Training - Thursday 15th May, 2014

[Machsy 2,858]

He's said before publicly that he doesn't see it as a long term thing.

He's just a defender having a holiday up forward.

[nrc73 77]

Thanks Saty for that amazing rundown of players and where they're at. 100x better than anything you'll get on the MFC website or so called journalism on the main news papers.

[DEE fence 5,045]

Didn't know where to put this and didn't want to start a new thread but i thought this quote from Jamar gives a fascinating insight into how Neeld went about things and by contrast how Roos goes about things. Not wanting to rake over old coals nor bag Neeld but these are the most pointed comments from a senior player i have heard about the previous regime (not much need to read between the lines):

Its been good to be back in the team, especially playing under Roosy Ive really been enjoying it. To be able to contribute to the team has been really good, he told melbournefc.com.au.

The confidence you get from the current coaching group its outstanding and they back you in and they give you responsibility.

They treat us like men and theyve been fantastic and Ive really enjoyed it. I hope I can continue to be a part of this team for a long time to come, because Im really enjoying the environment at the club.

Im really enjoying our new game plan and I think its reignited the fire in the belly.

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The possible resurgence of the Russian, has been worth another high draft pick. All the inside mail (what a couple of club people said), and including a few posts on DL, said that he was finished. For Roos to resurrect his career continues to make him (Roos) IMHO extraordinary value for money. I was totally (and sadly) convinced that Jamar was done, will be very happy to be wrong. I think our game style suits a traditional tap ruckman, especially with Vince/Tyson/Viney/Jones at his feet. There will be days it doesn't work for us but I think this will cause other teams headaches matching us if we were to get two good years out of Jamar.