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DeeZee
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1. Sacking Junior. ( Only real leader we have had since Neita)

2. Not recruiting Nic Nat. ( We are in desperate need of a superstar)

3. Picking Scully instead of Martin.( probably couldnt have foreseen this one)

4. Not convincing G.Lyon to coach us. ( The only one that couldve made something of us)

I reckon we would be a completely different team had these 4 factors worked out differently.

Do you think we would be getting smashed in the clearances if we had Nic Nat in the Ruck, Junior still as Captain , alongside Dustin Martin ?

and Gazza inspiring them every week?

Funny how only a handful of decisions, made by the club or key people like Scully and Lyon, can dramatically change the future of a club.

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    I go back to losing Scott Thompson, not giving enough game time to Jolly, keeping players like Brad Miller for too long, and then capping it off by giving our most loyal servant - Junior - the boot.

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    The curse continues....

    Im starting to believe in it......no joke.

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    Sacking Norm Smith.

    That is where it all started. In the modern era of football which began in the mid 60's with TV & advertising this club has been completely out of its depth.

    And as much as i hate to say it...clueless.

    This coach and football dept are our last chance i seriously believe.

    Bring on trade week. The season is going to be very painful.

    But as long as careers are ended soon i will back Neeld & Craig & Misson.

    Our captains are too young. But there is no one else to do it.

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    Im starting to believe in it......no joke.

    What you dont mention is what a farce the club is at board level

    we need a really strong no nonsence president and board

    Gee they again showed thsi week how weak they are

    The club across the board stands for nothing

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    I worry the captaincy will actually put extra pressure on two young players that offer a glimmer of hope.

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    We were getting things right with Barassi/Jordan. the fruits were there for Northey's team plus schwabby added a few interstate recruits to top of the list. But barassi/Jpordan had moved on then the Schwab recruiter took an job offer over the park & others went.

    The wheels stopped being renewed and we let it eek away. we had a good list through the '90's but not the off field & footy dept Nouse, to keep things tough & right.

    This is where a good CEO & President is Paramount.

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    What you dont mention is what a farce the club is at board level

    we need a really strong no nonsence president and board

    Gee they again showed thsi week how weak they are

    The club across the board stands for nothing

    So you still think we should associate with Energy Watch?
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    What you dont mention is what a farce the club is at board level

    we need a really strong no nonsence president and board

    Gee they again showed thsi week how weak they are

    The club across the board stands for nothing

    Actually . Our supporters base are weak ,short-sighted ,fickle and stupid.Our board is fine ,as are most of our picks .

    Our REAL fans are ,some of which are here ,are awesome ,loyal ,stuanch and maybe a bit masochistic .

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    So you still think we should associate with Energy Watch?

    No i want a committed board who actually do something these guys are part time players who want the prestige but not the problems

    The culture comes from where?

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    we have to get some stand out players

    we could have we chose not to

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    Actually . Our supporters base are weak ,short-sighted ,fickle and stupid.Our board is fine ,as are most of our picks .

    Our REAL fans are ,some of which are here ,are awesome ,loyal ,stuanch and maybe a bit masochistic .

    I ses so the REAL fans are the ones who make excuses on this site?

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    Yeah a superstar would be ideal. We will get lucky in that regard eventually just by probabilities as long as we dont fold beforehand.

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    We were getting things right with Barassi/Jordan. the fruits were there for Northey's team plus schwabby added a few interstate recruits to top of the list. But barassi/Jpordan had moved on then the Schwab recruiter took an job offer over the park & others went.

    The wheels stopped being renewed and we let it eek away. we had a good list through the '90's but not the off field & footy dept Nouse, to keep things tough & right.

    This is where a good CEO & President is Paramount.

    Hey mate the year is 2012wake up

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    Actually . Our supporters base are weak ,short-sighted ,fickle and stupid.Our board is fine ,as are most of our picks .

    Our REAL fans are ,some of which are here ,are awesome ,loyal ,stuanch and maybe a bit masochistic .

    Its for these loyal fans that the players have to show a bit of spirit for. The ones paying their wages through endless memberships.

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    We don't yet have the players, don't wish for Bailey, early days, hang in there.

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    I ses so the REAL fans are the ones who make excuses on this site?

    The ones that stay the course through thick and thin and continue to be positive .

    Knock the players if they are weak but 23 frees to 1 in a half makes it impossible to win a game .The result was decided by the umpires and the crowd by half time .I would give up if I had to play with those umpires.he players did well to keep chasing .

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    Hey mate the year is 2012wake up

    Jackaub, you sound like your just out of nappies.

    To understand the problem you have to understand what has taken place to identify the issues, in order to remedy them.

    Too many just think I'll have a crack & go nowhere.

    We had a fair list through the '90's & underperformed.

    We had a soft list since 1999ish & this has brought us to this point.

    We have no choice but to push on. This contested footy Idea is the soundest Idea I've seen since Balmy left us. Substance first before flashiness.

    IMO Mark Neeld is on the right track re the leadership issues, & the contested footy ways.

    Surely you can see that, even if your a bit young.

    There's No space & no where to hide out there in todays footy so you just have to get the hard ball. Everyone has to be a hard ball winner.

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    Jackaub, you sound like your just out of nappies.

    To understand the problem you have to understand what has taken place to identify the issues, in order to remedy them.

    Too many just think I'll have a crack & go nowhere.

    We had a fair list through the '90's & underperformed.

    We had a soft list since 1999ish & this has brought us to this point.

    We have no choice but to push on. This contested footy Idea is the soundest Idea I've seen since Balmy left us. Substance first before flashiness.

    IMO Mark Neeld is on the right track re the leadership issues, & the contested footy ways.

    Surely you can see that, even if your a bit young.

    There's No space & no where to hide out there in todays footy so you just have to get the hard ball. Everyone has to be a hard ball winner.

    I agree.

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    The ones that stay the course through thick and thin and continue to be positive .

    Knock the players if they are weak but 23 frees to 1 in a half makes it impossible to win a game .The result was decided by the umpires and the crowd by half time .I would give up if I had to play with those umpires.he players did well to keep chasing .

    the players also did well at coathangering the opposition too

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    No i want a committed board who actually do something these guys are part time players who want the prestige but not the problems

    The culture comes from where?

    Ok. I just wanted to clarify that.

    The Football Department will sort out the list. Sadly we cant sack 15-20 players at one time.

    Or can we? I think Mclardy is fine. Our footy Dept is still new. They will sort the choir boys out.

    Make James Magner the sole Captain.

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