On the Couch

[Demon Stalwart 255]

What the hell is going on with the Melbourne Football Club !

If you listen to on the couch tonight you would have to wonder as a supporter what the hell is going on

What was the agenda of the players on Saturday

If you listen to some of the comments made by the players there was something definetly wrong !!

The players are not as bad as how they played on the Saturday , I do not believe this is a true refelection of where the players are at

So what where they trying to achieve what were they trying to show,and if you look at how it has all panned out in the end, the outcome it seems has blown up in the players faces

Tanking is also now a Issue again

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Match fixing, more specifically when a competitor deliberately loses without gambling being involved

Jarred Rivers said they didn't care.

So does anyone know what the hell is going on as a supporter Id love the true explanation of what is happening, to my club wouldnt you?

[Gorgoroth 13,184]

Seems a rabble behind doors at the MFC.

[Diablo Deemon 220]

Can someone provide a summary of the discussions

[John Crow Batty 8,880]

Can someone provide a summary of the discussions

Basically, CS was going to be sacked and then the board changed their minds and sacked DB after the debacle.

[praha 11,253]

Can someone provide a summary of the discussions

Melbourne is in crisis

Melbourne lost by 186 points

Melbourne sacked Dean Bailey

Players aren't happy

Collingwood is on top of the ladder

I didn't watch the show, but I'm assuming that was the jist of it.

[Guest hangon007]

Sorry, but I cant say you were not warned. B)

Sure [censored] them all off if you want ... but that will solve nothing. Respect and listen to them ... it works both ways.

Its not all about the money. Just talk to Range Rover he will come to the right conclusion just get there the wrong way. B)

[Bonkers 994]

Can someone provide a summary of the discussions

Monday green speaks on the couch alerting mclardy to player unrest.

Tuesday mclardy approaches leadership group for clarification of issues that he was apparently unaware of. (I find it hard to believe this)

Wednesday Stynes speaks to leadership group

Thursday Stynes investigates issues with CS, Schwab now in the gun

Friday decision to not renew schwabs contract made

Saturday players turn it up big time. Nothing we dont know.

Sunday meeting, decision reversal Schwab keeps job, Bailey gone.

From recollection that sums up the main points.

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

Monday green speaks on the couch alerting mclardy to player unrest.

Tuesday mclardy approaches leadership group for clarification of issues that he was apparently unaware of. (I find it hard to believe this)

Wednesday Stynes speaks to leadership group

Thursday Stynes investigates issues with CS, Schwab now in the gun

Friday decision to not renew schwabs contract made

Saturday players turn it up big time. Nothing we dont know.

Sunday meeting, decision reversal Schwab keeps job, Bailey gone.

From recollection that sums up the main points.

Do we know why exactly CS was in the gun/to be sacked...what was his relationship to the FD??

Must have been serious.

[Craig Drinker 179]

What the hell is going on with the Melbourne Football Club !

If you listen to on the couch tonight you would have to wonder as a supporter what the hell is going on

What was the agenda of the players on Saturday

If you listen to some of the comments made by the players there was something definetly wrong !!

The players are not as bad as how they played on the Saturday , I do not believe this is a true refelection of where the players are at

So what where they trying to achieve what were they trying to show,and if you look at how it has all panned out in the end, the outcome it seems has blown up in the players faces

Tanking is also now a Issue again

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Match fixing, more specifically when a competitor deliberately loses without gambling being involved

Jarred Rivers said they didn't care.

So does anyone know what the hell is going on as a supporter Id love the true explanation of what is happening, to my club wouldnt you?

I agree! It seems a bizarre set of circumstances. I can't believe the players set out to make a statement to the Football Club. If that was the case then they are very misguided which means you have the completely wrong leadership group leading the players.

I however cannot not believe this could possibly be the case.No playing group could be that stupid and lacking in character therefore I don't belive it is possible.

What seems to be clear is that the players have some issues with the administration. I am totally befuddled at this point in time.

What could these insurmountable issues be? Can anybody offer up any ideas?????

It is possible there is an interference issue(this is my best attempt at a guess) Interference in what?

Maybe they aren't getting paid on time? That would be an issue? Racial problems??

Is there anyone "In the Know" out in Demonland that can shed any light on this as I don't have a clue as to what is going on?

[Diablo Deemon 220]

that is some of the most convoluted circumstances I've ever heard

[gOLLy 401]

Same as what last week was telling "SOME" of us in here. But we were ridiculed. Maybe the ghosts are jumping around now.

[Guest hangon007]

I agree! It seems a bizarre set of circumstances. I can't believe the players set out to make a statement to the Football Club. If that was the case then they are very misguided which means you have the completely wrong leadership group leading the players.

I however cannot not believe this could possibly be the case.No playing group could be that stupid and lacking in character therefore I don't belive it is possible.

What seems to be clear is that the players have some issues with the administration. I am totally befuddled at this point in time.

What could these insurmountable issues be? Can anybody offer up any ideas?????

It is possible there is an interference issue(this is my best attempt at a guess) Interference in what?

Maybe they aren't getting paid on time? That would be an issue? Racial problems??

Is there anyone "In the Know" out in Demonland that can shed any light on this as I don't have a clue as to what is going on?

Are you serious or are you taking the pi$$ ... mate the problem is all around you. But it wont listen.

[Demon Stalwart 255]

What the hell is going on with the Melbourne FootballClub !

If you listen to  on the couch tonight you would have to wonder as a supporter what the hell is going on 

What was the agenda of the players on Saturday 

If you listen to some of the comments made by the players there was something definetly wrong !!

The players are not as bad as how they played on the Saturday , I do not believe this  is a true refelection of where the players are at 

So what where they trying to achieve what were they trying to show,and if you look at how it has all panned out in the end, the outcome it seems has blown up in the players faces 

Tanking is also now a Issue again

I agree! It seems a bizarre set of circumstances. I can't believe the players set out to make a statement to the Football Club. If that was the case then they are very misguided which means you have the completely wrong leadership group leading the players.

I however cannot not believe this could possibly be the case.No playing group could be that stupid and lacking in character therefore I don't belive it is possible.

What seems to be clear is that the players have some issues with the administration. I am totally befuddled at this point in time.

What could these insurmountable issues be? Can anybody offer up any ideas?????

It is possible there is an interference issue(this is my best attempt at a guess) Interference in what?

Maybe they aren't getting paid on time? That would be an issue? Racial problems??

Is there anyone "In the Know" out in Demonland that can shed any light on this as I don't have a clue as to what is going on?

Yep Im also totally confused 

Also in the discussion was that the players let their feelings known 

Also Garry Lyon was discussed and talk about him  agreeing  to get involved  but with conditions 

I believe they said he may be the next Pres not sure on this as I stepped out the room but that was what I was told

Also Lyon had something to do with the change in the decision 

Id just love answers thats All From the Club from the Coaching dept and most of allfrom the PLAYERS!!!!!!!

[Jaded No More 68,975]

It's sickening and worrying that once again this club seems to be falling apart at the seams. When will all this pathetic infighting end?

[Striker475 696]

I hate to say it, but by the sounds of it we need an Eddie.

Yes, we love to hate him, but he completely turned the Filth around and both united the factions as well as removing those that wouldn't unite.

[Diablo Deemon 220]

What is this conspiracy that got the playing group so offside

What is this massive issue that's festered.

[Choko 493]

I hate to say it, but by the sounds of it we need an Eddie.

Yes, we love to hate him, but he completely turned the Filth around and both united the factions as well as removing those that wouldn't unite.

We have an Eddie. His name's Jim. Unfortunately, Jim has to be concerned with things far more important than football.

[Nasher 33,617]

We have an Eddie. His name's Jim. Unfortunately, Jim has to be concerned with things far more important than football.

Should Jim be the President then?

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,297]

It just seems to get more bizarre the more you think about. Didn't Caro write an article that the players performance was somehow linked to unrest with the administration( haven't read it, just what I have heard). Now, 2 things would have been clear to the playing group by Friday night/ Saturday morning. 1, Schwab was on the verge of getting the axe and 2, DB was on the verge of a 1 possibly 2 yr extension! They then proceed to put it the worst performance of any team in the history of the game.....WTF is going on inside the walls of our club??

[mmc 18]

it seems to me, given brad miller (really, brad miller?) and james mcdonald's complaints before they left, that the club had placed too much of an emphasis on youth and had treated its senior leftovers from the daniher era with less respect than the players thought they deserved. at the end of the day, what ever truth there may be in that, the players are played to play football. it is not their problem who is in charge of the club's administration. like someone in the media said, do we have a case of the tail wagging the dog?

[Clanger King 9]

Free agency is going to bury Melbourne once and for all. What player will what to play for a club like us? I really think this will set the football club back a long time. The board needed to get rid of all the problems and it sounds like CS and CC are problems. Very scared about our future.

[Choko 493]

Should Jim be the President then?

Did you watch the presser? I was gutted watching him. I know the circumstances were regretful, but I thought he looked like a pale imitation of himself.

Only Jim and the Board know whether he should be Pres. He still may be the best we have. But he should stop immediately if it's inhibiting his health.

[Harrisonrules 273]

What the hell is going on with the Melbourne Football Club !

If you listen to on the couch tonight you would have to wonder as a supporter what the hell is going on

What was the agenda of the players on Saturday

If you listen to some of the comments made by the players there was something definetly wrong !!

The players are not as bad as how they played on the Saturday , I do not believe this is a true refelection of where the players are at

So what where they trying to achieve what were they trying to show,and if you look at how it has all panned out in the end, the outcome it seems has blown up in the players faces

Tanking is also now a Issue again

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Match fixing, more specifically when a competitor deliberately loses without gambling being involved

Jarred Rivers said they didnt care

So does anyone Know what the hell is going on as a supporter Id love the true explanation of what is happening, to my club wouldnt you?

Don't worry that's history. The problems are not insurmountable and mature people work through these things. Our Board is mature. The press are not they thrive on the smell of anything. By Saturday the whole world will have turned 5 more times and the press will be giddy on their next fix. You may disagree with my opinion but whatever the process, the right decision has been made. I'm looking forward the a bruising game with the Blues.

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

it seems to me, given brad miller (really, brad miller?) and james mcdonald's complaints before they left, that the club had placed too much of an emphasis on youth and had treated its senior leftovers from the daniher era with less respect than the players thought they deserved. at the end of the day, what ever truth there may be in that, the players are played to play football. it is not their problem who is in charge of the club's administration. like someone in the media said, do we have a case of the tail wagging the dog?

But that is a "Dammed if you do & Dammed if you don't" scenario.. The Daniher era was over, and the club had to move on.

But yes this team must sort out its issues before Free Agency. We still can, as long as we sort it out now (This week, next week & over summer)

[Bang Bang Bang 5,839]

Anyone watch One Week at a Time?

So frustrating hearing those buffoons vent their spleen.

Loved how Wallsy said "Ignore their average losing margin of 66 points for a minute, they've still won 7.5 games"

Then almost seemed to take the credit for Brisbane's era of dominance.