Demonstone

He's a funny old fellow is Humphrey.

A cold beer might help to steer you towards the solution, @Deemania since 56. I'd recommend this pub.

There's a bit of Demons talk buried near the bottom of this article. It's a little ambiguous but I think the suggestion is that other clubs believe that we're keen on defender Jakob Ryan who is from South Australia. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/star-gaelic-footballer-to-strengthen-the-cats-20221125-p5c19c.html

Just tried to send my PM and it's telling me that Mazer Rackham can't receive messages. Like @La Dee-vina Comedia, I am confident I know the answer and would proffer R. Grinter, R. Richards and N. Smith as another example.

I knew that team reminded me of something, Mr. Rackham. This was my attempt from last year. Behold the very colourful Rainbow Raiders! I hope you like the centreline tribute to our disco/clash jumper. B: Graham Moss Matthew Scarlett Robert Teal H/B: Lachie Ash Randall Bone Luke Lavender C: Jack Redden Brian Royal Russell Blew H/F: Jarrod Berry Jonathon Brown Robbie Gray F: Brad Green Paul Salmon Arthur Pink R: Jeff White Simon Black Bobby Rose I/C: Robert Lemon Neville Stone Jim Flint Ron Birch

Is that a red Herring?

33%?

I'd bet that Stevie would also like to see that.

I like the sound of this Hairy Lemmy kid.

Third place and the associated Third Round Draft Pick has been snaffled by @La Dee-vina Comedia, thereby just pipping @Mazer Rackham who will have to settle for a Rookie Draft Selection. As hinted at in various ways, the players in my team all share a surname with currently listed AFLW players. I believe that @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew has another teaser up his sleeve and hereby pass the baton his way. That AFLW team if anybody is interested is as follows. Some surnames are shared by multiple women, of course. Oddly, there is both a Tarni Brown and a Tarni White! B: Aimee Whelan Erica Fowler Hannah Bowey H/B: Bailey Hunt Hannah Dunn Tarni Brown C: Stevie-Lee Thompson Charlotte Wilson Amber Ward H/F: Brianna Davey Hayley Miller Abbi Moloney F: Amy McDonald Isabel Dawes Janelle Cuthbertson R: Tarni White Eloise Jones Isabella Lewis I/C: Orla O'Dwyer Ellie McKenzie Bella Smith Brooke Walker SUB: Gabby Newton COACH: Sarah Goodwin

Well done to @layzie for also solving the mystery. Enjoy your Late Second Round Draft Pick!

Quick update before I head out for a few hours. @Lucifers Hero has the correct answer and, for her efforts, wins a Top Ten Draft Pick. Spend it wisely, Luci! It would be good to see more female participants. Look closely at the OP - there is a clue there.

My "topical" reference got a bite, but the answer is nothing to do with the World Cup or anything international.

Have you run this idea past Rivers?

Nobody's playing so I'm taking the view That it's time for me to provide a clue. The weather ain't tropical But the answer is topical And now the rest is up to you.

Just the one incorrect response so far that each player's name contains a rarely used letter. The answer has nothing to do with spelling or matters alphabetical. I'll provide a clue in a couple of hours if necessary.

Unlike Wayne Carey!

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen and those with a gender agenda. It's still a week until the Draft takes place and we're all looking for something to fill in the time. Here is a team consisting solely of Melbourne Football Club players, past (mainly) and present and named in position. PM please (not Stanley Bruce et al!) if you can identify the common factor. It's fairly easy. There may be clues. There may or may not be prizes. B: Matthew Whelan Laurie Fowler Jake Bowey H/B: Jayden Hunt Lynden Dunn Nathan Brown C: Scott Thompson Brian Wilson Daniel Ward H/F: Aaron Davey Brad Miller Brent Moloney F: Tom McDonald Chris Dawes Darren Cuthbertson R: Jeff White Nathan Jones Jordan Lewis I/C: Steven O'Dwyer Jordie McKenzie Joel Smith Max Walker SUB: Michael Newton COACH: Simon Goodwin

For those who came in late, the players nominated from all clubs have already had some senior experience.

That was my guess too, Luci.

The Age has nominated a young player from each club who they tip to have a big 2023 season. The Melbourne player they have gone with isn't the first one that I thought of. Without peeking, who do you think might best fit the bill from our club? https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/ready-to-launch-every-club-s-young-gun-set-to-explode-in-2023-20221120-p5bzqn.html

Is the box made from sustainable wood?

Closely related to Sam Draper and capable of playing a blinder.