You don't "announce" the delisting of a player in the leadership group via the Development/VFL Coach chatting with reporters after a game against Werribee.

This is a really bad look and I hope the playing group don't react as badly as they would be justified in doing. They were already stinging from their captain being pushed, they didn't need to see this days later.

Totally agree. He's been a loyal servant of the club and should be treated with respect. I really hope Miller gets a lifeline from the GC because he seems a fundamentally decent bloke.

And wouldnt you think Miller embodies your equation for winning culture above. Got the most out of his skill and ability through application and determination while providing leadership (and experience) to a young side. Its clear the players think so given he is still voted by them to be in the leadership group notwithstanding that this year he only had only a one year contract.

The Club needs to ensure players like Miller are exited from the Club respectfully and positively. Gotch's comments did not fulfill that. Any chance Gotch had been told that with MFC's season finish this Sunday that no MFC player who is not going to be on the list next year will be allowed to play for Casey in the finals? Counts out Miller and Bell for starters..

I had wondered why Gotch had mentioned Miller was unlikely to play finals for Casey.

Agree on your reasons for a farewell for Brad. Think this should also apply to him playing for Casey but understand the want to play others, youngsters etc.

Perhaps I do not fully grasp how much this farewell game means to players and teams. Don't understand what bearing this would have on any unrequired players playing for Casey however..

No problem.

My other comments was an aside. The issue is that if the MFC season finishes and the player continues to play in the finals for Casey and gets injured while playing, MFC are a prima facie liable to cover that players medical expenses for the next 12 months. My explanation might have to be tightened by those closer to the issue but its been something that has been implemented before with the alliances at Casey and Sandy.

Perhaps I do not fully grasp how much this farewell game means to players and teams. Don't understand what bearing this would have on any unrequired players playing for Casey however..

Well after the insipid form of (most of) our forward line and Miller's good form at Casey he probably deserves a game on form alone, whether he is leaving or not. Coupled with his long tenure and being a good clubman, I have no problem with him getting a last game, if indeed the FD so decide

Re Gotch, definitely not his position to announce delisting. I hope it was just a genuine misunderstanding/mistake.

From Twitter:

BradMilzy

Pretty solid day. Just told the boys that my time with the dees has come to an end...

BradMilzy

Great times! Great friends! And an opportunity that has changed my life forever!! Thank you everyone for your support

It's over, folks.

pretty sad

has been my number one fav player before he even got a game :(

What about other players who may be delisted?

Do they deserve a farewell game if they're to be delisted?

Where's the cut-off?

Well he has kicked 15 goals in about 2 weeks, so he is in the sort of form that would warrant a farewell game.

We gave Byron Pickett a farewell match FFS!

Sorry, although noone is disputing the calibre of man that Miller is, playing him is pointless. Period. He is not going to be around, and whilst its a 'nothing' game the ONLY thing that can actually be gained out of it is experience for the unexperienced. Even if it is only one game- sentiment is weak and not going to help our cause.

If sentiment is weak then as well as not playing Miller next week, we also dont play James McDonald.

If neither are going to be around next year, using your rationale they both get quietly put out to pasture without giving the fans the chance to say goodbye to 2 players in our Leaderhip Group who have given 20+ years of service collectively to this this club.

I look forward to cheering them both off next week after a win against the bunch of sooks led by 'Bloomer' Harvey. Would love to see Miller smash into him and tell him thats a payback for getting Lynden Dunn reported. But I digress.

If sentiment is weak then as well as not playing Miller next week, we also dont play James McDonald.

If neither are going to be around next year, using your rationale they both get quietly put out to pasture without giving the fans the chance to say goodbye to 2 players in our Leaderhip Group who have given 20+ years of service collectively to this this club.

I look forward to cheering them both off next week after a win against the bunch of sooks led by 'Bloomer' Harvey. Would love to see Miller smash into him and tell him thats a payback for getting Lynden Dunn reported. But I digress.

Is this the same bunch of sooks who put in a good performance for Harvey's 300th to beat West Coast at Subiaco and is currently a game and a half ahead of us on the ladder? While they have most times been flogged by the teams in the top 6 and done a good job opf beating up on teams in the bottom eight I'm starting to think more highly of the Roos given what they have achieved this year despite a relatively young list.

Should be given a farewell game without doubt!

We're not in the finals race now, and its not like he has only play 5-10 games........130+ games of AFL for a club is a great achievement, and I reckon he has earnt a farewell game.

I hope he does play, and I'll happily cheer him off knowing he gave his all for the club while he was with us!

Well. Hes certainly brought about a variety of discussion over the years. Hes frustrated the hell out of me at times( and Im sure im not alone in that ) but I do admire his pereserverance. He certainly gave his all for the club and in that vein I wish him all the best wherever the journey takes him.

Thanks Brad...cheers mate and good luck.

You don't "announce" the delisting of a player in the leadership group via the Development/VFL Coach chatting with reporters after a game against Werribee.

This is a really bad look and I hope the playing group don't react as badly as they would be justified in doing. They were already stinging from their captain being pushed, they didn't need to see this days later.

I don't agree with you usually, however, a fair summation here. We are loosing a great amount of experience and leadership in the one hit. Hope it will not be to detrimental

Is this the same bunch of sooks who put in a good performance for Harvey's 300th to beat West Coast at Subiaco and is currently a game and a half ahead of us on the ladder? While they have most times been flogged by the teams in the top 6 and done a good job opf beating up on teams in the bottom eight I'm starting to think more highly of the Roos given what they have achieved this year despite a relatively young list.

Yes the same bunch of sooks that are constantly complaining in the media that they dont get enough recognition for their youngsters that we do. They just beat the Wooden Spooners for 2010 yesterday, what a courageous effort.

And if we happen to beat them this week we'd finish a mere half a game behind them for the year. Look at their performances against the Top 4 and the aggregate margins of those games compared to ours.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/demons-brad-miller-confirms-departure/story-e6frf9jf-1225908991782

If sentiment is weak then as well as not playing Miller next week, we also dont play James McDonald.

Smart. Dont play the Captain

Would love to see Miller smash into him and tell him thats a payback for getting Lynden Dunn reported.

Real Smart.

Totally agree. He's been a loyal servant of the club and should be treated with respect. I really hope Miller gets a lifeline from the GC because he seems a fundamentally decent bloke.

I agree very loyal team player who deserves our respect, support and a decent farewell.

At least the Club has given Miller and Bell the maximum opportunity to get picked up by another club.

Thanks for your contribution guys.

Am still waiting to hear about Newton........

Even if this has been properly communicated to Brad and the player group, an Assistant/VFL Coach should not drop it to the media during a routine discussion after an VFL game. Miller's career plans - and his standing in the eyes of other clubs - should be respected. Did Brad ask the club to make it public like this? I doubt it............

I wonder If I sense a frustration & anger in that response, from the Casey coach? Just a thought.

It's a sad sad day, Mia no longer at the club.

terrible day for all

Oh and thanks for all the effort and passion you gave the Dee's Millsy. Pity you did not have the skills of some others who could do with some passion and hardness.

I agree very loyal team player who deserves our respect, support and a decent farewell.

Absolutely!

Exactly what I think, & he's copped plenty from many posters on this site.

Good luck Brad & I hope your future is with an AFL team somewhere, even in Melbourne?!

There is no chance that Miller will be left out of the side this week. He's given his all for 133 games, and deserves a fitting send-off. I think people easily forget that he is in our leadership group - for that reason alone he will get a farewell game.

Yes the same bunch of sooks that are constantly complaining in the media that they dont get enough recognition for their youngsters that we do. They just beat the Wooden Spooners for 2010 yesterday, what a courageous effort.

And if we happen to beat them this week we'd finish a mere half a game behind them for the year. Look at their performances against the Top 4 and the aggregate margins of those games compared to ours.

While we couldn't even conjure up a victory over the wooden spooners at our home turf...

I made a point of their performance against the top four compared to our in another thread and I think its reflection of the strength of our gameplan when executed well but North has still pulled off a few good victories of late hence why I rate them slightly higher now.

There is no chance that Miller will be left out of the side this week. He's given his all for 133 games, and deserves a fitting send-off. I think people easily forget that he is in our leadership group - for that reason alone he will get a farewell game.

Here here! Not only that he was probably on the cusp of selection a couple of weeks back anyway so well and truly deserves a spot I would think

On form Miller has deserved a game for a couple of weeks.

Sentimentality and respect have a place when finals are out of the picture.

Surely Miller gets a game. It would of course be nice if Bell did too, but that is harder to argue as his form hasn't been as good.

Despite not becoming the guns we hoped for, they are both respectable players and good clubmen.

I wish them the best, but even if all else fails, they can always take a tilt at coaching Essendon.

Miller deserves a farewell been good clubman, and i always blame Ben Johnson for ruining Bels career. Since that hit he hasnt been the same

Im guessing our gc player be Spencer