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Malthouse....the conundrum

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Where do you think Mickey will end up for 2012 94 members have voted

  1. 1. Possible new club for MM

    • Melbourne
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    • Scraggers
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    • Crows
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    • Stkilda
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    • Remain with Filth for year
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    • Stand out for a year
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    • Carlton
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    • NFI
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    • Richmond
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Question re trade week. Melbourne has resigned most of it young players, can those player still be traded come trade week.?

Ie does signing them make it look like we want them and increase there value a bit?.

There is a 'rule' that you cannot trade a plyer you just re-signed - the Chris Heffernan rule.

But it is a rule that the player can 'waive.'

However, why they would want to go after signing that is not clear, and the club would also be silly to gamble that they could 'force' a player to leave so soon after comitting to said player.

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    My only point of all this is the silence is deafening. If we get MM ..great..If we get some other worthy coach ( or combo ) great. I just want to see some backbone and determination instilled into the talent we have.

    But the Op was about the idea of almost not so much is he definitely coming to us ( by hook or crook ) but where in reality can he go ?

    If he stays at a coalface , then where ? there arent really many options and we loom large.

    It fascinates me that nothing is being said. It amuses me that Eddie has most of the media bluffed and gets them to leave Mick alone. Conversely not much is really being asked of Melbourne either, still we have been busy in other areas havent we..lol

    Little really about Adelaide or Dogs...but then who cares :rolleyes: Theres been more interest in a coach not going anywhere at StKilda than all of the other put together.

    Melb gets mentioned occasionally in despatches but only about this or that...not about any processes or B list potentials or even plan C's

    From a club that seemed to haemorage at any given moment...a club where everyone seemed to know 'something" we've become a club where everything is now under lock and key, under threat of pain ( or worse)

    M is not only for Melbourne...but for Mystery !! :) MM is for ..............................

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    Who knows who is the best assitant out there?

    If we don't get MM - the answer is simple.

    Get the most fearsome assistant as head coach and surround him with IP from Collingwood, StKilda, WCE, Hawthorn and/or Geelong.

    Neeld may be great, or he might be 2011's Dean Bailey.

    Neeld is not the point. I'm not in a position to really know, but I've made the assumption he is the next best after Malthouse.

    My worry is that we won't get Malthouse, and the next best will already be taken.

    2nd best might also be gone, and then we'd end up with the 3rd best.

    You can replace "best" with "most fearsome" if you like.

    IP from the best clubs is ideal, but bringing in assistants will be just like bringing in a head coach - don't want to wait too long.

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    IP from the best clubs is ideal, but bringing in assistants will be just like bringing in a head coach - don't want to wait too long.

    Mid October is not late enough to make it impossible to poach assistants.

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    so much seems to revolve around waiting for others to finish :rolleyes::)

    Come 5 pm Oct 1... its FLinders St all change !! We just mightnt see it officialy for a few days after.

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    so much seems to revolve around waiting for others to finish :rolleyes::)

    Come 5 pm Oct 1... its FLinders St all change !! We just mightnt see it officialy for a few days after.

    BB if it is to be MM I think the deal is already done.

    We either have MM right now and we are waiting for October 3rd

    or we are looking at other people.

    With every passing day and no coach announced suggests to me it is MM and we are waiting for the Pies to finish their year.

    Mick knows what he wants to do, I can see no reason why he would be waiting for the season to finish to make a decision.

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    BB if it is to be MM I think the deal is already done.

    We either have MM right now and we are waiting for October 3rd

    or we are looking at other people.

    With every passing day and no coach announced suggests to me it is MM and we are waiting for the Pies to finish their year.

    Mick knows what he wants to do, I can see no reason why he would be waiting for the season to finish to make a decision.

    Knows what he wants to do....or already knows what he's going to be doing!??

    I think you're onto something here Old Dee. I'm not sure it's a contract with us as i have no idea.

    However, i noticed from about 2 weeks ago he seemed VERY relaxed. Even after the huge loss to the Cats. This could mean he's just comfortable with the way things are heading going into the finals. But i'm not so sure.

    Just seems like he knows what lies ahead and he's relaxed about all of it. Like the monkey's off his back with regard to his future role.

    This could also just as easily be him coming to terms with a stint at the filth as Director and/or a media stint for 2012 or whatever.

    But something appears to have gone down 'future wise' for him as his persona has had a 'very relaxed' change IMO.

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    BB if it is to be MM I think the deal is already done.

    We either have MM right now and we are waiting for October 3rd

    or we are looking at other people.

    With every passing day and no coach announced suggests to me it is MM and we are waiting for the Pies to finish their year.

    Mick knows what he wants to do, I can see no reason why he would be waiting for the season to finish to make a decision.

    If MM is coming to MFC and the deal has already been agreed upon, I am absolutely [censored] amazed that it's remained/kept a secret for so long.

    It must have been a phone call or a quick nod, wink or whatever! Just hard to believe that all this silence is at all possible..

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    Knows what he wants to do....or already knows what he's going to be doing!??

    I think you're onto something here Old Dee. I'm not sure it's a contract with us as i have no idea.

    However, i noticed from about 2 weeks ago he seemed VERY relaxed. Even after the huge loss to the Cats. This could mean he's just comfortable with the way things are heading going into the finals. But i'm not so sure.

    Just seems like he knows what lies ahead and he's relaxed about all of it. Like the monkey's off his back with regard to his future role.

    This could also just as easily be him coming to terms with a stint at the filth as Director and/or a media stint for 2012 or whatever.

    But something appears to have gone down 'future wise' for him as his persona has had a 'very relaxed' change IMO.

    Good call, Rusty. Gotta agree with those comments.

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    If MM is coming to MFC and the deal has already been agreed upon, I am absolutely [censored] amazed that it's remained/kept a secret for so long.

    It must have been a phone call or a quick nod, wink or whatever! Just hard to believe that all this silence is at all possible..

    There may only be 4 people involved.

    Mick, His Manager, Garry L and Don M

    Mick tells them any leaks and I go on national TV and say it is not true and I walk.

    You only have to look at Garry he would not tell his Mother.

    Unlikely but not impossible!

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    BB if it is to be MM I think the deal is already done.

    We either have MM right now and we are waiting for October 3rd

    or we are looking at other people.

    With every passing day and no coach announced suggests to me it is MM and we are waiting for the Pies to finish their year.

    Mick knows what he wants to do, I can see no reason why he would be waiting for the season to finish to make a decision.

    Old dee, you may hove noticed I didnt say we were waiting to deccide ( or indeed others) , just to see the realisation of previous accords ;)

    its got that air about it.

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    Old dee, you may hove noticed I didnt say we were waiting to deccide ( or indeed others) , just to see the realisation of previous accords ;)

    its got that air about it.

    I agree with you BB I was just making a comment on what I thought.

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    I agree with you BB I was just making a comment on what I thought.

    Its really quite bizarre, like were in some sort of twilight zone ( I realise some would have me in one already )

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    Its really quite bizarre, like were in some sort of twilight zone ( I realise some would have me in one already )

    don't worry BB you have me for company.

    Not that it helps you a lot.

    But it is wierd.

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    Its a little strange for sure. One of my bro-law is staying currently with us ( more filth..lol ) but makes for interesting footy discussions. ( A lot of patronising.but a bit of talk too lol )

    He doesnt see it as far fetched at all. I know I knw.. Bubs brother in law says so so its a goer !! I realise its only our opinions but considering we come from differiung corners the b-i-l makes for a good sounding board

    An idea was raised.A wotif. The idea suggested was its a done deal. The clubs have spoken on the quiet to major journos and said.. look. When the GF is over we'll give you the word and you can let fly with your typewriters. Dont tow the line and youll get very little for some time.

    I keep coming back in my thoughts to what we're seeing. Its nothing. Its like the notion of the subject doesnt even exist :huh:

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    Its a little strange for sure. One of my bro-law is staying currently with us ( more filth..lol ) but makes for interesting footy discussions. ( A lot of patronising.but a bit of talk too lol )

    He doesnt see it as far fetched at all. I know I knw.. Bubs brother in law says so so its a goer !! I realise its only our opinions but considering we come from differiung corners the b-i-l makes for a good sounding board

    An idea was raised.A wotif. The idea suggested was its a done deal. The clubs have spoken on the quiet to major journos and said.. look. When the GF is over we'll give you the word and you can let fly with your typewriters. Dont tow the line and youll get very little for some time.

    I keep coming back in my thoughts to what we're seeing. Its nothing. Its like the notion of the subject doesnt even exist :huh:

    Expect nothing on the MFC for the next 48 hours BB

    The media will go in Freo orgasm now.

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    Expect nothing on the MFC for the next 48 hours BB

    The media will go in Freo orgasm now.

    Already hot, sweaty and breathing very heavy in Perth.

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    Just mentioned on AFL teams by Liam Pickering that MM is long into negotiations with a TV network about a role next year.

    Hope this is not true as it would obviously mean he isnt going to coach us

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    I'm not too sure what you're alluding to there..

    Are you trying to say Malthouse is an M&M?

    You get in the bowl! :)

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    Just mentioned on AFL teams by Liam Pickering that MM is long into negotiations with a TV network about a role next year.

    Hope this is not true as it would obviously mean he isnt going to coach us

    Another smokescreen?

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    "i could really go a snack"

    more like she could really go a kick in the teeth. get it yourself you slack minga.

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    Just mentioned on AFL teams by Liam Pickering that MM is long into negotiations with a TV network about a role next year.

    Hope this is not true as it would obviously mean he isnt going to coach us

    lol...more diversionary tactics...Hey everyone...im over heeeeeeeeeeeeeeere !!!! :rolleyes:

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    Another smokescreen?

    Hope u r right DOF i really do.

    Wouldnt be nice if someone who new what was going on would put us out of our misery. But then again what would we talk about!!

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    I sense nothng can be said til after Oct 1

    its all as simple as Black and White :)

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    I sense nothng can be said til after Oct 1

    its all as simple as Black and White :)

    You have my vote BB

    Like your line there!

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