Brad Green speaks on losing leadership role

[TonyMelb 7]

See article from HUN this afternoon. Also foxsports video:

Ex-Melbourne captain Brad Green speaks about losing leadership role

Brad's comments are pretty straight and good to hear him come out and say he still wants to be a positive presence around the club and to support the new leaders.

Bit disappointing to hear that the coach only spent a couple of minutes informing Brad he was being dropped from captaincy on the eve of the announcement of the two Jacks as co captains and that they have not had a chat since! Would have hoped the new senior coach would have picked up on the need to deal properly with the senior players after the way Junior was dealt with at the end of 2010 and Brad as Captain of the MFC in 2011should have had more than 5 minutes of the coaches time.

Timing is no doubt due to fact that Brad is appearing on behalf of the MFC this Thursday morning at a Bayside Breakfast along with Neil Craig and Jade Rawlings previewing the 2012 season. As the only one with any history with the MFC Brad is the one I would most want to hear from.

Brad Green is a quality guy and we spoke to him a few times during last year locally. He has always been very loyal to the MFC and he has our full support. As will the two Jacks as our new captains.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

See article from HUN this afternoon. Also foxsports video

Ex-Melbourne captain Brad Green speaks about losing leadership role

Brad's comments are pretty straight and good to hear him come out and say he still wants to be a positive presence around the club and to support the new leaders.

Bit disappointing to hear that the coach only spent a couple of minutes informing Brad he was being dropped from captaincy on the eve of the announcement of the two Jacks as co captains and that they have not had a chat since! Would have hoped the new senior coach would have picked up on the need to deal properly with the senior players after the way Junior was dealt with at the end of 2010 and Brad as Captain of the MFC in 2011should have had more than 5 minutes of the coaches time.

Timing is no doubt due to fact that Brad is appearing on behalf of the MFC this Thursday morning at a Bayside Breakfast along with Neil Craig and Jade Rawlings previewing the 2012 season. As the only one with any history with the MFC Brad is the one I would most want to hear from.

Brad Green is a quality guy and we spoke to him a few times during last year locally. He has always been very loyal to the MFC and he has our full support. As will the two Jacks as our new captains.

Well done Brad Green. You took it on the chin like a real man. However not being in the leadership group is unjust and unfair. Bad move by Mr Neeld.

[Demonsterative 3,020]

Somewhat insensitive by the coach and amateurish.

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

Maybe its time the players stop getting treated like babies and only get a 2 minute talk when they are dropped from the leadership group. All I'd expect from Neeld would be to outline the reason behind his decision and what he wants Green and company to do better. If that only took 2 minutes then so be it.

They had to get over the Junior thing and now Brad and co have to get over this.

[Guest Jackie]

I'd preferred it if he just shut up and do all his talking on the field.

[Biffen 12,943]

I agree with the decision 100%

I agree with the decision to oust Jnr

I agree with the whole new for old policy .

As for the way bad news has been delivered by our club.

I don't think there is a nice way to say it .

The important thing is it has been said.

Actions count-words do not .

The old leadership group can show the way onfield .

Green will be the professional he is paid to be .

I wish Jnr all the very best with his new mates.

Progress we wanted and progress we shall have .

[Biffen 12,943]

Somewhat insensitive by the coach and amateurish.

To the contrary-he is not here to make mates and play favourites with club stalwarts .

Amateurish is the best way to describe the attempted coup on CS .

Those associated with it have had the unnecessary burden of politics removed from them .

Good job too.

The slate is now clean.

Redemption awaits those that feel aggrieved .

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Quality stuff from Brad. He will go down as a club legend, so he need not be Captain this year.

That said, I would love to see Brad regain his 2010 form, secure AA selection and re-sign with the club for another couple of years. That's the sort of leadership we need from him this year.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

I heard Brad's interview. He is ok with it. Understands that it had to happen. 2011 was just not acceptable for the new coach. Brad has said he still wants to be a big part of 2012. Good on ya Brad. Once he runs out on the MCG with the crowd noise he will be fine.

Neeld has not been hired to be sensitive.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Amateurish is the best way to describe the attempted coup on CS .

Those associated with it have had the unnecessary burden of politics removed from them .

Good job too.

McLardy???

[DemonWA 3,933]

Maybe its time the players stop getting treated like babies

Im not a fan of this type of attitude, and it seems that ever since Neeld has taken over alot of people on here seem to have adopted it.

Sportsmen at the highest level will all say that a fair whack of the game is played between the ears, so i hope Neelds hard lined approach isnt effecting some of the older guys confidence, which could effect their on field performance too.

People used the job analogy for the scully situation, well what about for Brads? He's basically been demoted by a new boss who hasnt paid any respect to the job he had done for the club over the last 13 years.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Im not a fan of this type of attitude, and it seems that ever since Neeld has taken over alot of people on here seem to have adopted it.

Sportsmen at the highest level will all say that a fair whack of the game is played between the ears, so i hope Neelds hard lined approach isnt effecting some of the older guys confidence, which could effect their on field performance too.

People used the job analogy for the scully situation, well what about for Brads? He's basically been demoted by a new boss who hasnt paid any respect to the job he had done for the club over the last 13 years.

I see it as Neeld telling Brad to just go out there and play Football. If he takes marks, kicks goals and helps to set up other chances he will still be leading.

[Demon_spurs 1,846]

Lets just wait till the season begins...then maybe we might see who stands up and who falls over

[BAMF 4,349]

Im not a fan of this type of attitude, and it seems that ever since Neeld has taken over alot of people on here seem to have adopted it.

Sportsmen at the highest level will all say that a fair whack of the game is played between the ears, so i hope Neelds hard lined approach isnt effecting some of the older guys confidence, which could effect their on field performance too.

People used the job analogy for the scully situation, well what about for Brads? He's basically been demoted by a new boss who hasnt paid any respect to the job he had done for the club over the last 13 years.

I don't think Mark Neeld gives a damn about the past 13 years. That's what I like about him.

I love that Schwabby gets so involved and likes to drone on about our proud history. But I want the coach to be 100% present and future.

Brad is getting on. He needs to start focusing on his own game. He will be fighting for his spot this year. We have lots of mid size forwards.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

He's basically been demoted by a new boss who hasnt paid any respect to the job he had done for the club over the last 13 years.

He's been told like all players where the future is as Neeld sees it. He has two choices in regard that. He has accepted that he wants to be part of the future. Smart choice.

[Demonsterative 3,020]

I don't think Brad knows what his role is at the club. He'll continue to lead informally, if that's ok but I don't think he expects to be told if that is ok either.

I thought stucture, defined roles was the order of the FD. I would assume that goes beyond 120 minutes on the weekend

I hope the players learn to play for the coach and he can communicate before, during and after a match.

[rpfc 28,383]

I don't think Brad knows what his role is at the club. He'll continue to lead informally, if that's ok but I don't think he expects to be told if that is ok either.

I thought stucture, defined roles was the order of the FD. I would assume that goes beyond 120 minutes on the weekend

I hope the players learn to play for the coach and he can communicate before, during and after a match.

Funny you should say that, as Brad had a defined leadership role in 2011...

He will slot straight back into the side and impart his experience and knowledge as required, and get back to what he is comfortable with - getting the footy and kicking goals.

[demonoid 317]

Im not a fan of this type of attitude, and it seems that ever since Neeld has taken over alot of people on here seem to have adopted it.

Sportsmen at the highest level will all say that a fair whack of the game is played between the ears, so i hope Neelds hard lined approach isnt effecting some of the older guys confidence, which could effect their on field performance too.

People used the job analogy for the scully situation, well what about for Brads? He's basically been demoted by a new boss who hasnt paid any respect to the job he had done for the club over the last 13 years.

Can't say that we have enjoyed a great deal of success over the last 13 years. There is a saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I say if it's broke lets get in the mechanic.

[Sir Why You Little 37,033]

Can't say that we have enjoyed a great deal of success over the last 13 years. There is a saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I say if it's broke lets get in the mechanic.

Agree. The Footy Department has had a complete engine rebuild. We have to wait to see how well built and reliable that build is.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Can't say that we have enjoyed a great deal of success over the last 13 years. There is a saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I say if it's broke lets get in the mechanic.

Thank god we have isolated the reason for the lack success down to Brad Green. We should have delisted him. He is clearly a jinx.

[demonoid 317]

Thank god we have isolated the reason for the lack success down to Brad Green. We should have delisted him. He is clearly a jinx.

Was actually referring to the team as a whole and what neeld sees as the way forward to bringing a winning culture back to the club. If I don't have trust I don't have much. Will endeavour to be clearer in the future so as to avoid all those sentimentalists.

[BIG JIM 508]

Thanks brad

[Lutz 76]

Somewhat insensitive by the coach and amateurish.

Really..?

What do you want? Neeld to give him a cuddle and sit with him for a few hours?

Honestly, some people...

[Demonsterative 3,020]

Really..?

What do you want? Neeld to give him a cuddle and sit with him for a few hours

Honestly, some people...

No.

But nice try in putting words into my mouth

Hmmm. Some people

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

A change had to happen, and it's a shame that such a long term and loyal player in Green lost his spot in the leadership group. However, it is best for the club, and probably for Green's own footy. I'm sure he'll rebound and prove to his critics that he's not finished and still has some quality footy to play.