Neil Craig

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

Neither is a pie in pea soup or dissolving bodies in barrels for their centrelink money but hey .

HaHaH!!!!

[Choko 493]

Only problem is that Caro has got everything wrong lately. I think however that Craig will join us soon.

I'm now thinking that since we scored a massive coup in Mission, we would be better served with a Laidley (number one), Mark Harvey or even a Gary Ayres as director of coaching. We don't want too much of an overlap between Craig and Mission, in which case Craig's value diminishes.

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

Actually you can develop a taste for SouthWark....truly

I know.... its not normal.

I would think that impossible, really impossible!

[Demon Disciple 10,916]

I'm now thinking that since we scored a massive coup in Mission, we would be better served with a Laidley (number one), Mark Harvey or even a Gary Ayres as director of coaching. We don't want too much of an overlap between Craig and Mission, in which case Craig's value diminishes.

I understand what you're saying, but Neeld seems to not put up with any crap. It's his way or go home, uncompromising. I'm pretty sure if things got muddled up, he'd walk in and fix it within a matter of seconds.

I can't wait to see what he will do to our playing list and the many pretenders and dead bits of wood that have been riding on the coattails for far too long. Take no prisoners Neeldy!!!

[Little Goffy 12,541]

Wow, I am amazed that people are finding a way to react negatively to the prospect of Melbourne continuing to assemble a coaching panel of first-rate characters, loaded with experience and bringing exceptional technical knowledge.

Maybe it is just the shock of the unfamiliar?

Will we even recognise ourselves soon? First-class training facilities and multiple highly qualified sports science and high performance staff. What is this club and what have they done with the real Demons?

[Demon Disciple 10,916]

http://www.theage.co...0920-1kjlc.html

Good move this one. Opens up the role for Neil Craig to step into Connolly's role, and still provides for Connolly to use his mouth for the betterment of the MFC. As has been stated previously on these boards, Connolls could sell sand to the Arabians, CS too. Their strengths are of fantastic service to the club, and we are seeing that happening right now with CS. Funny what happens when they stick to the roles they were hired for.

Me thinks Gary has said a thing or two to both of 'em, and Neeldy would have said that he ain't gonna put up with any of that crap. We had a real [censored] season, but so far, the off-season (which has lasted all of 2.5 weeks) has been really positive. Plus there is still our other major sponsor to be announced, along with a few more changes in the footy department (how many bloody lives does Josh Mahoney have?), cutting loose all the dead weight of our list, plus the possible successful bid for O'Meara or a good player in trade week.

Good strides, and all this coincides with the appointment of Mark Neeld. Has there ever been an MFC coach loved as much, whose been in the job for only 4 days?

Edited September 20, 2011 by Demon Disciple

[Biffen 12,322]

Can I propose we name him ...............

Wait for it......

Before God .

[Demon17 4,536]

That's what i reckon...Craig's September record is very ordinary We can do better than him IMO.

The point is Craig's forte and original claim to fame was as an elite sports scientist and probably the best credentialled in the AFL in this field. We can do with this at the club IMO. Remember Craig took the crows to a top of the ladder finish in one year.

Its not a coaching or advsory role we need him for.

[old dee 22,819]

I would think that impossible, really impossible!

This will probably confirm something for you WYL but I would rather drink Southwark

than VB.

2 reasons!

[dee-luded 2,958]

Glenelg Beach was great last time i saw it in 1990, But my car was also spat on...so i vowed never to return to that shite hole city...and thus far have not.!!!

Hah, you would have Loved Victoria Park. B)

[daisycutter 28,480]

Hah, you would have Loved Victoria Park. B)

Try walking up the visitors race at Port Melbourne!

[Bonkers 913]

The point is Craig's forte and original claim to fame was as an elite sports scientist and probably the best credentialled in the AFL in this field. We can do with this at the club IMO. Remember Craig took the crows to a top of the ladder finish in one year.

Its not a coaching or advsory role we need him for.

I agree. Whilst Craig may not be that useful in the coaching realm for Neeld, Craig would have valuable experience in developing players technical ability as well as helping them develop physically. If we can squeeze an extra 2-5% out of players physically in terms of their endurance, power & strength etc that can sometimes be the difference between winning & losing especially at the highest level. I don't think Craig as a coach would be that valuable to us however he has a reputation for getting the most out of his players in terms of preparation & fitness. When the club is competing against clubs with larger budgets such as Collingwood a person like Neil Craig would be a valuable asset for the sports science knowledge he possesses alone.

[old dee 22,819]

Try walking up the visitors race at Port Melbourne!

Or Moorabbin For that matter DC

[beelzebub 22,225]

This will probably confirm something for you WYL but I would rather drink Southwark

than VB.

2 reasons!

we are a little different form the sheep arent we Old !!! lol

[jayceebee31 666]

http://www.theage.co...0920-1kjlc.html

Good move this one. Opens up the role for Neil Craig to step into Connolly's role, and still provides for Connolly to use his mouth for the betterment of the MFC. As has been stated previously on these boards, Connolls could sell sand to the Arabians, CS too. Their strengths are of fantastic service to the club, and we are seeing that happening right now with CS. Funny what happens when they stick to the roles they were hired for.

Me thinks Gary has said a thing or two to both of 'em, and Neeldy would have said that he ain't gonna put up with any of that crap. We had a real [censored] season, but so far, the off-season (which has lasted all of 2.5 weeks) has been really positive. Plus there is still our other major sponsor to be announced, along with a few more changes in the footy department (how many bloody lives does Josh Mahoney have?), cutting loose all the dead weight of our list, plus the possible successful bid for O'Meara or a good player in trade week.

Good strides, and all this coincides with the appointment of Mark Neeld. Has there ever been an MFC coach loved as much, whose been in the job for only 4 days?

I have been expecting your outburst re Josh--I wonder what your old man thinks about his upgraded role ??

[Dee4life 0]

One thing That Craigy is not, and what Neeld appears to be... is a "player Whisperer". Craigy's downfall at adelaide was his inability to motivate his troops to succeed. (just look at the response Bicks got from the players when he went) He isn't a visionary in motivation but in process and results produced from that strict adherence to process. Craigy is perfect for fitness and conditioning, but i feel with MFC signing Ex Saints Fitness coach Mission, Craigy should apply elswhere. We don't need his stagnent one-eyed approach to gameday in my opinion.

BTW Why you little, Glenelg is still nice, just don't drive around here with VIC plates... they still hate us mexicans

[old dee 22,819]

we are a little different form the sheep arent we Old !!! lol

Yes fortunately BB.

Surprised the question was not asked!

[old dee 22,819]

One thing That Craigy is not, and what Neeld appears to be... is a "player Whisperer". Craigy's downfall at adelaide was his inability to motivate his troops to succeed. (just look at the response Bicks got from the players when he went) He isn't a visionary in motivation but in process and results produced from that strict adherence to process. Craigy is perfect for fitness and conditioning, but i feel with MFC signing Ex Saints Fitness coach Mission, Craigy should apply elswhere. We don't need his stagnent one-eyed approach to gameday in my opinion.

BTW Why you little, Glenelg is still nice, just don't drive around here with VIC plates... they still hate us mexicans

We are not mexicans we are East of the border!

[daisycutter 28,480]

We are not mexicans we are East of the border!

didn't you realise croweaters are directionally challenged?

[Dee4life 0]

SHHHHH im behind enemy lines... that kinda talk could get me killed!

[Demon Disciple 10,916]

I have been expecting your outburst re Josh--I wonder what your old man thinks about his upgraded role ??

HAHA, when i initially posted, i assumed that mahoney had gotten the axe too. Only upon thorough reading did i realise that he had been spared (Quick edit was necessary). Slammed the desk with words along the lines of "You've gotta be F%$#@ng kidding me" and laughing in astonishment.

Haven't asked him yet though, almost afraid to and wouldn't hear the end of it. Though if Mahoney were to go, so too would the usual "Look at Josh Mahoney's forward line" quip. Such is its repetitiveness, it's almost becoming one of the great traditions at every MFC home game on level 1 of the Southern Stand wing.

Edited September 21, 2011 by Demon Disciple

[H_T 2,941]

We are not mexicans we are East of the border!

Does that make us Carribeans {Carr-ib-ians} ? Always wanted to be in the Caribbean.

I don't like cricket, oh no..

{South-south East is close enough...)

[old dee 22,819]

SHHHHH im behind enemy lines... that kinda talk could get me killed!

what did you do to deserve this cruel and unusual punishment?

And do you like Southwark?

[Dee4life 0]

Southwark is an aquired taste... you have to acuire it, but it happens in time, i much prefer my victorian beer though!! I married a South Aussie... one decision i'll never regret. And living on the beach 20 minutes from the city (a small collection of churches) was a pretty good compromise i reckon. But once you get used to the one-way freeways and the lack of any adherence to road laws and the water... sorry, you'll never get use to the water... it's not such a bad place to live. But you DO get sick of the 2 team town syndrome, and watching live footy in the outer at AAMI with your favourite Dee's scarf is not for the faint hearted!! lucky i can say things like "least at my home ground i can drink in my seat" or something equaly as witty as that

[45HG 1,539]

How could he leave 24 hour bakeries?