Queanbeyan Demon

Did anyone happen to hear the interview on ABC radio today with Michael Byrne and how he was shipped out of Melbourne in 1982?

Hell . . . a few clubs had a complete and utter mare in the 2019 draft. Cameron Zurhaar in the rookie draft is looking like potentially a good pick.

Such a pity this nob-head (Zempiss) phukkked up the day.

I watched the game again yesterday . . . do other people still shout at the tele even though the game was six weeks ago and you've watch it 50 times? My neighbours must be fed up.

This has been commented on and researched ad infinitum by probably every club in Australia. There's a reason it hasn't improved and it's got very little to do with practicing goal kicking (particularly set shot goal kicking) given the current time constraints players have to get better at this skill versus the time required to improve. If it was simply a matter of practice, Nathan Buckley would have turned Cloke into the greatest forward of all time. I'm not saying it'll never improve, but any improvement will likely be incremental and occur over a long period of time, assuming there is no massive breakthrough in technology. There are a complex cluster of inputs that all need to work synchronistically together to even achieve minor improvement. One of those is practicing under conditions that simulate high-pressure scenarios, the role of fatigue in preparing to kick for goal and take into account the unique characteristics of different venues and whether conditions. Bring all these together in a practice environment, given the current evolution of the game, is practically impossible.

If you or anyone else you know is having trouble with their #mentalhealth at the moment, you can self-refer to Demonland.

I notice you don't mention umpiring 58er.

Very easy question to answer . . . Bid up if it's any interstate club, Colinwood, Carltank, Horethorn, Essendrugs, Jeelong. All other clubs play fair.

this is such a myth.

Why are you on Demonland then?

Daisy Daisy Daisy Daisy Traktaaaaaaaaaaaa Daisy Daisy Daisy Daisy Mayseeeeeeeeeee

What about Geoff's departure though rpfc?

I just do not understand the lack of love for Bwiaaaan. He's articulate, super knowledgeable about the game, respectful of others - especially women and umpires, has a fine footy intellect, can easily discern the ebb and flow of the game, is partial to the Deez, thoughtfully considers comments before he opens him mouth, played for two great and respected clubs and behaves with dignity and love at all times.

I've changed 360 degrees on Daisy.

QD gets home after working the late shift. Opens 'Land to get an update on the biggest story of the off-season so far. GAWN! Decides to watch the replay of the granny for a change!

The doormen told me Goody consults Demonland every Thursday prior to selecting the team. (Then does the opposite to all suggestions.)

Poor bugggars.

My Child . . . yes, you have indeed sinned. But all graceful 'Landers have mercy. For your penance: $1,000 to the poor box (i.e. North Melbourne charity cake stall fundraising drive in Feb 2022), 100 hours of volunteer work in the Collingwood finance department, Pray once a day for Horethorn's board, Never pray for Carlton, and Watch the 2021 GF replay at least once a week between now and when the AFLW season commences in 2022. Go in pease Child, your humility and honesty have saved you. Your sins are forgiven. Amen.

Good post GTB. Tempo was easily the best Dog I've seen (didn't see Whitten at his best). Footscray were pretty crap in the late 1970's when he was at his best, so there's not a lot of footage of him (those were the dayz when only two games were fully covered for TV). Those that saw his 15 against St.Kilda from CHF say it's one of the all time great performances. Most of them were kicked from beyond 50. He actually had 24 shots for goal that day. The only CHF to win a Brownlow. Even on half a leg at Melbourne he still managed to kick an average of three a game, including 51 in a team that finished ninth in a 12 team competition. He went on to have a very respectable career as an administrator (Swans) and businessperson. Easily one of the most under-rated VFL/AFL players of all time.

Just do the opposite to what Cornes wants and the rule will be fine.

What? Not Ray Biffen?

In 2000, the Melbourne Football Club named its team of the 20th Century. If we were to name the Club's best team since the inception of the VFL (i.e. 1896), who makes the side? Here is the 2000 team. Melbourne Team of the Century B: John Beckwith Tassie Johnson Don Cordner HB: Noel McMahen Gary Hardeman Don Williams C: Brian Dixon Allan La Fontaine Robert Flower HF: Hassa Mann Ivor Warne-Smith Garry Lyon F: Jack Mueller Norm Smith Percy Beames Foll: Denis Cordner Ron Barassi (Captain) Stuart Spencer Int: Frank Adams Albert Chadwick Wally Lock Laurie Mithen Jim Stynes Todd Viney Coach: Norm Smith Stan Alves, Ian Ridley, Bob Johnson and Greg Wells were all named as emergencies.

To be fair on Beaconsfield, they had their season cancelled, their best player (Hulk Harrahan) did her groin in round three, and in the rounds that were completed, the maggots killed 'em.

happy four week anniversary everyone.

There would hardly be an Olympic gold medalist that didn't train on Xmas day. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Interviewer: what separates the really good players from the champions? Paul Roos: The champions train on Xmas day. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++