Just now, DemonFrog said:

As long as the new coach doesn't come from either Collingwood or Essendon, I don't really care about their previous club associations.

As regards to Collingwood, I give you Mark Needle. IMO nothing more needs to be said.

I think you are going to be disappointed then.

4 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I think you are going to be disappointed then.

Will not be the first time, Red.

On 08/09/2025 at 08:10, Redleg said:

He was one free kick or missed kick by Sheed from being a Premiership Coach.

Ross Lyon has had three stints and is so far unsuccessful. Is he a good Coach? Bevo has won one flag, when everything went his way, especially including the umpiring in one year and has failed with good player lists every other year, is he a successful Coach. Fagan has one flag with a team full of stars and multiple benefits provided to his club, is he a successful Coach?

Longmire and Simmo each only had one flag and many failures, are they successful Coaches?

Not sure there are that many successful Coaches available, other than maybe Sheedy, Pagan and Malthouse.

Like when MFC went out in straight sets. We were usually within x amount of points but still gutted. BRING BACK GOODWIN!!

Edited September 9, 2025Sep 9 by redandbluemakepurple

On 09/09/2025 at 14:26, redandbluemakepurple said:

Like when MFC went out in straight sets. We were usually within x amount of points but still gutted. BRING BACK GOODWIN!!

I don't think Goodwin is coming back.

12 minutes ago, DemonFrog said:

I don't think Goodwin is coming back.

You also got your "no C$&!(# people" wish ... 🤣

20 minutes ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

You also got your "no C$&!(# people" wish ... 🤣

True, I wanted Goodwin gone. In my view we needed new leadership. But now I worried we are about to get more ex Collingwood staff. That never ends well for us.

Goody is well Gawn, and we have a new coach,

All hail the King, even if he did kick Jeff in the head Can we give him a banana salute .

2026 will be different, we could be anywhere next September. We might be in fire and the rest of the world as well!

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Goody is well Gawn, and we have a new coach,

All hail the King, even if he did kick Jeff in the head Can we give him a banana salute .

2026 will be different, we could be anywhere next September. We might be in fire and the rest of the world as well!

I believe Kingy loves a banana smoothie, he is our type of coach.

Great news! He is a coach I can fully support. Bananas 🍌 for everyone 😀

The Age article quotes KIng as saying he "cant wait to meet" players coaches etc. And yet he is involved in the Geelong finals campaign so we are, and must all wait.

Hope communication can be improved

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I am very happy with the appointment and dont expect him or the club to reveal the plans, strategies, programs, Etc that he will bring. I will certainly judge him on results and hope he can get the results from our list that is possible. Strength and confidence are two issues that must be addressed.

1 minute ago, dpositive said:

The Age article quotes KIng as saying he "cant wait to meet" players coaches etc. And yet he is involved in the Geelong finals campaign so we are, and must all wait.

Hope communication can be improved

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I am very happy with the appointment and dont expect him or the club to reveal the plans, strategies, programs, Etc that he will bring. I will certainly judge him on results and hope he can get the results from our list that is possible. Strength and confidence are two issues that must be addressed.

He can finish the Cats season while still working on MFC issues behind the scene, just as Guerra did.

Mitchell does recruiting while preparing the Hawks for their finals.

On 14/09/2025 at 07:35, dpositive said:

The Age article quotes KIng as saying he "cant wait to meet" players coaches etc. And yet he is involved in the Geelong finals campaign so we are, and must all wait.

Hope communication can be improved

.

I am very happy with the appointment and dont expect him or the club to reveal the plans, strategies, programs, Etc that he will bring. I will certainly judge him on results and hope he can get the results from our list that is possible. Strength and confidence are two issues that must be addressed.

We had to wait for the new CEO, so why not also wait for the new Senior Coach?

IMO our new appointments don't seem to prioritise Melbourne. But I guess the 2026 AFL season will show if the right decisions 🤔 have been made.

Given that we are well out of any football season. And players are no where to be seen . No concern about Guerra or King, both very impressive, and no learnings , just plain hsrd work type of talk.

And Greeny grinning when asked about Caulfield, good news coming I think.

I read that Nostradamus said.

12 year coach ,5 flags, lose the next GF and that was the motivation for the rest.

I will bet two bananas to BaileySmith’s finger !

I am surprised no one suggested a banana smoothie after our Trade Period concluded.

Surely it was worth celebrating.

16 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I am surprised no one suggested a banana smoothie after our Trade Period concluded.

Surely it was worth celebrating.

I think of a smoothie as comfort food, Red, so maybe one of the various other libations featuring on this thread might be in order? Not so much a need for comfort in disappointment as a need for calming in fevered anticipation!

And thanks for keeping the flickering NoT$NoB$ glowing!

On 17/09/2025 at 07:46, 640MD said:

Given that we are well out of any football season. And players are no where to be seen . No concern about Guerra or King, both very impressive, and no learnings , just plain hsrd work type of talk.

And Greeny grinning when asked about Caulfield, good news coming I think.

I read that Nostradamus said.

12 year coach ,5 flags, lose the next GF and that was the motivation for the rest.

I will bet two bananas to BaileySmith’s finger !

Any hints in the translation as to who our opponents are in the '26 GF, and how many times in the 5 we get our revenge?

It's also sad to contemplate the 6 barren years after our 5-peat that will lead to King's sacking.

Was asked a gimme question in a Trivia game recently, which was “which State in Australia is known by the nickname Banana Benders”.

The funny thing was that I was sitting with a Queensland couple in our group, who did not know the answer.

15 hours ago, Redleg said:

Was asked a gimme question in a Trivia game recently, which was “which State in Australia is known by the nickname Banana Benders”.

The funny thing was that I was sitting with a Queensland couple in our group, who did not know the answer.

Let's face it Red, they're challenged by daylight saving 🤷‍♂️

Mrs. Redleg was ill on the weekend with a stomach issue and we ended up spending the night in Emergency at a Hospital.

All good now.

Guess what she was told to eat, to help avoid future issues, yes BANANAS.

I of course like a good dutiful husband, have joined her in this quest.

On 29/10/2025 at 11:59, beelzebub said:

Let's face it Red, they're challenged by daylight saving 🤷‍♂️

Not to mention the introduction to decimal currency, the transition to Federation and the introduction of railroads.

On 29/10/2025 at 11:59, beelzebub said:

Let's face it Red, they're challenged by daylight saving 🤷‍♂️

They don't seem to be challenged by winning AFL football.

Edited November 3, 2025Nov 3 by Redleg

On 28/10/2025 at 20:44, Redleg said:

Was asked a gimme question in a Trivia game recently, which was “which State in Australia is known by the nickname Banana Benders”.

The funny thing was that I was sitting with a Queensland couple in our group, who did not know the answer.

Got me thinking: is Kate Hore from Queensland then 😲?

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1925019/rd-12-clever-hore-threads-home-a-stunning-dribbler?videoId=1925019&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1761995820001

Edited November 3, 2025Nov 3 by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

On 03/11/2025 at 10:30, Redleg said:

Mrs. Redleg was ill on the weekend with a stomach issue and we ended up spending the night in Emergency at a Hospital.

All good now.

Guess what she was told to eat, to help avoid future issues, yes BANANAS.

I of course like a good dutiful husband, have joined her in this quest.

Husbands need to be supportive

1 hour ago, DemonFrog said:

Husbands need to be supportive

...and we all need to be supportive of this thread. Thank you for rising to the occasion, DF - 71 days without any activity was bordering on terminal 😵

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

...and we all need to be supportive of this thread. Thank you for rising to the occasion, DF - 71 days without any activity was bordering on terminal 😵

Wow, that must be the longest time the thread has not had a post.

Well done Froggy, you have kept it going.

Anyone know if the girls' team has a coach yet?