That’s the excuse you’re going to run with? 

On 9/26/2018 at 4:16 PM, D4Life said:

Lewis played some good football for the Demons this year.

Shocker on Saturday but had nearly 21 mates in the first half.

Obviously next year will be it, as falling to ground, speed etc will just get worse.

Trade was worth it!

Not sure if alternative pre season with martial arts training incorporated may improve his balance & strength, for one last season!

 

Absolutely, the trade was worth it, there were three imports who each in his own way, have been  instrumental in the improvement in our on field performances.Firstly they were all great footballers. Daniel Cross in 2013 crossed from Footscray. He brought a  level of professionalism and fitness and this began to be become the benchmark to the club. He was part of the leadership group and remains involved with the club. Bernie Vince, who  reluctantly came to Melbourne in 2013,. He led from the front and never took a backward step. He was our best and fairest winner in 2016. A great leader and clubman. Finally, Jordan Lewis a four time premiership player, acting captain of the Hawthorn football club.  As the MFC website says  "Drives standards and acts as a quality teacher for the club’s younger players".

After 307 games he has experience that no other player who has played for the MFC can match (David Nietz came close). Of course his playing career is drawing to a close but he is still a class act and an  inspiration to our younger players. I hope he still gets games on merit and bows out on his own terms. As a player, he is largely responsible for  making Melbourne become a destination club.

The hysterical label of this thread and inconsiderate criticism of him do little justice to his achievements as a competitor and contributor to our club.

On 9/26/2018 at 2:41 PM, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

Sorry, this talk of him being totally finished is such utter rubbish.  Yeah he was bloody ordanary in the prelim, but so was half the side.  Lewis was a stand out performer in the Rd 22 game against West Coast and also the Crows game at the Adelaide oval, for just two clutch games that I can think of.  And how many of the younger guys say how invaluable his finals experience was for the Elimination and Semi finals.

It's true, as Bernie somewhat showed this year, that we don't know when his body and mind will fall completely off a cliff, but even if we only get the equivalent of half a season out of him, he'll provide a much better return and investment than anything we would likely replace him with on the list, given we have already have 7 delisted/retired players.

Which may explained the interest in KK???

21 hours ago, monoccular said:

Which may explained the interest in KK???

Not quite sure what the inferance is there.  We are now up to 8 delisted/retired and possibly still a few to be traded.  Obviously we need someone to step up and step into a replacement for the role Lewis plays, but I don't think that would be at his expense.  

That said, I do find the reference to Cross above intersting.  From what I recall, Crossy was keen to play another year, but the club not so inclined.  I guess part of the difference could be that Jordan was already contacted for next year, whereas Cross may not have been.

Interesting stat on the MFC site player reviews "Lewis was also amongst the best at the club for ball use by foot, ranked third, with an average of 8.3 effective kicks per game."

Not particularly surprising, but evidence for what many have observed.

On 10/6/2018 at 7:32 PM, Mydee said:

Absolutely, the trade was worth it, there were three imports who each in his own way, have been  instrumental in the improvement in our on field performances.Firstly they were all great footballers. Daniel Cross in 2013 crossed from Footscray. He brought a  level of professionalism and fitness and this began to be become the benchmark to the club. He was part of the leadership group and remains involved with the club. Bernie Vince, who  reluctantly came to Melbourne in 2013,. He led from the front and never took a backward step. He was our best and fairest winner in 2016. A great leader and clubman. Finally, Jordan Lewis a four time premiership player, acting captain of the Hawthorn football club.  As the MFC website says  "Drives standards and acts as a quality teacher for the club’s younger players".

After 307 games he has experience that no other player who has played for the MFC can match (David Nietz came close). Of course his playing career is drawing to a close but he is still a class act and an  inspiration to our younger players. I hope he still gets games on merit and bows out on his own terms. As a player, he is largely responsible for  making Melbourne become a destination club.

The hysterical label of this thread and inconsiderate criticism of him do little justice to his achievements as a competitor and contributor to our club.

Nice post Mydee. Hysteria and diatribe are common however. We are a better team because of their significant contributions. 

If I were Simon Goodwin/Josh Mahoney/Gary Pert or Glenn Bartlett it would be clean out your locker on Monday, thanks for the 2 years and good luck in the media.

Bruise free, treacle slow, mentally soft and physically weak players don't get to go around talking up their leadership and importance, not if I had anything to say about it.

The game has gone past him.

Cant afford to carry old slow blokes

He has been a sensational [player. Make him our Defensive coach !!!

Lewis and Jones were on the wings tonight . The disrespect Goodwin is showing to the wing position is astounding 

2 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Lewis and Jones were on the wings tonight . The disrespect Goodwin is showing to the wing position is astounding 

I was laughing my head off at the game when they lined up on the wings.  Coaching staff are in denial.  

Not surprised when Jordan started pointing the finger at teammates when he got beaten back.  He is a beaten man, but still proud.

 

But I don’t blame Lewis.  I blame our decision to recruit him, and 95% of the simpletons that absolutely applauded the decision.  Lazy dumb decision.  Inward looking.  Self-defeating.

 

Clarkson has Hawthorn in the window...wonder why.

 

 

3 minutes ago, TGR said:

I was laughing my head off at the game when they lined up on the wings.  Coaching staff are in denial.  

Not surprised when Jordan started pointing the finger at teammates when he got beaten back.  He is a beaten man, but still proud.

 

But I don’t blame Lewis.  I blame our decision to recruit him, and 95% of the simpletons that absolutely applauded the decision.  Lazy dumb decision.  Inward looking.  Self-defeating.

 

Clarkson has Hawthorn in the window...wonder why.

 

 

Stretch and Baker in please 

20 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Stretch and Baker in please 

Stretch is a chook with his head cut off. 

Just now, TGR said:

Stretch is a chook with his head cut off. 

A headless chook offers more than Lewis and Jones 

Yep sorry to say inspite of a few good things he is Done! Pace is nonexistent! 

If Goody can coach then he needs to call it!

30 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Stretch and Baker in please 

Baker is a long way off it based on today. Stretch isn't much good but at least he runs hard and generally to decent spots.

16 minutes ago, Elegt said:

A headless chook offers more than Lewis and Jones 

Jones OK first half.  Can’t compare him with Lewis IMO.

 

Not Jones’ fault that Goody does not respect the wing position, like you said.

 

 

 

Frost and Hibberd had to go there when we were at Hail Mary at 3/4 time.

 

Edited April 20, 20196 yr by TGR

We are not playing finals this season, so why waste valuable game time on Lewis when he will be hanging them up at seasons end. Bring him in against Hawks for a farewell match, then have him down at Casey as an on field coach.

If we are going to lose I would at least like us to be playing some untried players like Baker and Chandler to see if they are going to be useful next season.

13 hours ago, Elegt said:

Lewis and Jones were on the wings tonight . The disrespect Goodwin is showing to the wing position is astounding 

Yes yes yes. 100 ? times yes. I was irate watching it. No. 15 for ST Lilda feasted on the the wing with his pace and we were stuck with two plodders who are past their prime. Horrendous coaching 

Four weeks of being told how much we needed Lewis' leadership, then he unnecessarily decks a bloke inside 50 and concedes a free. The season is dead, give him a token assistant coach position until the end of the year and work on the future.

6 minutes ago, Supermercado said:

Four weeks of being told how much we needed Lewis' leadership, then he unnecessarily decks a bloke inside 50 and concedes a free. The season is dead, give him a token assistant coach position until the end of the year and work on the future.

The predictable story of the last 3 years.

22 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

Yes yes yes. 100 ? times yes. I was irate watching it. No. 15 for ST Lilda feasted on the the wing with his pace and we were stuck with two plodders who are past their prime. Horrendous coaching 

☝️And some posters keep insisting that Goodwin is a smart guy and will work it out. Yet week after week Goodwin and the Match Committee ‘brains trust’ - a double oxymoron - lose the game for us before it’s even started.

Edited April 20, 20196 yr by TRIGON

4 minutes ago, TRIGON said:

☝️And some posters keep insisting that Goodwin is a smart guy and will work it out. Yet week after week Goodwin and the Match Committee ‘brains trust’ - a double oxymoron - lose the game for us before it’s even started.

Just wonder if it's time for someone to tap the coach on the shoulder and tell him to ease off the 'players mate' routine.

Lost my [censored] when he allowed that saints player to run down Trac and didn’t Shepard, literally stood there and allowed him to run down a teammate.

Whilst I was never a fan of appointing a documented gambling addict straight out of the most toxic football department to ever disgrace the game, I do rate his ability to connect with players as one of his strong suits; shouldn’t impact on match selection decisions  though.

Edited April 21, 20196 yr by TRIGON