On 21/04/2025 at 00:58, Lucifers Hero said:

Thank you.

That gave me goose bumps! And a slight 🥹.

My belief in him has never wavered.

You’ve been in his corner all along, and I reckon it won’t be in vain. You might remember I was never a fan, but after his first session back at training last year he spoke to me and another DA-er (who was also not a fan) for about 20 mins and it had a profound effect on us. He was totally candid, he spoke for the entire time and we just listened. When he talked about how much he loves the boys he teared up and If his speech in the rooms was anything like that, he clearly means it, and his belief in, and commitment to the club isn’t temporary as I once thought it might be.

  On 16/04/2025 at 08:22, Disco InTurno said:

Someone else mentioned this on another thread but it feels like Trac is going to be the captain next year and he knows it.

This is feeling more and more likely.

Love Rick Lever obviously but he’s out injured a lot.

Could see Max and Viney stepping back to focus on their game next year with Trac as captain and Lever as vice.

Could also see a scenario where vice is one of the younger guys like Kolt or Rivers.

Edited April 21Apr 21 by Disco InTurno

That's way too young on Kolt. At least let him consolidate and gain experience at AFL level before we start burdening him with leadership roles.

We're not going down the Trengove/Grimes track again.

  On 21/04/2025 at 01:20, Disco InTurno said:

This is feeling more and more likely.

Love Rick Lever obviously but he’s out injured a lot.

Could see Max and Viney stepping back to focus on their game next year with Trac as captain and Lever as vice.

Could also see a scenario where vice is one of the younger guys like Kolt or Rivers.

Rick and Trac with Rivers I can understand but a bit early for a Kolt captaincy call

  On 21/04/2025 at 01:36, whatwhat say what said:

Rick and Trac with Rivers I can understand but a bit early for a Kolt captaincy call

Yeah you’re probably right—just was trying to think of who comes to mind as a leader from the younger group.

  On 21/04/2025 at 01:38, Disco InTurno said:

Yeah you’re probably right—just was trying to think of who comes to mind as a leader from the younger group.

Chandler, McVee seem like on field leaders

I redact my Kolt as vice captain suggestion.

Unless it somehow actually happens next year in which case I will delete this comment and revel in the sheer brilliance of my original comment.

  On 21/04/2025 at 00:50, Ghostwriter said:

For once Tommy’s not trolling. I just spoke with a guy who was in the rooms and he told me that Tracc’s (impromptu) speech was heartfelt and incredibly moving. Tracc said he’s 100% committed to the club. He said he loves the MFC and he doesn’t wanna be anywhere else. He told the boys he f@%#*#g loves them and his speech was very well received. There were even tears shed.

This is so good to hear. 🙏🏼👌For the club, for Trac and for the further healing of many things in 2024.

  On 21/04/2025 at 01:09, Ghostwriter said:

You’ve been in his corner all along, and I reckon it won’t be in vain. You might remember I was never a fan, but after his first session back at training last year he spoke to me and another DA-er (who was also not a fan) for about 20 mins and it had a profound effect on us. He was totally candid, he spoke for the entire time and we just listened. When he talked about how much he loves the boys he teared up and If his speech in the rooms was anything like that, he clearly means it, and his belief in, and commitment to the club isn’t temporary as I once thought it might be.

Yes, I remember some strong comments from you.

Being close to the club you would know better than most what went down. I find it heartening that you are now a fan. Good on you!❤️💙

  On 20/04/2025 at 21:31, Roger Mellie said:

Not 100% sure but I think Chandler is in the leadership group.

i believe the leadership group was never announced for this year correct me if im wrong tho

Trac for Captain…

  On 21/04/2025 at 04:11, jaydenh10 said:

i believe the leadership group was never announced for this year correct me if im wrong tho

It was, but the last few years only Max and Jack have been announced. There is an unannounced leadership group that I think includes Lever, Sparrow and maybe a few others (previously ANB)

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1720630/gawn-and-viney-lead-again

Edited April 21Apr 21 by Mickey
Link included

  On 20/04/2025 at 13:11, GS_1905 said:

I’ll just leave this here for future reference.

Tommy, if your trolling… eat 💩

Love hearing this although just want to check, is this one of the instances we believe Morris or one of the times he's talking out his [censored]? 😉

I have been wondering for a while who would be the next Captain of the club after Max, what a hard act to follow, jezz. My concern was Tracc was not fully committed to the club so that ruled him out, Lever is struggling to get on the park so I would be concerned if he was to be made Captain. Not that he wouldn’t give 110% to the task or be deserving of the role.

Then who? most are still a bit young. Trent Rivers comes to mind then maybe Langdon but does Laggers have the personality to do it as he seems an introvert. My boy Bowser in the future maybe a least in the leadership group.

If Tracc is now committed to the club for the rest of his career then why not? I was very upset about what happened with him and the club in many ways. The fact that he was aloof to the cheer squad had me super annoyed. (Thanks for the update on his interaction with fans now GW)

Anyway, I think the responsibility would give him total focus on bettering himself and the club. He would have a much bigger say in many ways. So let’s go for it if he is. Another string to his many awards. It s should always be remembered that many true greats of the VFL/ALF never became a Premiership player let alone a Norm Smith medalist.

The club as a whole needs to get is S..t together big time. I am sick and tired of hearing the constant infighting that has gone on and off for DECADES!

PS: It will be a sad day when Max finishes as Captain 😞 he is now my favourite player of all time. I was 8 when Barassi last played for us. Robbie a very close second and will always be much loved and never forgotten.

Anyway, end of rant. Back to reading DL and rarely posting. Cheers from Kruger Park South Africa.

  On 21/04/2025 at 08:57, Deevout said:

I have been wondering for a while who would be the next Captain of the club after Max, what a hard act to follow, jezz. My concern was Tracc was not fully committed to the club so that ruled him out, Lever is struggling to get on the park so I would be concerned if he was to be made Captain. Not that he wouldn’t give 110% to the task or be deserving of the role.

Then who? most are still a bit young. Trent Rivers comes to mind then maybe Langdon but does Laggers have the personality to do it as he seems an introvert. My boy Bowser in the future maybe a least in the leadership group.

If Tracc is now committed to the club for the rest of his career then why not? I was very upset about what happened with him and the club in many ways. The fact that he was aloof to the cheer squad had me super annoyed. (Thanks for the update on his interaction with fans now GW)

Anyway, I think the responsibility would give him total focus on bettering himself and the club. He would have a much bigger say in many ways. So let’s go for it if he is. Another string to his many awards. It s should always be remembered that many true greats of the VFL/ALF never became a Premiership player let alone a Norm Smith medalist.

The club as a whole needs to get is S..t together big time. I am sick and tired of hearing the constant infighting that has gone on and off for DECADES!

PS: It will be a sad day when Max finishes as Captain 😞 he is now my favourite player of all time. I was 8 when Barassi last played for us. Robbie a very close second and will always be much loved and never forgotten.

Anyway, end of rant. Back to reading DL and rarely posting. Cheers from Kruger Park South Africa.

Trac as captain may rub a lot of the playing group the wrong way. Hopefully the player vote is somewhat unanimous if that is to be the case.

  On 21/04/2025 at 00:50, Ghostwriter said:

For once Tommy’s not trolling. I just spoke with a guy who was in the rooms and he told me that Tracc’s (impromptu) speech was heartfelt and incredibly moving. Tracc said he’s 100% committed to the club. He said he loves the MFC and he doesn’t wanna be anywhere else. He told the boys he f@%#*#g loves them and his speech was very well received. There were even tears shed.

  On 21/04/2025 at 00:58, Lucifers Hero said:

Thank you.

That gave me goose bumps! And a slight 🥹.

My belief in him has never wavered.

Wow .Fantastic news O Ghost Who Walks.

Trac played a great game.

  On 21/04/2025 at 08:46, Mickey said:

It was, but the last few years only Max and Jack have been announced. There is an unannounced leadership group that I think includes Lever, Sparrow and maybe a few others (previously ANB)

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1720630/gawn-and-viney-lead-again

I agree. My guess is Petracca, Lever, Sparrow, Spargo, Chandler and maybe JVR.

Are you able to elaborate @Dannyz ?

A lot of intent from Trac in Saturday's game. He tore through a few packs like the old Trac, but there was more. There was a message with some of his work. Almost verging on it's there, I want it, and I'm going to get it with hurt.

I'll say this about Tracc's apparent speech on Saturday. If he's saying out loud that he's fully invested that can do wonders for a team that's just endured a 0-5 start. If the playing and coaching unit can ride this out and start beating some good sides there's nothing stopping us causing some carnage over the rest of the season. Firstly a well drilled and super keen Richmond await. Underestimate at our peril. I hate to say it but it would be very Melbourne to drop this game.

  On 20/04/2025 at 13:11, GS_1905 said:

I’ll just leave this here for future reference.

Tommy, if your trolling… eat 💩

Hird at the end downplaying off-the-field actions. Genuinely funny.

  On 21/04/2025 at 22:03, Roost it far said:

I'll say this about Tracc's apparent speech on Saturday. If he's saying out loud that he's fully invested that can do wonders for a team that's just endured a 0-5 start. If the playing and coaching unit can ride this out and start beating some good sides there's nothing stopping us causing some carnage over the rest of the season. Firstly a well drilled and super keen Richmond await. Underestimate at our peril. I hate to say it but it would be very Melbourne to drop this game.

Absolutely Roost It.

Getting an all-in unconditional commitment from a player that has had his issues with the club when we've just gone through probably our worst patch in 5 years is a big deal and it can have a flow on effect to others.

The buy-in looked like it was there on Sat, let's see if we can string a few together now.

Petracca could do worse than emulate Dangers style He who covered ground like a young man and always won ball assisted goals and tackled like a mad man and did it for 4 quarters

cannot believe the guy is 35

  On 21/04/2025 at 10:06, Dingo said:

Wow .Fantastic news O Ghost Who Walks.

Trac played a great game.

I’m Ghosty.

@ghost who walks is my groupie 🤣

  On 21/04/2025 at 23:26, The Taciturn Demon said:

Hird at the end downplaying off-the-field actions. Genuinely funny.

Like I didn’t hate Hird enough already. It takes a special level of a-hole to downplay what Tracc did in the rooms.

  On 22/04/2025 at 00:11, Ghostwriter said:

Like I didn’t hate Hird enough already. It takes a special level of a-hole to downplay what Tracc did in the rooms.

Oops. This example of "of-the-field" action just fell out of my images folder and landed in this forum. Oh no. I can't seem to delete it.