Demonland Podcast

The boys spoke with Adrian, host of The Deebrief & Creator of the "No Merger" Podcast, about the series that chronicles the failed merger between the Melbourne & Hawthorn Football Clubs. They then went on to discuss the deplorable loss to the Power before talking about the changes for the game against Adelaide.

The boys discussed the disappointing loss to the Lions on the Gold Coast, getting smashed at the stoppages, the frustration at missed set shots, the inconsistency in the umpiring & the last 4 minutes of the game. They then looked at the remaining matches for the year before discussing the changes for the match against Port Adelaide.

The boys discussed the crushing victory over the Hawks, the dominance of Petracca & Gawn & the effectiveness of the structural, personnel & game plan changes. They also discussed changes for the game against Brisbane and the upcoming block of fixtures for the next month of matches.

The boys discussed the hard fought win against the Gold Coast in NSW. They praised the selection and the change in game style and in game moves. They then talked the racial vilification of Harley Bennell on twitter, the move out of the NSW hub to QLD, the rolling fixture before discussing the changes for the game against Hawthorn.

The boys discussed another disappointing loss for season 2020 this time to Richmond. They then talked the Scratch Match, changes for the game against Gold Coast and Hub Life in Manly.

The boys welcomed Melbourne Football Club Chairman Glen Bartlett onto the podcast and discussed the many issues surrounding the Club in the time of COVID including our campaign to become an unassisted club, our search for a home base, our short and long term targets on and off the field much much more

The boys discussed the fallout from the postponed match against Essendon due to the positive COVID-19 test of one of their players. They also discussed the vision of all the goals from the intra-club match and possible changes for the next match against Geelong.

The boys discussed the heart-stopping win over Carlton and whether COVID, the Coaching or the Players were to blame for the fade out. They also discussed Petracca's arrival, the debutants, poor kickouts & disposal, the impotent forward line, the disappointing backline, singing the song without Max, the reserves Scratch Match & Changes for the upcoming game against Essendon.

The boys belatedly discussed Round 1 loss to West Coast in Perth, the temporary suspension of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, Lockdown Best of Lists, Lockdown Viewing, the Dees in the Time of COVID, Footy in 2020, the Dees financial situation, the Match SIM, the Injury List, Changes for Round 2 vs Carlton and the 2020 Fixture.

The boys discussed the second of the Marsh Series games against Hawthorn in Tasmania and went through the lines as to who would likely be picked for Round 1 vs West Coast in Perth. They then talked about the To Hell & Back documentary series, Coronavirus & Maxy's Predictions for 2020.

The boys discussed the first of the Marsh Series games against the Adelaide Crows at Casey. They then talked about the Max Gawn Captaincy announcement, the Melbourne Football clubs preseason documentary series To Hell & Back, the club's 3 year Strategic Plan and new recruit Harley Bennell.

The boys chatted with the Melbourne Football Club National Recruitment Manager Jason Taylor about our latest recruits, inviting Harley Bennell to train over the summer, the signing of delisted Bomber Mitch Brown, our Trade Week, updates on our 2018 draft crop and future Father Son & Academy targets. They then wrapped up our trade and draft, talked new jumper numbers, preseason training, the 2020 f...

The boys wrapped up the Demons 2019 Trade Period which saw Sam Frost traded to the Hawks and the Dees welcomed Adam Tomlinson from GWS and Ed Langdon from Fremantle. The also discussed the bold pick swap with North Melbourne which saw the Dees improve their 2019 Draft hand and the virtues of splitting Pick 3. They also talked about the players that the Dees didn't get, they rated the Trade period...

The boys discussed the final disappointing loss of the season to the Kangaroos in Hobart. They then discussed the Demonland Player of the Year winners, Positives from 2019, What Gives Us Hope for Next Season, the delistings for 2019, Trade Talk, the appointment of Alan Richardson as coaches advisor and much more ...

The boys discussed another disappointing loss this time to Sydney highlighting selection table issues, a very short forward line, disinterested players, poor tackling, winning hitouts & losing clearances and winning inside 50s but losing by 53 points. They also discussed the mounting injury toll, reviewing the club as a whole and Jordan Lewis' retirement.

The boys chatted with Demon utility Bayley Fritsch before being joined by Demonland writer George on the Outer to dissect the loss to Collingwood and wondering who was manning up Sidebottom, lamenting the lack of Defensive Running, discussing former Coach Paul Roos description of the team as lazy and much more ...

The boys discussed the loss against the Tigers in the wet at the G, they looked at the statistical tale of 2019, discussed Brendan McCartney leaving at season's end, Alan Richardson being on the Dees radar, the 2019 Final Membership Tally, the Casey game, the injury list and changes for the game against Collingwood before talking their favourite Demons Retro moments.

The boys discussed another disappointing loss to St. Kilda, former coach Paul Roos saying the Dees have "no recognisable brand", the need for a new game plan, Nathan Jones' contract, changes to the Captaincy next year. They also talked about the Casey game, injuries and changes for the upcoming game against the Tigers.

The boys chatted with former Melbourne Football Club Best and Fairest Steven Stretch who is also the father of current player Billy Stretch. They then dissected the disappointing loss to the Eagles in Alice Springs, discussed the future of Jordan Lewis, whether the Preuss experiment was over and lauded Clayton Oliver the contested possession king. They then talked about Garry Lyon and Paul Roos co...

The boys discussed the disappointing loss to the Bulldogs and found the silver linings amongst the wreckage of season 2019 before talking about the injury list and changes for the West Coast game in Alice Springs.

The boys discussed thrilling victory over the Blues. They dissected the game, lauded TMac's return to form before being struck down with a season ending knee injury, they applauded Trac's form in the past month and Big Preussy's efforts in the ruck. They then discussed the Casey game, the growing injury list and changes for the Bulldogs game at Marvel Stadium.

The boys discussed the season ending loss to Brisbane at the Gabba. They talked about having their hearts in their mouth when Maxy Gawn went off with an ankle injury, the May vs Frost argument, the interrupted Preseason campaign & nixed a rebuild. They then discussed the Casey Game, the injury list and the changes for the upcoming game against Carlton.

The boys interviewed former Demon Rodney "Balls" Grinter to talk about his playing career with the Demons. They then talked about the much needed win over the Dockers in Jesse Hogan's return to the Demons. They then talked about the growing injury list and changes for the trip to the Gabba to take on the Lions

The boys interviewed former Demon Captain David Neitz. Neitz is the Melbourne Football Club games and goals record holder and it's longest serving captain. He was the Keith Bluey Truscott Trophy winner and John Coleman Medalist in 2002. He is a 2 x All Australian and AFL Hall of Famer.

The boys interviewed former Demon Ruckman Steven "Strawbs" O'Dwyer about his career at the Demons, missing the 88 Grand Final due to suspension, his ruck partnership with Demon Legend Jimmy Stynes and his thoughts on the current team. They then talked about the disappointing loss to Collingwood on Queens Birthday, our inefficiency going into forward 50, inaccuracy in front of goals, Maxy's great g...