Posts Tagged ‘AFL’

Demons Second Win on the Trot!

// July 12th, 2009 // 22 Comments » // AFL, Demons

It was a day out for the young Demons players today, as they got over the line for their 2nd win in as many weeks.

Port Power were on the back foot for most of the afternoon until the last quarter where they got within 7 points of the Dees, a scare that had all of us fans worrying that their 3rd season win was going to be snatched away.

The Jurrahcane (Liam Jurrah) was on fire taking two amazing high flying grabs, & kicked a bag of goals, proving he’s the new excitement machine of the Demons.

Ricky Pettard had a dominant performance again, kicking 4 goals and having a hand in many other scoring plays.
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July 4th Double Trouble

// July 2nd, 2009 // No Comments » // AFL, Demons, NRL, Storm

This Saturday is July 4th. It doesn’t mean much to us Aussies, but it is Independence day in the USA (where I used to live), so therefore I’m celebrating it!

It’s going to be a MASSIVE day. At 2pm the Melbourne Demons kick off against the West Coast Eagles at the MCG. The Melbourne Storm are playing at Olympic Park at 7pm. I’m doing the double.

In between the two big games, I’m getting out of Melbourne’s Sporting precinct for an hour to go Celebrate Independence Day at TGI Friday’s in South Yarra! Burgers, Fries, Soda…typical American stuff. Can’t wait!

As for the Demons, I think they will snatch their 2nd win of the season from the Eagles. They have said they will come fighting since the news broke today that the great El Presidente of the club will be backing off from his busy schedule to focus on battling and beating his cancer.Jim Stynes will be in everyone’s hearts and minds during the game - and I think the boys will knuckle down and kick some ass.
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Hot Pies Not So Hot

// May 12th, 2009 // 104 Comments » // AFL

Pies running through the banner

Pies running through the banner

The Pies went into the game as underdogs, as they were missing important players  John Anthony, Alan Didak,  Paul Medhurst, and Leon Davis. And sure enough, those outs were enough to render the Pies useless in front of goal.

The first quarter was reasonably equal in terms of skills and possession time. The end result of the opening 20 minutes was 1.4.10 to 3.3.21, the Saints leading.

However, St Kilda dominated the last 3 quarters to beat the Pies by 88 points. The final score being 20.8.128 to 5.10.40.

St Kilda dominated the play during the remaining 3 quarters, out-classing the Pies easily, with the Pies being made to look like headless chooks! Pies players continued to handball to team mates in worse positions that themselves, resulting in turnovers. (more…)