Demonstone

Happy New Year to all Demonlanders. Here's hoping we can all revel in 2024 Premiership glory for the mighty Demons. Did anybody else score a ticket for this wonderful event last night? It was superb!

Thank you. I think it's one of my better cut and pastes.

Q: How many Demonlanders does it take to change a light bulb ? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently. 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs. 6 to argue over whether it’s ‘lightbulb’ or ‘light bulb’. Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid. 22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jerks. 5 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is ‘lamp.’ 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that ‘light bulb’ is perfectly correct. 49 to post memes and gifs (several are of Michael Jackson eating popcorn with the words added, “I’m just here for the comments.”) 19 to post that this page is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb page. 11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant here. 24 to discuss the merits of LED/swirly fluorescent light bulbs 44 to claim LED and fluorescent bulbs will kill you. 12 to post F. 8 to ask what F means. 7 to post ‘Following’ but there’s 3 dots at the top right that means you don’t have to. 15 to say “can’t share” 2 to reply “can’t share just copy paste” 36 People to post pics of their own light bulbs. 15 People to post “I can’t see S$%^!” and use their own light bulbs. 6 to report the post or PM an admin because someone said “f÷×$” 4 to say “Didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”. 13 to say “Do a search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs.” 3 Admins to ban the light bulb posters who took it all too seriously. 1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again. 20 to give up on fb and take their dogs for a walk. Then somebody says they’re leaving group, and someone says this isn’t an airport, no need to announce your departure.

Shouldn't she be saying "There are" or "There have" if she's referring to a plural?

Ah, this is why. https://cricketresolved.com/arm-sleeves-why-do-cricketers-wear-them/#:~:text=Arm Sleeves Offer Protection,of players getting field bruises

Any idea what the full sleeve bandages that players from both teams are wearing are all about?

I've known quite a few dockers in my time and I can assure you that some of them were absolute animals.

I hope you all did better than me this year.

I hope it's OK to post this article here. It dovetails with the training camp and hopefully largely avoids any taboo content. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/it-s-all-people-are-talking-about-inside-the-demons-plan-to-regain-respect-20231221-p5eswx.html

I thought @WERRIDEE may have compiled a serious list until I noticed Nickelback ahead of greats like Hendrix, CCR, Pink Floyd, The Who et al. Come on man. Nickelfarkingback? You've got to be kidding!

People who confuse entomology and etymology bug me in a way that I cannot put into words.

That's two boys, named George and Louis. If the Gawns have another child and it's a girl, I predict they'll call her Charlotte.

If you want to feel old, just work out what age you'll be if Tommy Green ever plays for MFC.

John went to Brisbane but Ted did not.

With so many Demonlanders living in the Caulfield area, we could start a franchise.

If the reasons were personal, that means they were private. In other words, it's none of your business or my business or anybody else's business.

Wasn't sure which thread this news belongs in, but Bailey Smith of the Western Bulldogs has ruptured his ACL (confirmed by the club) and will miss the 2024 season. It's a horrible injury that I wouldn't wish on any player from any club.

Mine was the West Portland Under 15s footy trip on 12th August 1972. It was Round 19 at Kardinia Park where we handed out a thumping to Geelong. Greg Wells and Paul Callery dominated and Greg Parke kicked seven goals. Melbourne 21.16.142 def Geelong 11.19.85. https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1972/091119720812.html

Bit of a worry that the club can't even get his name right!

Gee, who would have thought that Skull would nominate a New South Welshman. I'm still hopeful that Will Pucovski will come good and nail one of the opening spots.

For those still waiting for the answer, you will both be relieved to know that the surname of all the players in this team starts with the same initial as the club they play for. Hardwick/Hawthorn, May/Melbourne, Guthrie/Geelong and so on. Wasn't really that difficult was it?

Applause for @Roger Mellie who has solved the mystery and takes home third prize. I must confess I'm not exactly sure what the last of the three wise men's gift actually is, but I think this is right.

Okay, last call before I wrap this one up with the reveal to be posted around 5pm. You may find it helpful to consider which teams the members of my side play for. (#givingitaway)

In most of my teasers, the answer is based on members of my team sharing a surname with another group - eg. singers, cricketers, actors, jockeys etc. This puzzle is not like that and does have a football connection. No current coach qualifies for inclusion, although Luke Beveridge is almost eligible. Third prize is still up for grabs. Who will earn the gift from the Maggi?* * I believe that is the correct spelling. Sauce? Glad you asked.