According to our CW, he is being lined up for a gig at Melbourne:

The problem with Melbourne is not the coach

I simply can not stand the dragon lisp lady.

I've said it before, Matt Thompson is the epitome of AFL journos – he’s a fatty who seems to have gained his footy 'pedigree' from sitting on the couch all weekend watching every game with beer and pie in hand.

Easy. That's my footy pedigree too

any here reckon this report is true? he'll be our coach.

Im actually pretty sceptical but never the less interested.

Neeld has not been here for 7 years......He has been here for 1 and a 1/4......He took on a basket case and stated when he first arrived that it would take 3 years to even resemble an AFL side......He also brought in one of the people that is accredited for StKilda's three grand final appearances......Many here think he should go now.....but very few can tell me who will replace him and the football dept...1/4 through the year....Will you be yelling for the next coach to be sacked when he loses the first 5 games next year???Think a bit long term....and not instant success.......

You know exactly what the 7 years is referring too. It was not humanly possible to go backwards after 186. We have gone along way back in Neelds stint thus far. I repeat he can not coach and is killing our club rapidly. Who will replace him? Chocko Williams jumps to mind, Paul Roo's, Bomber Thompson. Gee what have these blokes got in common? Think long term you say! FFS.

any here reckon this report is true? he'll be our coach.

The fact that there is a report in my opinion is actually a good thing. Those interested will actually put their people in contact with our people and we'll start to create demand, and get a real feel for what's out there.

And our current coach will feel the pressure of this reporting and hopefully fight for his job by doing his best to make us as competitive as possible by year end.

Who loses? I hope this is the powers that be at the MFC getting on the front foot for once.

I simply can not stand the dragon lisp lady.

Can't stand her or not, everything she said in the video clip is true.

I feel sorry for both Bailey and Neeld, they were/are responsible for attempting to do the almost impossible, in trying to turn the fortunes of the MFC around. Not even the best of coaches would seemingly be able to do that.

Can't stand her or not, everything she said in the video clip is true.

I feel sorry for both Bailey and Neeld, they were/are responsible for attempting to do the almost impossible, in trying to turn the fortunes of the MFC around. Not even the best of coaches would seemingly be able to do that.

I agree, Paul Roos on his own couldn't do a thing with this club, Paul roos, jackson, new assistants and so on potentially could.

Having said that, Mark Neeld may well be on the right track

Just a question regarding this topic, If this is true, and for example we sacked Mark Neeld this week, could Paul Roos take over this year or would he have to wait until seasons end?

Just a question regarding this topic, If this is true, and for example we sacked Mark Neeld this week, could Paul Roos take over this year or would he have to wait until seasons end?

Theoretically we could, but it seems unlikely. 2013 is already over for us and most potential coaches have contracts with other clubs or media outlets they'd need to fulfill.

If we are going this poorly with 4-6 weeks to go I'd think we might move to a stand in coach so that the Football world knows the job is open. If the club has any foresight their plan could be in place by then anyways. They'd only need to sack a coach if the supporter angst grew to a deafening level before year end in that case.

If we are going to secure a competent and capable coach I would expect at the very least that he would want to know who the CEO he would be working with and understand the outcome of Jackson's review of the club and what the AFL intends to do in respect of the Club and the Board to address these matters

Any coach not establishing the disposition of these issues is unbelievably naive and will likely go the same way as his predecessors.

If we are going to secure a competent and capable coach I would expect at the very least that he would want to know who the CEO he would be working with and understand the outcome of Jackson's review of the club and what the AFL intends to do in respect of the Club and the Board to address these matters

Any coach not establishing the disposition of these issues is unbelievably naive and will likely go the same way as his predecessors.

Or they may already know who is going to take over RR. You just never know what happens behind closed doors.

If we don't at least inquire about his services and ask what it would take to get him on board, then our administration should give themselves an uppercut.

It costs nothing to ask, and you just never know your luck. If all it takes is money, or getting rid of certain people around the club, then bloody hell get it done.

I would also hope we chat to Williams, Eade and anyone else who we might think is worth while.

And FFS, stop listening to Gary Lyon!!!!!!!!

I agree to an extent but anything that happens must happen with Mark Neeld being treated with at least some respect. I'm getting tired of people at the club getting treated like rubbish.

I don't think you can sack someone "nicely"

Brisbane's announcement is in a way a comment on this whole debate. they have obviously canvassed the same risks as we are thinking about - and their position is not as dire as ours. Not to say they are right, but they must feel they have done their due diligence. interesting to see how it pans out for them.

Brisbane's announcement is in a way a comment on this whole debate. they have obviously canvassed the same risks as we are thinking about - and their position is not as dire as ours. Not to say they are right, but they must feel they have done their due diligence. interesting to see how it pans out for them.

And they will be all over Paul Roos too.

the MFC cant be caught napping once again.

This will be Voss's fifth year......Vs .....Neeld 1 and 1/4....just saying....

This will be Voss's fifth year......Vs .....Neeld 1 and 1/4....just saying....

Neeld is in a deep hole - far deeper than Voss. Question is, is he digging, or filling it in?

The thing i find interesting is if Roos or any other coach comes in and we improve from next year on, is that a reflection on us being impatient because Neeld said 2014 from the start, or is that a reflection on his inability to coach?

I can't see Neeld lasting the year out, then next year you potentially add a couple of free agents, jesse hogan and a priority draft pick to our list, as well as a full pre season and out best 22 on the park, get a fully fit, dawes, clark, trengove, grimes, and so on and add them to our team

I think Neeld has set a very solid foundation for him or our next coach to work with.

Does anyone seriously think that Roos or any other experienced coach for that matter would be interested in going to a club that sacks a succession of coaches mid contract?

Is he / are they masochists?

Does anyone seriously think that Roos or any other experienced coach for that matter would be interested in going to a club that sacks a succession of coaches mid contract?

Is he / are they masochists?

if the club hired more experienced coaches i doubt they would need to be sacked with such regularity.

Pure logic i know!

Don't worry fellow Demonlanders the dees will find a way NOT to get Roos and he will end up at Brisbane cause that's what the Dees are good at.

Based on past experience it wouldn't surprise me if we chose another untried coach and that Mr I'm to Busy in the Media is on the selection panel.

God help us if the above comes to fruition.

Don't worry fellow Demonlanders the dees will find a way NOT to get Roos and he will end up at Brisbane cause that's what the Dees are good at.

Based on past experience it wouldn't surprise me if we chose another untried coach and that Mr I'm to Busy in the Media is on the selection panel.

God help us if the above comes to fruition.

I need a drink or 5.

What did Brisbane do? out of the loop abit it seems

What did Brisbane do? out of the loop abit it seems

It's been reported that Vossy has 2 months to prove himself after that who knows what will happen.