Demonstone

Curses are superstitious nonsense and the domain of the feeble minded.

I don't think you'd need a match ratio if there was an even number of teams (12 in this case).

Nailed it.

Demonology had a couple of passionate and erudite female posters called Judee and Allicat, neither of whom I have seen posting anywhere for ages, sadly. Allicat is, I believe, the daughter of legendary Melbourne runner, trainer and later water carrier the late and great Sam Allica who is a life member of the MFC and was later inducted into our Hall of Fame. Sam is renowned for being suspended for eight games in 1974 for abusing a boundary umpire! Hope both ladies are enjoying our season and would be rapt if they resumed posting about the mighty Demons.

What I like is that we're not depending on the same few players each week and, let's face it, they can't all be best on ground every game. Last week it was Fritsch driving the bus. Tonight he was very quiet but TMac and Brown stepped up. We've won some games fairly easily, some by a smaller margin and tonight held out for a very tight win. In every game, we've been challenged at some stage and have fallen goals behind before prevailing. These are things that good teams do. My only disappointment is that we lost the last quarter (by a single measly point)for the first time this season. Go Demons and let's give those horrible Blues a belting next week.

Don't worry, it'll be 27 degrees at the MCG tonight as well. Fahrenheit, that is.

I don't agree that we need a song.

Bookies' odds shorten or lengthen depending on the amount of money being bet. If we're so short, it means that the majority of punters' money has been for Melbourne. Let's hope they are all good judges!

You think you had it tough, mate. My mother left home before my siblings and I were even born.

Do I remember properly RGRS that you actually met Dr. Poo while doing volunteer work manning the phones for the membership department of the club? I seem to recall a photo posted on 'Ology with you both in it.

I see the AFL have put the work experience kid in charge of choosing the umpires' uniforms again. Richmond are playing and the umpires are wearing yellow and black. Genius!

Really? People are still getting sucked in by this old chestnut? #Demonmyths. As if the Match Selection Committee would say "Well we think Melksham isn't doing enough and he should be dropped for this match, but seeing as he's Goody's 'best mate' he gets another go". Come on now. Melbourne Football Club isn't run by a bunch of amateurs these days nor does the Coach have sole discretion on who is in or out of the team. I'm not saying Melksham deserves to stay in but I defer to the MSC's superior wisdom and knowledge.

Stevens is a Bulldogs fan.

Thought that poster was female, ding.

When Caroline was growing up her father, the powerful and fearsome Ian "Octa" Wilson, was President of Richmond at a time when they were a very strong team and winning premierships (late 60s/early 70s) under Tommy Hafey. She has always had excellent contacts in the footy world. My only criticism of her is that I think she tends to overlook or downplay bad news stories concerning her beloved Tigers.

One of the funniest things I've ever read! Well done Biffinator and well found Rusty.

Knackers (later Philthy Knackers) was a funny and knowledgeable poster.

While we're discussing things Collingwood, list manager Ned Guy has apparently resigned (pushed/sacked?). I wonder if the Pies will pay 75% of his salary at his next job.

Charlie's having a bit of fun by letting rip with a series of fills between songs and Jagger says "Charlie's good tonight, innee?", much to the delight of the crowd. Tim Rogers, Ross McLennan, Davey Lane and some other Aussie music luminaries formed a group to play tribute to "Ya-Yas" on its 40th anniversary and called themselves "Charlie's Good Tonight". Tim and others also played under the moniker of "Monkey Man" to do a "Let It Bleed" tribute and as recently as last month did a gig (with Tex Perkins, Adalita et al) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Sticky Fingers". Tim's a huge Stones fan and has the famous tongue and lips logo tattooed on his upper arm (just like me!).

Q: What's red and smells like blue paint? A: Red paint. ? (sorry everybody)

Apologies for the thread hijack, but a final word from me on crossword puzzles . I love them so much, my will stipulates that I be buried six down and two across.

Incubi.

I believe that Tim was quite ill which influenced his decision to relinquish control of Demonology. Does anybody here know Tim and/or know how he is doing? I hope he's going well and enjoying our year.

I'm one of those afflicted by the cryptic curse, Timothy. They are great for exercising the old grey matter and my favourite compiler is David Astle, whose devilish condundrums I manage to solve more often than not. There have been a few Demon-related cryptic quizzes posted on here over the past few years if you have the time and energy to do a search. I posted one myself called 'Demonstone's Dirty Dozen' three or four years back.