Lesley Weston

Demons Second Win on the Trot!

// July 12th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // 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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Cats Too Good For Young Demons

// May 3rd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Demons

Russell Robertson kicked 3 goals 2 behinds

Geelong outdid the Demons in their clash at the MCG on May 3rd by 43 points, which takes the Cats to six successive wins in the 2009 season; an unbeaten record.

Geelong came into the game as certain favourites, with anything from $1.00 to $1.03 for the win, with the Demons at $13.00. However, Melbourne took it to the Cats in the first quarter, being ahead at one stage, and also won the last quarter of the game.

The Cats has a shoddy start to the match, with careless kicks at goal ending the first quarter 3.3.21 to Melbourne 2.4.16. Had the Demons had better kicking, they could have been leading the Cats into the second quarter. (more…)

Low-Scoring Lack-Lustre Affair Between Demons and Crows

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Demons

There wasn’t much to cheer about at the MCG on Sunday April 26. The Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons played a game with a combined effort of 11 goals for the entire game.

The first quarter saw just 2 goals and 4 points scored by the Crows, however this was a much better effort than the Demons who only mustered 1 behind.

The second quarter was not much better, with the Demons failing to score a goal, again, with missed opportunities through set shots. Going into the big break, it was Melbourne 4 points, to Adelaides 4 goals, 6 behinds.

The second half saw a change in Melbourne, who won both quarters. The Demons began fighting more for the ball, and kicking more. Once they got their first goal on the board, the boys were pumped up and looking for another. Unfortunately they could only seem to get the football through for behinds.
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Demons Silence Tigers Roar

// April 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // Demons

Mum, Dani, Jack Watts, me!

Today’s football game between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers was a must-win for both. Both teams have been notorious under performers and currently this season, both have lost every game.

Not only was a win important for both teams, Richmond coach Terry Wallace has been under the pump with papers claiming if his Tigers didnt win against the Demons, his coaching career at Richmond was over.

The Red and Blue got over the line 14. 16. 100, to  13. 14. 92. (more…)