Neil Craig keeping the lines open in Melbourne coaching role

An interesting article on Neil Craig.

I like his comment that time in the system doesn't produce good players; education and pushing them does.

Something I think we have missed recently.

I was at lunch in the Jim Stynes Room for the Richmond game. When I went to the lift Neil Craig and a young player were ahead of me. He stood back, put his arm in front of the player and said "Members first". That struck me as balance.

I might have spoilt the moment though when he asked "So, looking forward to a good game?"

"Nope. I'm looking forward to a win." He did give a wry smile.

Sat next to him at a Debt Demolition Dinner earlier this year.

Lovely bloke. We're lucky to have him. Confirmed to me in spades that this club is heading in the right direction.

It genuinely amazes me that not all supporters see this.

Very impressed when we got him, hopefully we can develop a culture similar to the Crows.

Yep. And it takes a little time. I Dont expect manifest changes to present til next season .

Hope he sticks around for a while .

Sat next to him at a Debt Demolition Dinner earlier this year.

Lovely bloke. We're lucky to have him. Confirmed to me in spades that this club is heading in the right direction.

It genuinely amazes me that not all supporters see this.

RB he could be JC in person.

I will believe when we win 8 games next year and no 10+ goal losses.

And not one minute earlier

RB he could be JC in person.

I will believe when we win 8 games next year and no 10+ goal losses.

And not one minute earlier

You're more easily sold than me. but I look forward to being proven wrong

You're more easily sold than me.

No you're not.

Have spoken to him a few times and he is a strong minded man. He is big on integrity and principle and will be a leading component of our club's culture change. He is very impressive with solid experience in many areas of football and sport generally.

Edited July 21, 201213 yr by Redleg

Why was Adelaide so bad last year?

He'd run his race at Adelaide, clearly. But look at the team he'd put together there. New coach and they're flying. He left Adelaide in good shape. Sound bloke. Not a genius like Blight but very consistent and decent. Good fit for trying to develop a good culture at Melbourne.

Why was Adelaide so bad last year?

They were clearly in a transition phase.

It shouldn't be missed that their drive up the ladder has come from some young players coming of age after showing glimpses of promise for some time.

The older players are only playing cameos.

The same thing has to happen at MFC.