You missed the point.

Neeld's quote is not in reference to how the players spend their free time, and is in no way a "fail."

Only a fool would contend otherwise.

There's no naivety, nor suggestion that Neeld wouldn't care.

You've imagined that.

And the "diaries", or lists of requirements to be met before returning from break would place no restriction on what the players are able to with the rest of their time off.

You missed the point my friend. I wasn't defending the post you replied to, but what I was saying is that it's a bit naive to think the coaching staff wouldn't be interested in what the players are up to in their free time. These (poor) guys get micromanaged every day and there's no doubt Neeld and Co would be keeping an eye out.

As for the diaries... No restrictions? Surely you're kidding... They might not lay down precise rules as such but they would lay down expectations, and if you think those expectations would be lax in any way then you're in for a big surprise.

Can you guys just PM each other please. You're hijacking far too many threads with all this BS. Ta.

If there's been two more self-indulgent and boring posters to have emerged at Demonland I'd like to know who they are.

Rhino and WYL .

Just to clarify they were sitting in M7 not Bay 13

Can you guys just PM each other please. You're hijacking far too many threads with all this BS. Ta.

better still they could get a room (in the country)

You missed the point my friend. I wasn't defending the post you replied to, but what I was saying is that it's a bit naive to think the coaching staff wouldn't be interested in what the players are up to in their free time. These (poor) guys get micromanaged every day and there's no doubt Neeld and Co would be keeping an eye out.

Of course the coaches would be interested. I agree.

But, as we seem to agreem, it's not tantamount to a "fail" in reference to the Neeld quote.

As for the diaries... No restrictions? Surely you're kidding... They might not lay down precise rules as such but they would lay down expectations, and if you think those expectations would be lax in any way then you're in for a big surprise.

I don't think there'd be any restrictions as such - only a list of outcomes that must be completed at different intervals over that "free" period.

Adhering to certain unwritten restrictions may impact on the players' ability to achieve to those outcomes, but I doubt it'd be explicitly spelled out for them.

Further proof you don't actually know what you're on about, Rhino.

I challenged the inference that the beer Cup snake was made up of beers drunk by the players.

It did not call for your klutz level explanation. Are you as good with duplo as well.

I challenged the inference that the beer Cup snake was made up of beers drunk by the players.

It did not call for your klutz level explanation. Are you as good with duplo as well.

And this is a moderator? Pretty poor.

I challenged the inference that the beer Cup snake was made up of beers drunk by the players.

It did not call for your klutz level explanation. Are you as good with duplo as well.

There's an article in the age that actually supports everything I said.

You just can't accept the possibility of being wrong, can you?

Like I said previously, I'm clearly not your intellectual equal, so once again, I'll leave it there.

I didn't see that article and asked for a link. I have already stated my assertion.

Rather bizarre you carry on about intellectual equality. Something itching the shoulder?

Anyway, I agree. How can I compete with an expert in beer snakes?

Anyway get back to the duplos and dazzle yourself with how much you know.

From the article...

"Most AFL players don't sit in the old Bay 13 building beer trains," the witness said.

I challenged the inference that the beer Cup snake was made up of beers drunk by the players.

It did not call for your klutz level explanation. Are you as good with duplo as well.

Sorry I thought this might infer that the players were building the snake.

Must have misinterpreted.

Mark Neeld Aug 22, 2012

The Dees are an "inexperienced group of footballers developing elite habits.

Fail.

Well, still "developing". Hope Neeld holds his line here. Schoolteacher and all...

Completely harmless but stupid. Can't say any of those lads have ever struck me as having too much between the ears. Chip can barely construct a sentence when interviewed.

Completely harmless but stupid. Can't say any of those lads have ever struck me as having too much between the ears. Chip can barely construct a sentence when interviewed.

I don't need rocket scientists Forest Demon just young men who can play the game at a high level and get us into the top six of the competition over the next 3 -4 years.

Beyond that I don't care what they do at the cricket on boxing day.

Can you guys just PM each other please. You're hijacking far too many threads with all this BS. Ta.

Stuie, get over it. This is december- no football. This is the time to talk BS and have a bit of fun.

If there's been two more self-indulgent and boring posters to have emerged at Demonland I'd like to know who they are.

BH I like your training reports but don't talk to me about boring. You are what used to be called a sanctimonius prig. Your head is so far up- southern parts or your anatomy that actually take yourself seriously - give me a break.

Stuie, get over it. This is december- no football. This is the time to talk BS and have a bit of fun.

BH I like your training reports but don't talk to me about boring. You are what used to be called a sanctimonius prig. Your head is so far up- southern parts or your anatomy that actually take yourself seriously - give me a break.

Do you know you are insulting the "Big Footy IQ" here.

Aren't you afraid of reprisal?

You might be ignored-sent to the big Coventry in the land of BH.

Time for another CW article so we can focus on someone else and stop eating our own.

Time for another CW article so we can focus on someone else and stop eating our own.

mmmmm....Deeeeee-monnnss.....mmmmmmmmm.

They taste a little sour but they are soft and juicy.

Time for another CW article so we can focus on someone else and stop eating our own.

# Note the colour of the monster imaged!

He's sick of health food & wants to devour some Demons... beware.

What a classic Thread. Great reading between Chrissy & NewYear..

Carry On..

Stuie, get over it. This is december- no football. This is the time to talk BS and have a bit of fun.

BH I like your training reports but don't talk to me about boring. You are what used to be called a sanctimonius prig. Your head is so far up- southern parts or your anatomy that actually take yourself seriously - give me a break.

No. This is a footy board, not a chat room for you two. Take it elsewhere, we're all sick of it. Start up your own thread if you like, just stop ruining other threads that are meant to be about news and views relating to MFC.

Edited December 29, 201212 yr by stuie

IMO the decision the players made was just plain dumb

As long as they learn from it

I don't need rocket scientists Forest Demon just young men who can play the game at a high level and get us into the top six of the competition over the next 3 -4 years.

Beyond that I don't care what they do at the cricket on boxing day.

I am with you mate. As I said, it is basically harmless, just a bit stupid. To be honest, I will have completely forgotten about this issue by the turn of the year, and as long as it isn't hurting anyone and it doesn't affect their footy which a few drinks while on holiday won't, then I don't really give a [censored].

No. This is a footy board, not a chat room for you two. Take it elsewhere, we're all sick of it. Start up your own thread if you like, just stop ruining other threads that are meant to be about news and views relating to MFC.

These are old views and its hardly news.

Do you have no insight into the farcical nature of footy obsessed computer coaching?

The opinions expressed on here are allowed to vary.

Maybe we need a brain damaged thread for those who like to repeat the same side of an argument ten times in the same demonstratively boring way.

BH - You are what used to be called a sanctimonius prig. Your head is so far up- southern parts or your anatomy that actually take yourself seriously - give me a break.

I've never pretended to be, or tried to be 'likeable'. It looks like I've succeeded. But I also try not to bore the crap out of others and spend copious amounts of time wasting theirs. Unfortunately, that's your one and only gift to this site. Along with your mate. Happy to leave it there.

Can anyone confirm that the players were not in bays 11-14 ? I see it as somewhat significant.