Everyone Stand Up And Applaud Mark Neeld

[Mgdee 322]

"Just adapting to the way we want to play - if we can get 22 players doing that, then I think we can be a good side"

Interesting comment from Blease.

Does this mean that this year we did not have 22 players "buying in".

[Nasher 33,617]

"Just adapting to the way we want to play - if we can get 22 players doing that, then I think we can be a good side"

Interesting comment from Blease.

Does this mean that this year we did not have 22 players "buying in".

Wasn't it obvious? Jumper numbers 15 and 22 spring to mind immediately.

[jnrmac 20,154]

Wasn't it obvious? Jumper numbers 15 and 22 spring to mind immediately.

And 36.

[The Big Ticket 94]

I like his honesty.

[Maybe next year 170]

Those intent on laying the blame on Neeld, and saying certain players have been hard done by, should read what is a refreshing and candid interview with Blease here

Blease's shift in attitude this year was apparent. It was clear. And as a result of "buying in" and improving his football, he was rewarded with a contract.

Those refusing to buy-in are on the outer for a reason

Agree that was an interesting quote. What I found equally as interesting is that he is "trying to build a good relationship" with the coach. Surely after 12 months and with everything that has happened to the club, he should have a good relationship rather than "trying"; especially if he has a good one with Craig.

Don't get me wrong I think these players have probably had it too easy over the years but I am scared Neeld is not warming to the players. Of course one way of fixing this is sacking those players (what is that impact I wonder?)

[DeeZee 7,445]

Neelds will build his team his way, it's the only way to seriously challenge for ultimate success

[Ouch! 2,266]

Don't get me wrong I think these players have probably had it too easy over the years but I am scared Neeld is not warming to the players. Of course one way of fixing this is sacking those players (what is that impact I wonder?)

I don't really care if Neeld or the players are warming to each other, so long as the players respect him, and buy in to the game plan. I don't think that many players would have 'warmed' to Northy, Allan Jeans, Pagan etc. but I am positive that their players respected them, trusted the game plan and they got results.

After this trade period I am pretty certain that there will be no doubt with who is left, ... and the phrase 'Buy In' will be not required any more.

[Gippsland Dee 367]

Had a cushy job at a successful club. Could have stayed there for a few more years. Could have chosen an easier option like Adelaide or St Kilda but no he came to the basket case that was/is the MFC and has staked his entire fledgling coaching career on turning around the Titanic.

He's been prepared to put self-satisfied noses out of joint, sack ineffectual leaders, drop soft no. 1 draft picks and most importantly completely dismantle a useless game plan that would have seen us fold under the first sign of trouble in a final.

And he's prepared to get flogged week-in week-out, enduring the inevitable calls for his sacking by supporters fearful of change, in order to get the job done.

Hard as f..!k this bloke and I for one stand up and applaud him for having the cojones to put his own future in the game on the line in order to turn this joint into what for most of the past 47 years it has only ever been masquerading as ... and that's a football club.

I'm backing him in come hell or high water.

Agree with you 100% RR

[ILLDieADemon 804]

Does anyone know about these meetings that Don McLardy and the coaching staff were having with the members during the season about where we're heading into the future?

I heard Don speak of them during a interview on SEN a few months back.

Did anyone on here go to one of them? I am very interested in what was said.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Agree that was an interesting quote. What I found equally as interesting is that he is "trying to build a good relationship" with the coach. Surely after 12 months and with everything that has happened to the club, he should have a good relationship rather than "trying"; especially if he has a good one with Craig.

Don't get me wrong I think these players have probably had it too easy over the years but I am scared Neeld is not warming to the players. Of course one way of fixing this is sacking those players (what is that impact I wonder?)

the best coaches have the players coming to them, not the Coach going to the player... that is tail wagging dog.

Players should have a bit of fear & respect for the power of a Coach.

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

Agree that was an interesting quote. What I found equally as interesting is that he is "trying to build a good relationship" with the coach. Surely after 12 months and with everything that has happened to the club, he should have a good relationship rather than "trying"; especially if he has a good one with Craig.

Don't get me wrong I think these players have probably had it too easy over the years but I am scared Neeld is not warming to the players. Of course one way of fixing this is sacking those players (what is that impact I wonder?)

Blease probably didn't have a 'good relationship' with the Neeld if he wasn't fully embracing the new program. Trying to build one now.

As Oucher said they don't have to be friends but the players need to respect the coach which I imagine is part of the buying in process

Neeld is the answer.