Jump to content

We've got a coach in our Midst.

dee-luded
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

 

Given Fremantles pathetic history up until that point, it was an achievement..one which DB is unlikely to emulate, ever :( !

A reasonable chunk of people thought we were likely to make the eight this year. (I didn't).

Ironically, we're eighth right now but most of them have jumped off that bandwagon.

  • Quote

    A reasonable chunk of people thought we were likely to make the eight this year. (I didn't).

    Ironically, we're eighth right now but most of them have jumped off that bandwagon.

    OK, you get a medal. Happy?

  • Quote
    •  

    OK, you get a medal. Happy?

    In case you missed it, my point is that for all the 'THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING' talk in general on Demonland since Thursday, and the specific suggestion that DB will never take a side to finals in particular which I quoted, we're eighth right now.

    (By the way, you've got rocks in your head if you think I'm happy that we're struggling, or that I'd prefer not to make the eight).

  • Quote

    Chris Connolly is a great Man to have in our club. He does bleed Red & Blue, but he is not the Coach we need right now.

    If Bailey is to be replaced we need a seasoned hard coach from outside, who has the ability to choose his own assistants.

  • Quote

    In case you missed it, my point is that for all the 'THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING' talk in general on Demonland since Thursday, and the specific suggestion that DB will never take a side to finals in particular which I quoted, we're eighth right now.

    (By the way, you've got rocks in your head if you think I'm happy that we're struggling, or that I'd prefer not to make the eight).

    Rogue sorry for the sarcasm but it is May 2nd

    the finals are decided at the end of August.

    Hope you are right and if we make it post this reply for all to see

    I will of course say how clever you are.

    Until then OD

  • Quote

    I repeat as elsewhere.. Id love to see a Viney Laidley combo.

    Would you consider a Viney/ Lyon combo.

  • Quote
    •  

    Rogue sorry for the sarcasm but it is May 2nd

    the finals are decided at the end of August.

    Hope you are right and if we make it post this reply for all to see

    I will of course say how clever you are.

    Until then OD

    You 'hope I'm right' about what? It seems you're still missing the point, as you seem to be implying that I made some assertion that I didn't make.

    In case it needs to be made bleedingly obvious, I never argued that being eighth now means we will be eighth at the end of the season, so if that's the implication you're making then I suggest you read my posts more clearly (if you care about accurately representing them, that is - if not, continue as you are).

    (For the record, I'm [still] not suggesting we are likely to make finals).

  • Quote

    Chris Connolly is a great Man to have in our club. He does bleed Red & Blue, but he is not the Coach we need right now.

    If Bailey is to be replaced we need a seasoned hard coach from outside, who has the ability to choose his own assistants.

    I agree- but it is Chris that has to stand up now as GM of football- he has to either unite or axe.But he has also got to stand up and say something soon IMO.

  • Quote

    In case you missed it, my point is that for all the 'THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING' talk in general on Demonland since Thursday, and the specific suggestion that DB will never take a side to finals in particular which I quoted, we're eighth right now.

    (By the way, you've got rocks in your head if you think I'm happy that we're struggling, or that I'd prefer not to make the eight).

    Well, don't pat yourself on the back

  • Quote

    Wow. He made the finals. Once. Spiffing.

    Not that I want him to coach Melbourne, but he got them to the finals in '03 and (of course) '06 where they beat that team we all hear so much about.

  • Quote

    I agree- but it is Chris that has to stand up now as GM of football- he has to either unite or axe.But he has also got to stand up and say something soon IMO.

    Sure Chris has an important role to play at the MFC right now, Very important, but it is not coaching as the thread title implied.

  • Quote

    Would you consider a Viney/ Lyon combo.

    c

    Viney as an assistant, coaching as he did at Hawks no probs. Forget about G. Lyon. He aint comin. Makin too much ezy foldin stuff elsewhere me thinks B)

  • Quote

    Not that I want him to coach Melbourne, but he got them to the finals in '03 and (of course) '06 where they beat that team we all hear so much about.

    Oh, twice? Didn't know that.

    Point is, he's shite.

  • Quote

    Whats Bob Skilton upto nowadays? Not much I assume. He was a champion player you dont win three brownlow medals if you dont know anything about coaching the game. Bring him back in for a second crack I say...

  • Quote

    Whats Bob Skilton upto nowadays? Not much I assume. He was a champion player you dont win three brownlow medals if you dont know anything about coaching the game. Bring him back in for a second crack I say...

    Funniest voice ever

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • REPORT: Carlton

      I am now certain that the decline in fortunes of the Melbourne Football Club from a premiership power with the potential for more success to come in the future, started when the team ran out for their Round 9 match up against Carlton last year. After knocking over the Cats in a fierce contest the week before, the Demons looked uninterested at the start of play and gave the Blues a six goal start. They recovered to almost snatch victory but lost narrowly with a score of 11.10.76 to 12.5.77. Yesterday, they revisited the scene and provided their fans with a similar display of ineptitude early in the proceedings. Their attitude at the start was poor, given that the game was so winnable. Unsurprisingly, the resulting score was almost identical to that of last year and for the fourth time in succession, the club has lost a game against Carlton despite having more scoring opportunities. 

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Carlton

      The Casey Demons smashed the Carlton Reserves off the park at Casey Fields on Sunday to retain a hold on an end of season wild card place. It was a comprehensive 108 point victory in which the home side was dominant and several of its players stood out but, in spite of the positivity of such a display, we need to place an asterisk over the outcome which saw a net 100 point advantage to the combined scores in the two contests between Demons and Blues over the weekend.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: St. Kilda

      The Demons come face to face with St. Kilda for the second time this season for their return clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Like
      • 107 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Carlton

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 22nd July @ 8:00pm. Join Binman & I as we dissect the Dees disappointing loss to Carlton at the MCG.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Like
      • 29 replies
      Demonland

    • VOTES: Carlton

      Captain Max Gawn still has a massive lead in the Demonland Player of the Year Award from Christian Petracca, Jake Bowey, Kozzy Pickett & Clayton Oliver. Your votes please; 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

        • Like
      • 22 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Carlton

      A near full strength Demons were outplayed all night against a Blues outfit that was under the pump and missing at least 9 or 10 of the best players. Time for some hard decisions to be made across the board.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 312 replies
      Demonland
    View All