Spirit of the Demon

Jeff White wore the number 34 at Melbourne. The number 34 has been vacant for twelve months and was not allocated to anyone else this week.

Going for Harvey and Bo.

None of them Melbourne. Good sign.

Not just a full review but one carried out by someone from a different universe to ensure complete transparency.

One thing that I’m gobsmacked about is the way some people on here make comments like this while they are completely oblivious to the process involved in the club securing a home base. That process has been extensively covered in material issued by the club and also in media articles. Essentially, the move to secure a site within the Caulfield Racetrack is a work in progress that is undergoing examination and consultation and the final decision is outside the hands of the MFC Board. To suggest that the fact that Kate Roffey has yet to deliver this option or any other within a given timeframe and is therefore somehow a failure is risible and reflects a lot of the warped thinking that’s enveloped our club over the past months. I find this very sad.

Good on you Kate. I hope your legacy will be the flag and the new headquarters and training ground at Caulfield which will be announced soon!

AFLW: Kate Hore says Demons are looking for a little bit of redemption' against Cats in Round 1 by Blair Burns [Herald Sun - August 26, 2024] A straight-sets exit from the finals was not the way Melbourne planned to finish the 2023 AFLW season but the new-look side will use it as an added incentive to make amends this season. After finishing second on the ladder, the Demons were defeated by North Melbourne (41 points) and Geelong (five points) - two sides they had comfortably beaten during the season. Melbourne captain Kate Hore said her side, which has been bolstered by recruits, was seeking redemption in its round 1 battle against the Cats. "The way we finished last year wasn't ideal for us (but) what happened last year doesn't really change anything for us, nobody likes losing," she said. "We get to play the Cats in the first game, so we're definitely hoping for a little bit of redemption. "We've taken a lot of lessons out of how the season ended and hopefully we can use those going forward this year" The Demons new-look side has generated a lot of excitement as they've added plenty of versatility into the side through new players. "We've got nine new players which is almost a third of our list so it's a little bit of a different look for us," Hore said. "We've bought in a few young kids which has been cool to see and they've slotted seamlessly into our program." Among their new inclusions was prized No. 5 draft pick Alyssia Pisano, a player who the skipper was expecting to " turn a few heads". "She's just a real natural footballer and has played the game since she was a kid ... she's definitely one to watch," Hore said. "Another one is Ryleigh Wotherspoon who grew up a cricketer and soccer player ... she's had an instant impact (in practice matches) kicking a couple of goals. "Grace Beasley was a college basketballer and spent six years in the States ... she adds heaps of power and speed to our midfield." Hore kicked 20 goals last year to win the league goalkicking and the captains' votes have predicted the same outcome this season, but the spearhead will take on a slightly different role. "T've been playing a bit more midfield time, learning a new position has been a new challenge," she said. "I tried to build up my aerobic base and overall endurance over the off-season and have really enjoyed working with our midfield group. "I think versatility is a real strength of our team, a few girls will go through different positions depending on what the game requires." The Demons undoubtedly have the toughest fixture across the first month as they take on preliminary finalists Geelong (round 1), followed by grand finalists Brisbane (round 2) and North Melbourne (round 3).

Yes - we should have played K. Brown and AMW who are more our future than some who were gifted games last night.

6. Tom McDonald 5. Max Gawn 4. Kade Chandler 3. Kysaiah Pickett 2. Jack Billings 1. Trent Rivers

Good luck to Nibbler on his last game as a Demon. You'll always be welcomed back at the G and forever a Melbourne premiership player.

And what's the correct way to spell Kozzy. Is it that or Kozzie or Kossie?

The Herald Sun has found a new player at GWS Giants called Tony Bedford. :)

6. Clayton Oliver 5. Alex Neal-Bullen 4. Kysaiah Pickett 3. Bayley Fritsch 2. Max Gawn 1. Christian Petracca

6 Jake Lever 5 Max Gawn 4 Daniel Turner 3 Steven May 2 Ed Langdon 1 Clayton Oliver

6 Max Gawn 5 Kade Chandler 4 Jack Viney 3 Trent Rivers 2 Ed Langdon 1 Tom McDonald