Hard to comprehend. Hard to believe. An absolute rollercoaster of emotions. Finally, belatedly, the Melbourne Football Club achieved nirvana and won their 13th flag.
Naughstie, Nuggets and Adzy get stuck into the year ahead for the mighty Melbourne Football Club, as we run through season predictions, our thoughts on Fremantle at the 'G on Saturday, who we tip to be our breakout players, plus a whole lot more!
Naughtsie and Scotty flesh out the Dees' comfortable victory against Fremantle in the studio, while Benny Lee jumps over the phone all the way from LA, as they give little Chuckwa Spargypants a pump up, laud the efforts of Lever and May, question why the midfield isn't functioning properly, plus a whole lot more!
Naughtsie, Nuggets and Adzy discuss 'Spud’s Game', as the Demons tackle the Saints on Saturday night, we delve into the importance of mental health, throw up what we believe will decide the game, plus a whole lot more!
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny Lee jump on to chat about the Dees' impressive win against St Kilda, as we give the entire team a pump up for all playing their roles, we single out a couple of older heads winding back the clock, Kozzy gets due praise, while we bemoan our goalkicking and other areas to work on.
Naughtsie, Nuggets and Adzy talk up our good start and despite getting excited about the team's form we try to temper expectations, as we delve into the upcoming GWS clash on Sunday night.
Naughtsie, Scotty and Toff talk up the Dees' balance and composure, which has seen us go 3-0 for the first time since 2005. Jack Viney gets special praise, while Kozzy never ceases to amaze and there's plenty of love for our unsung heroes.
Naughtsie and Nuggets are in the studio chatting Trac's comments, Kozzy's magic, how we need to get at Geelong who move the ball so slowly, we read out some hilarious social responses, plus Adzy jumps on the line to get us amped for Sunday.
Naughtsie joins Scotty in the studio this week to dissect the Dees' comfortable win against Geelong, while Benny Lee jumps over the line, as they boys wax lyrical about tackling game, better efficiency inside forward 50, Kozzy smashing Selwood into the deck, plus a WHOLE lot more!
Naughtsie, Nuggets and Adzy get amped about Clarry signing on for an extra two years, we read out some cracking social responses from the fans, talk about how we owe Hawthorn a flogging, how excited we are for Neita in studio next week, plus more!
Naughtsie and Scotty are in the studio, as Benny jumps over Zoom to revel in our party time last quarter against the Hawks, we wax lyrical about Gawny, dissect team selection ahead of the Tigers, give Jonesy his due praise for 300 games, plus a whole lot more!
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny Lee enjoy a Melbourne Demons love in, as we revel in the 6-0 start and the momentum that the side's currently building after our statement win against the Tigers.
Naughtsie and Benny dissect our win in great detail, while Scotty provides a nice little cameo and has his say about Ben Brown, we talk about Jacko's incredible ability, the midfield conundrum with Viney out, send our love to Tomo, plus more!
Naughtsie is joined by Scotty in the studio, Benny Lee over in LA and Toff makes a return to the podcast, as we revel in Dogga's development, critique Ben Brown's performance and ask whether the rest of the comp believes we're the team to beat.
Naughtsie and Scotty are in the studio, joined by Benny Lee and Toff over Zoom as they delve into the finer details of another magnificent and comfortable victory against Carlton, with special praise for Hunt, Rivers, Jordon, Gus and many more, while we have a constructive debate about Weideman and Brown, yet again!
Naughtsie interviewed AFL.com.au and draft guru journalist, Cal Twomey, to discuss our splendid 2019 recruitment, he analyses our flag credentials and provides ripping intel about Trac in his junior years. Here’s a snippet for the free podcast. If you would like to listen to the full version you can via the premium podcast feed. To join head to thehorde.com and support our content!
Naughtsie and Scotty dissect our agonising one-point loss against the Crows, we bemoan the long line of players down on form, talk through some our issues we'll need to sort out before the Doggies, plus more!
Naughstie and Marca link up to try and bring some cheer to Melbourne supporters, after a grim 48 hours for Victorians, but the game looks like it'll go ahead. We dissect the mouth-watering matchups, expect an angry response and can't wait for some Friday night footy.
Naughtsie, Scotty and Toff dissect our commanding performance against the Doggies, as we all buy in to the belief we can win the flag, single out a select few for due praise and get excited for the challenge of the Lions.
Naughtsie chats to Brent Moloney ahead of our big clash against the Lions. Here's a little snippet from the 30-minute interview. If you want to listen to the full version head to thehorde.com to become a subscriber!
Naughtsie, Benny, Scotty and Toff revel in our thrilling victory over the Lions, we laud Gawny, Trac, Oliver, Kozzy and T Mac's second halves, give JJ and Sparrow their due praise, while the Choofta debate rages on!
FightMND and the Big Freeze has become bigger than the footy on Queen's Birthday. Led by Neale Daniher's daughter, Bec, she's done a power of work with her father to raise funds and awareness in the fight against MND. Naughtsie had the pleasure of speaking about Neale's battle, the next instalment of the fundraiser and her ultimate goal for the organisation.
Here's a little snippet of our 1 hour 20 minute podcast we did with the always charismatic Demon, Russell Robertson, who touched on an array of emotive Melbourne Football Club topics and gave his views about the current crop. Head over to thehorde.com to sign up for DeeBrief Premium to listen to the full version.
Naughtsie’s back in the studio with Scotty, as they Zoom in Benny Lee and Toff to discuss yesterday’s disappointing loss to Collingwood. We throw up a different forward line mix, analyse our 11-2 start in detail, draw upon some positives from the Pies game, plus a whole lot more!
Naughtsie and Scotty had an hour-long chat to one of Melbourne's heroes of the Daniher era. Agonisingly, a career at the club cut short through mismanagement issues and a subsequent trade to Collingwood. To listen to the full interview become a paid subscriber of DeeBrief Premium via thehorde.com
Naughtsie and Scotty analyse what was an ugly win, but a rock solid defensive performance from the Dees, as Scotty admits it's time to give Ben Brown a crack, while Rob from The Sash provides his take on their loss and gives reasons why Dons fans were so dismayed.
Naughtsie, Toff and Scotty jump over Zoom to discuss our unexpected loss to the Giants, while Naughtsie calls for calm with so much to play for, as we all believe new personnel is a necessary ahead of our crunch clash against Port.
Naughtsie and Marca do a rapid fire preview of the Port game, as we dissect team news, BB’s return to the side and hope the boys rectify clearance, goal kicking and pressure woes!
Naughtsie and Benny Lee indulge in the Dees' awesome display last night against Port, as we laud our senior heads, apologise for asking to rest Kozzy, speak of T Mac's importance, plus more in an absolute love-in.
Naughtsie and Scotty enjoy a lengthy dialogue about the Dees' disappointing effort on Saturday night, as we analyse our 'smaller team' problem, bemoan our inability to build consistent form, seek out an alternative for Jack Viney's role and look at the run home!
Adam Tomlinson was absolutely flying before he was struck down by a devastating ACL injury. Here's a snippet of Naughtsie's interview with the one-on-one king, who delves into the club's morale, Petty's form and a lot more! Join Premium via thehorde.com to listen to the extended 30-minute version.
Naughtsie and Toff dissect our loss against the Dogs, which has caused very little room for error in the run home, as we ask for some changes to freshen up the side, while Scotty jumps on to analyse Max's ruck work and wants him to simplify his game.
Naughtsie's raw, honest and revealing chat with former Swans premiership player and Mr Anxiety founder, Mitch Morton is a must listen to. Working through anxiety is even more pertinent before, as we all juggle the pressures and stresses of this covid world we find ourselves. Simply put, Mitch's story and how he's using his life experiences for good is inspiring.
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny dissect the Demons' thrashing of the Suns, as we laud the pressure game, our defensive structure, but call for caution knowing that the bigger tests lies ahead in the west.
Melbourne Football Club CEO Gary Pert joined Naughtsie for a 50-minute chat to discuss the Gosch's Paddock redevelopment, plus an array of other hot topics like Burgo's future, Chocco and Yze speculation. If you want to hear the full length version sign up to DeeBrief Premium via thehorde.com to access.
Naughtsie, Nuggets and Adzy try and boost their spirits after the announcement of lockdown 6.0 for Victorians, as we get Marca on the line from Perth to give us the lowdown in WA and we get excited for the significant Monday night clash against the Eagles.
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny revel in last night's significant victory, which locks in top four and injects new life into our finals hopes, as wax lyrical about Dogga and heap praise on Nibbler in game 100, plus so much more!
Naughtsie had a thoroughly enjoyable chat with former fan favourite Glenn Lovett, a childhood Demon who rejected Sydney to join the club, the Keith 'Bluey' Truscott winner in '92 and a passionate Melbourne person. To listen to the full chat sign up to DeeBrief Premium via thehorde.com
Naughtsie, Scotty and Toff dissect our comfortable victory against the Crows, as we wax lyrical about the even spread of the team, give Riv Dog a pump up, tip our hat to a few players back in form, while we belief for a flag tilt is at an all-time high.
Naughtsie, Adzy and Slamma subs in for Nuggets, as they get pumped about Saturday night's clash against the Cats, we look at the team news, analyse where we want to play week 1 of finals, play 'Obscure Demon', plus more!
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny revel and relive the drama of Saturday night's epic victory, as we touch on the pride of the supporter base, but how we all know there's still work to be done, while Gawny, Lever and Clarry get due praise!
Caden MacDonald has forged an impressive career as a footy YouTuber, with over 60k subscribers and plenty more on social, he documents the very highs and lows of being a Melbourne tragic. Listen to the full hour-long special chat with Caden via DeeBrief Premium. Head to thehorde.com to sign up and access all our additional content.
Naughtsie jumps on with journalist, Michael Whiting, who covers the Lions for AFL.com.au to dissect all the ins and outs from the Brisbane camp ahead of the qualifying final.
Naughtsie, Benny, Scotty and Toff revel in our dominant win against the Lions, as we single out Viney for special praise, applaud the turn around from Brown and get around some of the lesser lights.
Naughtsie and Scotty put their nerves aside to analyse the Cats in detail, where we can exploit them tactically, dissect Geelong's biggest assets and single out a few weapons of our own, as the Dees prepare for a mammoth preliminary final.
Naughtsie, Scotty, Benny and Toff go through the entire 23 players from Friday night's stunning Prelim win against Geelong, as we get emotional about what's ahead of the club in a fortnight, with premiership glory on the line.
Naughtsie and Benny had an amazing hour long chat with board member and former club captain Brad Green about the club's rise and the big cultural shift. To listen to the exclusive interview sign up via thehorde.com to become a DeeBrief Premium member to access this additional content.
Naughtsie, Scotty and Benny Lee are up and about with the Grand Final now on the home stretch, as we chat Brownlow, the key matchups, where we can thwart Dogs and there's a wild prediction, too!
Naughtsie, Adzy and Nuggets delve into the emotions of the buildup to the Grand Final, we analyse team news and the potential medical sub, we open up about the tough times experienced here in Melbourne and get super excited for Saturday.
Naughtsie, Scotty, Benny and Toff revel in Melbourne's remarkable 2021 premiership year, as we broke the drought for our long-suffering supporters, broke many records along the way and delivered flag #13 to the red and blue faithful.
Naughtsie caught up with two absolute diehards in Sophie Galer and Ryan Sinclair, leaders of the Demon Army cheer squad, who are Demons through and through that have dedicated an insane amount of time to helping the club and richly deserve seeing this flag!