Deeluded - The Melbourne Demons Podcast
by Kiran Iyer and Nita Rao
Kiran and Nita's first date was the 2006 Melbourne-St Kilda elimination final. Since those glory days, it's been all downhill for the Dees, though we're still bickering about team selection, coaches, and trade strategy, now from Mexico City. Facebook: @Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community. Instagram: @Deeludedpodcast.
Episodes
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Deeluded No More
In our last episode of Deeluded, we process our incredible, drought-breaking premiership victory, discuss every player on our sensational team, and reminisce about the Deeluded journey. It's been such a blast—Go Dees!!! For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons…
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Deestiny Awaits (with Michael Gleeson from The Age)
After all the years of waiting, the moment of truth is here. This week, The Age's Michael Gleeson helps us settle our nerves with an in-depth preview of the Grand Final. We discuss the critical matchups, our path to victory (and the trickery of Luke Beveridge), and whether Clayton Oliver was…
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On the Deeluded Couch (with Gerard Healy)
Revenge is a dish best served ... 10 years late? After our 186-point mauling by the Cats in 2011, who could have imagined how good this team would become? Gerard Healy joins us to discuss the special win against Geelong, our chase for Adam Cerra (could Weideman plus a pick get this deal done?)…
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Deelicious (with Sam McClure from The Age)
Running out of superlatives to describe this team. So we brought in The Age's Sam McClure, live from hotel quarantine in Perth, to discuss our clinical win against the Lions, small defender options, and biggest tests on the road to the premiership. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group:...
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Follow the Lever (with Riley Beveridge from afl.com.au)
So many emotions, so little time. This week, afl.com.au's Riley Beveridge joins us to discuss the magnificent win against the Cats, the key matchups against the Lions, and rumours we're pursuing Jack Gunston. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan...
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Deeprived (with Tom Morris from Fox Footy)
The Dees are rolling into September, but how do we stomach an Optus Stadium Grand Final? Fox Footy's Tom Morris joins us to discuss our finals venues, our form leading into finals, and whether Nathan Jones should be the medical sub if we make the Grand Final. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook...
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Nibbling at Greatness
After the gritty win against West Coast, we're starting to believe again. This week, we discuss ANB's superb 100th, whether Harrison Petty has superseded Adam Tomlinson, and Luke Jackson's coming of age. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community."…
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Is Robin Batman? (with Rohan Connolly from Footyology)
After pounding Gold Coast into the Marvel Stadium dirt, Footyology's Rohan Connolly joins us to discuss Clayton Oliver's (still) underrated season, the simple explanation for our scoring woes, and Jack Viney's costly mistake. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne...
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Upside Brown (with Sen's Julian de Stoop)
After our tight loss to the Dogs, SEN's Julian de Stoop joins us to discuss our midfield's over-reliance on Trac and Clarry, why Gawny's dominance isn't translating into wins, and how we can get more out of Gus and Langdon. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne…
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Unknown Dee-agnosis (with Nat Edwards from afl.com.au)
Why do we keep playing terribly against terrible teams? This week, afl.com.au's Nat Edwards joins us to discuss Clarko's blueprint to combat our backline, whether we can "trust" the Dees, and the accusations selfishness is creeping into our game. Plus we preview the top-of-the-table clash against...
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Forgetting Todd Marshall (with Kane Cornes)
After the huge win against Port, what better time to interview Kane Cornes! We discuss Melbourne's superb performance on the weekend, Mark Williams's creative coaching methods, and how Petracca ranks against the giants of Kane's era. Plus, Kane explains how he's carved out such a prominent role…
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Pig to the Slaughter
Are the Dees in trouble? Or is this all overblown? This week, we discuss our recent drop in form, and what we can do to fix it. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
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What's Black and Red and Outside the Eight?
Scrappy win against the Dons, but we're still top of the ladder! This week, we discuss the rise and rise of Gus Brayshaw, Pig Hibberd's underrated season, and our big forward conundrum. Plus, we reminisce about Jesse Hogan, and preview the huge game against GWS. For more Dees chat, join our...
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The Mid Season Deeview (with Sam McClure from The Age)
After licking our wounds from the tough loss to Collingwood, we're ready for a huge second half of the season. Sam McClure, star reporter from The Age and Footy Classified, joins us to discuss our road to September, Sam Weideman's struggles, and whether we might lose Yze or Williams to another...
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Charlie and the Short Kick Factory (with Mitch Cleary from afl.com.au)
After the huge win against Brisbane, we're getting cocky. Who should present the premiership cup this year: Neale Daniher or Ron Barassi? And is COVID a bigger threat to our chances than the other teams? Plus, Mitch Cleary from afl.com.au joins us to discuss our fleet of small forwards, Sam...
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The Harmes Principle: Limiting Libba-ty (with Greg Baum from The Age)
This week, The Age's Chief Sports Writer Greg Baum joins us to discuss this brilliant Melbourne team (the best he's ever seen), Kiran's identity crisis in finally supporting a winning team, and what the club owes Nathan Jones. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne...
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As The Crow Lies (with The Age's Daniel Cherny)
It took a truly horrendous decision to end our winning streak, but (maybe) the wakeup call we needed. This week, Daniel Cherny from The Age joins us to discuss Adelaide's clever tactics, Christian Petracca's flirtation with Collingwood before re-signing, and our potential next star: Sudanese...
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Deeluded Turns 100 (with MFC President Kate Roffey)
In our 100th episode, new MFC President Kate Roffey joins us to discuss her ambitious vision for the club. Kate's a straight shooter, and was happy to answer questions about a range of topics, including our long-awaited new home base, permanently cynical Melbourne supporters, Simon Goodwin's...
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Buddy Hell (with afl.com.au's Riley Beveridge)
This week, afl.com.au's Riley Beveridge joins us to discuss Melbourne's gritty win against Sydney, Steven May's stunning dismantling of Buddy Franklin, Tom McDonald's dramatic return to form, and what Kozzy Pickett's coaches were saying about him in his draft year. Plus, Riley puts on his Carlton...
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The Seven Deadly Wins (with Fox Sports News's Sarah Olle)
Huge week for the Dees. Did we make the right move in re-signing Christian Petracca for seven years? Can Harrison Petty plug our defensive hole? Will Luke Jackson become our number one ruckman sooner than we think? Sarah Olle, Fox Sports News reporter and Swans ambassador, joins us to discuss…
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The Deenasty Begins (with Draft Expert Cal Twomey)
It's time to start planning the premiership tattoos. This week, the AFL's leading draft expert, Cal Twomey from afl.com.au, joins us to discuss Melbourne's canny list build, Luke Jackson's best position, and our next generation. (Spoiler: Jake Bowey is a combination of Lachie Whitfield and Caleb...
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Selection Deelemma (with ABC Grandstand's Andrew Mayes)
This week, we're joined by ABC broadcaster Andrew Mayes to discuss Melbourne's stunning start to 2021 and the huge showdown against Richmond. Can we pull this off?? For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast,...
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So Far So Goodwin (with Fox Footy's Tom Morris)
Fox Sports's Tom Morris joins us to discuss Melbourne's flag chances (can't believe we're writing that sentence), his exclusive story about Glen Bartlett's departure, and the role of Choco Williams in the Dees' resurgence. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne…
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Fritsch Hunt
Life is great—Kosi's on fire, Trac's not going anywhere, and even Jayden Hunt's looking like a world-beater. Are the Dees legit this year? For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!
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Kos and Effect
This week, we marvel at the brilliance, composure, and resilience of Kosi Pickett. Plus, we preview the big game against GWS. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!
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The Next Black, Jordon
After the big win over Freo, we discuss the exciting debut of James Jordon, Tom McDonald's return to form, and Jayden Hunt's spot in defense. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!
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Yzing with confidence
Deeluded is back! In our season preview, we discuss our huge off-season (Yze! Choco! Daw!), analyze our makeshift forward line, and debate what a pass mark is for season 2021. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate…
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MFC President Glen Bartlett on Melbourne's List, the Clarry Rumours, and the Long Road Back from Hell
This episode, MFC President Glen Bartlett joined us for a candid conversation about the state of our list, financial position, rumours about Clayton Oliver's future, and expectations on our football department heading into a massive 2021 season. Glen was direct, honest, and willing to engage on…
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Season Review: Off-field rumblings and list changes (ft. Tom Morris)
Now the season's out of the way, it's time for what really matters—wild speculation about coaching changes, trade targets, and board overhauls. We're joined by Tom Morris from Fox Sports, who has some breaking news about Josh Mahoney's future, the status of Jack Viney's contract negotiations, and...
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Episode 16 - Who Let the Dogs In
As the Dees limply exit another season, we discuss whether this season has been a success or failure, and the possible career ending COVID breach by Harley Bennell. Full season review next week! For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please...
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Episode 15 - Revenge of the Ginger Ninja
This week, we discuss the close shave against GWS, Trent Rivers's scintillating performance, and rumours that Jack Viney might be heading to Geelong. Plus, some serious appreciation of the "Ginger Ninja"—Oscar Baker. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan...
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Episode 14 - No Good(win)
Ah, Melbourne. Why do we support this team? No obvious answers on this week's Deeluded, but we dissect our failed 2020, list problems, and deplorable coaching. Don't listen to this one if you want an upbeat take... For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan...
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Episode 13 - The Kingslayer
After the season-defining win against St Kilda (hopefully), we discuss the incredible season of Steven May (Melbourne's best full back in 20 years?), Christian Petracca's dominant performance, and whether Nathan Jones has played his last game. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group:...
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Episode 12 - Do No Harmes
Yet again, the Dees may have thrown away a promising season through a quarter of ineptitude. Nita doesn't want to blame Simon Goodwin (for once), but lashes our one-way running midfield. Kiran's done with James Harmes. Plus, we preview the St Kilda showdown. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook...
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Episode 11 - Juicy Preussy
This week, we discuss the enormously impressive win against Collingwood, our ruthless forward efficiency (classic Melbourne!), and the resurgence of Nita's favourite little man, Charlie Spargo. Could we make a serious run at the flag? For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The...
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Episode 10 - When The Rivers Runs By
After the somewhat unconvincing but massively important win against North, we're starting to dream of finals. This week, we discuss the sparkling play of Kosi and Rivers, and getting the right midfield mix. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan...
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Episode 9 - Lukewarm
After the savage episode earlier this week, we celebrate the big win against Adelaide. Has Angus Brayshaw finally returned to form? Plus, how good is Luke Jackson going to be! For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate...
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Episode 8 - Time for a Deeletion
After the appalling loss to Port Adelaide, we discuss Glen Bartlett's scathing comments, Simon Goodwin's future, and what to do with Jake Lever. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a...
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Episode 7 - What the Fritsch!
After the near miss against Brisbane, we discuss the return of Jake Melksham, Angus Brayshaw's poor form, and the emergence of Luke Jackson. Plus, is Lord Nev nearing the end? For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate...
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Episode 6 - Party Like It's 2018 (with Fox Sports's Tom Morris)
What a win! This week, we celebrate the destruction of Hawthorn with a diehard Dees fan, Fox Sports's Tom Morris. We discuss our favourite players of the Daniher era, Tom's Twitter run-in with Jesse Hogan, and thoughts on trade targets for the Dees (Tom Hawkins ...). For more Dees chat, join our...
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Episode 5 - Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rankine
The Dees are back! And we've never celebrated a win against Gold Coast this hard. This week, we discuss the return to form from some key players, and the resurgence of Oscar McDonald. Plus, we have some stats about Angus Brayshaw that may surprise you. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group:...
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Episode 4 - From Hell to Hell
After the loss to Richmond, Nita's even more fired up than usual. Is it time to sack Simon Goodwin? Special guest Josh Drake has some harsh words like Clayton Oliver. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the...
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Episode 3 - Kick it Salem!
After the disappointing loss to Geelong, Kiran thinks we should abandon the Tom McDonald forward experiment, and Nita gets fired up about our backline. For more Dees' chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave…
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Episode 2 - Worse than Gold Coast?
The Dees are back! Sort of. After the mediocre performance against Carlton, Nita argues that Gold Coast will be better than the Dees this year, and Kiran claims that Trac is more important to the team than Gawn. To discuss the Dees, join our Facebook group "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan...
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Episode 1 - Dees in the Time of Coronavirus
Deeluded is back for 2020! And indefinitely canceled. This week we discuss the AFL's bizarre approach to coronavirus, the loss to West Coast, and what all of this means for Simon Goodwin. To our Deeluded family, stay safe during this crisis and see you on the other side!
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Episode 24 - Mahoney for Nothing, and Our Picks for Free
In our final episode for the year, we dissect Melbourne's underwhelming trade period. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)! And thanks for supporting Deeluded in 2019!!
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Episode 23 - Deestined for Failure
Thank god it's over! In our season review, we spend as little time talking about this year as possible, and focus on the massive trade period ahead. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)! And thanks for supporting Deeluded in 2019!!
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Episode 22 - Gawn Can't Stretch Chandler
This week, we discuss the miserable loss to Sydney, and debate whether we've gotten anything out of the season. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)!
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Episode 21 - Sidebottoming Out
Special guest Matt Shea joins Deeluded to discuss the miserable loss against Collingwood, and some unusual press conferences from Simon Goodwin. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)!
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Episode 20 - Why Does It Always Rain on Dees?
This week, Deeluded breaks its first ever story: Is Gawny angling for the captaincy? Plus, we discuss the potential addition of James Hird to the coaching team, and introduce the Deeparture Lounge, our weekly roundup of trade-related gossip. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/)...
About this show
Kiran and Nita's first date was the 2006 Melbourne-St Kilda elimination final. Since those glory days, it's been all downhill for the Dees, though we're still bickering about team selection, coaches, and trade strategy, now from Mexico City. Facebook: @Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community. Instagram: @Deeludedpodcast.
Hosted by
Kiran Iyer and Nita Rao