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What happened was humiliating.

How would a successful club respond? I'll start the ball rolling:

  • I'd stop Mark Neeld from telling grown men that they are being educated (and by extension, because they are not very good). They need confidence not to be told how crap they are. His kids are not playing for him ATM - wonder why?
  • Definitely stop making excuses. "3rd youngest list" makes me cringe.
  • Stop all media access - a good old fashioned siege mentality might be in order.
  • I would immediately reshape the centre square combination. Mark Jamar should never play for the MFC again. He was pantsed all day by virtual rookies.
  • Ask Cameron Schwab how he feels about saying it didn't matter so much what happened today because there are 22 rounds in a season. Huh?
  • I'd offer to renew all lapsed memberships for free this year after round 4. We can't possibly sell that cr@p anyway.
  • Finally, I would immediately sack any player who ducks their god damn head in a nonmarking contest in their first game for the club. Bloody hell that was so embarrassing.

Any other ideas?

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    "I'd stop Mark Neeld from telling grown men that they are being educated (and by extension, because they are not very good). They need confidence not to be told how crap they are. His kids are not playing for him ATM - wonder why?"

    I've had an issue with this approach from day one, simply by putting myself in a player's shoes. They are young men, not children. Toughening up is one thing, as is making them more accountable. But would I want to play for someone who practically belittles me and assures me that I previously knew nothing? That is not the way you get respect. From anyone.

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    I said from day one neeld was a schoolyard bully.im not excusing our players in any way shape or form but god he has alienated so many at this club supporters players etc etc.

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    What happened was humiliating.

    How would a successful club respond? I'll start the ball rolling:

    • I'd stop Mark Neeld from telling grown men that they are being educated (and by extension, because they are not very good). They need confidence not to be told how crap they are. His kids are not playing for him ATM - wonder why?
    • Definitely stop making excuses. "3rd youngest list" makes me cringe.
    • Stop all media access - a good old fashioned siege mentality might be in order.
    • I would immediately reshape the centre square combination. Mark Jamar should never play for the MFC again. He was pantsed all day by virtual rookies.
    • Ask Cameron Schwab how he feels about saying it didn't matter so much what happened today because there are 22 rounds in a season. Huh?
    • I'd offer to renew all lapsed memberships for free this year after round 4. We can't possibly sell that cr@p anyway.
    • Finally, I would immediately sack any player who ducks their god damn head in a nonmarking contest in their first game for the club. Bloody hell that was so embarrassing.
    Any other ideas?

    My god, that head duck. Didn't believe what I was seeing.

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