Demon Jack

I'm really excited to see Tholstrup playing footy again, even if it takes a few weeks of VFL to blow out the cobwebs.

Stoked for Harvey! Hopefully this means we see him as a regular now. Actually surprised he picked up the nom. I feel that the judges typically favour picking nominees following a win instead of a loss.

On the plus side, imagine how much money Grill'd is saving on free burgers!

The only positive that can come from this game is hoping that Lindsay hasn't done his ACL. Truly dire performance that rivals anything from the Neeld era.

I can't see us avoiding the media blowtorch this week, especially if this margin pushes 60-70 points.

Didn't think we'd be in a scenario where we're three weeks into 2025 and Jake Bowey is potentially leading our B&F

Brilliant compilation. Even as a dedicated Demon fan, I've never seen some of these gems before. Speaking of, how good was Darren Kowel's goal at 16:30?

Hopefully you're not rushing the iPad into anything too demanding since its 'injuries' and it's had plenty of time to 'recharge'.

Unless he turns in a blinder tomorrow, I think he'll be the likely option to make way for Pickett next week.

Does our forward line count? In all seriousness, love the new look. Well done to all involved!

Full game for Langford please. Still can't believe we omitted him after one game as sub.

Apparently out with concussion

Spargo listed as injured on the AFL site Absolute calamity if we've rushed him back from injury again after last year. EDIT: The Melbourne website says he experienced delayed concussion symptoms during the week.

As far as Demon content goes...

Marty Hore back on the injury list is disappointing. Poor guy can't seem to catch a break.

Kind of hard for key forwards to impose themselves when we constantly dump the ball on their head in a 1 vs 3.

I don't think we can play Howes in defence anymore. I thought he looked ok at points last year, but he was comprehensively beaten by Curtis today. Sharp doesn't seem to do much aside from run. He'll probably hold his spot until Pickett comes back but he's on the thinnest of ice.

6. Chandler 5. Oliver 4. Lindsay 3. Salem 2. Henderson 1. Petty

I thought Howes showed some ok signs last year but he's been diabolically bad over the last two games.

Chandler, Henderson and Oliver have all been good. Xerri is dominating Gawn at the moment.

Great mark Fritta. Also possibly the best quarter I've ever seen Chandler play. That Spargo kick 😘. Curtis is a worry. We haven't got a great match up for him.

Some slight movement on the overall games tally for the Demons this weekend with TMac overtaking Todd Viney's 233 games with his 234th. Max Gawn also draws level with a former skipper Garry Lyon on 226 games.

I think that's the most likely outcome. We missed Spargo last year with his pinpoint passes. I think he'll surprise a few this year.

Loved that chase on Himmelberg in the third quarter. Definitely affected the kick. Solid debut.

I remember we moved May forward late in a game against the Swans (I think) back around 2020. I'm surprised we haven't pulled the trigger more often because he didn't look out of place.