Dean Bailey has been sacked

[Demon SeaMan 108]

I tend to agree an easy out for the players to sack the coach... It's the only corporate workplace where the chief is more at risk than the Indians.

Asta la vista BAILEY

[Guest Gotzy15]

Gone. Sad that it had to come to this but someone had to take responsibility. You cant sack an entire playing group so Dean had to take the blame and therefore get the sack.

I was one of the biggest supporters on here for Bailey to get the sack and i believe this could be a big turning point for our club in many ways.... however in saying that i think we should acknowledge Deans efforts over the past 4 years in mentoring some of our young players and i sincerely wish him all the best for his future endeavours in coaching and in life. Good Luck Buddy

[Jaded No More 68,867]

Hang your heads in shame MFC players..

Agreed.

A man with two young kids is out of a job tonight and has been humiliated because of how our players went about their job yesterday.

It is a sad day for the club.

I don't think Bailey deserved this sort of ending, although I agree that he had to go. He deserved to leave at the end of the year, with some respect.

Regardless of whether or not he is a good coach, he did a lot right for us and was willing to put his own ego and coaching record for the good of our list.

Thanks for all of your hard work Dean and good luck in the future.

You leave our list in a far far better state than you found it, that's for sure!

[deeflog 679]

right desicion made, but gee i feel for him, the "leaders" he had at his disposal are possibly the worst lot ever

[old dee 23,782]

bye bye scully....

Trudders I am tired of this whole saga. ( I have said this elsewhere but here goes again )

TS is a second year player, he has ability but he has hardly played this year.

He has what is quite obviously a serious and may be career affecting injury.

On top of that he has limitations eg. is only an average kick.

IMO he is worth a reasonable contract not an over the top contract.

Give him a good deal and if GWS is better then good luck Tom.

We will have his salary plus 1 or more draft picks to use in the next couple of years.

Enough of the friction this is causing.

[demonique 314]

bit disappointed in the club actually. At least make the decision at the end of the year, Not a day after the game.

I disagree, if he's going, do it now, don't want a lame duck dead man walking coach.

This Geelong debacle was the straw that broke the camels back and consigned Dean Bailey into history.

[Tony Tea 2,806]

Dean Bailey has consistently put Melbourne ahead of his own interests. Hats off, Curley.

[Deeflated 0]

bit disappointed in the club actually. At least make the decision at the end of the year, Not a day after the game.

I hear you but what's the alternative? Go behind his back and interview candidates during the last 4 rounds? We need to plan 2012 ASAP. The head hunting starts now and not behind the coaches back.

[old dee 23,782]

I disagree, if he's going, do it now, don't want a lame duck dead man walking coach.

This Geelong debacle was the straw that broke the camels back and consigned Dean Bailey into history.

Agree 100%

[Rogue 585]

I hope so no nonsense hard bastard is what we need...

I'm not sure Matthews is cut out for coaching these days, given his lack of focus on tactics.

[Demon SeaMan 108]

The clubs [censored] off, supporters are [censored] off, the players we think are [censored] off, the only thing left is to get a coach that could be [censored] off at the end of September. Malthouse or Eade. There is no other choice

[rhaz 342]

I feel really bad for Dean.

[stephen247 68]

Nah - don't agree with the decision. Once again the easy option taken. Not sure of the inner working and problems but unsure about Cam as well. I've seen too many times that over reactions don't solve the problems. I just have to have faith in Jimmy and the others to do the right thing now. Their record is fantastic so I hope they don't blow it this time... We need to build a great team and club!

[Guest dieharderdee]

It has become a common trend that when people are sent off from the MFC the last game they play is a loss. How bitter the taste that would be left in deans mouth 186 is unforgivable for all involved.

Take note playing group

[demonique 314]

right desicion made, but gee i feel for him, the "leaders" he had at his disposal are possibly the worst lot ever

He had Junior last year!! now I'm not saying he would have made a big difference but he was a very good leader and certainly had another year in him to get our younger players further along the track of development and guidance

[45HG 1,539]

Thanks for your efforts Dean.

I have no doubt that you did your utmost for the club we all love.

Could we not have given him the option to stand down tomorrow? Or would he not have done so.

[Satan 2,870]

And the movies on tv tonight are Angels and demons , and The devil wears Prada. Is there a theme ?

[Skipper3 7]

Agreed.

A man with two young kids is out of a job tonight and has been humiliated because of how our players went about their job yesterday.

It is a sad day for the club.

I don't think Bailey deserved this sort of ending, although I agree that he had to go. He deserved to leave at the end of the year, with some respect.

Regardless of whether or not he is a good coach, he did a lot right for us and was willing to put his own ego and coaching record for the good of our list.

Thanks for all of your hard work Dean and good luck in the future.

You leave our list in a far far better state than you found it, that's for sure!

Very, very true.

Now, its the players who need to be hauled over the coals for the rest of the week for what happened yesterday.

They need to feel shocking for how the performed yesterday - I know I do!!

They brought the club and the jumper down yesterday. They have to change that. ASAP!!.

Again, we are the laughing stock of the AFL. This has to change!

Players have to feel the brunt now - no place to hide..

[Great_little_footy_team 8]

Wow... I was thinking I wanted him to go... Now it has happened I feel very sad and strangely regretful. Hope it was the right decision...

He's a good bloke, Dean, and I believe a wonderful teacher but he simply didn't demand enough from his players.

I wish him luck in whatever his future endeavours may be...

[deeflog 679]

He had Junior last year!! now I'm not saying he would have made a big difference but he was a very good leader and certainly had another year in him to get our younger players further along the track of development and guidance

i was referring to the "leaders" he had at his dispossal this year

it was this years lot, not previous years, that made the board have to come to this decision

Edited July 31, 2011 by deeflog

[Daemn 2]

I feel sorry for him but he had to go.

The players, in particular the senior 'leaders', should hang their heads in shame tonight.

This is only the beginning of the clean-out.

No-one is safe.

Agree. Quality posts of late RR.

[btdemon 482]

Dean Bailey has consistently put Melbourne ahead of his own interests. Hats off, Curley.

How's that?

[Range Rover 1,935]

And the movies on tv tonight are Angels and demons , and The devil wears Prada. Is there a theme ?

There's definitely a themesong ...

[Ryan Dee 140]

Sack the coach because we dare not think that the players we have are rubbish.

[deestar 159]

Players are as much to blame here !! Disgrace !! What a disaster of a club we follow.

If this is player driven I will be so [censored]. Bunch of ungrateful pricks