Demonstone

Doing your own version of holding the ball? In my case, I'd get pinged for wasting time.

This development has been anticipated for some time. It doesn't mention who the other players are apart from Rooke, but I wouldn't be surprised if former Demon Daniel Bell is among them. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/former-geelong-player-rooke-to-lead-class-action-lodged-against-afl-in-supreme-court-20230314-p5crxx.html

I don't mind this week with the anticipation building and our thirst for footy about to be quenched. The pre-finals bye is a dreadful week IMO.

It's arrived. Armageddon out of here.

I was asked this question once. Apparently you're supposed to nominate one of your own.

Sitting at home alone in front of the TV wondering why they're showing vision of a sad, old, unattractive man then realising I've forgotten to actually turn the telly on.

So do I. But Fritta knows he has to keep his mouth shut, because he's been told what will happen otherwise.

I'm guessing it was Michael Reeves. He wore the long shorts/short longs to cover padding on his legs.

Nice write-up here about our midfield rotations this year. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-yze-effect-why-star-studded-dees-want-to-spread-midfield-load-20230310-p5cr5k.html

Those people are wrong. Essendon are in for a short season. It will be finished by the end of August.

From the National Film and Sound Archives, this is a film of life in Melbourne in 1966. The mighty Demons feature very early on in the piece. Tuck in, nostalgia lovers!

Can't wait to see TiMOTHy English get his wings clipped.

Kudos to @reynolds46 for solving the mystery. Alas, he just misses out on a podium finish this time. As if the past few posts haven't made it obvious, all the players in my team share a surname with a West Indian Test cricketer. Granted, some of those players such as Vibart Wight, Foffie Williams, Runake Morton, Thelston Payne and Jahmar Hamilton may not exactly be household names That is why so many clues were scattered along the way. In order of appearance, those hints were: 1. "heed wittiness" - an anagram of "The West Indies". 2. Pictorial clue of "Marley & Me" - a reference to reggae legend Bob Marley who was from Jamaica. 3. Barry Hall and Matthew Lloyd - a nod to West Indies greats Wes Hall and Clive Lloyd. 4. "sporting nature" - revealing that the answer was sports related. 5. "By Jiminy" - a reference to Jiminy Cricket. I also mentioned "test" in the same sentence. 6. Musical clue #1 - Led Zep's attempt at reggae. The song title was a play on "Jamaica". 7. Musical clue #2 - 10CC referencing both cricket and the Caribbean. 8. "Taking my bat and ball and going home" - what else could it be but a cricket reference? Other posters provided further hints which make sense once you know the answer.

Answer to teaser and explanation of clues will be posted around lunchtime today if it's not too windy.

Third place has been filled by @mo64 who wins Bronze for his efforts.

Both teams were forced to change numbers. The only exception was Collingwood's Ray Gabelich who retained his #13 because they couldn't find another jumper big enough to fit his substantial girth.

Here is another musical clue, which should give it away for those still pondering. This is the last hint I can provide. If nobody else gets it, I'm taking my bat and ball and going home.

I'm pleased to announce that perennial mastermind @Mazer Rackham has worked out the answer to take home Gold, with @Witches Hat hot on his heels in second place and scoring the Silver.

There are many more than that.

By Jiminy, this has certainly been a test of posters' ability to work through all the clues I've provided. To elaborate upon the suggestions I've received that the answer relates to USA or Canada, I can reveal that several different nations are involved. Still confused? Here, have some appropriate think music.

Other answers that may be eliminated from the list of possibilities is that the common factor relates to the USA, racehorses, politicians, Canada, comedic actors, authors or books of any kind. I like to think I'm of a sporting nature. So is the solution.

Not the case, Mr. Mellie. Please PM your suggestions rather than posting here. 🙂

Wednesday morning clue: A pair of useful full-forwards in Barry Hall and Matthew Lloyd would be eligible for selection in this team if they only had the good sense to have played for the mighty Demons.

I may have been a little economical with the truth, there. Maybe an apology is warranted. The teaser is so difficult I don't think it's possible for anybody to solve it unless they have the benefit of some clues. Here comes another one to tide you over until tomorrow ... The team once held a bonding session by having dinner together at a nice restaurant (no fights took place) and followed up by going to the movies as a group, but the film they chose wasn't anything like what they expected.