Deeluded - Melbourne Demons Fan Podcast

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 Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 robbed at the Brownlow. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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?), and who we should tag in the Grand Final. Plus, should Nathan Jones get a premiership medal? For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 the Dogs, and talk about Deeluded's debut on the Sunday Footy Show!For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 in football media. For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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!

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 Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 club. Plus, a full preview of the Essendon game—Who goes to Stringer?For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 Weideman's chances of staying at Melbourne, Darren Burgess's end-of-season departure from the club, and our mid-season draft picks. Bring on Queen's Birthday!For more Dees chat, join our Facebook group: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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 Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 refugee (and potential New Generation Academy pick) Mac Andrew. Plus, the question that has confounded mankind since Aristotle's days: Is Weed or Brown the answer?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!

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 contract, the future of the AFL-W competition, and Glen Bartlett's departure. Thanks to everyone for supporting Deeluded over the journey!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!

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 supporter hat to preview this week's huge game.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!

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 these big questions, and give us an in-depth preview of the Swans game. Danger game!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!

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 Daniel). Plus, we discuss Jonesy's 300th, our hatred of Richmond, and Christian Salem's Brownlow chances.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!

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, and leave us a review!

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 Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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!

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!

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!

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 the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 the tough issues, and we came away very impressed. 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!

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 our interest in Isaac Smith and Adam Saad. Plus, a surprising insight into Clayton Oliver's personality... 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!

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 subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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: "Deeluded—The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 review!

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 the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 Facebook group: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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: "Deeluded – The Melbourne Demons Fan Community." And please subscribe, rate the podcast, and leave us a review!

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 podcast, and leave us a review!

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 us a review!

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 Community." And please subscribe, rate our podcast, and leave us a review!

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!

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!!

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!!

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/)!

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/)!

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/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)!

After a boozy week in Ibiza, Deeluded welcomes some fresh talent - Will Richards and Tom Minifie - to bring some zest back to this lifeless season. Follow us on Instagram (instagram.com/deeludedpodcast/) and Facebook (facebook.com/deeludedpodcast/)!