Melbourne Demons Almanac

With both the Sydney Swans and the Melbourne Demons sitting in the top 4 this clashed promised plenty. It certainly lived up to the hype with both teams cracking the 100 and scoring freely to get the highlight reel ticking over.

The Dees & the Saints renew hostilities at the MCG. In a classic seesawing contest there was a lot to like about how footy is being played in 2026.Check out the ep to hear the full story.

Daniel & Charlotte have a chat about the Melbourne Demons in the AFLW in 2025!

Daniel is joined by Johnny as they deep dive into the 2025 grand final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions. There were plenty of highlights in the game that saw the scores level in the grand final for the first time since 1909.

Daniel jumps on to discuss the events that eventually led to the sacking of premiership coach Simon Goodwin. It's been a downward spiral for the Dees since lifting the 2021 premiership cup. Relive it in all its glory as we see just how many things can go wrong for a single footy team!

The St Kilda v Geelong 2009 Grand final was a titanic struggle. It pitted 1st and 2nd on the ladder.The Saints were attempting to break through for their first flag since 1966 and Geelong were attempting to avenge their loss in the 2008 grand final.There were stars everywhere and a finish for the ages...

Daniel jumps on the mic to discuss the men's side of the equation from Roland Garros 2025 including:- Bublik the destroyed... of Draper & De Minaur- Djokovic not done yet- Sinner and Alcaraz to meet in the final 1 v 2 match-up- The epic 5 hour and 40 minute encounter - Alcaraz somehow comes back from brink to claim his maiden Roland Garros title (now only missing the Australian open from his major cabinet)

After an incredible Roland Garros 2025, Daniel discusses some of the main story lines from the women's draw.- Iga Swiatek is back... but not quite- Lois Boisson, the French wild card who made good- Sabalenka carves her way into the final for a 1 v 2 match-up with Gauff- Gauff does it again blunting Sabalenka with an amazing display of grit, determination and skill- Sour grapes from Sabalenka in the post-match - a bad look

After a couple of rounds in 2025 there are more questions than answers for the Melbourne Demons. But is the era really over? Or is this a speed bump in the journey? Tune in as Daniel gives his thoughts...

The Deed hosted the GWS Giants in round 1 to kick off the season proper. On a rainy day, the worst of the weather had relented prior to the bounce. Those in attendance were treated to a great game that went down to just about the final play of the day.So, what's the story?Where was the game won and lost?Who was the MVP and who put in an underrated performance?

Daniel's chosen his favourite quarter from the weekends action and had a go at calling it! Enjoy the game, after all its Footy Time.The first quarter in the Swans v Hawks was a high scoring affair to kick off the 2025 season!

Daniel discusses some of the most interesting story lines coming into the 2025 season for the Melbourne Demons:- A new game plan - or is it?- Harvey Langford - how good can he be?- Do the Dees rise or fall in 2025?- Trac & Oliver back and ready to go- Interesting positional switches - Windsor & Ed Langdon

Having just finished reading Rod Laver's memoir, Daniel jumps on to talk about some of the amazing happenings of his life.- Rod is the only player to have ever won the grand small twice- Rod's journey spans the amateur and professional eras of tennis- What made Rod such a great tennis player?- Rod the tennis Gypsie - barred from the major tournaments

Daniel talks through some of the things that stood out most from the book, Andre Agassi - Open, as he charts his journey from childhood to pro-tennis. It's a revealing journey as Agassi says many times that he hates tennis. What can we learn from Agassi's journey? Tune in to find out

Join Daniel as he discusses the happenings from the sporting landscape that piqued his interest this week:- 10,000 runs for Steve Smith- Australia set to host a home Davis Cup Tie- Blockbuster trade - Luca is a Laker and people aren't happy- Goodbye Troy Sellwood - CTE and depression

Daniel jumps on for a chat about the most interesting story lines from the 2025 Australian open - Keys a grand slam champion - Djokovic find a way past Alcaraz - Sinner wins - flawless through the finals - Is 5 sets too much? - Swiatek another slam chance gone - De Minaur quarter final run - Hype around the young brigade lead by Fonseca

Inspired after reading the book "Between the Flags" by Ian Munro, Daniel charts the journey through the history of the Melbourne Demons to make sense of: - Melbourne's 12 premierships up to 1964 - How Melbourne went through 22 seasons without making the finals - The dark times after Neale Daniher - How Paul Roos and Simon Goodwin led Melbourne on the path to claim the 2021 premiership cup

What do you know about the 1989 Grand final? With stars on every line and Gary Ablett up one end and Jason Dunstall up the other, it wasn't hard to see that we'd be in for a high scoring affair. With some classic moments, the 1989 grand final is thought of as one of the greatest grand finals ever.

In one of the classic semi-finals, Brisbane come back from 44 points down to knock the Giants out of the finals, who conceded the final 6 goals for the match!

The Hawks travelled to Adelaide to take on the Power in a cutthroat semi-final that would see the victor take on the Sydney Swans in the prelim final.

The Lions have finally broken through to lift the 2024 premiership cup. Let's trace the journey of their season that led to the chance to go four from four in knock out finals!

It's been run and won. What happened in 2024 for the Melbourne Demons?

Daniel discusses some of the most significant things that happened in the 2024 AFL season.

Daniel previews the 2024 final series and wraps the first final, which was a qualifying final between the Power & the Cats.

What were the story lines going into the 2024 grand final? More importantly, did Daniel get his tip right?

The Geelong Cats & the Brisbane Lions played out a classic prelim final at the MCQ in 2024. What was Daniel thinking going into the game?

On a Sunday afternoon, the Melbourne Demons hosted the West Coast Eagles for the first time in over a decade. Melbourne desperately needed the win to keep their top 8 hopes alive. On the Eagles side of things, the drums were beating and it looked like premiership coach Adam Simpsons time could be coming to an end. Tune in to see how it played out!

On a Friday night the Melbourne Demons headed to the Gabba as heavy underdogs to face the Brisbane Lions. The Lions have been putting on huge scores of late and were expected to account for a middling Demons outfit. What we got was anything but the expected as Melbourne ramped up the pressure and intensity, going on a blistering 8 goal 2nd quarter run. How did the Lions respond? Tune in to find out!

On a Saturday night at the G, the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos renewed an old rivalry that was at its best in the late 90s and early 2000s. On this occasion it pitted the improving kangas (sitting 18th on the ladder) against a Melbourne side who's been struggling of late. The game ebbed and flowed and ended with a heart stopping finish. What more could you want from a game of footy? Be sure to tune in!

On King's Birthday we head to the G to watch a game of footy and raise much needed money to fight MND. Sitting in 9th and 10th on the ladder both the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies needed a win to continue to push their top 8 claims. In particular the Dees needed a response after a 92 point mauling at the hands of the Dockers the previous week. Tune in to see how it played out!

In Alice Springs, the players were greeted by glorious conditions for a game of footy. The winner of the Melbourne Demons and the Fremantle Dockers would further stake their claim for a top 8 finish in 2024. It was expected to be a tight game between two tightly matched teams. But what we got was anything but...

At 3:20 pm on a sunny afternoon at the MCG, the Melbourne Demons took on the StKilda Saints to see who could steady the ship. Both teams needed to get back on the winners list and show their supporters that they mean business in 2024. Tune in to see how it played out!

In the graveyard slot of 6:20 pm beaming into Melbourne, the West Coast Eagles played host to the Melbourne Demons. The eagles have been up and about getting a more even contribution from their side and lots of energy from first year player Harley Reid. Do the Dees have enough to get the job done over in the West? Tune in to find out.

On a Thursday night with a bit of rain around the Carlton Blues played host to the Melbourne Demons at the MCG. Carlton needed a win to hold onto their spot in the 8 and make claims to be one of the better teams in 2024. From the Dees side of things, they wanted to continue their winning ways after accounting for Geelong the week prior. Who will come out on top?

What more could you ask for than a 1st vs 4th clash on a Saturday night at the MCG? The undefeated Geelong Cats took on the Melbourne Demons to see which teams early season form would be rubber stamped. What we got was an awesome clash of styles where the uncontested marks and organised defence of the Dees met the precision and want to take the game on from the Cats. It all culminated in a ridiculously good last quarter. Enjoy!

On a cool Melbourne Anzac eve night 72,000 packed in to see the Richmond Tigers take on the Melbourne Demons. The Dees have enjoyed a good record against the tigers of late. Would this trend continue, or would the tiger roll the clock back to the late 10s where they were kings? Tune in to find out.

To kick off round 5 it was Melbourne taking on the Lions who'd started the season with 1 win and three losses. On paper it looked like it should be an easy win for the Dees. But as we all know, sport is not played on paper or spreadsheets. The Lions were desperate to kick start their season and were ferocious at the ball. Tune in to see how it went down.

To kick off Gather round for 2024 on a Thursday night, 48,000 packed into Adelaide Oval to see if Adelaide could get their first win of the season. Melbourne had other ideas wanting to make it two wins in Adelaide from two weeks, having handed Port their first loss of the season. In a tight game, it was moments of brilliance and some slick ball movement that was the difference between the teams. Tune in to see how it played out!

On a Saturday night at the Adelaide Oval, the undefeated Port Adelaide Power took on the Melbourne Demons. The Power were favoured to take this one out with a tall forward line, as the Dees were missing Steven May (and maybe even Jake Lever). We were treated to a top draw game with many swings in momentum and great plays. Tune in to find out who took the chocolates!

In this round 2 clash on a sunny Melbourne afternoon in late March, the Hawks played host to the Dees at the MCG. Just over 40,000 people gathered to see if the Hawks could pull off an unlikely upset. From the Melbourne perspective it was another chance to put their altered game style on display and show they mean business in 2024. Tune into find out how it played out!

On a hot Sunday afternoon Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs battled it out to see who could get the chocolates. Who would come out on top, the tall forwards of the Dogs or the stingy defence of the Dees? Would Melbourne's new game style be on display or was it all just talk? Tune in to find out!

It was an even money bet coming into the game with little to split the Swans & the Dees. So what was the story of this game? Who rose to the occasion? Who failed to deliver? When was the game won? Tune in to Footy time to find out!