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Bluey's Dad Redleg

Bluey's Dad   3,419

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I know it's only Joel Macdonald but this is pretty much representative of just how bad things are. It's classic case of when things just aren't going your way!

Indeed.

Still haven't seen Mitch and Dawes on the park together yet, and are unlikely to until next year. In the words of Mr Neeld, it's very frustrating.

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Terlich and M. Jones are no world beaters and are still developing, along with Viney and Toumpas.

I've put a line through those that are not consistently strong AFL players - for whatever reason. Others will say, "Terlich has been good". Yeah, he's done pretty well, but I don't see much more than a battler.

I count about 8 players that are presently (usually) strong AFL players. It's why we have one of the worst teams and percentage in history. But there's a bit for the new coach to work with.

Ben-Hur my vote is for you to coach the MFC for the rest of the season.

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I agree that were shouldn't be this bad, but we've never had a full side on the park to see how good our list is.

Grimes, Sylvia, Clark, Dawes, Frawley, Viney and Jones have all never been on the park at the same time.

Those players are a good foundation for next year and whilst some are out atm, it gives other players a chance to step up.

As other posters have mentioned, a few players need a miracle, other than Dunn - who not even a miracle could save, what a pathetic decision maker and lazy person.

I suspect his contract will probably be enough to get him over the line for another season.

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I've stretched it out to 17.

4 Backs: McDonald, Terlich, Garland, Frawley

6 Forwards: Watts, Clark, Dawes, Hogan, Howe, Trengove.

7 Midfielders: N Jones, Sylvia, Grimes, Viney, Toumpas, Blease, M Jones.

So there's a bit to work with. We need another 10-12 good footballers ... trades, free agents, draft.

Almost have Davey in. 2/3 goals a game from a small forward is vital.

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should be middle-of-the road

thats an understatement - I count 17 of the 22 who are a)high draft picks b)proven to have shown great ability in the past or c)both. If you knew nothing else about a footy side except that information you would be pretty damn happy to take them

that's what's so bloody frustrating

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