Demon Jack

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.

That bit of play at 1:42 against Callan Ward was sensational.

Disappointed but understandable. Will Turner be good to go? Or do we considering bringing in a more recognised ruck option like Campbell?

6. Gawn 5. Petracca 4. Salem 3. Bowey 2. Petty 1. Lindsay

Jeffo's first goal please! Windsor's goal to open the third quarter was also a cracker!

Argh, that one stings. GWS' transition game opened us up a few too many times and was definitely the key factor in their win. I love watching Toby Greene play, but damn do I hate when he plays against us. As far as the debutants go, I really wasn't expecting that sort of game from XL, especially considering he only had half a pre season. Jeffo took his chances and both of the Werribee lads had some decent moments. I'd expect that all of them hold their spots going into round 2. Here's hoping that Langford gets a full game next week Awesome to see Petracca back doing what he does in the midfield. He looks set for a big season. I thought our defensive trio of Petty, Lever and TMac stood up really well for most of the game. Bowey also played his best game in at least two years. Roo and Fritsch were well held (although Fritsch did a good job negating Taylor for most of the game)

AJ NEARLY joins the club

Lindsay looks like a good one.

Early days, but the debutants don't look out of place. Liking Jeffo's second efforts.

Jefferson Starship with the first!!!