First time, long time. 

I'll keep this short as I can't stand reading long winded discussions. As a member since 2002, I can't help but believe the MFC is in fact going backwards compared to almost every other team (perhaps Carlton, Richmond and Essendon to the exception). While we have some potentially good players, and a couple of greats, every other teams list far exceeds ours. Look at doggies, Saints, Collingwood, port, Adelaide, kangas, wce, Brisbane, Geelong, hawthorn, Sydney, gws, Gold Coast - there list far exceeds ours. While I have absolutely no appreciation for roos(in my view he has been a cancer for this club) given the game plans, his erratic comments based around anything but teamwork and aggressive play- I simply can't see any future for this club in the next 10+ years. I wIll cop significant flack for this (yep let the abuse come, I can handle it) I can no longer support this club. I'm completely broken and have given this club till the completion of 2017 to make finals or I will leave this club forever, not supporting any team but enjoying the rivilary between the best teams in the comp. I suspect I am not alone...

11 minutes ago, Panamapapers said:

First time, long time. 

I'll keep this short as I can't stand reading long winded discussions. As a member since 2002, I can't help but believe the MFC is in fact going backwards compared to almost every other team (perhaps Carlton, Richmond and Essendon to the exception). While we have some potentially good players, and a couple of greats, every other teams list far exceeds ours. Look at doggies, Saints, Collingwood, port, Adelaide, kangas, wce, Brisbane, Geelong, hawthorn, Sydney, gws, Gold Coast - there list far exceeds ours. While I have absolutely no appreciation for roos(in my view he has been a cancer for this club) given the game plans, his erratic comments based around anything but teamwork and aggressive play- I simply can't see any future for this club in the next 10+ years. I wIll cop significant flack for this (yep let the abuse come, I can handle it) I can no longer support this club. I'm completely broken and have given this club till the completion of 2017 to make finals or I will leave this club forever, not supporting any team but enjoying the rivilary between the best teams in the comp. I suspect I am not alone...

So who would have been a better Coach to take over from Neeld & Schwab?

Perhaps there isn't anyone. This club is f******

Will see you around once we start winning a few in the future, praising the mighty Dee's.

I understand frustration but that seems a little drastic. I support the club no matter how much they break my heart and downright [censored] me off..

The good times and the bad, I love this club.

Just now, WattsGawnOn said:

Will see you around once we start winning a few in the future, praising the mighty Dee's.

I understand frustration but that seems a little drastic. I support the club no matter how much they break my heart and downright [censored] me off..

The good times and the bad, I love this club.

Your a stronger man than I, I guess I envy those clubs who perhaps have not reached the ultimate success but are able to go to games knowing they have some chance. 

Going early aren't you? Games not til tomorrow...

tl;dr

We have improved. I am sure we will win eight to ten games this year. Hopefully 12 the following and possibly finals. As for Roos he has not been that great. His selection of Brayshaw and omission of Nunn or another tall last week was bizarre for such an experenced coach. I understand your frustration.

If for some reason we do go backwards and dont play finals within the next three, I think there will be some serious backlash with people just not renewing mships or going to games anymore.

One way or another something will give. If or path stays the same, we will become devoid of any new supporters with old ones dropping off or dying and probably go bankrupt and merge. Perhaps move interstate.

 

 

On 4/9/2016 at 7:58 PM, Sir Why You Little said:

So who would have been a better Coach to take over from Neeld & Schwab?

Al Clarkson would have been alright, shame about the whole Hawthorn thing

3 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

Al Clarkson would have been alright, shame about the whole Hawthorn thing

Yep Dam shame...

it seems those who play for us then leave and coach against us...

It is depressing how much less I now care about this team after the past 8 years

23 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

We have improved. 

 

 

No we haven't. That is the point

An improved team would have smashed Essendrug in front of their filthy delusional supporters. 

An improved side has no issue with "being tired" or not "switched  on"

This club has absolutely no right to spruik such arrogant claims. 

We have not improved. I am not about to walk away but last weekend the alarm bells were ringing...

I was an *efc supporter at age 5  when i moved to my grandfathers farm in country victoria in 1983.  The local club was the demons and it was a brilliant community  club. Around the same  time  i also discovered that one if my dads cousins played for the dees in the late 60,s  and happily discared the *efc like the used diaper that it now is. 

 

I  think the core group of  younger players is the strongest we've had for some time.  

 

Ill never support  another club.  Sure its frustrating supporting the mfc at times but think you just need a break a go and watch some local football. 

And its always great to see some of traditional rivals getting pumped eg saints today ☺

3 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

So who would have been a better Coach to take over from Neeld & Schwab?

2002! Wow, that's a long time. I can remember gearing up for my third season, round one 1966 on my little boy radio. We were in the match of the day, and supposed to be bouncing back (re-build?) from '65 collapse. Alas the saints bolted in the second half and we win a paltry three games for the season. Had big hopes for 1967. 

10 minutes ago, bush demon said:

2002! Wow, that's a long time. I can remember gearing up for my third season, round one 1966 on my little boy radio. We were in the match of the day, and supposed to be bouncing back (re-build?) from '65 collapse. Alas the saints bolted in the second half and we win a paltry three games for the season. Had big hopes for 1967. 

On ya Bushy,you must be as old as me.

I followed sth Melbourne because my pa did,and at the age of 11 in 1964 defected.

it was going to be Collingwood or Melbourne and because they won the granny chose the Dees.

I went to school and also played junior footy with one mr Garry Wilson (Fitzroy)who followed sth melb.and he was [censored] with me.

52 years I have been waiting,waiting,waiting.

 

4 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

No we haven't. That is the point

An improved team would have smashed Essendrug in front of their filthy delusional supporters. 

An improved side has no issue with "being tired" or not "switched  on"

This club has absolutely no right to spruik such arrogant claims. 

We have not improved. I am not about to walk away but last weekend the alarm bells were ringing...

Garland was on the ground that night in 2013 that the bombers smashed us by 146pts. He should be as hungry as F&*k to smach them every time we play them. He was insipid. Leadership group my ar*e.

Hmm. strange way to open your account on Demonland; how do the worms taste at the bottom of the garden?

13 hours ago, Panamapapers said:

First time, long time. 

I'll keep this short as I can't stand reading long winded discussions. As a member since 2002, I can't help but believe the MFC is in fact going backwards compared to almost every other team (perhaps Carlton, Richmond and Essendon to the exception). While we have some potentially good players, and a couple of greats, every other teams list far exceeds ours. Look at doggies, Saints, Collingwood, port, Adelaide, kangas, wce, Brisbane, Geelong, hawthorn, Sydney, gws, Gold Coast - there list far exceeds ours. While I have absolutely no appreciation for roos(in my view he has been a cancer for this club) given the game plans, his erratic comments based around anything but teamwork and aggressive play- I simply can't see any future for this club in the next 10+ years. I wIll cop significant flack for this (yep let the abuse come, I can handle it) I can no longer support this club. I'm completely broken and have given this club till the completion of 2017 to make finals or I will leave this club forever, not supporting any team but enjoying the rivilary between the best teams in the comp. I suspect I am not alone...

Hold that thought until we play the pies next week.

The true Demons laugh at your fickle attitude Panama.

Go follow GWS.

We don't need or want you.

 

Pies and tiges are ordianary maybe support them ? Dont change when we whip them . 

I see us tracking in the right direction and we have beaten teams in the same bracket and can do again if on song , id rather be where we are at than port or the dogs who are one trick ponies and wont win at the g deep into finals , we are trying to build a style that will . Gws are similar in their approach with a contested style being developed . Go dees . 

12 hours ago, Wilbur said:

I  think the core group of  younger players is the strongest we've had for some time.  

I agree, there feels like there's something different about this current core group. There appears to be more buy in than what we've seen in the past, but we still have this cloud hanging over us. It's over the players, the coaches, and the fans. 

Fact is the only people who can change this is the players, by doing away with the mentally weak and attitude that is existent in many of some of the older players. The change needs to be driven from the future of the club. 

10 hours ago, doc roet said:

On ya Bushy,you must be as old as me.

I followed sth Melbourne because my pa did,and at the age of 11 in 1964 defected.

it was going to be Collingwood or Melbourne and because they won the granny chose the Dees.

I went to school and also played junior footy with one mr Garry Wilson (Fitzroy)who followed sth melb.and he was [censored] with me.

52 years I have been waiting,waiting,waiting.

 

We must know each other....Northcote High?  PDJFA? I was in Gary's class. Great guy. 

As bad as last week was I believe it was just one of those game. We are on the right track to greatness. 

Um we lost you delusional wa*****. Easy to tell me to support another club when you have all criticised this club and jumped off the wagon before. F**** this club and f**** anyone who wants to tell me to [censored] off! 

Edited April 10, 20169 yr by Panamapapers

Ok then