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The DeeBrief is the official unofficial podcast of the Melbourne Demons. Join Naughtsie and his crew as they ride the emotional rollercoaster every footy season.

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    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Beware the wounded Dogs at Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 58:33


    Naughtsie and Marca dissect the tremendous Hawthorn display, but look to keep a lid on things as Melbourne prepare for a Dogs side who'll be out to resurrect their season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Robbo's Rundown: Jeffo rolling and Dees having FUN!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 30:26


    Everyone's favourite Russell Robertson talks up the prospects of Matthew Jefferson after his stellar game against the Hawks, while he lauds the new crop of leaders coming through in these exciting times under Steven King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mid-Season Draft: Who will the Dees take?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 27:17


    Cam takes Naughtsie through who Melbourne might take in the mid-season draft next Tuesday night, with a ruck and midfielder the likely targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dismantled the Hawks and we're daring to dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 73:29


    Naughtsie and Benny Lee revel in Melbourne's significant victory over Hawthorn, as Steven King's men took another big scalp and have their supporters dreaming of finals footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special Guest: Harry Sharp joins the pod and speaks about belief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 63:36


    Naughtsie, Marca and Zorks had an awesome chat with Harry Sharp, who has been a revelation this season under Steven King and the lads get pumped up for the engrossing clash against Hawthorn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bank it, never speak about it again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 32:04


    Naughtsie runs solo and gives his thoughts after Melbourne's cruisy 32-point victory against West Coast, singling out plenty of players for praise including Kade Chandler, Ed Langdon and Tom Sparrow, while he gets super pumped up for the Hawthorn clash this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PLAYER RATINGS: Langdon best of the bunch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 14:57


    Naughtsie rolls through each individual player after Melbourne's comfortable victory against West Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Minimum fuss, take down the Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 62:41


    Naughtsie and Ryan from Demon Army preview the Eagles, preaching for a professional performance, while they reflect on the first exciting eight games under Steven King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casey Report: Matthews a firecracker in loss to Swans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 17:21


    Naughtsie and Cam run through Casey's loss to Sydney, with Tommy Matthews starring again and pushing his case for senior selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tamed by Swans, but lost no admirers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 58:44


    Naughtsie and Cam delved into the Sydney loss, after the Dees showed great spirit to stay in the contest and while they're delighted with the brand, they recognise some of the defensive shortcomings that need to be fixed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sydney a tall order, but who knows... ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 62:47


    Naughtsie, Marca and Zorks speak about the big clash against the Swans and while they're fearing a loss, they provide reasons as to why the Dees could get the job done, while they can't gloss over a week where Paul Guerra was relieved of his duties as CEO and give their two bobs worth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casey Report: Bowey's very welcome return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 16:20


    Cam Burt gives Naughtsie the Casey lowdown, as they tasted victory against Richmond with Jake Bowey making a welcome return to footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Footy's fun again thanks to The King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 60:13


    Naughtsie and Caden laud the performances of Tommy Sparrow and Kozzy Pickett in particular, but then take a step back to appreciate what Steven King has achieved with this group already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respect Richmond, get it done Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 65:52


    Naughtsie, Marca and Penny get excited for another special edition of the ANZAC Eve clash against Richmond, while they look ahead to the potential of a wildcard spot later in the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casey Report: Hendo stands out in Lions loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 23:20


    Cam Burt joins Naughtsie to run through Casey's loss to the Lions, with Jack Henderson the leading contributor for the ressies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    As famous as a famous victory gets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 83:43


    Naughtsie, Benny and Scotty soak in the magical win over Brisbane, as Steven King continues to sprinkle magic dust on his group. They praise van Rooyen's huge last quarter, Chandler's heroics, Langford lighting up the 'G and how our system stood up against the very best in the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kingy's Dees' biggest test yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 42:19


    Naughtsie and Zorks are joined by Chase, behind the decks, to preview the HUGE test against Brisbane. Melbourne's response after last week's loss to Essendon will be fascinating to see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brian Stynes jumps on to promote Jim's Game | Return Of The Jig! ☘️

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 28:58


    Naughtsie had a wonderful chat with brother of the late great, Jim Stynes, to preview the next instalment of Jim's Game this Sunday against the Lions. Donate to the Jim Stynes foundation

    The MFC curse strikes again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 60:21


    Naughtsie and Cados dust off the dread of Melbourne's awful loss to Essendon, as they dissect what went wrong, what Dons did incredibly well and preach for calm only a month into Steven King's tenure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Melbourne DO NOT get complacent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 59:31


    Naughtsie, Marca and Zorks discuss the speed Demons, who need to ensure they're not complacent this week against Essendon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casey Report: Moose and forwards dominate in big win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 17:04


    Naughtsie gets the lowdown from our Casey reporter, Cam Burt as Max Heath dominated in the ruck, while a trio of forwards pushing for senior selection kicked 11 goals between them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cados MacDonald off to Gather Round in the Revo Footy Fan Van

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 8:31


    Naughtsie checked in with Caden MacDonald, who is on the road to Gather Round in the Revo Footy Fan Van. They wax lyrical about Steven King's speed Demons, while Caden reveals what he loves most about being in Adelaide for the festival of footy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Speed Demons take a BIG scalp on Easter Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 71:12


    The OG are back together! Naughtsie, Toff and Benny break it all down, as Melbourne's confidence grew even more with an impressive victory against Gold Coast. Steven King is at the helm and the vibes are high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sneaky chance against Suns? Ft. Jayden Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 61:26


    Naughtsie and Marca had a wonderful chat about the famous victory against Gold Coast, while Jayden Hunt dropped by to chat about his golfing journey and revelled in Max and T Mac's 250th milestone win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TEASER: Robbo lauds Kingy's influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 7:39


    Naughtsie had a wonderful chat with Russell Robertson on Robbo's Rundown, as he waxes lyrical about new coach Steven King. To listen to the full chat sign up to DeeBrief Premium

    WHAT A COMEBACK! We owed that lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 54:06


    Naughtsie and Cados revel in the big win against Carlton, after Melbourne came from the clouds to seal an incredible victory, as Kozzy Pickett ran riot at the 'G in Max and T Mac's 250th games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Max and T Mac 250th tribute... take down Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 62:43


    Naughtsie and Zorks preview Max Gawn and Tom McDonald's 250th game against Carlton on Sunday. After four consecutive narrow losses in a row, the Dees and their magicican Kozzy, are due to for a big revenge game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casey Report: AMW and Moose impress in Dogs loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 18:27


    Cam takes Naughtsie through Melbourne's listed players in their VFL loss to the Western Bulldogs, with Andy Moniz-Wakefield and Max Heath the clear standouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fremantle dismantled Kingy's new-look Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 53:36


    Naughtsie and Cam Burt analysed where it went wrong for Melbourne, especially the shocking first quarter display. They both preach for calm and patience in Steven King's first season at the helm, as the 'learnings' are real for this new-look group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can party Melbourne spoil Freo's fun in the west?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 66:40


    Naughtsie and Marca are joined by the return of Penny, as the good vibes keep rolling and the Dees get set for a date in the west with Fremantle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Robbo's Rundown: The fun is well and truly back at Melbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 36:14


    Robbo is back! He's up and about, as he discusses the 'feel good' vibe after Melbourne's Round 1 victory against St Kilda, with special praise for emerging key forward Jacob van Rooyen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's A... Grand Old 'New' Flag under Kingy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 67:47


    Naughtsie, Cados and Scotty are up and about after the Dees' impressive victory against St Kilda, as Max Gawn reigned supreme yet again, Jacob van Rooyen announced and a host of new recruits impressed on their MFC debuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    And we're absolutely BACK on Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 48:36


    Naughtsie and Marca are absolutely pumped up for Melbourne's first game of the 2026 season. Steven King's new era begins, with a host of new faces and fresh optimism for the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's the actual 2026 OFFICIAL unofficial season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 66:19


    This week we do have the OFFICIAL 2026 season preview. Naughtsie, Marca and Zorks crystal ball Melbourne's season with their breakout players of the season, there's the questionable Gold Coast Suns death riding segment, plus we run through the Dees fans' burning questions ahead of Steven King's first year in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's Season 10: Official unofficial podcast is BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 69:08


    Naughtsie and Marca are back at it again. Melbourne Demons brace themselves again for another season, as they enter the Steven King era with Kozzy Pickett set to star and brigade of youngsters like Caleb Windsor and Harvey Langford look to step up in the midfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    mynd App - Mental health support chat with founder Ashleigh Horovitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 19:14


    Naughtsie had a wonderful chat with the founder of mynd, Ashleigh Horovitz about the mental health support app.The mental wellbeing space has a blind spot: it treats everyone the same. Our founder felt that firsthand, running into tools that were too rigid, too generic, or just didn't get it.‍mynd was created to change that. We've built a space where support adapts as you do. Where your changing moods meet changing tools. Where wellbeing practices feel doable, because they actually are.No more squeezing yourself into someone else's template. This is mental health support that finally fits, because it was made with you in mind.DeeBrief listeners use the discount code MYNDAN20 to get 20% off the annual subscription

    AFLW Season Review: Dees gave it their best shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 35:39


    Mandy, Mitch, Jono and Larissa were proud of the girls' efforts, who came so close to upsetting North Melbourne but it wasn't meant to be! They reflected on the agonising loss and look back at a season curtailed by injury, yet in the face of adversity the group really stood up, while they give a heartfelt collective tribute to departing coach Mick Stinear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Draft Wrap: Dees bring in some razzle dazzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 35:22


    Naughtsie and Caden break down the new recruits, as Xavier Taylor, Latrelle Pickett, Matthew Thomas and Kalani White are welcomed to the MFC - a new era for the club under Steven King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special Guest: Alyssa Bannan joins the pod ahead of the North prelim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:06


    Michael, Mandy and Jono had an amazing chat with Melbourne star Alyssa Bannan, who opened up about her love for footy, why her niece is such a special part of her world and what the mood is like in the camp ahead of the massive prelim against an all-conquering North Melbourne outfit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special Guest: AFLW chats family and her love for footy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 48:17


    Michael, Larissa and Mitch had the pleasure of chatting with Melbourne star Olivia Purcell, who spoke about her recovery from an ACL injury, the mood in the camp after the qualifying final loss to Brisbane, her strong connection with family and why she loves the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: And so it begins, bring on Brisbane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 36:53


    Michael, Larissa and Jono dissect the win against Geelong, as Melbourne set themselves for a thrilling first qualifying final against Brisbane on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Dees stumble but flag hopes not lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 57:24


    Michael, Larissa and Mitch discuss the Dees' poor form on the road, as they faltered against the Lions, while they look ahead to Kate Hore's 100 career goal milestone and what's in store in the final round against Geelong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Dees have got their mojo back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 39:30


    Michael, Larissa and Jono are stoked to see the Demons find their groove again, after an emphatic victory on the weekend which leads them into the last two crucial games to try and ensure a top-two finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Trade Period Wrap: King stamps his authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 29:06


    Naughtsie and Nuggets run through the trade period wash up for the Dees, after the high profile trades of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver. They dissect a raft of other changes including recruits Brody Mihocek, Changkuoth Jiath and Jack Steele and how Steven King is stamping his authority on the club already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Missed opportunity out west

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 39:54


    Mandy, Michael, Mitch and Claire discuss the agonising loss to Fremantle, which put a big dent in Melbourne's top four chances as the crew dissect it all in great detail, wondering if injuries are really starting to take its toll on the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Too much polish to thwart the Dons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 35:23


    It's a full house! Mandy, Larissa, Jono and Michael dissect the win against the Dons, with Tayla Harris in fine form. They also analyse the ladder in great detail, as Melbourne prime themselves for a potential top two finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emergency Podcast: Trac and Clarry trade reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 77:30


    Naughtsie and Benny Lee work through the Clarry and Trac news, the emotional reaction it has caused and try to look at it through a logical lens for Steven King and the list management team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Suns demolition job for flying Demons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 32:32


    Larissa and Jono welcome back Mandy to the podcast, as they all revel in the big win against the Suns. Things are really starting to hot up for Melbourne's flag chances this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Dees destroy Daisy's Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 29:19


    On her homecoming to Casey, West Coast coach Daisy Pearce was on the receiving end of a Demons onslaught. Larissa and Jono break it down, as Melbourne bounced back emphatically from their loss to Port and retain their spot in the top two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special Guest: Saraid Taylor joins the poddy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 42:52


    Larissa and Jono had a wonderful chat to defender Saraid Taylor about the Dees' strong start to the campaign, all of her off-field pursuits and what the group believes they can achieve this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AFLW: Dees suffer first loss of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 32:56


    Larissa, Michael and Mitch dissect a loss for the very first time this season, after Melbourne just couldn't get any real ascendancy in the game until it was too late! Is it just a mini hiccup in the girls' campaign or a sign of a trend, given some of the injuries they're hampered by? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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