Koz and Cuz kick off the endorphins and have some FUN. Like it lighten up and fly right.

Interesting Kozzie's comment about the difference in vibe around the club between Goody and Kingy

57 minutes ago, Bang Na Demon said:

Interesting Kozzie's comment about the difference in vibe around the club between Goody and Kingy

Unfortunately by the end Goody had lost the plot. That he was unable to see it made the decision all the more prudent. Should’ve been made at the end of 2024.

Anyone know where the MFC campaign video is for 2026? I saw on news Zander mentioned it and it was the cheeky pickets and broden Kelly. Anyone know where to find it?

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

Awsome just how happy Kossie is in this segment.

2 hours ago, Dees051321 said:

My sleep paralysis demons watching me at 4:17am.

9 hours ago, Bang Na Demon said:

Interesting Kozzie's comment about the difference in vibe around the club between Goody and Kingy

Yeah it’s wasn’t exactly a glowing endorsement of late tenure Goodwin if you watched the interview.

That interview:

9 hours ago, Bang Na Demon said:

Interesting Kozzie's comment about the difference in vibe around the club between Goody and Kingy

Yes... did not go un-noticed 😉

Will be a SHINNING light this year. For all those out there that say I'm negative.... hows that!

Spoke to the head recruiter of another AFL team and they said they really liked Latrelle and he watched him play about 6 times last season.

14 hours ago, Bang Na Demon said:

Interesting Kozzie's comment about the difference in vibe around the club between Goody and Kingy

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Koz’s words were: “He’s a lot more relaxed, and I feel like…we can be ourselves around him. The vibe is a lot different, it just feels a lot happier, a lot fun…yeah it just feels real good”.

That’s unintentionally hugely insightful into what the club was like last year. It’s a key reason why I’m leaning on the optimistic side in terms of what we can achieve this year - the intangible aspect of moving from that environment to this one.

13 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

That’s unintentionally hugely insightful into what the club was like last year

Yep. I agree with you.

"Goody loves the boys and the boys love Goody" became a kind of mantra, and while it might have been true in an abstract sense, it didn't make any obvious material difference. In fact, as you say, the whole club seemed constrained, sort of culturally and spiritually constipated.

16 hours ago, Demonland said:

Heartwarming 💞

I noticed the comparative comment Koz made, too - who couldn't? However, he did extend his contract very significantly while Goodwin was still there, prospectively for nearly 2 years, at least. So, I'm not going to read too much into it as a reflection on Goodwin or the club. However, I am going to read into it that the King environment is one to thrive in.

It would be too much to imagine that contract discussions included reflections on possible (shortened?) futures for Goodwin. #MFCakaSeive.

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

I noticed the comparative comment Koz made, too - who couldn't? However, he did extend his contract very significantly while Goodwin was still there, prospectively for nearly 2 years, at least. So, I'm not going to read too much into it as a reflection on Goodwin or the club. However, I am going to read into it that the King environment is one to thrive in.

It would be too much to imagine that contract discussions included reflections on possible (shortened?) futures for Goodwin. #MFCakaSeive.

I still have respect for Simon but the last couple of years his post-game pressers were borderline unbearable.

He came across as someone who had lost all capacity for creative thought and had nothing left but to repeat the same old cliches. I'm not surprised it was an environment that may have lacked light. We can only hope that this new regime will bring with it a much more enjoyable style of footy and maybe some better results - fingers crossed

1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Koz’s words were: “He’s a lot more relaxed, and I feel like…we can be ourselves around him. The vibe is a lot different, it just feels a lot happier, a lot fun…yeah it just feels real good”.

That’s unintentionally hugely insightful into what the club was like last year. It’s a key reason why I’m leaning on the optimistic side in terms of what we can achieve this year - the intangible aspect of moving from that environment to this one.

Have just watched the clip. It's possible that those two sentences were edited together. The first one was about the difference between King and Goodwin. The second one might have also been about life under the new coach, but it might also have been about something else, such as changes to the playing personnel.

KOZZZZZY & LATRELLE.

I’m starting to get excited

They looked great v Kangas

still early days but 2026 might see some exciting highlights 💙❤️

This has the makings of another JT special.

Already mentioned in the pre-match thread, but think he well and truly deserves some more personal recognition in his own:

melbournefc.com.au

Pickett to Debut | Latrelle joins Kozzy

Latrelle Pickett will pull on the red and blue in Round 1 against St Kilda.

Well done Latrelle.

Were some questioning early, if we just picked him up so early, because he's the cos of Koz. But from the limited bits we've seen so far over the preason, I'm sufficiently sold that he has the talent and abilities to be a future star in his own right.

Don't want to put too much expectations on his first few games of AFL footy, but wish him the best in his debut and I expect that there will be plenty of moments of excitement and satisfaction when he gets his hands on the ball.

Go well young fella

On 09/02/2026 at 03:51, The Taciturn Demon said:

In fact, as you say, the whole club seemed constrained, sort of culturally and spiritually constipated.

Sure. The need to repeat the 21 premiership and confirm the dynasty was a millstone around everyone's neck. Everyone's, not just Goody. Omnipresent and relentless, it's no wonder a few turned to substances and unhealthy habits, must have been quite a pressure cooker atmosphere.

Goody had to go as much as anything to release the pressure valve, to definitively break with 2021. The clean slate we keep hearing about isn't so much a break with Goodwin's Melbourne, it's a break with the flag and everything that went with it. We start from zero, with no expectations to weigh people down.

Who called it better?

19 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Who called it better?

The crowd. It took a second for everyone to register it was him but MY GOD I've never heard a louder scream. Pure goosebumps.