Stynes has said that everyone in the club needs to take responsibility, yet Bailey was the only one to go. It seems bit hypocritical.

Don't think Jimmy wanted Bailey gone just yet. Hand was forced.

Email from Jim just sent to all members

Don't think Jimmy wanted Bailey gone just yet. Hand was forced.

By who?

Yeah just recieved an email from Stynes says that Schwab and Connolly are are staying and bailey had to be sacked.

Jeez Jimma, we love you for all you're doing now! Don't drive yourself into the ground for the MFC mate

Viney is the new caretaker coach.

Bailey now about to talk.

The loss, according to Bailey, was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Put it back on the players, then 2 minutes later said it was his fault. Odd.

Dean Bailey......Class

Dean Bailey = Great man.

Please someone ask him about the Scully situation and it's effect on the club.

Why?

It's a minor annoyance compared to the obvious problems with Schwab intefering with the footy dept, Connolls interfering in the coaching, Bailey having lost the faith of some of the directors, the club having obvious problems with leaking, the senior players being a pathetic, listless bunch, and the issue of the admin being at odds with a seemingly mutinous playing group.

Forgive the rest of us if the Tom Scully Saga has been superseded, RR.

This doesn't suit your agenda, nor mine, what is happening with regard to the Tom Scully Saga so just let it lie for the time being?

Jimmy did sound very tired. Hope this doesn't have too much of a effect on his health.

It is a reality of footy clubs that at times like this the coach takes the fall. He is ultimately responsibility for how the players on the list are developed, trained, motivated and directed to play. It has been obvious to me since our completely disorganised and chaotic second half performance against Hawthorn early in the year that our team is not motivated and directed in the right way against the top teams. Our beating up of lowly oppisition only strengthed this feeling.

Bails is speaking atm the moment and saying quite similar. As usual you can't fault his demenor and sentiments. He departs with his character unquestioned.

Massive decision in front of us. Hope we get it right.

Its the same Dean Bailey performance, I think we can see now why the players lack spirit. Bailey just doesn't seem to be able to communicate his emotions so its hard to imagine he'd be able to inculcate the players with the fire that is lacking.

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Very well handled by Dean.

Taking the heat for pea-hearts who took to the field on Saturday.

Why?

It's a minor annoyance compared to the obvious problems with Schwab intefering with the footy dept, Connolls interfering in the coaching, Bailey having lost the faith of some of the directors, the club having obvious problems with leaking, the senior players being a pathetic, listless bunch, and the issue of the admin being at odds with a seemingly mutinous playing group.

Forgive the rest of us if the Tom Scully Saga has been superseded, RR.

This doesn't suit your agenda, nor mine, what is happening with regard to the Tom Scully Saga so just let it lie for the time being?

Agree it's not as significant as those issues you mentioned but not even worth a single question at a presser?

Agree it's not as significant as those issues you mentioned but not even worth a single question at a presser?

I wouldn't think so.

I wouldn't think so.

And yet someone did ask about Scully

Dean: I haven't changed my opinion on Tom (on whether he'll stay here)

Theres still something ( or some things ) very odd about all this. Obviously Sat's effort and result was an absolute catalyst for what is following but is it all as it seems ? Im convinced this isnt the closing act to a murder mystery but more akin to the second chapter of a longer tome.

What have we in amongst all this.

Bailey: Until Sat had ( for the most part according to various factions ) the backing of many to receive a 1 (or 2) year extension . Massive loss...massive backflip ?

Schwabb. Rumoured to be imposing his expectations beyond teh board room into areas some others didnt think warranted. . SUpposedly Sat's efforts were maybe directed as protest towards him ? . A case Tail wanting to wag dog. ? Board turns around and secures a 1 year extension from CS. That cant in any way be accidentally coincidental. Thats a statement. No players, here the Dog wags tail. !!

Connolly. Supposedlly his views re coaching direction not welcomed. By whom ? Coach ? Players ? Result Cuddles remains.

I and some others had prior to Sat formed the view that far too much was far too cosy down at Demonland. I just get the gut feeling somoe of the playing groupd sensed change was at hand and this didnt sit with some. . Pure speculation of course.

So again. it come back to timing.,..why NOW. I can only think that some in a position to see and understand things far better got an idea that this sea-of complacency had to be up-ended. There seemed inbedded inertia that just couldnt get going. As though some spell befell the footy dept. . This spell is broken with Bailey's removal. The sense of cosiness wil lbe banished, the club reinforces its position of it being in control, as opposed the whim of some whos egos outsize their playing proess.

just an impression ...

Something's just a bit strange....still

next chapter please

Theres still something ( or some things ) very odd about all this. Obviously Sat's effort and result was an absolute catalyst for what is following but is it all as it seems ? Im convinced this isnt the closing act to a murder mystery but more akin to the second chapter of a longer tome.

What have we in amongst all this.

Bailey: Until Sat had ( for the most part according to various factions ) the backing of many to receive a 1 (or 2) year extension . Massive loss...massive backflip ?

Schwabb. Rumoured to be imposing his expectations beyond teh board room into areas some others didnt think warranted. . SUpposedly Sat's efforts were maybe directed as protest towards him ? . A case Tail wanting to wag dog. ? Board turns around and secures a 1 year extension from CS. That cant in any way be accidentally coincidental. Thats a statement. No players, here the Dog wags tail. !!

Connolly. Supposedlly his views re coaching direction not welcomed. By whom ? Coach ? Players ? Result Cuddles remains.

I and some others had prior to Sat formed the view that far too much was far too cosy down at Demonland. I just get the gut feeling somoe of the playing groupd sensed change was at hand and this didnt sit with some. . Pure speculation of course.

So again. it come back to timing.,..why NOW. I can only think that some in a position to see and understand things far better got an idea that this sea-of complacency had to be up-ended. There seemed inbedded inertia that just couldnt get going. As though some spell befell the footy dept. . This spell is broken with Bailey's removal. The sense of cosiness wil lbe banished, the club reinforces its position of it being in control, as opposed the whim of some whos egos outsize their playing proess.

just an impression ...

Something's just a bit strange....still

next chapter please

Feel the same way. The response from the players for the rest of the season may shed some more light.