SMALL MERCIES - POST MATCH DISCUSSION

[biggestred 5,237]

by the way, the hawks won 41 games in 2012 and 2013.

[Chook 15,023]

The Wright cup

More like the Wrong Cup, amirite?

[Bobby McKenzie 2,401]

I have no doubt we will finish last this year and if the AFL don't give us a PP and we don't recruit well, we will finish last year next year as well.

We have a list as bad as any that we have ever

Blues will win convincingly.

Agree, They will be fired up and I bet Judd will return to play us.

had, including in the 70's and it's hard to believe that the club has managed to stuff so many early selections and recruit so many pea hearts.

I watch these guys play with no spirit no genuine heart and in half the team's case, no talent. It must disgust the players like Vince and Cross who have come from clubs that think putting in every week is what you are supposed to do.

I am ashamed of the Melbourne Football Club.

Shame on you Robbie F. The real Robbie F. would be disappointed in you. I am DISAPPOINTED with our present situation but I will never be ASHAMED of the team I love. My car is adorned with Demons stickers, car seat covers and MFC number plates. I am proud to let people know who I barrack for.

Edited April 6, 2014 by Bobby McKenzie

[angrydee 842]

Well, Bobby, you seem to have a lot more pride in the club than do a number of the players who represent it on the field.

[bing181 9,411]

Deadset kidding yourself.

Seen the ruck stats?

[Carrot Top 947]

GWS beat Sydney. We had no rucks and a forward line that was so good we needed to play our best backs there. Sure the skills need more polish than a million tonnes of Mr Sheen, and we have half a dozen players that aren't up to the mark, but it is really wrist slitting time?

When you play every bounce from CHB and, have zero forwards and a bunch of guys learning (yet another) way to play what are you really expecting?

Don't get me wrong, I don't think any of this is something to take heart from but the half a team we had on the park over the last couple of weeks showed more than the full teams we had under Neeld.

There is a hell of a lot of work to do - a hell of a lot - but there is less to do than this time last year. We need some tall talent and we need this group to trust each other. That won't happen in a week or two and it was never going to happen in a week or two.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Would have been good if Brad Johnson could have pronounced Melbourne right most of the time.

Its not "Malburn", like its not "Wasturn" Bulldogs

[samcantstandya 1,068]

Spencer would only exist on Melbourne's list.

Terrible player.

I reckon there'd be up to a quarter of list that wouldn't even be rookied at another club.

[Whispering_Jack 31,129]

GWS beat Sydney. We had no rucks and a forward line that was so good we needed to play our best backs there. Sure the skills need more polish than a million tonnes of Mr Sheen, and we have half a dozen players that aren't up to the mark, but it is really wrist slitting time?

When you play every bounce from CHB and, have zero forwards and a bunch of guys learning (yet another) way to play what are you really expecting?

Don't get me wrong, I don't think any of this is something to take heart from but the half a team we had on the park over the last couple of weeks showed more than the full teams we had under Neeld.

There is a hell of a lot of work to do - a hell of a lot - but there is less to do than this time last year. We need some tall talent and we need this group to trust each other. That won't happen in a week or two and it was never going to happen in a week or two.

I agree with many of your sentiments although playing the patience card is starting to sound very much like a broken record. Roos is currently coaching with one hand tied behind his back, the lack of ruck strength and forward power is particularly telling and whatever he does now is like shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic. The way things are, there's little sign of any relief for a while. Hence, we'll just keep rolling on hoping for miracles.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,435]

GWS beat Sydney. We had no rucks and a forward line that was so good we needed to play our best backs there. Sure the skills need more polish than a million tonnes of Mr Sheen, and we have half a dozen players that aren't up to the mark, but it is really wrist slitting time?

When you play every bounce from CHB and, have zero forwards and a bunch of guys learning (yet another) way to play what are you really expecting?

Don't get me wrong, I don't think any of this is something to take heart from but the half a team we had on the park over the last couple of weeks showed more than the full teams we had under Neeld.

There is a hell of a lot of work to do - a hell of a lot - but there is less to do than this time last year. We need some tall talent and we need this group to trust each other. That won't happen in a week or two and it was never going to happen in a week or two.

You are right and as I said earlier I wasn't as disappointed with yesterday's performance as some others were. What I am [censored] off with is the efforts of some of our so called better players. All I can reasonably expect is each player to play to their capabilities and try, it's not their fault if they're just not good enough. That's why I'm frustrated with Howe and Grimes and Watts more than Pedersen, Spencer and Bail. I can accept some players don't have the skill but I'll never accept being lazy and playing with no heart.

[nrc73 77]

The Dawes and Clark deals have absolutely screwed MFC. If and when these guys ever get back, there'll be nothing but a shattered team left.

Edited April 6, 2014 by nrc73

[jumbo returns 6,741]

The Dawes and Clark deals have absolutely screwed MFC. If and when these guys ever get back, there'll be nothing but a shattered team left.

Settle down.

The disastrous turn of events is nobody's fault. When these two were signed, there was great excitement on this board.

The Clark decision will be finalised today, but I believe Dawes still has much to offer.

The NQRs on our list are creating the constant angst. They're just not up to AFL standard.

[jazza 1,323]

gee,im gonna cop it for this.

watching the game on telly{yes difficult to judge}i thought in the conditions against mummy that spence did a faIr job.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

gee,im gonna cop it for this.

watching the game on telly{yes difficult to judge}i thought in the conditions against mummy that spence did a faIr job.

Really?

I watched him closely.

He's awkward, clumsy and offers nothing around the ground.

When he gets a clean tap, he taps it to his feet. Not up to it.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Really?

I watched him closely.

He's awkward, clumsy and offers nothing around the ground.

When he gets a clean tap, he taps it to his feet. Not up to it.

I did see him lay some tackles and give someone a tour of the stadium.

Also saw him put in some second efforts and pressured Mumford the whole time - even when he dropped forward.

I think he had an ok game, better than most!

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Really?

I watched him closely.

He's awkward, clumsy and offers nothing around the ground.

When he gets a clean tap, he taps it to his feet. Not up to it.

I did see him lay some tackles and give someone a tour of the stadium.

Also saw him put in some second efforts and pressured Mumford the whole time - even when he dropped forward.

I think he had an ok game, better than most!

[jumbo returns 6,741]

I did see him lay some tackles and give someone a tour of the stadium.

Also saw him put in some second efforts and pressured Mumford the whole time - even when he dropped forward.

I think he had an ok game, better than most!

Hmmm...not sure.

Been on the list a long time. Haven't seen much.

I suppose I want a ruckman that really gets involved. Can mark, can kick, can play smart....

[John Crow Batty 8,880]

You are right and as I said earlier I wasn't as disappointed with yesterday's performance as some others were. What I am [censored] off with is the efforts of some of our so called better players. All I can reasonably expect is each player to play to their capabilities and try, it's not their fault if they're just not good enough. That's why I'm frustrated with Howe and Grimes and Watts more than Pedersen, Spencer and Bail. I can accept some players don't have the skill but I'll never accept being lazy and playing with no heart.

I would add that Pederson, Spencer Bail etc would look a lot better if they were playing in a side that Watts, Grimes, Frawley and Howe were firing.

Edited April 6, 2014 by america de cali

[nrc73 77]

Settle down.

The disastrous turn of events is nobody's fault. When these two were signed, there was great excitement on this board.

The Clark decision will be finalised today, but I believe Dawes still has much to offer.

The NQRs on our list are creating the constant angst. They're just not up to AFL standard.

The situation (with Dawes & Clark) has been pretty fiercely debated on these forums. Lack of accountability is how we got to where we are (from previous boards down). "Nobody's fault" is no longer something I can swallow. It's well known that Dawes has always had a degenerative knee condition and although other's have suffered the same and still had a career, far more haven't so it was always a risky proposition. There's a reason other clubs passed up on him.

That there's a decision on Clark today is a good thing. Clark deserves the personal support, but if it's time to move on and look forward, it's in everyone's best interests.

[Hero1 74]

GWS beat Sydney. We had no rucks and a forward line that was so good we needed to play our best backs there. Sure the skills need more polish than a million tonnes of Mr Sheen, and we have half a dozen players that aren't up to the mark, but it is really wrist slitting time?

When you play every bounce from CHB and, have zero forwards and a bunch of guys learning (yet another) way to play what are you really expecting?

Don't get me wrong, I don't think any of this is something to take heart from but the half a team we had on the park over the last couple of weeks showed more than the full teams we had under Neeld.

There is a hell of a lot of work to do - a hell of a lot - but there is less to do than this time last year. We need some tall talent and we need this group to trust each other. That won't happen in a week or two and it was never going to happen in a week or two.

the trouble is how can they learn and improve when very week they are smashed and psychologically down? By the way I turned the page on my Dees calendar this morning to April and guess whose picture is on it? M Clark!

[McQueen 17,867]

Really?

I watched him closely.

He's awkward, clumsy and offers nothing around the ground.

When he gets a clean tap, he taps it to his feet. Not up to it.

Our ruck stocks are looking ordinary. Spencer tries hard but is really out of his depth against quality ruck men like Mumford et al.

Jamar, well I just can't seen him getting back to AFL level form given he's almost had as much time away for actually playing as Clark has.

Gawn will be handy given his height but he'll never be a Sandilands. I think he's our best chance at a long term prospect but if a Grundy type pops up in the draft we'd seriously have to consider.

Fitzy and Pedo will give some respite at either end of the ground and in the centre when required but we can't rely on them to provide clearance quality ruck work.

One thing I do like about Spencer though is the way he can get down to ground level and collect the ball. Whatever value that gives the team I'm not sure of but it looks impressive.

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

Our ruck stocks are looking ordinary. Spencer tries hard but is really out of his depth against quality ruck men like Mumford et al.

Jamar, well I just can't seen him getting back to AFL level form given he's almost had as much time away for actually playing as Clark has.

Gawn will be handy given his height but he'll never be a Sandilands. I think he's our best chance at a long term prospect but if a Grundy type pops up in the draft we'd seriously have to consider.

Fitzy and Pedo will give some respite at either end of the ground and in the centre when required but we can't rely on them to provide clearance quality ruck work.

One thing I do like about Spencer though is the way he can get down to ground level and collect the ball. Whatever value that gives the team I'm not sure of but it looks impressive.

Peter Wright the bloke i reckon we will take number 1 is 202 cm 100 kg and normally a PF but can play ruck, he is a ready made replacement for Mitch, but i reckon we need to try and trade in a good young ruck, Goldstein is still unsigned.. maybe he's worth a call

[jackaub 1,402]

Hmmm...not sure.

Been on the list a long time. Haven't seen much.

I suppose I want a ruckman that really gets involved. Can mark, can kick, can play smart....

Yeah Like Mumford right?

[McQueen 17,867]

Peter Wright the bloke i reckon we will take number 1 is 202 cm 100 kg and normally a PF but can play ruck, he is a ready made replacement for Mitch, but i reckon we need to try and trade in a good young ruck, Goldstein is still unsigned.. maybe he's worth a call

Looks like a prospect for sure. Back injury at such a young age is not ideal.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-13/size-does-matter

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

Looks like a prospect for sure. Back injury at such a young age is not ideal.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-13/size-does-matter

Yeah, but i have been told that was to do with growing so quickly, his doctors don't think it's an ongoing issue which is reassuring, i really like the idea though, blokes may get more tired but guys this tall will be a handful from the first bounce til the end of the game