Glenn Wheatley C: Susan Atkins Carl Williams Ned Kelly H/F: Bonnie Parker Dennis Allen James Earl Ray F: Ronald Ryan Ben Hall Neddy Smith R: Jean Lee Fred West Brian Jones* (Mr. Baldy) I/C: Peter Walker Kevin Barlow Squizzy Taylor Alan Bond * Was going to go with Rev. Jim Jones, but not strictly a criminal.

If anybody's wondering about the Tom Gillies clue, he was said by his team mates to resemble a criminal and earned the nicknames "Crim" and "Homicide". I did say it was obscure!

3183 Dee has come up with the correct answer and takes home the bronze. So we can all get some sleep tonight, I can reveal that all the players in my team share a surname with a well known criminal, both Australian and overseas. Thanks for your interest and those who played. It's been a busy night of PMs. I'll put up my other teaser on Sunday afternoon when there is very little happening football wise.

I too am surprised by Luci's apparent absence and also that of Mazer Rackham, a perennial winner. I'll PM the answer to you so that you may get some sleep tonight, mate.

Has anybody else noticed this fascination that Channel 7 has with featuring a close-up of the player who just kicked a goal shouting his celebration in such slow motion so that it looks like he is trying to catch flies with his mouth?

I'm sure you'll appreciate that this brainteaser was not compiled just for you. With a medal still up for grabs, I'm not going to give the answer away just yet.

Another clue, which could be fairly described as obscure. Tom Gillies.

I'll give you two since you asked so persuasively: 1. Nothing to do with football 2. Not related to the names of dogs and cats I've owned

Well done to reynolds46 who has cracked it and therefore wins silver.

We have a winner! Congratulation to mo64 who has snagged first prize. Another suggestion can be eliminated - the answer has nothing to do with Western Australia. Silver and bronze still up for grabs.

A couple of more responses have been received, but I can inform everybody that they are not all songwriters, nor does the thread title have anything to do with the answer.

Over 50 views and only one poster brave enough to have a go so far. Alas for said intrepid Demonlander, the answer is not that they form double acts in showbiz.

Here we go ladies and germs, back for a short time only and by popular demand (Lucifer's Hero demanded it and she IS very popular), it's another timewaster. For those who came in late, your challenge is to identify what the players in this team, who are named in position, have in common. If you think you know the solution, please send it to me in a PM so I can drag this out for as long as possible. Incorrect answers, other helpful information and clues (not guaranteed) will be posted as I see fit. Prizes will awarded as follows: First: What Paddy shot at mo64 Second: Not a sausage reynolds46 Third: Bugger-all 3183 Dee B: Mark McVeigh Robbie Tarrant Nick Maxwell H/B: Phil Read Peter Foster Paul Wheatley C: Simon Atkins Greg Williams Paul Kelly H/F: Luke Parker Oscar Allen Farren Ray F: Liam Ryan Barry Hall Bailey Smith R: Mark Lee Scott West Nathan Jones I/C: Max Walker Michael Barlow Lewis Taylor Chris Bond