I thought at the time, and I still do, moving McDonald on was the right decision. When a player in his thirties takes six weeks to get over a one week hamstring injury it's time to go.

As far as Bailey getting on with the players, I don't think that should be an issue. A coach should be respected, not liked, the two are mutually exclusive.

However I don' think Bailey is the man for the job.

So your to blame for the predicament where in for this Lack of Experience and leadership.

Junior should have stayed, No question. He is Melbourne, through and through.

Never said he was useless, I said he was a flat-track bully. Argue with this if you like:

V Sydney 27 disposals; V Hawthorn 17 disposals; VBrisbane 36 disposals; V GC 32 disposals; V WCE 18 disposals; VAdelaide 31 disposals; V NM 16 disposals. Real leaders stand up against the tide. He is what he is - a solid foot soldier.

Those statistics just suggest that he is important to us at this stage. Agreed, He is a very solid foot soldier who will be the perfect compliment as a mature player to the likes of Scully and Trengove. We have a good team that is growing and improving. Success is coming.

Success is coming.

You say that like its a foregone conclusion and won't take much more work or improvement and development of our players, coaches and club.