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Just now, waynewussell said:

Whatever she did or didn't do, Christian makes it quite clear that it was appreciated! No hint here of him being disappointed by the response!

That may be so but it isn't why there was dismay on here yesterday and in talk back shows etc. The dismay, rightly or wrongly the angst was the lack of communication and support for the family at that time. 

One can't rely on media reports but it was reported that his family was disappointed and somewhat angry at that lack of communication from the club.

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1 minute ago, waynewussell said:

Whatever she did or didn't do, Christian makes it quite clear that it was appreciated! No hint here of him being disappointed by the response!

That's what is pissing me off.  A clear statement by Trac is TOTALLY ignored in favour of pundits and sadly,  many on here measuring every word  she said on the radio as negatively as possible.  Sure, she could use some media training, but....

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6 minutes ago, Anti-Saint said:

QBD - what have been our issues specifically in the past three years please?

I think we lacked discipline late last year: Kossi then Roos' high bumps and even though they are young, it was disappointing.

Has our fitness programme been poor?

Your thoughts please?

Melbourne’s been a CF for 3 years because we've perfected the art of self-sabotage. It’s like we’re running a masterclass on how to take a premiership window, throw in a cocktail of egos, injuries, and baffling decisions, and turn it into a dumpster fire that somehow keeps finding new fuel. If there were a trophy for blowing golden opportunities, we’d be three-peat champions by now.

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3 minutes ago, red and blue forever said:

I wonder if, when last year Melksham did his acl and was to be sidelined for 12 months he got many calls from Kate?

An ACL isn't in the same ball park as a level 5 spleen injury (when there is no level 6) and they have have a medical procedure resulting in ICU and isolation for an extended time. 

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1 hour ago, BDA said:

Maxy needs to give Kate roffey some media training.

there's no BS with Max. Honest and authentic. 100% believable.

I feel reassured after this (as compared to how i felt after Kate's interview yesterday). No way the playing group have an issue with trac as long as Maxy is captain. I'm sure Trac will be able to re-integrate.

It was a very good interview. Pity, nobody in the media circus will pick this up and instead focus on all the speculation or negativity. 

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24 minutes ago, sue said:

That's what is pissing me off.  A clear statement by Trac is TOTALLY ignored in favour of pundits and sadly,  many on here measuring every word  she said on the radio as negatively as possible.  Sure, she could use some media training, but....

 

22 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

 "yeah, the support I've received has just been incredible from Roffey..." etc - Christian Petracca, July 1st

 

I could repeat my post above about support to the family but it is too nice a day outside to sit here and go round in circles.  I'm out.

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1 minute ago, 1858 said:

At some point the AFL will send out the memo to the media outlets to STFU about all this stuff as it is detracting from finals.

Yep I reckon you're right. By Monday they'll want the attention on the games ahead. For now this is good enough to keep rugby off the main pages

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1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

In the video of the interview, "A sit down with Christian Petracca" posted on the official MFC site on July 1st, at the 2:25 minute mark Christian clearly outlines the support he got from Kate Roffey and the Club and the players post-Op. He also makes it abundantly clear that he was overwhelmed by that response!

That transcript needs to be sent to the media asap!!!!

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As a player, I couldn't give a [censored] if the president called me post injury. I'd be more expecting players and coaches to check in. The president may delegate, but I'm not sure I would personally expect it nor throw my toys out of the cot. I call BS everywhere.

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1 minute ago, Lucifers Hero said:

 

 

I could repeat my post above but it is too nice a day to sit here and go round in circles.  I'm out.

Take your point LH. I am worried about whether Kate has or hasn't done enough but am reassured by those comments from Trac 2 months ago...BUT her about her inablility to convince me she has/is doing enough is a major worry. 

That's the message we needed in the media to protect the brand of MFC. She didn't/couldn't do that which poured petrol on the fire. 

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30 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

It was a very good interview. Pity, nobody in the media circus will pick this up and instead focus on all the speculation or negativity. 

Interesting to me is that Phil Davis on SEN yesterday, and Nathan Burke on ABC this morning both said the same thing: 'stick it out Trac and fix the things you think aren't working'. People who have played the game - also Ryan O'Keefe this week - say stick around and work through the issues, whereas the journalists just try to hype the yarn with different tweaks daily.

As Nathan Burke said, most of what's being reported will prove to be wrong or inaccurate.

Burke was also terrific when he said Trac OWES Melbourne because Melbourne had given him opportunities and had made him a premiership player. It was a terrific exchange with Raf Epstein. Pity there's not more on air like him.

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my concern with him waiting is he will wait until Carlton is out of finals and then nominate them  just so there is no distraction to them next week :( I hope not

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Just now, Demonland said:

 

I’m honestly furious at everyone involved, that this man who just got his 7th AA jacket has to once again talk about the drama that follows this club and the selfish people making it worse. 
This night should have been all about the greatness of Gawn. Instead it’s about someone else, their brand and their issues. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m honestly furious at everyone involved, that this man who just got his 7th AA jacket has to once again talk about the drama that follows this club and the selfish people making it worse. 
This night should have been all about the greatness of Gawn. Instead it’s about someone else, their brand and their issues. 
 

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8 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

I think there still interested:

 

They’ll come hard for him when they’re out of finals (which won’t be long)

But no way they can get him without offering McKay or TDK up at a minimum, so depends how big of a swing they’re willing to take 

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4 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

I have a feeling Max will follow Big Jim and be president of the MFC one day. He is jovial but has commen sense is a great leader and knows how to play the media.

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8 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m honestly furious at everyone involved, that this man who just got his 7th AA jacket has to once again talk about the drama that follows this club and the selfish people making it worse. 
This night should have been all about the greatness of Gawn. Instead it’s about someone else, their brand and their issues. 
 

He's the only person at the club I trust right now.

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