The Week Ahead

[Demon Jack 6,388]

What are everyone's predictions for what I'm sure is going to be a long week for the Dees.

[TONKA 64]

I'm predicting a stack of TAFE and centrelink applications

[Chook 14,613]

Same as last week. Nothing will happen, but everyone will talk about how shitty we are.

[Demon Dynasty 15,956]

Apparently first thing Monday morning, all members of the Board, Neeldy/the FD and the whole playing group are all off to the movies to enjoy OBLIVION

[Striker475 696]

Media crisis mode shows time.

[Retrospective 104]

I expect there'll be plenty of focus on Watts being subbed off......... Might as well have painted a huge bullseye on Jack whilst pulling leaves and bushes over the rest of the farce

[stuie 7,374]

Nothing will happen. Nothing.

No one will bother to talk about us.

No one will do anything different.

We'll be told to "stick with it".

And at the end of the week, we'll be smashed by the Eagles.

[stuie 7,374]

Here's a hint that nothing will happen AGAIN...

Jack Grimes: "We just weren't good enough..."

Wow.

[stuie 7,374]

Nothing will happen. Nothing.

No one will bother to talk about us.

No one will do anything different.

We'll be told to "stick with it".

And at the end of the week, we'll be smashed by the Eagles.

In fact, cross off "stick with it" already... Jack Grimes, post-game.

[Chook 14,613]

Here's a hint that nothing will happen AGAIN...

Jack Grimes: "We just weren't good enough..."

Wow.

He was absolutely shattered in that video. You cannot question his commitment, and that's something positive at least.

By the way, has anyone noticed that this week's party-line catch-phrase is "It wasn't good enough." Last week it was "we didn't see this coming" (said by Jack Watts, Jack Grimes and Mark Neeld), and this week it's "It wasn't good enough" (said by Mark Neeld and Jack Grimes so far).

[Ungarieboy 360]

* What should happen is Neeld to take over the midfield coachs role for the week (he was meant to be the best at this caper whilst at Collingwood) and focus on nothing else.

* Neeld should delegate the rest of his duty's to Craig for the week.

* The Dee's should invite Dermie, Carey or Neitz to work with the forwards for the week (put them in charge and give our forwards the benefits of a positive experience learning from champions of the game - pretty sure our forward coaches are not people who commanded awe and respect on the footy field during ther playing careers)

* Rawlings to take the backline back to the basics of one on one defence (not zoning), teach them to practice treading on the heel of their opponent (figurately speaking, although I had a player do this to me literally once for the entire game, and it was probably the worst I ever played). Maybe involve Viney Senior to teach them toughness and possibly introduce a bit of nastiness.

* Royal should be sent back to Casey, to assist with their coach and ensure that all the players (casey listed players as well) are AFL ready

and the word "Rebuild" should never, ever be mentioned again!!!!! if you accept this as your objective then this is what you will play for, they should be going out with the attitude "WE WILL SHOW THEM, F#CK THEM, WE ARE THE BEST, WE WILL WIN, WE WILL WIN THE COMP" If this is the attituded then the results will follow. I have always found that even if you start with an unrealistic dream, that the more you focus on it, it will soon become a goal and then reality!

Give the players something to beleive in, not a gameplan, structures or performance measures; but a WIN and WINNING! It's something that will mean something to the entire list, and something that they will play for, it is what creates desire.

Edited April 6, 2013 by Ungarieboy

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

* What should happen is Neeld to take over the midfield coachs role for the week (he was meant to be the best at this caper whilst at Collingwood) and focus on nothing else.

* Neeld should delegate the rest of his duty's to Craig for the week.

* The Dee's should invite Dermie, Carey or Neitz to work with the forwards for the week (put them in charge and give our forwards the benefits of a positive experience learning from champions of the game - pretty sure our forward coaches are not people who commanded awe and respect on the footy field during ther playing careers)

* Rawlings to take the backline back to the basics of one on one defence (not zoning), teach them to practice treading on the heel of their opponent (figurately speaking, although I had a player do this to me literally once for the entire game, and it was probably the worst I ever played). Maybe involve Viney Senior to teach them toughness and possibly introduce a bit of nastiness.

* Royal should be sent back to Casey, to assist with their coach and ensure that all the players (casey listed players as well) are AFL ready

and the word "Rebuild" should never, ever be mentioned again!!!!! if you accept this is your objective then this is what you will play for, they should be going out with the attitude "THAT WE WILL SHOW THEM, F#CK THEM, WE ARE THE BEST, WE WIL WIN, WE WILL WIN THE COMP" If this is the attituded then the results will follow. I have always found that even if you start with an unrealistic dream, that the more you focus on it, it will soon become a goal and then reality!

Give the players something to beleive in, not a gameplan, structures or performance measures; but a WIN and WINNING! It's something that will mean something to the entire list, and something that they will play for, it is what creates desire.

Can we organise to have all the players get a Demonland profile this week for a bit of supporter interaction adn feedback?

[mjt 640]

Neeld needs to read some winston Churchill quotes, worst speech ever heard, absolutely putrid.

[deeflog 679]

one thing this week is 100% guaranteed.....

we wont hear from schwab

STAND UP CAM, GROW SOME NUTS AND GIVE US SOMETHING

[rufus 930]

* What should happen is Neeld to take over the midfield coachs role for the week (he was meant to be the best at this caper whilst at Collingwood) and focus on nothing else.* Neeld should delegate the rest of his duty's to Craig for the week.* The Dee's should invite Dermie, Carey or Neitz to work with the forwards for the week (put them in charge and give our forwards the benefits of a positive experience learning from champions of the game - pretty sure our forward coaches are not people who commanded awe and respect on the footy field during ther playing careers)* Rawlings to take the backline back to the basics of one on one defence (not zoning), teach them to practice treading on the heel of their opponent (figurately speaking, although I had a player do this to me literally once for the entire game, and it was probably the worst I ever played). Maybe involve Viney Senior to teach them toughness and possibly introduce a bit of nastiness.* Royal should be sent back to Casey, to assist with their coach and ensure that all the players (casey listed players as well) are AFL readyand the word "Rebuild" should never, ever be mentioned again!!!!! if you accept this as your objective then this is what you will play for, they should be going out with the attitude "WE WILL SHOW THEM, F#CK THEM, WE ARE THE BEST, WE WILL WIN, WE WILL WIN THE COMP" If this is the attituded then the results will follow. I have always found that even if you start with an unrealistic dream, that the more you focus on it, it will soon become a goal and then reality!Give the players something to beleive in, not a gameplan, structures or performance measures; but a WIN and WINNING! It's something that will mean something to the entire list, and something that they will play for, it is what creates desire.

There are some excellent points here and I hope some of these kinds of options are being considered by the club. Obviously Neeld looks to be in a bad way so although its not considered the 'done thing' it just seems like Craigs level headedness and experience needs to take control...and Neeld needs to divert his attention to the mids. This would be a a good outcome for us withe roles better aligned to the skill sets.

[ILLDieADemon 804]

I can see how a lot of afl players can have depression.

I think half the players will stat in bed for the hole week.

[Sir Why You Little 34,893]

Some excellent reading there Ungari.

Really good. Should happen.

Right now the corpse is dead and cold.

[Ungarieboy 360]

There are some excellent points here and I hope some of these kinds of options are being considered by the club. Obviously Neeld looks to be in a bad way so although its not considered the 'done thing' it just seems like Craigs level headedness and experience needs to take control...and Neeld needs to divert his attention to the mids. This would be a a good outcome for us withe roles better aligned to the skill sets.

Thanks, and this does not need to be seen as an excercise of losing or removing control from Neeld. In reality he should use this type of approach as a means for taking RESPONSIBILITY, clearly our midfield is struggling and needs help and it's an area he can make a difference!!! Edited April 7, 2013 by Ungarieboy

[stuie 7,374]

one thing this week is 100% guaranteed.....

we wont hear from schwab

STAND UP CAM, GROW SOME NUTS AND GIVE US SOMETHING

He's on Triple M today at 1pm.

Want to revisit that 100%?

[Suzanna 72]

What are everyone's predictions for what I'm sure is going to be a long week for the Dees.

Long week? It's going to be a long year...

[dpositive 1,560]

* What should happen is Neeld to take over the midfield coachs role for the week (he was meant to be the best at this caper whilst at Collingwood) and focus on nothing else.

* Neeld should delegate the rest of his duty's to Craig for the week.

* The Dee's should invite Dermie, Carey or Neitz to work with the forwards for the week (put them in charge and give our forwards the benefits of a positive experience learning from champions of the game - pretty sure our forward coaches are not people who commanded awe and respect on the footy field during ther playing careers)

* Rawlings to take the backline back to the basics of one on one defence (not zoning), teach them to practice treading on the heel of their opponent (figurately speaking, although I had a player do this to me literally once for the entire game, and it was probably the worst I ever played). Maybe involve Viney Senior to teach them toughness and possibly introduce a bit of nastiness.

* Royal should be sent back to Casey, to assist with their coach and ensure that all the players (casey listed players as well) are AFL ready

and the word "Rebuild" should never, ever be mentioned again!!!!! if you accept this as your objective then this is what you will play for, they should be going out with the attitude "WE WILL SHOW THEM, F#CK THEM, WE ARE THE BEST, WE WILL WIN, WE WILL WIN THE COMP" If this is the attituded then the results will follow. I have always found that even if you start with an unrealistic dream, that the more you focus on it, it will soon become a goal and then reality!

Give the players something to beleive in, not a gameplan, structures or performance measures; but a WIN and WINNING! It's something that will mean something to the entire list, and something that they will play for, it is what creates desire.

GET THIS TO NEELD, CRAIG,SCHWAB

and lets hear their comments and see their actions

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,078]

He was absolutely shattered in that video. You cannot question his commitment, and that's something positive at least.

By the way, has anyone noticed that this week's party-line catch-phrase is "It wasn't good enough." Last week it was "we didn't see this coming" (said by Jack Watts, Jack Grimes and Mark Neeld), and this week it's "It wasn't good enough" (said by Mark Neeld and Jack Grimes so far).

The other favourite is 'a few home truthes'