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Draft Proposal 2008

Guest happyharry
Guest happyharry
in Melbourne Demons

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Ok I have a draft proposal and I know it may sound stupid.

In "real" terms I propose we do nothing.

Keep picks 1, 17, 19 & 35

Anything else is minor trading IMHO

a/ Robert Warnock - we cant out bid Vizy industries lets move on.

b/ Brett Prismal - only if the price is right, cheap & I mean cheap.

Lets only target players that are 110% committed to playing for us, rain hail or shine.

Lets not target players just because they are "on the table".

We are a club that should offer "opportunities" and be prepared to respect our list.

Just a thought.

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    Ok I have a draft proposal and I know it may sound stupid.

    In "real" terms I propose we do nothing.

    Keep picks 1, 17, 19 & 35

    Anything else is minor trading IMHO

    a/ Robert Warnock - we cant out bid Vizy industries lets move on.

    b/ Brett Prismal - only if the price is right, cheap & I mean cheap.

    Lets only target players that are 110% committed to playing for us, rain hail or shine.

    Lets not target players just because they are "on the table".

    We are a club that should offer "opportunities" and be prepared to respect our list.

    Just a thought.

    Yer mate Passion is what this club needs to suceed and become that great club it is .

    Example mclean which is why he should be captain. Tipping hes ready to take it on.

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    Ok I have a draft proposal and I know it may sound stupid.

    In "real" terms I propose we do nothing.

    Keep picks 1, 17, 19 & 35

    Anything else is minor trading IMHO

    a/ Robert Warnock - we cant out bid Vizy industries lets move on.

    b/ Brett Prismal - only if the price is right, cheap & I mean cheap.

    Lets only target players that are 110% committed to playing for us, rain hail or shine.

    Lets not target players just because they are "on the table".

    We are a club that should offer "opportunities" and be prepared to respect our list.

    Just a thought.

    Would you care to explain your last sentence? What "opportunities" do you have in mind?

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    Would you care to explain your last sentence? What "opportunities" do you have in mind?

    Sometimes its not all about the football ability. First we must seek to build a culture. We must seek players who are willing to be part of that culture. I would rather give a young kid a crack at AFL football than chase "re-cycled players" unless that re-cycled player is exclusively committed to us.

    Sometimes we can get carried away with making change for change sake, I just get the feeling this is not the year.

    Passion is very important on match days. However, lets not let it get in the way of clear thinking on non-match days.

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    Sometimes its not all about the football ability. First we must seek to build a culture. We must seek players who are willing to be part of that culture. I would rather give a young kid a crack at AFL football than chase "re-cycled players" unless that re-cycled player is exclusively committed to us.

    Sometimes we can get carried away with making change for change sake, I just get the feeling this is not the year.

    Passion is very important on match days. However, lets not let it get in the way of clear thinking on non-match days.

    I like what you're saying.. i'd prefer to get players from other clubs in a few years when we are the 'up & coming club' that is seen as a desirable destination, rather than try our guts out now and get the scraps that can't get to their destination of choice.

    Its going to take plenty of time to rebuild, lets do it right

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    I like what you're saying.. i'd prefer to get players from other clubs in a few years when we are the 'up & coming club' that is seen as a desirable destination, rather than try our guts out now and get the scraps that can't get to their destination of choice.

    Its going to take plenty of time to rebuild, lets do it right

    Yip 100% with you. Thats exactly my line of thinking.

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    You beauty.

    Now we all must learn ....

    1/ Respect is an emotion you must earn.

    2/ Patience is a virtue.

    3/ Karma is a wonderful thing.

    4/ Before you say something stupid remember who is on YOUR side.

    5/ Never eat your own.

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