I am very happy with the results that have been achieved by our recruiters so far. Of course there will be the critics but our list has been significantly improved by the additions.

Dom Tyson looks a gun and he is ready to go. At 20 he is aware of what is required to succeed as an AFL player and the normal teething problems associated with draftees will be avoided. Bernie Vince is a proven big game player, a big body and a beautiful kick. Michie may well prove to be the best of all. Still only 21, he has had terrible luck with injuries but despite that the 2013 runner-up was prepared to re-contract him. At pick 54, it was a steal.

With pick 9 we still have the opportunity of a gun draftee but perhaps another trade is on the cards. Who knows?

I also think that the recruitment of George Stone may well prove to be our best appointment.

The Paul Roos Era has begun.

Great job Dees, very happy with their efforts!

Bring on this season, can't wait!!

I am very happy with the results that have been achieved by our recruiters so far. Of course there will be the critics but our list has been significantly improved by the additions.

Dom Tyson looks a gun and he is ready to go. At 20 he is aware of what is required to succeed as an AFL player and the normal teething problems associated with draftees will be avoided. Bernie Vince is a proven big game player, a big body and a beautiful kick. Michie may well prove to be the best of all. Still only 21, he has had terrible luck with injuries but despite that the 2013 runner-up was prepared to re-contract him. At pick 54, it was a steal.

With pick 9 we still have the opportunity of a gun draftee but perhaps another trade is on the cards. Who knows?

I also think that the recruitment of George Stone may well prove to be our best appointment.

Also both of the young blokes have been coached by quality coaches, Minchie (Lyon) and Tyson (Sheedy)

Also both of the young blokes have been coached by quality coaches, Minchie (Lyon) and Tyson (Sheedy)

Spot on.

Next year's flag is as good as ours.

Next year's flag is as good as ours.

Hope it's not the flag of surrender.

Hope it's not the flag of surrender.

No Moon we are all going to wait until the team who won the 2014 Premiership have all drunk too much then go a steal their Flag.

Im happy with the Tyson trade... Seems very balanced... Win/Win... I would have liked to have keep pick 20, but when you consider that this is a compromised draft(last years mini draft) and that Dom Tyson was selected as a uncompromised pick 3... We did ok...

Hope we arn't finished yet.... Id like to see us pick up Daniel Cross, Marrick Weller... Maybe Bugg in the p.s.d? Rookie Nahas? Is Josh Toy still playing footy? Wouldn't mind rookie listing him... Would be great if we rookie Jurrah.... Would really lift supporter numbers next year...

Nice work MFC... But don't stop now! There is still another week...

I find it hard to think that Paul Roos would be putting in all this work and no doubt having an emotional attachment to the players he helps bring to the club and will only stick around 2-3 years

Surely he wil be in for the long haul

The Paul Roos Era has begun.

The level of professionalism around the club has risen significantly since the 'coming' of Peter Jackson.

The influence of 'master coach', Paul Roos, is clearly evident.

I don't think I've seen MFC in better hands since the period of the great Jim Cardwell, and there's not many of us who'd remember Jim.

It must be October. The Dees supporters are talking again.

I am very happy with the results that have been achieved by our recruiters so far. Of course there will be the critics but our list has been significantly improved by the additions.

Dom Tyson looks a gun and he is ready to go. At 20 he is aware of what is required to succeed as an AFL player and the normal teething problems associated with draftees will be avoided. Bernie Vince is a proven big game player, a big body and a beautiful kick. Michie may well prove to be the best of all. Still only 21, he has had terrible luck with injuries but despite that the 2013 runner-up was prepared to re-contract him. At pick 54, it was a steal.

With pick 9 we still have the opportunity of a gun draftee but perhaps another trade is on the cards. Who knows?

I also think that the recruitment of George Stone may well prove to be our best appointment.

I like your post.

Paul Roos, however, is clearly our best appointment. In the last 50 years.

Surely that's beyond debate.

It must be October. The Dees supporters are talking again.

Why wouldn't you talk?

It's been 7 weeks since we lost a game.

I find it hard to think that Paul Roos would be putting in all this work and no doubt having an emotional attachment to the players he helps bring to the club and will only stick around 2-3 years

Surely he wil be in for the long haul

As I wrote elsewhere, I think it is significant that they have postponed the appointment of a successor. This may mean they have someone in mind for next year, or it may also mean that Roos is so encouraged by what he is assembling- and he should be -that he is tempted to commit for 5-8 years. Let's hope it is the latter.

Remember also, they have not completed the coaches appointment yet. I still think Michael Voss might be in the frame. If he was prepared to listen and learn under Roos, then in five years time he might just be his perfect replacement. He would certainly bring deep football experience, and an incredible will to win. My doubts about him are more that I suspect he is nothing like as smart as Roos, or a Simpson for that matter, and may not have the same commitment to the culture that Roos is building. Still I guess those issues would emerge over time. In view of that, I don't think the appointment of an assistant coach should come with a guarantee you will get the top job.

I'm sure PJ and PR are on top of these issues, as they seem to be with everything else.

Isn't it great to have full confidence in our leaders at the Club. It makes a pleasant change.

Edited October 19, 201311 yr by Dees2014

Im happy with the Tyson trade... Seems very balanced... Win/Win... I would have liked to have keep pick 20, but when you consider that this is a compromised draft(last years mini draft) and that Dom Tyson was selected as a uncompromised pick 3... We did ok...

Hope we arn't finished yet.... Id like to see us pick up Daniel Cross, Marrick Weller... Maybe Bugg in the p.s.d? Rookie Nahas? Is Josh Toy still playing footy? Wouldn't mind rookie listing him... Would be great if we rookie Jurrah.... Would really lift supporter numbers next year...

Nice work MFC... But don't stop now! There is still another week...

and also lift the player list numbers over the limit. As I read on one post I guess there are really only 3 or 4 spots left, including the various drafts.

.......

I don't think I've seen MFC in better hands since the period of the great Jim Cardwell, and there's not many of us who'd remember Jim.

and don't ever forget his mate Norm

and also lift the player list numbers over the limit. As I read on one post I guess there are really only 3 or 4 spots left, including the various drafts.

and don't ever forget his mate Norm

We could also exit some more players before the draft of course. That would not surprise me at all.

I find it hard to think that Paul Roos would be putting in all this work and no doubt having an emotional attachment to the players he helps bring to the club and will only stick around 2-3 years

Surely he wil be in for the long haul

I think once we appoint a successor he really has no choice but to hand it over - he can't just say "oo I'm quite enjoying this do you just want to sit this one out."

If after 2-3 (more likely 3) years he has belief in the direction of the club then I can see him staying on in some kind of overseer role like Craig did for Neeld (or maybe a less official role).

Edited October 19, 201311 yr by Young Dee

It must be October. The Dees supporters are talking again.

If I had the time I'd quote stuff that was said a year ago and the year before that. Nevertheless, I don't want to see us double our wins next year - I want to see us halve our losses.

Edited October 19, 201311 yr by Courtney_Fish

I like your post.

Paul Roos, however, is clearly our best appointment. In the last 50 years.

Surely that's beyond debate.

Peter Jackson.

If we can call the AFL parachuting him in as CEO 'our appointment'.

compare the players who Neeld bought in last year compared to who roos has bought in. Very very different

I think once we appoint a successor he really has no choice but to hand it over - he can't just say "oo I'm quite enjoying this do you just want to sit this one out."

If after 2-3 (more likely 3) years he has belief in the direction of the club then I can see him staying on in some kind of overseer role like Craig did for Neeld (or maybe a less official role).

The point I was making was that PJ and PR have postponed naming the successor for 12 months. That leaves plenty of time for Roos to change his mind. The way he is building a quality list, we may well be in the top half next year which could lead to him reviewing his position. That is all I am saying...

Edited October 19, 201311 yr by Dees2014

If I had the time I'd quote stuff that was said a year ago and the year before that. Nevertheless, I don't want to see us double our wins next year - I want to see us halve our losses.

hmmmm that will see us play finals. I am all for it! Realistically though I believe 10-12 wins is not unachievable!

The point I was making was that PJ and PR have postponed naming the successor for 12 months. That leaves plenty of time for Roos to change his mind. The way he is building a quality list, we may well be in the top half next year which could lead to him reviewing his position. That is all I am saying...

And Mr roos is now here for at least 3 years. Oh Lordy!

compare the players who Neeld bought in last year compared to who roos has bought in. Very very different

Every year we take some angle like picking up players to get their on-field experience despite the fact that they are now rejects. Or the year before rushing to get an in-experienced coach that Malthouse praised from a recently successful club. And every year I wonder whether that angle is what we will be damning in a year or 2.