Blinkered

[demonique 314]

So, you aren't allowed to knock Neitz, who runs Demonland? Neitzs mum, no bloody wonder Melbourne are crap at the moment its because of blinkered people looking through rose coloured glasses at many of our players.

[maggotbasher 0]

So, you aren't allowed to knock Neitz, who runs Demonland? Neitzs mum, no bloody wonder Melbourne are crap at the moment its because of blinkered people looking through rose coloured glasses at many of our players.

Don't go there. The thread will be shut down in a heart beat! I learnt that last night. It's blashemy to bash Neitz here. Just walk away now.

[maggotbasher 0]

You can put Danihers head on the chopping block, point the finger at emerging teenage talent, chastise our under performing guns, but Neitz has some kind of immunity. Apparently we don't hold him as accountable as the rest of the team.

[Jaded No More 68,965]

You can criticize anyone you like, just make sure you do so tactfully, and with due respect.

The reason I locked the David Neitz thread last night, was because everyone was upset, and it showed in their replies. It serves no purpose to have posters abusing one another.

I really didn't feel like having to edit every second reply, especially when there were so many other posts that needed editing.

If you have issues with the way I moderated, I guess you can take it up with the other moderators. If they deem it appropriate, they will reopen the thread.

[Nasher 33,616]

So, you aren't allowed to knock Neitz, who runs Demonland? Neitzs mum, no bloody wonder Melbourne are crap at the moment its because of blinkered people looking through rose coloured glasses at many of our players.

Criticize who you like, it's a free country. Just do it in a tasteful and respectful manner, within the rules of the site and there won't be an issue. It's not that hard.

If people disagree with your opinion, though, they'll tell you about it. That's what happens when you put "out there" opinions out there.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

So what was the issue?

Neitz wasn't being vocal enough from the bench? You don't think perhaps he was busy keeping the bottom half of his leg attached to the rest of his body?

Demonique, maggotbasher. Run along.

Neitz is a GREAT MFC player and has been a fantastic captain for many years now. Who would you prefer looking at the rest of the league? Buckley? Vandenberg? Whitnall? King? Cousins? Simpson? And who on the current dees list would make a better skipper? Not everyone can be a Hird/Riccuito/Johnson. Neitz is in the top 8 of current captains and you're coming out and having a go at him? Fair dinkum what a bunch of trolls.

Have all the opinions you like maggotbasher, you only need to hit that "add reply" button for uneducated, trolling garbage to come spewing forth. Go back to whatever primary school you went to and spread your filth there, where it belongs. Or better yet, go and follow Richmond, I'm sure you'll fit in beautifully at Puntroadend where they eat their own.

The demons need all the supporters they can get. But in your case, we can do without.

Neitz is MFC. We are MFC. With an attitude like that towards one of our favourite sons you do nothing but get in the way, and give us a bad name. Go somewhere else and leave the MFC talk to MFC supporters. Troll.

Jaded, Nasher. Ban me if you feel you must. It was well worth it. SOMEONE has to say what needs to be said.

[WonnaJurah 5]

you are one awesome poster dan

much respect

[TonyMelb 7]

So what was the issue?

Neitz wasn't being vocal enough from the bench? You don't think perhaps he was busy keeping the bottom half of his leg attached to the rest of his body?

Demonique, maggotbasher. Run along.

Neitz is a GREAT MFC player and has been a fantastic captain for many years now. Who would you prefer looking at the rest of the league? Buckley? Vandenberg? Whitnall? King? Cousins? Simpson? And who on the current dees list would make a better skipper? Not everyone can be a Hird/Riccuito/Johnson. Neitz is in the top 8 of current captains and you're coming out and having a go at him? Fair dinkum what a bunch of trolls.

Have all the opinions you like maggotbasher, you only need to hit that "add reply" button for uneducated, trolling garbage to come spewing forth. Go back to whatever primary school you went to and spread your filth there, where it belongs. Or better yet, go and follow Richmond, I'm sure you'll fit in beautifully at Puntroadend where they eat their own.

The demons need all the supporters they can get. But in your case, we can do without.

Neitz is MFC. We are MFC. With an attitude like that towards one of our favourite sons you do nothing but get in the way, and give us a bad name. Go somewhere else and leave the MFC talk to MFC supporters. Troll.

Jaded, Nasher. Ban me if you feel you must. It was well worth it. SOMEONE has to say what needs to be said.

True MFC people dont have to resort to personal abuse! This applies equally to new and seasoned posters -- Jibes such as telling people to go back to primary school or talk of another club's supporters eating their own are the sort of unwelcome filth you are complaining of DMajik. So like the players the posters need to lift their game too.

When the MFC is playing as poorly as they have so far this year no one is exempt from criticism BUT equally we mustnt turn on each other personally!! Our collective voice as true passionate Demone people is needed to have a positive influence on the MFC during this year. We MUST make sure that some sound decisions are made so that the MFC gets on right track and goes forward both on and off the field!

[Real Demon 232]

So what was the issue?

Neitz wasn't being vocal enough from the bench? You don't think perhaps he was busy keeping the bottom half of his leg attached to the rest of his body?

Demonique, maggotbasher. Run along.

Neitz is a GREAT MFC player and has been a fantastic captain for many years now. Who would you prefer looking at the rest of the league? Buckley? Vandenberg? Whitnall? King? Cousins? Simpson? And who on the current dees list would make a better skipper? Not everyone can be a Hird/Riccuito/Johnson. Neitz is in the top 8 of current captains and you're coming out and having a go at him? Fair dinkum what a bunch of trolls.

Have all the opinions you like maggotbasher, you only need to hit that "add reply" button for uneducated, trolling garbage to come spewing forth. Go back to whatever primary school you went to and spread your filth there, where it belongs. Or better yet, go and follow Richmond, I'm sure you'll fit in beautifully at Puntroadend where they eat their own.

The demons need all the supporters they can get. But in your case, we can do without.

Neitz is MFC. We are MFC. With an attitude like that towards one of our favourite sons you do nothing but get in the way, and give us a bad name. Go somewhere else and leave the MFC talk to MFC supporters. Troll.

Jaded, Nasher. Ban me if you feel you must. It was well worth it. SOMEONE has to say what needs to be said.

Couldn't have said it any better!

Neitz is a genuine champion!

The guy has been a true star for our club, and his performances have hardly waned the longer his career has gone on.

I have no problem with criticism when it's due.......but David Neitz.........come on guys be sensible!

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

True MFC people dont have to resort to personal abuse!

Of players and officials. People who have more on the line than their on-line reputations. When a poster writes tripe like the above I am prepared to be banned, so long as my point is made regarding the garbage they write.

In this case, fight fire with fire. They're allowed to make outlandish statements and are told off and have their threads closed but still viewed, and NO-ONE can fight back for fear of pissing the mods off. Like I said, I absolve them of any blame regarding a temporary banning. Dish them out as they see fit.

I, and many like me, am sick of MFC "fans" getting on here and picking apart players who are so beyond guilt you have to be blind and deaf not to be able to see how blameless they are.

If it temporarily costs me my posting rights here, then like I said, well worth it. SOMEONE has to do it mate.

Otherwise, good post.

[Rogue 585]

I, and many like me, am sick of MFC "fans" getting on here and picking apart players who are so beyond guilt you have to be blind and deaf not to be able to see how blameless they are.

Pretty subjective. I'm sure I've seen others claim that Godfrey doesn't deserve any criticism because he tries, and anyone who criticises him is 'eating our own'. Ditto criticisms of ND. Just because you think that X is beyond guilt doesn't necessarily make it so, and I'm not sure that questioning someone's loyalty to the club because they have a different viewpoint is the way to go.

For what it's worth I've been more frustrated by years of overhearing MFC supporters talk about how good Neitz is at shooting for goal, particularly a few years back when it was if anything a liability, and certainly not something to highlight as a talent.

MFC lose and people come on here to vent. The captain and coach are generally a big target. Deal with it. Let the mods do their job and don't fall to the level of others by personally attacking them.

[Jaded No More 68,965]

Everyone here is missing the point.

You can criticise whoever you like, even our captain.

As far as I'm concerned, it's not who you criticise, but how you do it. Be mindful of that fact that a lot of people are reading your opinions and it is unacceptable to get personal, be it with players, coaches or fellow posters.

Basically all we want is for you to think before your post. As I said, nothing wrong with criticising our captain (maybe there is, but everyone is entitled to their opinion), the reason the thread was locked was because the responses were abusive and pointless.