Barry Prendergast

[dee-luded 2,959]

talk for yourself dee-luded (and the good doc)

leave me and robbie out of your "we"

thankyou in advance

If Were not trying to budge it, to change IT,,, then were assisting IT...

[daisycutter 29,799]

blaming long time loyal supporters is just rubbish dl

winning more games will attract more 'grand-stander' type supporters but will not increase the 'quality' of supporters

the problems with the mfc (and there has/is been many) need to be sorted out by the mfc and not the supporters in general

it's a pointless argument that will lead you nowhere

[Range Rover 1,935]

I'm saying we all are a part of the Soft Environment,,, that spoils almost every player who comes to Melbourne.

We round off all the tenacious parts of the Hunters, and turn them out model choir boys.

This is a bizarre viewpoint. What do you want us all to do ... attend training sessions and scream at Cale Morton to HTFU from over the fence?

We pay our dues, attend games and occasionally write letters, phone the club and rant and rave on supporter websites. What more can we do??

Also, let's not make the mistake of consigning ALL of the past 47 years into the same basket of crapola. Okay we didn't win a flag, but there were at least some exciting times for Melbourne fans during the Northey, Daniher and even Balme eras.

The Bailey/Prendergast/Cameron 'era of ritual floggings' is another matter altogether ... and should be treated in isolation for the descent into hell that it was.

Edited April 22, 2012 by Range Rover

[dee-luded 2,959]

This is a bizarre viewpoint. What do you want us all to do ... attend training sessions and scream at Cale Morton to HTFU from over the fence?

We pay our dues, attend games and occasionally write letters, phone the club and rant and rave on supporter websites. What more can we do??

Also, let's not make the mistake of consigning ALL of the past 47 years into the same basket of crapola. Okay we didn't win a flag, but there were at least some exciting times for Melbourne fans during the Northey, Daniher and even Balme eras.

The Bailey/Prendergast/Cameron 'era of ritual floggings' is another matter altogether ... and should be treated in isolation for the descent into hell that it was.

Nothing so dramatic RR.

Just to think about how not to spoil them when they're just starting. Not to pump the tyres up undeservedly.

To be more vocally passionate @ games less polite clapping, & more Overt Cheering. Call a spade a spade, If they short step let 'Em Know it... Like when they deserve a Booing, let the individual know about a weak hearted effort. To stamp this sort of thing out.

We can do a lot IF were prepared to try to change the culture of the player, the playing group, & Us, the Club... Our Values re what we want a MFC Footballer to Be...

Only give the young ones boiled lollies, Until the can really play, then they can have a chocolate...

[dee-luded 2,959]

blaming long time loyal supporters is just rubbish dl

winning more games will attract more 'grand-stander' type supporters but will not increase the 'quality' of supporters

the problems with the mfc (and there has/is been many) need to be sorted out by the mfc and not the supporters in general

it's a pointless argument that will lead you nowhere

Obviously you don't want to see it, or you don't understand it.

We all contribute to a collective Environment, 'The Atmosphere' we create at games & anywhere we go to watch our Boys. We can give, to cheaply, the appreciation, the accolades, stilting the desire to improve, of our Young...

Yes they need encouragement,,,, but not, "Well done, you've made it Son". Heres an invitation to a cheap car,,,, my card...

The feel, in the atmosphere can subliminally 'Give Away' our pleasure, & if we give it 'too cheaply', the players will subconsciously recognise it. This can lead them to ease up mentally. Become satisfied too easily.

Changing the Clubs Culture can't be done by the Coach & footy dept alone. We all have to buy in & learn to understand a little.

Edited April 22, 2012 by dee-luded

[Guest Dr Who]

Mark Neeld, Neil Craig, Dave Misson, Todd Viney, Leigh Brown and Jade Rawlings all say hi.

it wont be long before your type are sticking knives into these blokes around here - its only a matter of time.

[Guest Dr Who]

Obviously you don't want to see it, or you don't understand it.

We all contribute to a collective Environment, 'The Atmosphere' we create at games & anywhere we go to watch our Boys. We can give to cheaply the appreciation, the accolades, stilting the desire to improve of our Young...

Yes they encouragement,,,, but not, "Well done, you've made it Son". Heres an invitation to a cheap car, my card...

The feel, in the atmosphere can subliminally 'Give Away' our pleasure, & if we give it 'too cheaply', the players will subconsciously recognise it. This can lead them to ease up mentally. Become satisfied too easily.

Changing the Clubs Culture can't be done by the Coach & footy dept alone. We all have to buy in & learn to understand a little.

Mate you are talking to deaf old ears - the kids have deserted us in droves (& have been for years) the "next generation" dont want to listen to their negativity.

Just continue to stay positive, support our CLUB, support our players, support our Footy department, support our Admin, support our board.

Should someone leave we will continue to wish them well (we will continue to support them as a sign they are welcome back anyday)

WE will not spread or support ignorant disrespectful rumours about ex-employees.

Cheers

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Obviously you don't want to see it, or you don't understand it.

We all contribute to a collective Environment, 'The Atmosphere' we create at games & anywhere we go to watch our Boys. We can give to cheaply the appreciation, the accolades, stilting the desire to improve of our Young...

Yes they encouragement,,,, but not, "Well done, you've made it Son". Heres an invitation to a cheap car, my card...

The feel, in the atmosphere can subliminally 'Give Away' our pleasure, & if we give it 'too cheaply', the players will subconsciously recognise it. This can lead them to ease up mentally. Become satisfied too easily.

Changing the Clubs Culture can't be done by the Coach & footy dept alone. We all have to buy in & learn to understand a little.

Mate I've read some crap on here but that takes the cake, are you on the juice?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Mate you are talking to deaf old ears - the kids have deserted us in droves (& have been for years) the "next generation" dont want to listen to their negativity.

Just continue to stay positive, support our CLUB, support our players, support our Footy department, support our Admin, support our board.

Should someone leave we will continue to wish them well (we will continue to support them as a sign they are welcome back anyday)

WE will not spread or support ignorant disrespectful rumours about ex-employees.

Cheers

It's not the posters on Demonland that have turned the young against supporting the club, IT'S THE 47 YEARS WITHOUT A FLAG.

Do you understand that or are you really that stupid?

[Lord Travis 10,763]

I look forward to when we abolish the draft and just let players choose what club they go to.

We'd have noone on the list then

[Guest Dr Who]

It's not the posters on Demonland that have turned the young against supporting the club, IT'S THE 47 YEARS WITHOUT A FLAG.

Do you understand that or are you really that stupid?

FYI - WE will not spread or support ignorant disrespectful rumours about ex-employees.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Mate I've read some crap on here but that takes the cake, are you on the juice?

O'J, I squeezed some fresh today... And lemon juice first thing every morning. They say, It's a good Tonic for a Liver !

As for your not able to get it, the brain cells may be fading, or gone. Or maybe you never have been able to Understand psychology.

[Guest Dr Who]

We'd have noone on the list then

Well we would definitely have to start showing them some respect.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

FYI - WE will not spread or support ignorant disrespectful rumours about ex-employees.

FYI nor will we by not accepting the truth of the situation that our recruiting has been sub standard and our current list is appalling.

Once you accept the reality of the situation Dr, you can do something about it, but if you don't you just keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

Our performance today was abysmal and it's not just a new game plan it's the fact we don't have the personal to implement it, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Do you really think young kids that support Melbourne will change because of a rumour that BP was sacked, not likely. It's more likely that they are smart enough to realise that he has stuffed up his job and they are glad he's gone.

You should really have a look at a game every now and then and maybe you'll come to the same realisation.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

O'J, I squeezed some fresh today... And lemon juice first thing every morning. They say, It's a good Tonic for a Liver !

As for your not able to get it, the brain cells may be fading, or gone. Or maybe you never have been able to Understand psychology.

Maybe I just have no respect for your Psychobabble. Each to his own.

I see you believe in Tonic as well, how charming and so very quaint.

[Guest Dr Who]

FYI nor will we by not accepting the truth of the situation that our recruiting has been sub standard and our current list is appalling.

Once you accept the reality of the situation Dr, you can do something about it, but if you don't you just keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

Our performance today was abysmal and it's not just a new game plan it's the fact we don't have the personal to implement it, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Do you really think young kids that support Melbourne will change because of a rumour that BP was sacked, not likely. It's more likely that they are smart enough to realise that he has stuffed up his job and they are glad he's gone.

You should really have a look at a game every now and then and maybe you'll come to the same realisation.

Absolute rubbish - if I had a choice of listening to the Carlton Football Club (clearly they dont think its our recruiting or they would never have employed our recruiting manager) or your continually clearly wrong negative rants. CFC is what I will listen too.

They (CFC) clearly see the big picture. I'm sure the MFC clearly see the big picture. But sadly some negative supporters cant.

Edited April 22, 2012 by Dr Who

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Absolute rubbish - if I had a choice of listening to the Carlton Football Club (clearly they dont think its our recruiting or they would never have employed our recruiting manager) or your continually clearly wrong negative rants. CFC is what I will listen too.

They (CFC) clearly see the big picture. I'm sure the MFC clearly see the big picture. But sadly some negative supporters cant.

Well FFS give everyone on here a break and go and listen to them, give them the benefit of your less than stimulating crap, my guess is they'll ask you to leave fairly quickly. Have you ever actually been to a game of AFL football?

[Guest Dr Who]

Well FFS give everyone on here a break and go and listen to them, give them the benefit of your less than stimulating crap, my guess is they'll ask you to leave fairly quickly. Have you ever actually been to a game of AFL football?

They (CFC) clearly see the big picture. I'm sure the MFC clearly see the big picture. But sadly some negative supporters cant.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Maybe I just have no respect for your Psychobabble. Each to his own.

I see you believe in Tonic as well, how charming and so very quaint.

I believe in Healthy Livers, Robbie.

[Range Rover 1,935]

It's enough to make you weep. Thanks Barry.

http://www.sportsnew...es-new-darling/

"I saw Darling play at the weekend and I was super-impressed. He can really play", said Carey.

His whole aim was to hit the pack hard, take the pack with him, and take the ball to ground for the smaller Eagles players ... He really crunches the pack, almost hurts himself every time - he attacks the footy as well as anyone as I have seen."

“He is a superstar in the making - he might even end up being better than Kennedy."

Edited May 8, 2012 by Range Rover

[binman 44,201]

It's enough to make you weep. Thanks Barry.

http://www.sportsnew...es-new-darling/

"I saw Darling play at the weekend and I was super-impressed. He can really play", said Carey.

His whole aim was to hit the pack hard, take the pack with him, and take the ball to ground for the smaller Eagles players ... He really crunches the pack, almost hurts himself every time - he attacks the footy as well as anyone as I have seen."

“He is a superstar in the making - he might even end up being better than Kennedy."

Nooooooooooooooo - please don't start this again. BP got it right. CFC got it right about BP. MFC didn't get it right about BP. Darling has no upside, Cook was all U18 AA and in 7 years time will repay BPs faith. We don't need another hero. We don't need to know the way home. Please mods shut it down before i go crazy.

[Sir Why You Little 37,242]

It's enough to make you weep. Thanks Barry.

http://www.sportsnew...es-new-darling/

"I saw Darling play at the weekend and I was super-impressed. He can really play", said Carey.

His whole aim was to hit the pack hard, take the pack with him, and take the ball to ground for the smaller Eagles players ... He really crunches the pack, almost hurts himself every time - he attacks the footy as well as anyone as I have seen."

“He is a superstar in the making - he might even end up being better than Kennedy."

Yes. I heard Carey make that statement.

Thanks Baz...Thanks.

[jackaub 1,402]

Nooooooooooooooo - please don't start this again. BP got it right. CFC got it right about BP. MFC didn't get it right about BP. Darling has no upside, Cook was all U18 AA and in 7 years time will repay BPs faith. We don't need another hero. We don't need to know the way home. Please mods shut it down before i go crazy.

Seven years are you jojing the mfc will be out of business by then gessus dont you realise that teams no longer have the luxury of time The average AFL career is around 40 something games Clubs now have to rebuild and develop over very short time frames Seven Years OMG!

[daisycutter 29,799]

Seven years are you jojing the mfc will be out of business by then gessus dont you realise that teams no longer have the luxury of time The average AFL career is around 40 something games Clubs now have to rebuild and develop over very short time frames Seven Years OMG!

Ummmmm, think your sarcasm monitor needs a new battery Jack

[old dee 23,922]

Ummmmm, think your sarcasm monitor needs a new battery Jack

I will bring him one back from the USA DC they are very cheap over here.

If another 7 years is needed then we are cooked