"Don't go to the snow, come see Scully" - Sheedy

[Pates 9,625]

This talk of revenge and physical harm might feel good but it's sheer stupidity. Don't get mad, get even. Just win the game by as much as possible, and restrict Scully's influence to about what it was last year when he played for us... very little.

Can't we do both? Be mad and lay him out with a heavy bump (not saying belt him unfairly), and get even with GWS by beating them.

[BIG JIM 508]

BRING IT ON

THEY ARE A JOKE OF A CLUB AND THE DEMONS MUST SHOW NOTHING LESS THEN 4 QUARTERS OF HARD CONTESTED FOOTBALL

TIME TO PLAY LIKE DEMONS AND SMASH THIS FAKE,PLASTIC NO HISTORY BUNCH OF HORSE [censored] AND SEND THEM BACK TO HELL.

GO THE MIGHTY DEMONS

[old dee 23,505]

A mate of mine is a GWS Captain's Club member - essentially an inner sanctum GWS coterie containing about 20-25 corporate partners.

He has invited me to several functions, most recently one at which John Quinn (Head of Sports Science) and Alan McConnell (Head of Development) spoke - this was only a fortnight ago.

In short, I was very impressed. John Quinn has a brilliant CV and he appears to be very well respected in this area. Spoke extremely well too. I was astonished at how scientific the game is at AFL level - it was clear we were simply miles off the pace prior to the new regime entering the fold (ie, Neeld, Misson and Craig).

John Quinn gave a fantastic presentation - no one wanted it to finish. Following it, my one take out was that, as supporters on the outer, we literally have no idea what goes on with match day considerations/game plans etc - it's literally laughable the gulf between the analysis of the internet keyboard heroes here (including me) and the actual inner sanctum of a club.

Anyway, I digress.

The GWS appear to be a professional outfit. They have come a long way in a short time in a region that is not particularly well disposed to the code. They have recruited tough, young, talented players - arguably unlike us. It's somewhat ironic that they took our number one draft pick.

Don't get me wrong - I hope we pump the bejeezus outta them this weekend. But I don't wish them heaps of ill will. They're just another struggling sports team trying to find relevance in a region which isn't really giving them a natural leg up.

The other thing I've learnt from attending these events is that Sheedy is a bloody legend. I used to hate him. I now think he's a great speaker and motivator - in short, a legend of the game.

At the time I thought the MFC was absolutely inspired in appointing Bailey. I now think we missed a great opportunity when we overlooked Sheedy - I think our list would be in much better shape now had we given him the gig 5 years ago.

That said, I'm stoked we have Neeld now. This decision, I believe with absolutely certainty, was the correct one.

Me too Ron.

The guy has forgotten more than most of on Demonland know

[Bang Na Demon 152]

If Viney is not worth pick 2-4 or thereabouts which considering I've heard the words 'lacks acceleration' assigned to him, he may well not, why not let them have him? We already have Jones, Moloney and Trengove in that catergory

[old dee 23,505]

BRING IT ON

THEY ARE A JOKE OF A CLUB AND THE DEMONS MUST SHOW NOTHING LESS THEN 4 QUARTERS OF HARD CONTESTED FOOTBALL

TIME TO PLAY LIKE DEMONS AND SMASH THIS FAKE,PLASTIC NO HISTORY BUNCH OF HORSE [censored] AND SEND THEM BACK TO HELL.

GO THE MIGHTY DEMONS

No they are not Big Jim.

They have Old iron guts sheedy and a lot of good people around him.

They are not fools.

Having said that I agree

Lets give em hell

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

More Viney talk.

Sweet.

[Guest bluey]

I hope our President says nothing.

Action speaks far louder than words...Win.

Surely we couldn't lose wyl, could we? hope there is a few spare seats on that plane if we do,...22 of them.

[BIG JIM 508]

A mate of mine is a GWS Captain's Club member - essentially an inner sanctum GWS coterie containing about 20-25 corporate partners.

He has invited me to several functions, most recently one at which John Quinn (Head of Sports Science) and Alan McConnell (Head of Development) spoke - this was only a fortnight ago.

In short, I was very impressed. John Quinn has a brilliant CV and he appears to be very well respected in this area. Spoke extremely well too. I was astonished at how scientific the game is at AFL level - it was clear we were simply miles off the pace prior to the new regime entering the fold (ie, Neeld, Misson and Craig).

John Quinn gave a fantastic presentation - no one wanted it to finish. Following it, my one take out was that, as supporters on the outer, we literally have no idea what goes on with match day considerations/game plans etc - it's literally laughable the gulf between the analysis of the internet keyboard heroes here (including me) and the actual inner sanctum of a club.

Anyway, I digress.

The GWS appear to be a professional outfit. They have come a long way in a short time in a region that is not particularly well disposed to the code. They have recruited tough, young, talented players - arguably unlike us. It's somewhat ironic that they took our number one draft pick.

Don't get me wrong - I hope we pump the bejeezus outta them this weekend. But I don't wish them heaps of ill will. They're just another struggling sports team trying to find relevance in a region which isn't really giving them a natural leg up.

The other thing I've learnt from attending these events is that Sheedy is a bloody legend. I used to hate him. I now think he's a great speaker and motivator - in short, a legend of the game.

At the time I thought the MFC was absolutely inspired in appointing Bailey. I now think we missed a great opportunity when we overlooked Sheedy - I think our list would be in much better shape now had we given him the gig 5 years ago.

That said, I'm stoked we have Neeld now. This decision, I believe with absolutely certainty, was the correct one.

Sorry ron but to hear a fellow demon talk about GWS like this make's me sick.

Make no mistake they are the enemy and always will be i hope they FAIL fullstop.

First they take our number 1 pick after only 2 years

Now they are bidding on Viney our FS because sheedy is a RAT.

GWS=ENEMY.

[daisycutter 29,343]

A mate of mine is a GWS Captain's Club member - essentially an inner sanctum GWS coterie containing about 20-25 corporate partners.

He has invited me to several functions, most recently one at which John Quinn (Head of Sports Science) and Alan McConnell (Head of Development) spoke - this was only a fortnight ago.

In short, I was very impressed. John Quinn has a brilliant CV and he appears to be very well respected in this area. Spoke extremely well too. I was astonished at how scientific the game is at AFL level - it was clear we were simply miles off the pace prior to the new regime entering the fold (ie, Neeld, Misson and Craig).

John Quinn gave a fantastic presentation - no one wanted it to finish. Following it, my one take out was that, as supporters on the outer, we literally have no idea what goes on with match day considerations/game plans etc - it's literally laughable the gulf between the analysis of the internet keyboard heroes here (including me) and the actual inner sanctum of a club.

Anyway, I digress.

The GWS appear to be a professional outfit. They have come a long way in a short time in a region that is not particularly well disposed to the code. They have recruited tough, young, talented players - arguably unlike us. It's somewhat ironic that they took our number one draft pick.

Don't get me wrong - I hope we pump the bejeezus outta them this weekend. But I don't wish them heaps of ill will. They're just another struggling sports team trying to find relevance in a region which isn't really giving them a natural leg up.

The other thing I've learnt from attending these events is that Sheedy is a bloody legend. I used to hate him. I now think he's a great speaker and motivator - in short, a legend of the game.

At the time I thought the MFC was absolutely inspired in appointing Bailey. I now think we missed a great opportunity when we overlooked Sheedy - I think our list would be in much better shape now had we given him the gig 5 years ago.

That said, I'm stoked we have Neeld now. This decision, I believe with absolutely certainty, was the correct one.

Geez, you've just given Stevens his next story - the lazy plagiarizing b*****d

[H_T 3,032]

Yeah of course - I'm not saying that there's evidentiary value in what Ralph has said.

All I'm saying is that if GWS have promised to bid for Viney, that would be clear evidence of draft tampering in my opinion.

If they haven't promised then it's a non-issue. It would just be disgraceful journalism to allege a statement of fact that is completely false.

They haven't promised. It's Ralphy at his best, Scoop.

[Deers 202]

GWS ain't the enemy.

I think it was an inspired move to house a franchise in a booming region of the country, thriving with new citizens.

I don't hate the Giants. They'll go good. Pity for them is that we will always be better.

[DEE fence 4,925]

Am amused by the hate for Sheedy, doing his job, stirring the pot, have met him a few times and find him quite likeable and never seriously heard him diss MFC, only ever as a wind up. I loathe Essendon but never this bloke, I get rabid about Long, Lloyd and Fletcher but sheeds? I thought he bought memberships at every victorian club?

[Hatchman 539]

Ahh good old optimism.

I think we'll get our arse kicked personally, this would be a very Melbourne like thing to do

[mauriesy 7,160]

Can't we do both? Be mad and lay him out with a heavy bump (not saying belt him unfairly), and get even with GWS by beating them.

As soon as you lose sight of the primary intent, which is winning the ball, you lose the game.

One minor overstepping of the mark and someone will end up being reported. Scully's not worth it.

[Hatchman 539]

Can't believe some people don't want Scully harmed???

Are you kidding me this little mercenary needs to be smashed. He lied to us all along.

[Biffen 12,842]

Am amused by the hate for Sheedy, doing his job, stirring the pot, have met him a few times and find him quite likeable and never seriously heard him diss MFC, only ever as a wind up. I loathe Essendon but never this bloke, I get rabid about Long, Lloyd and Fletcher but sheeds? I thought he bought memberships at every victorian club?

Still needs a smack in the head.

[beelzebub 23,200]

Still needs a smack in the head.

i probably shouldnt have laughed reading that....but I did !!! lol

[Carrot Top 947]

I really can't stand this mob....

With what they did to us last year re Scully, and now look like shafting us again , by forcing us to take Viney with a high draft pick.

If I was Melbourne president I'd make a phone call to them , just to say, look you really hurt us last year,all we ask is if you could refrain from this viney nomination as a sign of respect, otherwise it's gloves off, and we will stop at nothing to bring pain to you at every opportunity.

We would have done exactly the same thing to them if the situations were reversed. If I was running GWS I'd laugh at a phone call like that.

[Footynut 302]

Well this is left field but I think Schwab could do worse than to 'poach' Sheedy next year to be our spokesperson. We could do with a spruiker who talks trash and puts on a front for club pride. That would let Neeldy get on with the footy out of the spotlight. Ultimate slap back in the face of GWS and the AFL take Sheedy from under their nose.

[Dr. Gonzo 23,725]

I see this game as win/win - we either win and stick it up Sheedy & $cully or we lose and all but ensure we finish below GWS getting a step closer to securing Viney with a second round pick.

I couldn't really care if we lost against the new franchise teams this year, would much rather beat North at Docklands later in the year.

PS - just checked our fixture, we only play 3 more games against Vic sides for the rest of the year, Tigers, North & Saints, the rest are all against interstate sides. This is the thing I hate most about the FIXture is that while other clubs get to maintain their traditional rivalries and play more often against their Victorian foes we are relegated to playing the likes of Freo, Port & Brisbane more often and the lower ranked Vic clubs like North & Saints. Takes some of the passion out of the game and the games at the G against these clubs are less enjoyable due to the lack of banter in the crowd and atmosphere created by two sets of supporters and a 40-50K crowd instead of a 15-25K crowd.

[Demon2 58]

give them a call.......are you serious....like someone said they already don't respect us.....but yeah lets call them and say..please leave us alone..please...for F's sake....

we just kick their ass and not bat an eyelid....

[Dr. Gonzo 23,725]

If we lose, we are tanking.

We are not tanking - we will not lose.

Dees by 40 points.

You haven't caught any GWS games over the last month or so?

[Range Rover 1,935]

I'm looking forward to getting a close up view at some these disgruntled youngsters we'll have a crack at poaching.

Let's get there en masse and get Jonno Patton listening to the roar of the Melbourne faithful as Mitch Clark clunks some big grabs.

The big lad might start getting some 'ideas'.

[Hannibal 5,814]

I loathe Essendon but never this bloke

Each to their own. I've hated Sheedy's guts for 30 years. The guy makes my skin crawl.

[Footynut 302]

If Viney is not worth pick 2-4 or thereabouts which considering I've heard the words 'lacks acceleration' assigned to him, he may well not, why not let them have him? We already have Jones, Moloney and Trengove in that catergory

Yes because Moloney is a gun...seriously...Viney is the next Selwood...