Demonstone

Do you reckon they may have been ... ummmm ... "influenced" by this 1966 recording? As far as favourite songs go, that would change from day to day and be impossible to rank.

He sure was. Good enough in fact to win a Melbourne Best & Fairest, make the All Australian team, represent his state (SA) on seven occasions and play in two SANFL Premiership teams. Danny was also our stand-in Captain when we won the night Grand Final (Panasonic Cup) in 1987 because R. Flower was out injured. His regular battles with Brian Taylor were a highlight. They didn't seem too keen on each other!

I've never heard of either of these two.

I think she works in a different field of entertainment altogether.

Paul Seedsman (Adelaide) has had to retire due to concussion issues. No offence to the guy, but I didn't even realise he was still on a list.

I never played footy at a senior level, but I know you do @dazzledavey36. Do players really try harder just because it's a teammates' milestone game or if they're retiring (ref. Franklin)?

With scattered references to "strike a chord", "midnight oil" and "mental as anything", I'm surprised that more people didn't make the music connection. All the players in my team share a surname with an Australian musician. Below is the team of musicians. Some surnames match more than one first name (eg Angus/George/Malcolm Young, Ross/Chris Wilson, Paul/Sean Kelly) but I've gone with the name that first occurred to me. B: Colin HAY Clare MOORE Rowland S. HOWARD H/B: Ross WILSON Paul STEWART Angus YOUNG C: Tex PERKINS Kevin PARKER Paul KELLY H/F: 'Greedy' SMITH Jimmy BARNES Chris BAILEY F: John BUTLER Kim SALMON Mick HARVEY R: Jim WHITE 'Angry' ANDERSON Spencer P. JONES I/C: Missy HIGGINS Don WALKER Ben GILLIES Lindy MORRISON COACH: Bon SCOTT

Our other "almost there" solver @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew has done enough to join the list of winners after being driven mental (as anything) all night working it out.

Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) is the latest veteran to announce his departure from AFL. I never warmed to him but acknowledge that he had an excellent career.

Well done to @Jumping Jack Clennett for burning the midnight oil and cracking the puzzle. No other responses have been received but I'll let it go until lunchtime today before the big reveal. Old mate @binman has never participated in these teasers but, if you're reading this, please don't think you've been forgotten about binny. In recognition of your sustained stellar posting, I bought you a book as well. I trust you find it useful.

Where can you find out which players each coach voted for?

Young George Gawn is not quite two years old but is reportedly already taller than Charlie Spargo. Demon fans should also be rapt than George's middle name is ... Oliver! (Nickname GOG?)

Both @Jumping Jack Clennett and @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew are very close to the answer but neither has quite nailed it just yet. Clue #4: The answer consists of two elements. I'm not sure what other clues I can provide that might strike a chord with Demonlanders. The teaser can carry over to Tuesday given the shortage of solvers. I thought it was an easy one, too!

You have to play to get votes.

Clue #3: The "Bailey" reference was a red herring and has no relevance to the solution. (Sorry,not sorry. )

Despite the fact he hasn't played for two years, the All-Australian selectors will find a place for him in the squad.

Clue #2: Although there is a local connection, the answer is not related to footy or any other sport.

Oh, a wise guy eh?

Wise decision by Paddy I would say.

Last place on the podium has been snaffled by @Tim who also wins a book for his efforts. Unfortunately, the prize for third is a significant drop in quality.

Peewits?

Second place has been claimed by @tilly18, who takes home this literary accessory. He should be very pleased, chuffed, delighted, happy, glad, elated and satisfied.

Clue #1: The team lacks a coach. Chris Scott would fit the bill, as would his brother Brad.

We have a winner! Congratulations* to @Engorged Onion who wins this prize which is in keeping with the thread title. * n., sentence substitute. expressions of pleasure or joy on another's success, good fortune, etc.

A few attempts but no correct answers at this stage. Special mention to @dl4e for suggesting that all their grandparents were prison guards.